INDIAN OCEAN

A Sailor, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, signals an MH-60S Seahawk on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Indian Ocean, Aug. 15, 2026. George Washington, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, is the U.S. Navy’s premiere forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicolas Quezada) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Taielua Gilmore, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), directs an MV-22 Osprey, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364 (Reinforced), as it takes off from the flight deck, August 17, 2026. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations to enhance their combined Navy-Marine Corps readiness and lethality. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Apprentice Tomas Zuelke) Share

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivers remarks during the chief petty officer birthday celebration ceremony at U.S. Pacific Fleet headquarters in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, April 1, 2026. The U.S. Navy established the rank of chief on April 1, 1893, and for the past 133 years, Navy chiefs have served as technical experts in their rating and as mentors for both junior Sailors and officers. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Sean P. Weir) Share

Sagami Bay

U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) transits Sagami Bay, Japan while conducting routine operations, Aug. 13, 2026. Benfold is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. 7th Fleet the 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 2nd Class Oscar Diaz) Share

STRAIT OF MALACCA

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) transits the Strait of Malacca, Aug. 13, 2026. George Washington, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, 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, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Anthony Vilardi) Share

Naval Base Guam

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Aug. 13, 2026) - Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) transits Apra Harbor, Naval Base Guam, Aug. 13, 2026. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, based at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, Annapolis is one of four forward-deployed fast-attack submarines. Renowned for their unparalleled speed, endurance, stealth, and mobility, fast-attack submarines are the backbone of the Navy’s submarine force. Regarded as apex predators of the sea, Guam’s fast-attack submarines serve at the tip of the spear, helping to reaffirm the submarine force's forward-deployed presence in support of a free and open Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Electrician’s Mate Nuclear 2nd Class Michael Orourke) Share

Naval Base Guam

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Aug. 13, 2026) - Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) transits Apra Harbor, Naval Base Guam, Aug. 13, 2026. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, based at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, Annapolis is one of four forward-deployed fast-attack submarines. Renowned for their unparalleled speed, endurance, stealth, and mobility, fast-attack submarines are the backbone of the Navy’s submarine force. Regarded as apex predators of the sea, Guam’s fast-attack submarines serve at the tip of the spear, helping to reaffirm the submarine force's forward-deployed presence in support of a free and open Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Electrician’s Mate Nuclear 2nd Class Michael Orourke) Share

South China Sea

Royal Australian Navy Anzac-Class frigate HMAS Perth (FFH 157) sails alongside Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the South China Sea, Aug. 11, 2026. George Washington, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, is the U.S. Navy’s premiere forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Anthony Vilardi) Share

South China Sea

An F/A-18 Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 27, taxis on the flight deck Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while operating in the South China Sea, Aug. 11, 2026. George Washington, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, 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, 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

Indian Ocean

U.S. Navy Sailors heave on a line on the aft missile deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) during a replenishment-at-sea with Military Sealift Command Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) while underway in the Indian Ocean, Aug. 13, 2026. Mustin is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. U.S. 7th Fleet, the 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 2nd Class Timothy Dimal) Share

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Damage Controlman 2nd Class Faren Brownglenn, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), assists Patrice Carter, a pre-school teacher at Primrose School of Ellicott City, Maryland, don firefighting gear as part of a Tiger Cruise during Essex’s return to homeport, Aug. 14, 2026. A Tiger Cruise allows friends and family of U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines to board a naval ship and experience daily life of a Sailor or Marine stationed aboard Essex. Essex is currently underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the region and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute our Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations – from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster response. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Kathryn E. Macdonald) Share

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Friends and family arrive aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) via a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC), attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, Aug. 13, 2026. A Tiger Cruise allows friends and family of U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines to board a naval ship and experience daily life of a Sailor or Marine stationed aboard Essex. Essex is currently underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the region and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute our Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations – from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster response. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Samuel B. Park) Share