PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 16, 2026) – A U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86, launches off the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), June 16, 2026. VFA-86, part of Carrier Air Wing 11 and the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting advanced training to bolster strike group readiness and capability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron Haro Gonzalez) Share

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka

From left, Cmdr. James McLaughlin, commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30), Cmdr. Ryan Griffith, executive officer of Canberra, and Sri Lanka Navy Rear Adm. Jagath Kumara, commander, Western Naval Area, pose for a photo on the ship’s bridge. Canberra is conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Operations Specialist 1st Class Anthony Wade). Share

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Navy Rear Adm. Jagath Kumara, commander, Western Naval Area, salutes the watch aboard Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Canberra, June 14, 2026. Canberra is conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Operations Specialist 1st Class Anthony Wade). Share

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Navy Rear Adm. Jagath Kumara, commander, Western Naval Area, salutes the watch as he arrives aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30). Canberra is conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Operations Specialist 1st Class Anthony Wade). Share

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Navy Rear Adm. Jagath Kumara, commander, Western Naval Area, salutes the watch as he arrives aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30). Canberra is conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Operations Specialist 1st Class Anthony Wade). Share

NAVAL BASE GUAM

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) is moored on the pier after arriving at Naval Base Guam, June 16, 2026. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. George Washington 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 2nd Class Tyler Crowley) Share

SAN DIEGO BAY

Tugs approach Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Scranton (SSN 756) as it transits San Diego Bay, April 27, 2026. Scranton is assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 11, home to four Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines, which are capable of supporting various missions including anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship warfare, strike warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.  (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiarra Brown) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3), June 15, 2026. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th MEU in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Eliora Sims) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

A U.S. Sailor, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), signals an AH-1Z Viper, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, to take-off during flight operations in the South China Sea, June 13, 2026. The 11th MEU, embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is a persistent, combat credible force contributing to deterrence and crisis response in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Stuart) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is staged on the flight deck aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the South China Sea, June 13, 2026. The 11th MEU, embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is a persistent, combat credible force contributing to deterrence and crisis response in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Stuart) Share

Mayport, Fla.

Rear Adm. Carlos Sardiello, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/ U.S. 4th Fleet, and Rear Adm. Cassidy Norman, commander of Carrier Strike Group 11, pose for a photo with Sailors inside the hangar bay aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) while Nimitz is pierside in Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida, June 16, 2026. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 2nd Fleet Area of Operations as part of a scheduled homeport shift to Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Molly Guy) Share

Mayport, Fla.

Rear Adm. Carlos Sardiello, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/ U.S. 4th Fleet, speaks to the crew of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) over the ship’s 1MC following Nimitz’ arrival at Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida, June 16, 2026. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 2nd Fleet Area of Operations as part of a scheduled homeport shift to Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Molly Guy) Share