SINGAPORE STRAIT

Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) transits the Singapore Strait, May 30, 2026. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Trace Gorsuch) Share

NAVAL BASE GUAM

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Apr. 28, 2026) – Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) transits Apra Harbor, Naval Base Guam, April 28. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, based at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, Jefferson City is one of five forward-deployed fast-attack submarines. Renowned for their unparalleled speed, endurance, stealth, and mobility, fast-attack submarines are the backbone of the Navy’s submarine force. Regarded as apex predators of the sea, Guam’s fast-attack submarines serve at the tip of the spear, helping to reaffirm the submarine force's forward-deployed presence in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Electrician’s Mate Nuclear 2nd Class Michael Orourke) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) conducts routine operations while underway in the Philippine Sea, May 29, 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 premier 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 Anthony T. Vilardi) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

A forward mounted Phalanx close-in weapon system (CIWS) fires rounds during a system test aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 1, 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 2nd Class Wadelon Presley) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

A U.S. Coast Guard 35-foot Long-Range Interceptor embarked cutter boat attached to Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757) departs Philippine Navy BRP Antonio Luna (FFG-151) after a passenger transfer during the Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone, May 28, 2026. The U.S Navy routinely operates with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and partners and allies through MCAs to continually develop, exercise and enhance multi-domain tactical interoperability to uphold peace and security in the region. Midgett 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. 7th Fleet, the 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 Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Freiburghaus) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

A U.S. Coast Guard 35-foot Long-Range Interceptor embarked cutter boat departs Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757) with members of the Philippine Navy after training with Midgett’s crew during the Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone, May 28, 2026. The U.S Navy routinely operates with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and partners and allies through MCAs to continually develop, exercise and enhance multi-domain tactical interoperability to uphold peace and security in the region. Midgett 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. 7th Fleet, the 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. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

A U.S. Coast Guard 35-foot Long-Range Interceptor embarked cutter boat prepares to recover in the notch of Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757) after completing a passenger transfer with Philippine Navy BRP Antonio Luna (FFG-151) during the Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone, May 28, 2026. The U.S Navy routinely operates with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and partners and allies through MCAs to continually develop, exercise and enhance multi-domain tactical interoperability to uphold peace and security in the region. Midgett 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. 7th Fleet, the 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. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 6, 2026) U.S. Navy Sailors, all assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), watch aboard Paul Hamilton as the ship's Mark 45 5-inch gun shoots at a target April 6, 2026. Exercises such as Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) allow the Sailors of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 23 to enhance their capability, warfighting readiness, lethality via the simulation of real-world tactical scenarios that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trentyn Hevener) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, lands on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Philippine Sea, May 28, 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 premier 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 3rd Class Nicolas Quezada) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

An E-2D Hawkeye, attached to Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 125, lands on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Philippine Sea, May 28, 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 premier 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 3rd Class Nicolas Quezada) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

U.S. Navy Sailors heave on a line during a line-handling training on the quarterdeck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) in the Indian Ocean, May 13, 2026. Mustin 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. 7th Fleet, the 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 2nd Class Timothy Dimal) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) breaks away from Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) following a replenishment-at-sea in the Indian Ocean, May 14, 2026. Mustin 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. 7th Fleet, the 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 2nd Class Timothy Dimal) Share