YOKOSUKA, Japan

Sailors prepare to enter the scene during a damage control training drill exercise aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while the ship is moored at Commander, Fleet Activities, Yokosuka, Feb. 20, 2026. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Daniel Williamson) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

U.S. Navy Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Justin Baker, from Illinois, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, inspects the rescue hook of an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) in the Philippine Sea, March 11, 2026. Rafael Peralta is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryre Arciaga) Share

BOULDER, Colo.

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, a University of Colorado Boulder alumnus, right, speaks with Iowa State University Naval ROTC Midshipmen competing in the Iron 4/C evolution during the annual Colorado Meet at CU Boulder, March 6, 2026. For 100 years, NROTC has been one of our Nation’s proven Foundries of Navy and Marine Corps Officers – forging leaders who are united in purpose, resilient in spirit, and committed to ensuring that our Navy and Marine Corps Combat Team remains ready to fight and win tonight, tomorrow and well into the future. Share

BOULDER, Colo.

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, a University of Colorado Boulder alumnus, right, speaks with Naval ROTC Midshipmen competing in the annual Colorado Meet after the opening ceremony at CU Boulder, March 6, 2026. For 100 years, NROTC has been one of our Nation’s proven Foundries of Navy and Marine Corps Officers – forging leaders who are united in purpose, resilient in spirit, and committed to ensuring that our Navy and Marine Corps Combat Team remains ready to fight and win tonight, tomorrow and well into the future. Share

BOULDER, Colo.

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, a University of Colorado Boulder alumnus, delivers remarks to Naval ROTC Midshipmen during the opening ceremony of the annual Colorado Meet at CU Boulder, March 6, 2026. For 100 years, NROTC has been one of our Nation’s proven Foundries of Navy and Marine Corps Officers – forging leaders who are united in purpose, resilient in spirit, and committed to ensuring that our Navy and Marine Corps Combat Team remains ready to fight and win tonight, tomorrow and well into the future. Share

BOULDER, Colo.

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, a University of Colorado Boulder alumnus, left, is introduced by U.S. Marine Corps Col. Matthew Zummo, commanding officer, CU Boulder Naval ROTC unit at the opening ceremony of the annual Colorado Meet, hosted by the university, March 6, 2026. For 100 years, NROTC has been one of our Nation’s proven Foundries of Navy and Marine Corps Officers – forging leaders who are united in purpose, resilient in spirit, and committed to ensuring that our Navy and Marine Corps Combat Team remains ready to fight and win tonight, tomorrow and well into the future. Share

BOULDER, Colo.

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, a University of Colorado Boulder alumnus, salutes the sideboys during his arrival at the opening ceremony of the annual Naval ROTC Colorado Meet at CU Boulder, March 6, 2026. For 100 years, NROTC has been one of our Nation’s proven Foundries of Navy and Marine Corps Officers – forging leaders who are united in purpose, resilient in spirit, and committed to ensuring that our Navy and Marine Corps Combat Team remains ready to fight and win tonight, tomorrow and well into the future. Share

At Sea

260310-N-KW492-1311 U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) transits the North Pacific Ocean, March 10, 2026. Rafael Peralta is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryre Arciaga) Share

At Sea

260310-N-KW492-1311 U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) transits the North Pacific Ocean, March 10, 2026. Rafael Peralta is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryre Arciaga) Share

EAST CHINA SEA

U.S. Navy Aviation Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Isabelle Lopez directs an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, on the flight deck aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during night flight operations in the East China Sea, March 5, 2026. Dewey is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Oscar Diaz) Share

NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN

A U.S. Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, fires off flares alongside Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during a surface-to-air countermeasure exercise while underway in the North Pacific Ocean, March 8, 2026. Dewey is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Oscar Diaz) Share

U.S. 7TH FLEET

Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Reese Taylor fires an M18 pistol during a live-fire exercise aboard America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Mar. 12, 2026. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Colten Bradley) Share