Mayport, Fla.

Sailors handle line on the fantail of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) while pulling into Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida, June 16, 2026. USS 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 Tanner Orth) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lighting II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off during flight operations 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 Sgt. Trent A. Henry) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Jordan Orr, right, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Hercules Soder, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), taxi a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMA) 164, on the flight deck, June 8, 2026, in preparation for RIMPAC 2026. Thirty-one nations, 36 surface ships, 5 submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ivan A. Garcia) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) transits the South China Sea, June 13, 2026. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (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 Trace Gorsuch) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

U.S. Marines, with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct hoist training from an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, on the flight deck of San Antonio-class transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), June 10, 2026. Portland, part 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 Adam Bishop) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) conducts small boat operations with a rigid-hull inflatable boat, June 8, 2026. Portland, part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit 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 2nd Class Sheryssa Dodard) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Isaac Pippert, a radio operator with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M107 .50-caliber Special Applications Scoped Rifle during a defense of the amphibious task force live-fire exercise aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) in the South China Sea, June 12, 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. Luke Rodriguez) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) fires its close-in weapon system during a pre-action aim calibration fire while underway in the Indian Ocean, June 3, 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

SOUTH CHINA SEA

U.S. Sailors, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), prepare to chock and chain a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during flight operations in the South China Sea, June 8, 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 Sgt. Trent A. Henry) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

A U.S. Sailor, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), stands on the flight deck during flight operations in the South China Sea, June 8, 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 Sgt. Trent A. Henry) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Jordan Orr, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), signals an AH-1 Cobra, attached to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, to the Essex flight deck, June 8, 2026, in preparation for RIMPAC 2026. Thirty-one nations, 36 surface ships, 5 submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ivan A. Garcia) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist 1st Class Jesus Rios, left, from California, and Logistics Specialist Seaman Grant Lacanin, from North Carolina, aim an M2A1 .50-caliber machine gun toward a simulated aggressive rigid-hull inflatable boat approaching the starboard quarter of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) during an integrated training team drill while underway in the Indian Ocean, June 9, 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