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241004-N-IL330-2000 Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Allen, from Horn Lake, Mississippi, operates an M240B light machine gun during a weapons qualification shoot aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) in the Pacific Ocean, October 5, 2024. Tripoli is an America-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego. The ship is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Austyn Riley) Share

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Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) embark on a rigid-hull inflatable boat during small boat operations while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 7, 2024. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy’s timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin Lawson) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) 3rd Class Paige Harkness, from Silverdale, Washington, assigned to air department’s flight deck crash and salvage division, stands watch on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 6, 2024. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy’s timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 4, 2024) U.S. Navy Seaman MacTavis Smith, from Tuskegee, Alabama, stands aft lookout on the fantail aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Oct. 4, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 9, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations – from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ikia Walker) Share

NAVAL BASE CHANGI, Singapore

240801-N-XL529-1027 NAVAL BASE CHANGI, Singapore (Aug. 1, 2024) Cindy Nguyen presents a fabric lei to her husband, Rear Adm. Tuan Nguyen, during his promotion ceremony aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), Aug. 1, 2024. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Sarah Merrill) Share

NAVAL BASE CHANGI, Singapore

240801-N-XL529-1019 NAVAL BASE CHANGI, Singapore (Aug. 1, 2024) Rear Adm. Tuan Nguyen delivers remarks during his promotion ceremony aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), Aug. 1, 2024. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Sarah Merrill) Share

NAVAL BASE CHANGI, Singapore

240801-N-PH222-1032 NAVAL BASE CHANGI, Singapore (Aug. 1, 2024) Rear Adm. Tuan Nguyen speaks to guests during his promotion ceremony aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), Aug. 1, 2024. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and 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 1st Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

NAVAL BASE CHANGI, Singapore

240801-N-PH222-1025 NAVAL BASE CHANGI, Singapore (Aug. 1, 2024) Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, right, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, delivers the oath of office to Rear Adm. Tuan Nguyen, during a promotion ceremony aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), Aug. 1, 2024. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and 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 1st Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

NAVAL BASE CHANGI, Singapore

240801-N-PH222-1003 NAVAL BASE CHANGI, Singapore (Aug. 1, 2024) Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, speaks to guests during a promotion ceremony for Capt. Tuan Nguyen, aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), Aug. 1, 2024. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and 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 1st Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

241003-N-NO999-1012 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 3, 2024) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) sails through the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

An F-35C Lightning II, attached to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, takes off from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 5, 2024. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy’s timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share

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Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) secure a landing craft, utility, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 1, in the well deck while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 4, 2024. Somerset is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) Share