PACIFIC OCEAN

A U.S. Marine, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a U.S. Sailor, assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), carry equipment during flight deck operations in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 23, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

U.S. Sailors simulate putting out an aircraft fire on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) during a damage control drill in the South China Sea, Feb. 17, 2026. Milius is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Monica Walker) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate Juan Juarez ties down a U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter, assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron, to the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 13, 2026. Milius is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Monica Walker) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Marines, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, disembark an MV-22B Osprey on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 23, 2026. The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joseph Helms) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion with Assault Craft Unit 5 prepares to enter the well deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 23, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan Chagnon) Share

SURIGAO STRAIT

SURIGAO STRAIT (Feb. 17, 2026) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ethan Ruzich, an amphibious combat vehicle crewman assigned to Task Force Ashland, I Marine Expeditionary Force, provides security using an M240B machine gun as part of the small craft action team during the defense of the amphibious task force aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) while transiting through the Surigao Strait Feb. 17. TF Ashland is a flexible forward-deployed crisis response force led by the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Purpose-built to integrate with allies and partners, TF Ashland supports a free and open Indo-Pacific by providing immediate response capabilities for any contingency. Ruzich is a native of New Jersey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian Knowles) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, undergoes a function check during flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 14, 2026. Marine F-35Bs bring a 5th generation multi-discipline strike capability to support combined-joint all domain operations in key maritime terrain. The 31st MEU is a persistent, combat credible force operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 7th fleet area of operations, routinely interacting and operating with our allies and partners to contribute to deterrence, security, crisis response, and combat operations in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Gunner Mate 2nd Class Matthew Beck, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), prepares to shoot a messenger line to Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO-201), during a replenishment-at-sea in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 5, 2026. Essex is currently underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ivan A. Garcia) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Ensign Myles Evans, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), signals Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO-201), in preparation for a replenishment-at-sea, Feb. 5, 2026. Essex is currently underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Brian P. Caracci) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Gabriel Caicedo, left center, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), and Aviation Electrician’s Mate Airman Santiago Utrillavalverde, center, assigned to America-class amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), crouch down with chocks and chains as Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Hercules Soder directs an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 165, to land on the flight deck during flight operations, Feb. 3, 2026. Essex is currently underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Brian P. Caracci) Share

SAGAMI BAY

SAGAIMI BAY (Feb. 19, 2026) – Sailors aboard U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) attach cargo to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, during flight quarters in Sagaimi Bay, Feb. 19. 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

SAN DIEGO

NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. (Feb. 17, 2026) Sailors assigned to Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Greeneville (SSN 772) attend the change of command ceremony for Greeneville onboard Naval Base Point Loma, Feb. 17. During the ceremony, Cmdr. Chad Tella was relieved by Cmdr. Spencer Ovren as commanding officer of Greeneville. Greeneville is assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 11, home to four Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines, which are capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship warfare, strike warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiarra Brown) Share