U.S. 7TH FLEET

A U.S. Navy close-in weapon system (CIWS) fires during a live-fire exercise aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) in the U.S. 7th Fleet, Dec. 16, 2025. Michael Murphy, assigned to Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jonteil Johnson) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Orion Burnett, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), directs personnel on the flight deck during flight quarters, Dec. 12, 2025. Boxer is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances warfighting capability and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dustin Drake) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

An MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, loads a simulated casualty while conducting fast-rope and medical hoist drills with U.S. Marines assigned to Maritime Raid Force, 11th Maritime Expeditionary Unit, aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), Dec. 13, 2025. Boxer is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances warfighting capability and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Normand Basque) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

U.S. Navy Sailors taxi an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the Philippine Sea, Dec. 15, 2025. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Malina Davy) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Andre Grosdidier conducts maintenance on an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72, on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 11, 2025. Frank E. Petersen Jr., assigned to the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christian Kibler) Share

Guam

U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Nathaniel Ousley, right, and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Heather Hubbard stand watch on the catwalk of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as the ship departs Guam, Dec. 12, 2025. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Hannah Tross) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) transits thePacific Ocean alongside Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121), Dec. 8, 2025. Frank E. Petersen Jr., assigned to the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christian Kibler) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

A U.S. Navy phalanx close-in weapon system is fired during a pre-aim calibration fire aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) in the South China Sea, Dec. 15, 2025. Rafael Peralta 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 Ryre Arciaga) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Sailors conduct small boat operations in the vicinity of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) on Dec. 12, 2025. Frank E. Petersen Jr., assigned to the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christian Kibler) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A close-in weapon system (CIWS) on the fantail aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) conducts a live-fire exercise in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 14, 2025. Essex is underway following a planned maintenance period to upgrade and refurbish key systems. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Brian P. Caracci) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Matthew Beck, test fires a Mk 38 25mm machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Dec. 14, 2025. Essex is underway following a planned maintenance period to upgrade and refurbish key systems.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenyatta Headley) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) pulls alongside Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) for a refueling-at-sea in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 10, 2025. Boxer is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances warfighting capability and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tyler Miles) Share