PHILIPPINE SEA

Lt. j.g. Jake Carrillo uses an alidade to determine bearing of a surface contact aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) while underway in Philippine Sea, Nov. 24, 2025. Fitzgerald 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 Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Cyrus Roson) Share

CORONADO, Calif.

An Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training and Evaluation Unit (EODTEU) 1 rappells from an MH-60S Seahawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, during a helicopter rope suspension techniques course on Silver Strand Training Complex, in Coronado, California, Dec. 3, 2025. Under the direction of commander, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group ONE (EODGRU-1), EODTEU-1 oversees training for all West Coast based EOD and mobile diving and salvage units. EODGRU-1 is a critical part of NECC that clears explosive hazards to provide access to denied areas, employs advanced tactics and technologies to exploit and secure the undersea domain for freedom of maneuver, builds and fosters relationships with trusted partners, and protects the nation. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class August Clawson) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM, Hawaii

Sailors of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) wait to go ashore after returning to homeport in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Nov. 29, 2025. Wayne E. Meyer returned to its homeport of Pearl Harbor following nine months underway in the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mark Bergado) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, unload vehicles and equipment from a U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, in the well deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 4, 2025. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Stuart) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A U.S. Navy Sailor, assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), observes a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, land on the flight deck during deck landing qualifications in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 3, 2025. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A U.S. Navy Sailor, 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 during deck landing qualifications in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 3, 2025. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez) Share

LUMUT, Malaysia

U.S. Navy Capt. Matt B. Cox, center left, deputy commodore, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, and U.S. Navy Cmdr. Andrew Recame, right, commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20), pose for a group photo with Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) leadership following the commencement of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2025 at Lumut Naval Base, Lumut, Malaysia, Dec. 4, 2025. This year marks the 31st iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anthony Robledo) Share

LUMUT, Malaysia

U.S. Navy Capt. Matt B. Cox, center left, deputy commodore, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, and U.S. Navy Cmdr. Andrew Recame, right, commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20), pose for a group photo with Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) leadership following the commencement of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2025 at Lumut Naval Base, Lumut, Malaysia, Dec. 4, 2025. This year marks the 31st iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anthony Robledo) Share

LUMUT, Malaysia

U.S. Navy Capt. Matt Cox, deputy commodore, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7 delivers remarks during the opening ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2025, at Lumut Naval Base, in Lumut, Malaysia, Dec. 4, 2025. This year marks the 31st iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and nontraditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anthony Robledo) Share

LUMUT, Malaysia

U.S. Navy Capt. Matth Cox, deputy commodore, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7,shakes hands with Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Western Fleet Commander, Vice Adm. Dato’ Baharudin bin Wan Md Nor, during an office call during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2025 at Lumut Naval Base, in Lumut, Malaysia, Dec. 4, 2025.This year marks the 31st iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and nontraditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anthony Robledo) Share

LUMUT, Malaysia

U.S. Navy Capt. Matth Cox, deputy commodore, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7,shakes hands with Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Western Fleet Commander, Vice Adm. Dato’ Baharudin bin Wan Md Nor, during an office call during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2025 at Lumut Naval Base, in Lumut, Malaysia, Dec. 4, 2025.This year marks the 31st iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and nontraditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anthony Robledo) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) cruises through the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 17, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Eric Parsons) Share