PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Sailors test launch a catapult on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, March 18, 2025. Nimitz is currently underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations as part of a scheduled homeport shift to Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Meyer) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Sailors conduct maintenance on the cockpit of an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, on the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, March 17, 2026. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations as part of a scheduled homeport shift to Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tanner Orth) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A reflection of an E/A-18G Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139, is captured as it lands on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, March 16, 2026. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations as part of a scheduled homeport shift to Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Johnathan McCune) Share

U.S. 7TH FLEET

U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 11, 2026) U.S. Marines, with the Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines (3/1), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a live-fire evolution on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), while underway, Feb. 11. Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group, (ARG), composed of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and USS San Diego (LPD 22), along with the 31st MEU, are underway conducting routine operations 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 in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sade' Anita Wallace) Share

U.S. 7TH FLEET

U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 11, 2026) U.S. Marines, with the Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines (3/1), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a live fire evolution on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), while underway, Feb. 11. Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group, (ARG), composed of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and USS San Diego (LPD 22), along with the 31st MEU , are underway conducting routine operations 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 in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sade' Anita Wallace) Share

SAN DIEGO

An Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 1, enters the next structure during a drill at a training location in San Diego, March 18, 2026. EODMU-1, 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

BEAUFORT SEA

BEAUFORT SEA, Arctic Circle - Mike Demello from Arctic Submarine Laboratory, right, and Aaron Clarke from Naval Undersea Warfare Center remove lift a hatch on Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) during Operation ICE CAMP 2026 Mar. 15. ICE CAMP Boarfish is a three-week operation designed to research, test, and evaluate operational capabilities in the Arctic region. In addition to U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and Air National Guard participation, personnel from the Royal Australian Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Canadian Air Force, French Navy, Royal United Kingdom Navy, Norwegian Defence Research Institute, and the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology are also taking part. This operation, held biennially, partners with the ASL and was elevated from an exercise to an operation to better reflect the Navy’s strategic priorities in the Arctic. ICE CAMP provides the necessary training to maintain a working knowledge of a constantly changing region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jacob D. Bergh Share

SAGAMI WAN

Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Recruit Najaire Dedricks verifies bearings of surrounding vessels with a telescopic alidade aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while underway in Sagami Wan, March 9, 2026. Sailors stand lookout watches to maintain a continuous watch of the sea and report any kind of hazard that can cause harm to the ship. Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Damian Cook) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, launches off the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, March 15, 2026. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations as part of a scheduled homeport shift to Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Julian Jaime) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, prepares to land on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, March 15, 2026. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations as part of a scheduled homeport shift to Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Julian Jaime) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Sailors depart from an MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6, on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, March 14, 2026. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations as part of a scheduled homeport shift to Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tanner Orth) Share

KUNSAN AIR BASE, South Korea

U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 8th Medical Group, prepare to board a U.S. Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter during a medical evacuation training as part of exercise Freedom Shield 26 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2026. The exercise presents participants with realistic threat scenarios to strengthen shared understanding and combined defense capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cedrique Oldaker) Share