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Sailors assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), prepare lines for a fueling-at-sea evolution with Overseas Mykonos in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 19, 2025. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Abraham Ramirez)