INDIAN OCEAN

U.S. Marines, assigned to Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct fast rope training from an MH-60 Sea Hawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, onto the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), May 15, 2026. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th MEU 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 Dustin Drake) Share

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan (May 18, 2026) U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, participate in a foreign object debris/damage (FOD) walkdown outside the P-8A hangar at Misawa Air Base, Aomori, Japan, May 18. VP-47 is currently deployed to Misawa Air Base conducting maritime patrol and reconnaissance and theater outreach operations within U.S. 7th Fleet (C7F) area of operations in support of Commander, Task Force 72, C7F, and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives throughout the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class William Sykes/Released) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

Sailors, assigned to deck department, man a fueling station during a fueling-at-sea evolution aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Philippine Sea, May 24, 2026. 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 region, 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 Roselia Garcia) Share

U.S. 7TH FLEET

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, lands on Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) May 11, 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 Apprentice Andrew Novak) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

An F-35C Lighting II, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, prepares to take off from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Philippine Sea, May 25, 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 Estrella Velarde) Share

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan

U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to Patrol and Reconnaissance (VP) Squadron 26, walk the flight-line toward a P-8 Poseidon aircraft on Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2026. VP-26 is forward deployed to U.S. 7th Fleet. 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 William Bennett IV) Share

LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES (May 19, 2026) U.S. Navy Sailors man the rails aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during the transit into Los Angeles for Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 19. Los Angeles Fleet Week, now in its 10th year, is a sea service celebration that allows citizens of Greater Los Angeles to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 1,500 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles during the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Monserrath Mora) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

U.S. Marines, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare a UH-1Y Venom, assigned to VMM 163 (Rein.), during flight operations aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Indian Ocean, May 15, 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

INDIAN OCEAN

A U.S. Navy Sailor, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), observes a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, take-off during flight operations in the Indian Ocean, May 15, 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

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan

U.S. Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment) 3rd Class Axel Cartagena, center, and Aviation Electrician's Mate 1st Class Allan Vera, both assigned to Patrol and Reconnaissance (VP) Squadron 26, direct a P-8 Poseidon aircraft after landing on Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2026. VP-26 is forward deployed to U.S. 7th Fleet. 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 William Bennett IV) Share

LOS ANGELES

Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) transits into Los Angeles during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 19, 2026. Los Angeles Fleet Week, now in its 10th year, is a sea service celebration that allows citizens of Greater Los Angeles to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 1,500 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles during the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Monserrath Mora) Share

LOS ANGELES

U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) man the rails during the transit into Los Angeles during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 19, 2026. Los Angeles Fleet Week, now in its 10th year, is a sea service celebration that allows citizens of Greater Los Angeles to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 1,500 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles during the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Monserrath Mora) Share