SEMBAWANG PORT, Singapore

Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) raise the jackstaff on the foc’sle during a sea and anchor detail in Sembawang, Singapore, Aug. 4. The John Finn 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 Alexandria Esteban) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) simulate rescuing a pilot on the flight deck during a crash and salvage drill in the Indian Ocean, Aug. 1. John Finn 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 Alexandria Esteban) Share

BREMERTON, Wash.

Quartermaster Seaman Myjaia Debrady, from Philadelphia, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), participates in a routine simulation at the Navigation, Seamanship, and Shiphandling Trainer at Naval Station Everett, Washington, Aug. 5, 2025. The Ronald Reagan is undergoing scheduled maintenance at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility while remaining a combat-ready force dedicated to protecting and defending the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dylan O’Neal) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 6, 2025) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Christopher Meraz, right, from Passaic, New Jersey, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), guides Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Korie Espenschied, from Beach City, Ohio, also assigned to the America, as he taxies a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, on the ship’s flight deck, while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 6. 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 Jeadan Andre) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 6, 2025) A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 6. 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 Jeadan Andre) Share

Seoul, South Korea

U.S. Army Col. Ryan Donald, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea, public affairs director and Republic of Korea (ROK) Joint Chiefs of Staff Spokesperson held a press conference in Seoul, South Korea to announce Ulchi Freedom Shield 25, Aug.7, 2025. The Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States will conduct Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 from Aug. 18-28, 2025. This annual exercise aims to enhance the combined, joint, all-domain, and interagency operating environment, thereby strengthening the alliance's response capabilities. Share

Seoul, South Korea

The Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States will conduct Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 from Aug. 18-28, 2025. This annual exercise aims to enhance the combined, joint, all-domain, and interagency operating environment, thereby strengthening the alliance's response capabilities. Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Jeremy Neufeldt, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), and a native of Salem, Oregon, fires an M18 service pistol during a live-fire qualification, Aug. 1, 2025. The Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Martinez) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) fight a simulated fire during an aviation fire drill on the flight deck, Aug. 1, 2025. The Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Martinez) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 5, 2025) -- Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) man the rails as the ship returns to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Aug. 5. The Milius was underway supporting the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group and Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet operations for more than three months in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The Milius 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 Greg Johnson) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 5, 2025) -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) returns to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Aug. 5. The Milius was underway supporting the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group and Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet operations for more than three months in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The Milius 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 Taylor DiMartino) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) heave a line during a fueling-at-sea evolution with the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8), July 31, 2025. The Makin Island and Montgomery are currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kaitlyn Ratliff) Share