SSAEBO, Japan

SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 22, 2024) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, answers questions during a Keen Sword 25 press conference aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22) at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Oct. 22, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chase Stephens) Share

SASEBO, Japan

241022-N-FI026-1638 SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 22, 2024) Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, and Gen. Yoshida Yoshihide, chief of staff, Joint Staff, Japan Self-Defense Forces, conduct a press conference for Keen Sword 25 aboard the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), Oct. 22, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Commutation Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Bakerian) Share

SASEBO, Japan

241022-N-FI026-1754 SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 22, 2024) Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, listens to a question aboard the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) during a Keen Sword 25 press conference, Oct. 22, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Commutation Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Bakerian) Share

SASEBO, Japan

241022-N-FI026-1614 SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 22, 2024) Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, and Gen. Yoshihide Yoshida, chief of staff, Joint Staff, Japan Self-Defense Forces conduct a one-on-one discussion aboard the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) prior to a press conference for Keen Sword 25, Oct. 22, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Commutation Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Bakerian) Share

SASEBO, Japan

241022-N-FI026-1752 SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 22, 2024) Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, and Gen. Yoshida Yoshihide, chief of staff, Joint Staff, Japan Self-Defense Forces, conduct a press conference for Keen Sword 25 aboard the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), Oct. 22, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Commutation Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Bakerian) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Chief Logistics Specialist Antonio Evans, right, from Los Angeles, assigned to supply department’s aviation supply division, and Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Devon Smith, from Indianapolis, assigned to the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, hook supplies onto an AS-332 Super Puma helicopter, attached to Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14), on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2024. George Washington is 7th Fleet’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 forward-deployed numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Gunner’s Mate Seaman Apprentice Johnny Rodriguez, from Eden Prairie, Minnesota, assigned to weapons department’s gunnery division, fires a shot line from the flight deck aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) toward Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14) during a replenishment-at-sea while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 25, 2024. George Washington is 7th Fleet’s premiere 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 forward-deployed numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Travis S. Hanes) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) positions alongside Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a fueling-at-sea in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2024. George Washington is 7th Fleet’s premiere 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 forward-deployed numbered fleet. Share

BUSAN, Republic of Korea

A simulated underwater mine is destroyed during Multi-National Mine Warfare Exercise (MNMIWEX) 24 in the waters near Busan, Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2024. MNMIWEX is a multilateral exercise hosted by the Republic of Korea with units from the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of the Philippines, Italy, Greece, Turkiye, Thailand, Belgium, Malaysia, Oman, Colombia, United Arab Emirates, Chile and the Netherlands also participating in a variety of anti-mine warfare drills. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon Parker) Share

BUSAN, Republic of Korea

Sailors from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 1, the Royal Canadian Navy and the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) board an ROKN MH-60R helicopter aboard the ROKN tank-landing ship ROKS Cheon Wang Bong (LST 686) during Multi-National Mine Warfare Exercise (MNMIWEX) 24 in the waters near Busan, Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2024. MNMIWEX is a multilateral exercise hosted by the Republic of Korea with units from the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of the Philippines, Italy, Greece, Turkiye, Thailand, Belgium, Malaysia, Oman, Colombia, United Arab Emirates, Chile and the Netherlands also participating in a variety of anti-mine warfare drills. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon Parker) Share

BUSAN, Republic of Korea

Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 1 surface after locating a simulated underwater mine during Multi-National Mine Warfare Exercise (MNMIWEX) 24 in the waters near Busan, South Korea, Oct. 21, 2024. MNMIWEX is a multilateral exercise hosted by ROK, with units from the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of the Philippines, Italy, Greece, Turkiye, Thailand, Belgium, Malaysia, Oman, Colombia, United Arab Emirates, Chile and the Netherlands also participating in a variety of anti-mine warfare drills. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon Parker) Share

BUSAN, Republic of Korea

Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 1 depart the Republic of Korea Navy tank-landing ship ROKS Cheon Wang Bong (LST 686) to deploy a MK 18 Mod 1 Swordfish unmanned underwater vehicle during Multi-National Mine Warfare Exercise (MNMIWEX) 24 in the waters near Busan, Republic of Korea, Oct. 21, 2024. MNMIWEX is a multilateral exercise hosted by ROK, with units from the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of the Philippines, Italy, Greece, Turkiye, Thailand, Belgium, Malaysia, Oman, Colombia, United Arab Emirates, Chile and the Netherlands also participating in a variety of anti-mine warfare drills. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon Parker) Share