KAGOSHIMA, Japan

Japan Coast Guard members aboard the Japan Coast Guard Patrol Vessel Asanagi (PLH-43) wave to the Legend-class U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) following a trilateral search and rescue exercise with U.S., Japan and Philippine Coast Guards in Kagoshima, June 20, 2025. Stratton is deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. Stratton is deployed to the Indo-Pacific to advance relationships with ally and partner nations to build a more secure and prosperous region with unrestricted, lawful access to the maritime commons. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Matthew S. Masaschi) Share

KAGOSHIMA, Japan

Japan Coast Guard members aboard the Japan Coast Guard Patrol Vessel Asanagi (PLH-43) identify an oscar mannequin in the water during a trilateral search and rescue exercise with the Japan and Philippine Coast Guards and the Legend-class U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) in Kagoshima, Japan, June 20, 2025. Stratton is 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. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton is deployed to the Indo-Pacific to advance relationships with ally and partner nations to build a more secure and prosperous region with unrestricted, lawful access to the maritime commons. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Matthew S. Masaschi) Share

KAGOSHIMA, Japan

The Legend-class U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) transits Kagoshima Bay during a trilateral search and rescue exercise with U.S., Japan and Philippine Coast Guards in Kagoshima, Japan, June 20, 2025. Stratton is 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. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton is deployed to the Indo-Pacific to advance relationships with ally and partner nations to build a more secure and prosperous region with unrestricted, lawful access to the maritime commons. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Matthew S. Masaschi) Share

CORAL SEA

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to take off during flight operations aboard the amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22) in the Coral Sea, June 23. Marines and Sailors conducted flight operations in order to expand mission capabilities in support of the 31st MEU. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Sotovilla) Share

CORAL SEA

U.S. Marines with Baker Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, board the amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22) utilizing the Enhanced Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Craft during launch and recovery drills, in the Coral Sea, June 25. Marines conducted launch and recovery drills in order to improve amphibious raid capabilities and sustain small boat skills. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trevor BishopWilliams) Share

CORAL SEA

CORAL SEA (June 26, 2025) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Rebekah Hood from Gilbert, Arizona, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) observes flight operations on the flight deck in the Coral Sea, June 26. The America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Darian Lord) Share

CORAL SEA

CORAL SEA (June 25, 2025) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participates in a search and rescue training mission in the Coral Sea, June 25. The America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Melseth) Share

DIEGO GARCIA

Sailors stand on the fo’c’sle of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) during a sea-and-anchor evolution while pulling into U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia, June 26. The Ralph Johnson 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 Hannah Fry) Share

SAN DIEGO

Members of the Surface Warfare Planning Group collaborate during the RIMPAC 2026 Initial Planning Conference held at Admiral Kidd Catering & Conference Center in San Diego, June 25, 2025. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah C. Eaton) Share

SAN DIEGO

Royal Australian Navy Lt. Cmdr. Benn Van Balen, Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) lead coordinator, gives opening remarks at the Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 Initial Planning Conference in San Diego, June 23, 2025. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law , and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lordin Kelly) Share

SAN DIEGO

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Richard W. Meyer, deputy commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, gives remarks at the Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 Initial Planning Conference in San Diego, June 23, 2025. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lordin Kelly) Share

SAN DIEGO

Participants from partner and ally nations gather for a group photo at the Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 Initial Planning Conference in San Diego, June 23, 2025. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lordin Kelly) Share