JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM, Hawaii

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (Oct 28, 2025) -- Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770) returns to its homeport at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following a scheduled deployment, Oct. 28, 2025. Tucson is assigned to Submarine Squadron 7 and is capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare, special operations forces support, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Omar A. Dominquez) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Todd Whalen, commander, Carrier Strike Group 3, fires a .50 caliber machine gun aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) in the South China Sea, Dec. 22, 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christian Kibler) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) sails toward fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO-187) as it conducts a replenishment-at-sea with Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 111) in the South China Sea, Dec. 22, 2025. Spruance, assigned to the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

An MH-60R Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, takes off from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the Philippine Sea, Dec. 22, 2025. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Daniel Kimmelman) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Sofia Claire Jose directs an F-35C Lightning II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the South China Sea, Dec. 26, 2025. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malina Davy) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (October 24, 2025) U.S. Marines, with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, disembark an MH-60S Sea Hawk, with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, during flight operations on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, USS San Diego (LPD 22), while underway, Oct. 24. San Diego is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet. 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 Sade’ Anita Wallace) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Artez Patterson conducts preflight checks with an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71, prior to a vertical replenishment-at-sea on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 15, 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

PHILIPPINE SEA

Two F/A-18F Super Hornets, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the Philippine Sea, Dec. 17, 2025. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Daniel Kimmelman) Share

NAVAL AIR WEAPONS STATION CHINA LAKE, Calif.

An explosive ordnance disposal technician with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 11 sets security after fast-roping during a combat search and rescue drill at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, Dec. 23, 2025. EODMU-11, a subordinate command of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 1, operates as part of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Force, providing skilled, capable, and deployable maritime EOD and Navy diver forces around the globe to support a range of operations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class August Clawson) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) conducts a fueling-at-sea with Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on Dec. 21, 2025. Abraham Lincoln, flagship of 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 Seaman Zoe Simpson) Share

NAVAL BASE GUAM

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Dec. 9, 2025) - U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 aid in hoisting equipment up a multi-story building during a Rigging Ordnance Extrication Basics (ROE-B) course on Naval Base Guam, Dec. 9, 2025. The ROE-B course provides training for EOD personnel to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to safely access ordnance in elevated complex locations through realistic scenarios. EODMU-5 is assigned to Commander, Task Force 75, which executes command and control of assigned Naval Expeditionary Combat Forces across the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to defend U.S. and allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Haley Wilson) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 12, 2025) – U.S. Navy Cmdr. Randy Hayes, commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83), second from right, talks with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Cmdr. Ryuso Nobukazu, commanding officer of Murasame-class destroyer JS Ikazuchi (DD 107), right, as members of Ikazuchi’s crew are given a tour on Howard’s fo’c’sle during an annual holiday gift exchange with between the sister ships at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Dec. 12, 2025. Howard 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 Chief Mass Communication Specialist Taylor DiMartino) Share