GULF OF THAILAND

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, prepares to land aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while underway in the Gulf of Thailand, March 25, 2026. Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary Del Rio) Share

KADENA AIR BASE, Okinawa, Japan

U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Jillian McCormick, assigned to Patrol and Reconnaissance (VP) Squadron 26, walks the flightline of P-8A Poseidon's parked on Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 16, 2026. VP-26 is forward deployed to U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet. U.S. 7th Fleet routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Bennett IV) 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 Sailor O’Rear) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Aviation Boatswain’s mate (Handling) 3rd Class Maritza Valdez, left, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Hercules Soder, both assigned to Wasp-class Amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), direct an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164, to land on the flight deck during flight operations April 14, 2026. Essex is currently underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron J. Rolle) Share

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The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) departs from Naval Base San Diego for its new homeport of Portland, Ore., April 8, 2026. While Savannah is in Portland, the ship will be entering into a Docking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA) to receive lethality and survivability upgrades. Littoral combat ships are fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kassandra Alanis) Share

KADENA AIR BASE, Okinawa, Japan

U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon, assigned to Patrol and Reconnaissance Squadron (VP) 26, receives routine maintenance on Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2026. VP-26 is forward deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, supporting the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Bennett IV) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Marines, with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, set up an M252 81 mm mortar system while conducting gun drills aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) in the Pacific Ocean, April 3, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations demonstrating the United States’ long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Trent A. Henry) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM, Hawaii

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Lt. Cmdr. Benjamin Paddock, chief engineer aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118), discusses the capabilities of his ship’s close-in weapon system for students and staff from the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Weather Analysis and Forecasting class, April 14, 2026. Sailors from Daniel Inouye hosted the tour and provided the class with an understanding of how weather impacts U.S. Navy operations at sea. Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific coordinated the visit as part of their shipboard tour program, which provides local community, civic and school groups the opportunity to visit U.S. Navy ships and learn about the important role they conduct to maintain readiness and ensure national security in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Daniel Sanford) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

NASA engineers and U.S. Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 1 recover the Orion crew module, April 10. John P. Murtha is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations supporting NASA’s Artemis II mission, retrieving the crew and spacecraft following their return to Earth and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. NASA’s Artemis II mission sent four astronauts on a flight around the moon in the Orion space capsule, marking the first time humans journeyed to deep space in over 50 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Elyssia Rodriguez) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

An MH-60 Sea Hawk, flown by Lt. DJ Matthews, left, and Lt. Taylor Holland, assigned to attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, prepares to land aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) after supporting Artemis II recovery operations in the Pacific Ocean, April 10, 2026. John P. Murtha is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations supporting NASA’s Artemis II mission, retrieving the crew and spacecraft following their return to Earth and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. NASA’s Artemis II mission sent four astronauts on a flight around the moon in the Orion space capsule, marking the first time humans journeyed to deep space in over 50 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Drew Verbis) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to take off during flight operations aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, April 8, 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

A CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is staged on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) during flight operations in the Pacific Ocean, April 10, 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 Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez) Share