SAGAMI WAN

Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Recruit Najaire Dedricks verifies bearings of surrounding vessels with a telescopic alidade aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while underway in Sagami Wan, March 9, 2026. Sailors stand lookout watches to maintain a continuous watch of the sea and report any kind of hazard that can cause harm to the ship. Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Damian Cook) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, launches off the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, March 15, 2026. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations as part of a scheduled homeport shift to Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Julian Jaime) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, prepares to land on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, March 15, 2026. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations as part of a scheduled homeport shift to Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Julian Jaime) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Sailors depart from an MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6, on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, March 14, 2026. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd 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

KUNSAN AIR BASE, South Korea

U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 8th Medical Group, prepare to board a U.S. Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter during a medical evacuation training as part of exercise Freedom Shield 26 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2026. The exercise presents participants with realistic threat scenarios to strengthen shared understanding and combined defense capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cedrique Oldaker) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM, Hawaii

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Sailors assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) stand at parade rest in preparation for the arrival of Ecuadorian naval ship BAE Jambeli (MP-56) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, March 16, 2026. Wiliam P. Lawrence is serving as the host ship during Jambeli’s port visit to the island of Oahu and will serve as a dedicated sponsor and primary point of contact. This duty is crucial for naval diplomacy, fostering goodwill, and ensuring the visiting crew has a successful and productive port visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jose Jaen) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

An E/A-18G Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139, prepares to takeoff from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, March 14, 2026. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd 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

At Sea

A C-2A Greyhound, attached to the “Rawhides” of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40, taxis on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, March 14, 2026. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations as part of a scheduled homeport shift to Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jaron Wills) Share

At Sea

A C-2A Greyhound, attached to the “Rawhides” of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40, taxis on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, March 14, 2026. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations as part of a scheduled homeport shift to Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jaron Wills) Share

SAN DIEGO

U.S. Navy Operations Specialist 3rd Class Rogelio Perkins stands watch on Vulture's Row of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during the ship's departure from Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, March 14, 2026. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations as part of a scheduled homeport shift to Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jaron Wills) Share

SAN DIEGO

U.S. Navy Sailors man the rails of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during the ship's departure from Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, March 14, 2026. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations as part of a scheduled home port shift to Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Julian Jaime) Share

SAGAMI WAN

Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Bryce Houck, left, and Chief Boatswain’s Mate Donte Ruffin communicate to pilots of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, during flight operations aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) in Sagami Wan, March 9, 2026. Flight operations aboard Blue Ridge support maritime security, training, and personnel transport during patrols. Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary Del Rio) Share