SOUTH CHINA SEA

U.S. Navy Cryptologic Technician Maintenance 2nd Class Nicholas Trautvetter, left, and U.S. Navy Ens. Jewel Maigue view the Mother of All Asia – Tower of Peace statue while standing watch on the bridge wing of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) watch as the ship transits the San Bernardino Strait, Dec. 25, 2025. Frank E. Petersen Jr., assigned to the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christian Kibler) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

U.S. Navy Sailors perform a Foreign Object Debris (FOD) walkdown on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) after a vertical replenishment in the South China Sea, Dec. 30, 2025. Spruance, assigned to the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Steis) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts a vertical replenishment with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO-187) in the South China Sea, Jan. 17, 2026. Abraham Lincoln, assigned to the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Steis) Share

U.S. 7TH FLEET

Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Richard Cruz shoots a 50-caliber machine gun during a Small Craft Action Team (SCAT) drill aboard America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Jan. 22, 2026. Tripoli is 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 and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul LeClair) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the South China Sea, Jan. 14, 2026. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Samuel Evarts) Share

TINIAN, Northern Mariana Islands

TINIAN, Northern Mariana Islands (Jan. 22, 2026) Equipment Operator 2nd Class Lyncoln KestlerReyes, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133, moves equipment for aircraft fueling in support of Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 on Tinian of the Northern Mariana Islands, Jan. 22, 2026. NCMB 133 is deployed under Commander, Task Force 75, which executes command and control of assigned Navy Expeditionary Combat Forces across the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Builder 3rd Class Caroline Ballay) Share

SASEBO, Japan

A CH-53 Super Stallion, attached to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265, lands on the flight deck of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) during flight operations Jan. 21, 2026. Tripoli is 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 region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul LeClair) Share

TINIAN, Northern Mariana Islands

TINIAN, Northern Mariana Islands (Jan. 21, 2026) Equipment Operator 2nd Class Lyncoln KestlerReyes, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133, moves equipment for aircraft fueling in support of Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 on Tinian of the Northern Mariana Islands, Jan. 21. NCMB-133 is deployed under Commander, Task Force 75, which executes command and control of assigned Navy Expeditionary Combat Forces across the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Builder 3rd Class Caroline Ballay) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Seawolf (SSN 21) pulls into Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a scheduled port visit, Jan. 18, 2026. Seawolf, homeported in Silverdale, Washington, and assigned to Submarine Development Squadron 5, is 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 region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel G. Providakes) Share

SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO (Jan. 21, 2026) – U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 1st Class Stefern Jones, left, and Aviation boatswains Mate (Handling) 1st Class Anthony Saunders walk the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) as the ship departs from San Diego, Jan. 21, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway conducting exercises to bolster strike group readiness and capability in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maddix Almeyda) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawks, with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, stage on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 21, 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 Lance Cpl. Nicole Stuart) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

An F-35C Lightning II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the South China Sea, Jan. 15, 2026. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Cesar Zavala) Share