PACIFIC OCEAN

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Launch/Recovery (Equipment) 2nd Class Caleb Myers, from Alaska, assigned to air department, signals to an EA-18G Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ 141), on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), while operating in the North Pacific Ocean, Oct. 2, 2025. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, 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

SILVERDALE, Wash.

SILVERDALE, Wash. (Oct. 27, 2025) Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) arrives at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following routine operations at sea, Oct. 27, 2025. Pennsylvania is assigned to Commander, Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 9, which exercises operational and administrative control authority for assigned submarine commands and units in the Pacific Northwest providing oversight for shipboard training, personnel, supply and material readiness of SSBNs and their crews. SUBGRU-9 is also responsible for nuclear submarines undergoing conversion or overhaul at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Riley) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

An MH-60S Seahawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, lands on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 9, 2025. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nicolas Quezada) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Sailors assigned to deck department, heave a phone-and-distance line on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a fueling-at-sea with Military Sealift Command chartered motor tanker Allied Pacific while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 13, 2025. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nicolas Quezada) Share

SAN DIEGO

U.S. Navy Sailors handle a line on the fantail of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Sept. 17, 2025. Abraham Lincoln is currently moored at Naval Station North Island. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Gage Thomas) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Sailors secure a line aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Sept. 16, 2025. Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 3, is underway conducting routine training operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic and relevant training to ensure the readiness necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s timeless role across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Aljay Monzales) Share

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YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 13, 2025) — Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (center), U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Patrick Hannifin (center right), and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Vice Adm. OMACHI Katsushi (right) render honors at the conclusion of the U.S. 7th Fleet Change of Command ceremony onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Nov. 13, 2025. 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 1st Class Caitlin Flynn) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 13, 2025) — U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Patrick Hannifin, provides remarks during the U.S. 7th Fleet Change of Command ceremony onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Nov. 13, 2025. 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 1st Class Caitlin Flynn) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 13, 2025) — Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, provides remarks during the U.S. 7th Fleet Change of Command ceremony onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Nov. 13, 2025. 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 1st Class Caitlin Flynn) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 13, 2025) — From left to right, Oncoming Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Patrick Hannifin, Off-going Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, and Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, stand at attention during the U.S. 7th Fleet Change of Command ceremony onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Nov. 13. 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 1st Class Caitlin Flynn) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 13, 2025) — Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, right, turns over command of Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet to Vice Adm. Patrick Hannifin, left, during the U.S. 7th Fleet Change of Command ceremony onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Nov. 13, 2025. 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 1st Class Caitlin Flynn) Share