PACIFIC OCEAN

Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) conducts a strait transit exercise, Jan. 27, 2026. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances warfighting capabilities and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dustin Drake) Share

U.S. 3RD FLEET

Airman Ludwing Ortiz, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), refuels an F-35B Lightning II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), on the ship’s flight deck during flight operations, Feb. 1, 2026. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances warfighting capabilities and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither) Share

U.S. 3RD FLEET

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, approaches the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during flight operations, Feb. 1, 2026. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances warfighting capabilities and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) prepares to come alongside America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), during a fueling-at-sea, Feb. 10, 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, 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 Colten Bradley) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) steams alongside America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) before a replenishment-at-sea in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 10, 2026. Rafael Peralta 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 Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryre Arciaga) Share

SINGAPORE

Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 3rd Class Daniel Golden performs maintenance on an electrical panel aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91), as part of ship repair and maintenance exercise at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, Jan. 27, 2026. Ship repair and maintenance exercise is designed to rehearse coordination and execution of ship damage repair from forward locations within the Indo-Pacific region, strengthening ties with the skilled workforce within allied and partner countries. A testament to the excellent and longstanding defense relationship between Singapore and the U.S. is the agreement allowing U.S. Navy ships to transit in Singapore for logistics and maintenance requirements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Thomas Furnish) Share

SINGAPORE

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) is pier-side at Changi Naval Base as part of ship repair and maintenance exercise in Singapore, Jan. 28, 2026. Ship repair and maintenance exercise is designed to rehearse coordination and execution of ship damage repair from forward locations within the Indo-Pacific region, strengthening ties with the skilled workforce within allied and partner countries. A testament to the excellent and longstanding defense relationship between Singapore and the U.S. is the agreement allowing U.S. Navy ships to transit in Singapore for logistics and maintenance requirements. (U.S. Navy photo by Ens. Ivan Pang) Share

SASEBO, Japan

Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) EOD teams launch from the Uraga-class mine countermeasure vessel JS Bungo (MST-464) during unmanned underwater vehicle operations as part of Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 1JA, Feb. 2, 2026. MINEX 1JA is part of a year-long series of bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and JMSDF to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiency in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mineman Chris Gonzales Bouton) Share

SASEBO, Japan

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) EOD teams launch from the Uraga-class mine countermeasure vessel JS Bungo (MST-464) to complete unmanned underwater vehicle operations during Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 1JA, Feb. 4, 2026. MINEX 1JA is part of a year-long series of bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and JMSDF to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiency in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Minemen Senior Chief Chris Gonzales Bouton) Share

SASEBO, Japan

Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) EOD teams return to the Uraga-class mine countermeasure vessel JS Bungo (MST-464) after completing unmanned underwater vehicle operations during Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 1JA, Feb. 2, 2026. MINEX 1JA is part of a year-long series of bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and JMSDF to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiency in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Minemen Chris Gonzales Bouton) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 17, 2025) - Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines USS Annapolis (SSN 760), left, and USS Asheville (SSN 758) steam in formation with an MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, in the Indo-Pacific, Dec. 17. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, Asheville and Annapolis are two of five fast-attack submarines forward deployed in the Pacific. Renowned for their unparalleled speed, endurance, stealth, and mobility, fast-attack submarines serve as the backbone of the Navy's submarine force, ensuring readiness and agility in safeguarding maritime interests around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Mai) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2026) - Landing Craft, Utility 1648, attached to Assault Craft Unit 1, is tethered inside the well deck aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during a well deck operations certification exercise along the California coast, Jan. 24, 2026. Task Force 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