PHILIPPINE SEA

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Mashū-class replenishment ship JS Mashū (AOE 425) connects to Military Sealift Command’s John Lewis-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Earl Warren (T-AO 207) during a consolidated cargo replenishment (CONSOL) in the Philippine Sea, June 27, 2026. CONSOL capability is when a specially outfitted MSC-controlled tanker conducts underway refueling operations, transferring fuel and/or cargo to combat logistics-force ships at sea. (Courtesy photo) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 81, attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, approaches Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during LCAC operations at Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, July 11, 2026. Thirty nations, 30 ships, 5 submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 190 aircraft and more than 30,000 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 Apprentice Samuel B. Park) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Justice House, from Montana, uses flight deck wands to signal to an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35, prior to take off from the flight deck aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) during flight operations while underway in the Indian Ocean, July 6, 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

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Roberto Rodriguez walks the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), July 10, 2026. Thirty nations, over 30 ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 190 aircraft and more than 30,000 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 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 Tyler Harstad) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

An F/A-18 Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, takes off from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Philippine Sea, July 11, 2026. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWACSG) 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 Ana Souza Young) Share

PEARL HARBOR

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 6, 2026) – Sailors assigned to Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) walk off the brow following Mississippi’s return to its homeport of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following deployment, July 6, 2026. Mississippi is assigned to Submarine Squadron 1 and is capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare, special operations forces support, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Omar A. Dominquez) Share

Naval Base Guam

260710-N-EH855-2028 NAVAL BASE GUAM (July 10, 2026) – U.S. Sailors assigned to Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770) prepare to conduct mooring operations as the submarine arrives at its new homeport of Naval Base Guam, July 10, 2026. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, based at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, Tucson joins three forward-deployed fast-attack submarines. Renowned for their unparalleled speed, endurance, stealth, and mobility, fast-attack submarines are the backbone of the Navy’s submarine force. Regarded as apex predators of the sea, Guam’s fast-attack submarines serve at the tip of the spear, helping to reaffirm the submarine force's forward-deployed presence in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Mai) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM, Hawaii

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 9, 2026) – U.S. Sailors assigned to Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) conduct mooring operations as Jefferson City arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during its change of homeport, July 9, 2026. Jefferson City is assigned to Submarine Squadron 7 and is capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Omar A. Dominquez) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Sailors, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), conduct flight operations during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026, July 7, 2026. Thirty nations, over 30 surface ships, 5 submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 30,000 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 3rd class Aaron J. Rolle) Share

U.S. 3RD FLEET

Sailors, all assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carl M. Levin (DDG 120), train in flight deck firefighting in a simulated environment during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, July 8, 2026. Thirty nations, over 30 surface ships, 5 submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 30,000 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 2nd Class Isabelle Dial) Share

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii

Operations Specialist Seaman Destinie Davis, assigned to Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65), uses a telescopic alidade on the bridge wing as Chosin gets underway during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, July 8, 2026. Thirty nations, over 30 surface ships, 5 submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 30,000 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 2nd Class Adina Phebus) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Sailors, assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), conduct small boat operations aboard a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), July 9, 2026. Thirty nations, over 30 ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 190 aircraft and more than 30,000 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 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 2nd Class Ryan Holloway) Share