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

SAN DIEGO

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, commends U.S. Navy Retail Services Specialist 3rd Class Ezekiel Koroma, assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale’s (DDG 106), right, for his work aboard the ship during Koehler’s visit to Naval Base San Diego, June 5, 2026. Koehler visited the ship to recognize the crew's exceptional professionalism, resiliency, and combat readiness during their recent deployment to U.S. 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th Fleets. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests throughout the region, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

SAN DIEGO

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, commends U.S. Navy Electronics Technician 3rd Class Ginno Barbarini, assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale’s (DDG 106), left, for his work aboard the ship during Koehler’s visit to Naval Base San Diego, June 5, 2026. Koehler visited the ship to recognize the crew's exceptional professionalism, resiliency, and combat readiness during their recent deployment to U.S. 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th Fleets. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests throughout the region, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

SAN DIEGO

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, receives a tour of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale’s (DDG 106) “Medal of Honor P-Way” from U.S. Navy Cmdr. Jacob Beckelhymer, commanding officer, DDG 106, during Koehler’s visit to Naval Base San Diego, June 5, 2026. Koehler visited the ship to recognize the crew's exceptional professionalism, resiliency, and combat readiness during their recent deployment to U.S. 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th Fleets. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests throughout the region, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

SAN DIEGO

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center left, meets with the triad of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106), during Koehler’s visit to Naval Base San Diego, June 5, 2026. Koehler visited the ship to recognize the crew's exceptional professionalism, resiliency, and combat readiness during their recent deployment to U.S. 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th Fleets. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests throughout the region, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

SAN DIEGO

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, commends U.S. Navy Information Systems Technician Seaman Diego Avantmier, assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale’s (DDG 106), for his selection to the Naval Academy Preparatory School, during Koehler’s visit to Naval Base San Diego, June 5, 2026. Koehler visited the ship to recognize the crew's exceptional professionalism, resiliency, and combat readiness during their recent deployment to U.S. 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th Fleets. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests throughout the region, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

SAN DIEGO

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, commends U.S. Navy Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Bridgette Housey, assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale’s (DDG 106), for her work during an engineering plant light-off on Naval Base San Diego, June 5, 2026. Koehler visited the ship to recognize the crew's exceptional professionalism, resiliency, and combat readiness during their recent deployment to U.S. 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th Fleets. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests throughout the region, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Darrell Agustin, assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), guides a CH-53E Super Stallion, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, onto the flight deck 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 Cpl. Avery Wayland) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to deck department, participate in a fueling-at-sea evolution with USNS Earl Warren (T-AO-207) alongside Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) 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 Kiah Nesbitt) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), prepare an MV-22B Osprey, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, for takeoff 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 Cpl. Avery Wayland) Share