SOUTH CHINA SEA

Damage Controlman Fireman Alexis Galvan, front, from Downey, California, assumes the role as scene leader aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) during a general quarters drill in the South China Sea, June 7, 2025. The Curtis Wilbur, assigned to the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mark Bergado) Share

NAVAL BASE GUAM

NAVAL BASE GUAM (June 10, 2025) - Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) conduct mooring operations at Naval Base Guam, June 10, 2025. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, based at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, the Minnesota is one of five 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 Lt. James Caliva) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

An F/A-18F Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the South China Sea, June 5, 2025. The Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Franklyn Guage) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Sailors direct an F/A-18F Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the South China Sea, June 5, 2025. The Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Franklyn Guage) Share

BREMERTON, Wash.

Sailors combat a simulated fire during a general quarters drill aboard the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) while in port Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, Washington, June 5, 2025. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan is undergoing scheduled maintenance at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) and Intermediate Maintenance Facility while remaining a combat-ready force dedicated to protecting and defending the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Tiffany May) Share

OKINAWA, Japan

OKINAWA, Japan (June 5, 2025) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) departs Okinawa, June 5. The Preble is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jamaal Liddell) Share

SOLOMON SEA

SOLOMON SEA (June 9, 2025) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Jaquan Morgan, from New York, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), taxis an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 on the ship’s flight deck while conducting flight operations in the Solomon Sea, June 9. The America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), are underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 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 3rd Class Darian Lord) Share

CORAL SEA

CORAL SEA (June 10, 2025) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) taxi an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 across the flight deck while conducting flight operations in the Coral Sea, June 10. The America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 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 3rd Class Kenneth Melseth) Share

CORAL SEA

CORAL SEA (June 10, 2025) An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft, from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Coral Sea, June 10. The America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 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 3rd Class Kenneth Melseth) Share

SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO (June 9, 2025) - Rear Adm. T. J. Zerr, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), delivers remarks during SMWDC’s 10 year anniversary ceremony onboard Naval Base San Diego. SMWDC increases the lethality and tactical proficiency of the Surface Force across all domains. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sara L. Eshleman) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

250527-N-TW227-1123 PHILIPPINE SEA (May 27, 2025) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) depart an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, May 27. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 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 3rd Class Kenneth Melseth) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Foster Hofbauer, left, from Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Griffin Shipman, from Chicago, prepare to clear a room during a simulated hostage situation aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) during an anti-terrorism training team drill in the South China Sea, June 5, 2025. The Curtis Wilbur, assigned to the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mark Bergado) Share