SOUTH CHINA SEA

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands during flight operations aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the South China Sea, June 6, 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. Nicole Stuart) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Eli Romine, assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), prepares to chain down a U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk, with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, in the South China Sea, June 10, 2026. The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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. Avery Wayland) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

Seaman Leila Bridgette, assigned to deck department, holds a phone-and-distance line on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a fueling-at-sea evolution with USNS Earl Warren (T-AO-207) while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 8, 2026. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWACSG) is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premiere forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Crowley) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk, with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, hovers over the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) during hoist training in the South China Sea, June 10, 2026. The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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

SOUTH CHINA SEA

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands during flight operations aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the South China Sea, June 6, 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. Nicole Stuart) Share

SAN DIEGO

260603-N-VR794-1078 From left, Commander, Naval Air Forces, Vice Adm. Douglas Verissimo; Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Adm. Samuel J. Paparo; Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Adm. Steve Koehler; Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Adm. Karl Thomas; and spouses pose for a photo with flag officers at the Aviation Flag Officer Training Symposium (AVFOTS), at Naval Air Station North Island, California, June 3, 2026. Attendees participated in discussions focused on sustaining Naval Aviation’s warfighting advantage through improvements in readiness, maintenance, technology, force development and integration across the Naval Aviation Enterprise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class James Peer) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) conducts a fueling-at-sea evolution with USNS Earl Warren (T-AO-207) while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 8, 2026. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWACSG) is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premiere forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Daniel Williamson) Share

NAVAL BASE VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.

U.S. Navy Equipment Operator 2nd Class Devin Garcia, a Seabee assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, discharges an M4 during a weapons qualification course on Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, California, May 27, 2026. NCG-1 is homeported in Pt. Hueneme, and leads and manages the overall capability and readiness of its Naval Construction Regiments (NCR's), Naval Mobile Construction Battalions (NMCB's), Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit (CBMU), and Underwater Construction Team (UCT). NCG1 provides the required engineering support that the Navy and Nation needs to construct and maintain base facilities, repair battle damaged facilities, conduct defensive operations as required, and to meet disaster preparedness and recovery missions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Jade Holmes) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

A U.S. Navy Sailor, assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), observes a rigid-hull inflatable boat lowered into the water during small boat operations in the South China Sea, June 8, 2026. The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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 Staff Sgt. Dylan Chagnon) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stages for takeoff during flight operations aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the South China Sea, June 1, 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 Sgt. Trent A. Henry) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stages for takeoff during flight operations aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the South China Sea, June 1, 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 Sgt. Trent A. Henry) Share

SAN DIEGO

From left to right, Vice Adm. Douglas Verissimo, commander of Naval Air Forces, Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Adm. Karl Thomas, commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command, attend the Aviation Flag Officers Training Symposium in San Diego, California, June 4, 2026. Attendees discussed a variety of topics related to Naval Aviation, including the future capabilities and support needed to maintain overmatch with evolving adversaries. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino) Share