PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Sailors secure an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, to the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), April 23, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 9 (CSG 9), is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operation conducting advanced training to bolster strike group readiness and capability. 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gary Buckles) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Philippine Navy Jose Rizal-class guided-missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FFG 15), front, Royal Australian Navy, Anzac-class frigate HMAS Toowoomba (FFH 156), and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Murasame-class destroyer JS Ikazuchi (DD 107), cruise in formation with ships from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, JMSDF, RAN, Royal Canadian Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Navy during the group sail exercise for Exercise Balikatan 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John B. Hetherington) Share

APRA HARBOR, Guam

APRA HARBOR, Guam (April 25, 2026) Sailors assigned to Beachmaster Unit (BMU) 1 board Landing Craft, Air Cushion 52 after completing beach landing operations at Reserve Craft Beach in Apra Harbor, April 25. LCAC 52, attached to Assault Craft Unit Five (ACU-5) and embarked aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), facilitated the rapid movement of essential supplies to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in the aftermath of Typhoon Sinlaku. (U.S. Navy photo by William J. Busby III) Share

APRA HARBOR, Guam

APRA HARBOR, Guam (April 25, 2026) Landing Craft, Air Cushion 52 transits Apra Harbor while approaching Reserve Craft Beach, April 25. LCAC 52, attached to Assault Craft Unit Five (ACU-5) and embarked aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), supported the rapid movement of essential supplies to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in the aftermath of Typhoon Sinlaku. (U.S. Navy photo by William J. Busby III) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

A CH-47 Chinook assigned to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Osumi-class tank landing ship JS Shimokita (LST 4002) takes off from the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during Exercise Balikatan 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John B. Hetherington) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 23, 2026) – U.S. Navy Capt. Will Mathis, commanding officer of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), prepares to take off in an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25, April 23, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 9 (CSG 9), is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operation conducting advanced training to bolster strike group readiness and capability. 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gary Buckles) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A U.S. Sailor, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), signals a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during flight operations in the Pacific Ocean, April 23, 2026. The 11th MEU, embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is a persistent, combat credible force contributing to deterrence and crisis response in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct marksmanship training aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, April 23, 2026. The 11th MEU, embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is a persistent, combat credible force contributing to deterrence and crisis response in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Gregory Byias, assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), signals a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, in the Pacific Ocean, April 18, 2026. The 11th MEU, embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is providing vital defense support to civil authorities, contributing to crisis response and recovery efforts in the wake of Super Typhoon Sinlaku. In supporting FEMA and local governments, the 11th MEU fills critical capability gaps to enable restoration of essential services by civil authorities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez) Share

U.S. 3RD FLEET

U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carl M. Levin (DDG 120), perform a foreign object debris (FOD) walkdown during flight quarters on the flight deck, April 20, 2026. Carl M. Levin, part of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operation conducting advanced training to bolster strike group readiness and capability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Isabelle Dial). Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Marines, assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire M4 carbines during marksmanship training in the hangar bay of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), April 13, 2026. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th MEU in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Aiden Williamson) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Edmichael Alobog, assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M4 carbine during marksmanship training in the hangar bay of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), April 13, 2026. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th MEU in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Aiden Williamson) Share