U.S. 7TH FLEET

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) 1st Class Jaime Martinez directs an F-35B Lighting II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, during flight operations aboard America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), March 1, 2026. Tripoli is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered 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 3rd Class Angel Conde) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Damage Controlman 3rd Class Sylissa Romero, left, and Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 3rd Class Robin Miller, attach a hose to a Derbyshire eductor during a damage control drill aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while in the South China Sea, March 23, 2026. Damage control drills ensure Blue Ridge remains ready to rapidly respond to ship casualties and bolster combat capabilities while at sea. 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 3rd Class Damian Cook) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A C-2A Greyhound, attached to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40, lands on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, March 23, 2026. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations as part of a scheduled homeport shift to Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jaron Wills) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A C-2A Greyhound, attached to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40, flies above Nimitz-class aircraft USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during flight operations in the Pacific Ocean, March 23, 2026. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations as part of a scheduled homeport shift to Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Peter K. McHaddad) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Logistics Specialist Seaman Lylaishia Brown, left, fires an M2A1 .50 caliber machine gun, while Fire Controlman 2nd Class Keanu Kerl provides line coach instructions during a live-fire exercise aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), in the South China Sea, March 22, 2026. Sailors aboard Blue Ridge regularly conduct live-fire exercises to maintain combat readiness. 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 3rd Class Damian Cook) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, takes off from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, March 20, 2026. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations as part of a scheduled homeport shift to Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tanner Orth) Share

U.S. 7TH FLEET

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) 2nd Class Zaira Marez directs the landing of an MV-22 Osprey, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265, on the flight deck of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), during flight quarters, March 2, 2026. Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), composed of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) and San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships USS New Orleans (LPD 18), along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), are underway conducting routine operations 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 in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Angel Conde) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

U.S. Navy Ensign Evelyn Brady, a gunnery officer assigned to Task Force Ashland, I Marine Expeditionary Force, waves goodbye to Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO-202) from aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) after a replenishment-at-sea, March 13, 2026. 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.  (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian Knowles) Share

DDG 89 LATEST NEWS

260323-N-CL550-1108 U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), center, arrives at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, March 23, 2026. Mustin was previously forward-deployed to Yokosuka from 2006 to 2021. Mustin 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 Chief Mass Communication Specialist Taylor DiMartino) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

U.S. Navy Sailors man the rails aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) as the ship arrives at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, March 23, 2026. Mustin was previously forward-deployed to Yokosuka from 2006 to 2021. Mustin 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 Chief Mass Communication Specialist Taylor DiMartino) Share

SYDNEY

Royal Australian Navy Cmdre. Luke Ryan gives remarks during the Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Commander’s Conference in Sydney, Mar. 15, 2026. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads 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. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sarah Eaton) Share

SYDNEY

Royal Australian Navy Lt. Cmdr. Benn Van Balen, Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) lead coordinator, gives remarks during the RIMPAC 2026 Commander’s Conference in Sydney, Mar. 15, 2026. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads 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. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sarah Eaton) Share