DILI, Timor Leste

Musicians assigned to the Pacific Partnership Band perform for Timorese locals during a Pacific Partnership 2026 (PP26) concert at the Avenida Marginal waterfront in Dili, Timor-Leste, Aug. 19, 2026. Now in its 22nd iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the region. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class T’ara Tripp) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Gary Montalvo, prospective commander, Submarine Group 7, salutes the side boys during a change of command ceremony at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Aug. 17, 2026. During the ceremony, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Lincoln Reifsteck was relieved by Montalvo as Commander, Submarine Group 7. Submarine Group 7 directs forward-deployed, combat capable forces across the full spectrum of undersea warfare throughout the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Arabian Sea. (U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brianna Thompson) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200), middle, refuels Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), left, and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) for a replenishment at sea, Aug. 15, 2026. USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) is currently underway with Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations to enhance their combined Navy Marine Corps readiness and lethality. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jadiel Santoni Martinez) Share

Indian Ocean

An F-35C Lightning II, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, conducts the 200,000 arresting gear landing on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Indian Ocean, Aug. 18, 2026. George Washington, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, 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

A Sailor, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, signals an MH-60S Seahawk on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Indian Ocean, Aug. 15, 2026. George Washington, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, 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 3rd Class Nicolas Quezada) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Taielua Gilmore, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), directs an MV-22 Osprey, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364 (Reinforced), as it takes off from the flight deck, August 17, 2026. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations to enhance their combined Navy-Marine Corps readiness and lethality. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Apprentice Tomas Zuelke) Share

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivers remarks during the chief petty officer birthday celebration ceremony at U.S. Pacific Fleet headquarters in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, April 1, 2026. The U.S. Navy established the rank of chief on April 1, 1893, and for the past 133 years, Navy chiefs have served as technical experts in their rating and as mentors for both junior Sailors and officers. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Sean P. Weir) Share

Sagami Bay

U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) transits Sagami Bay, Japan while conducting routine operations, Aug. 13, 2026. Benfold is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. 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 Oscar Diaz) Share

STRAIT OF MALACCA

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) transits the Strait of Malacca, Aug. 13, 2026. George Washington, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, 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 Vilardi) Share

Naval Base Guam

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Aug. 13, 2026) - Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) transits Apra Harbor, Naval Base Guam, Aug. 13, 2026. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, based at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, Annapolis is one of four 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 Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Electrician’s Mate Nuclear 2nd Class Michael Orourke) Share

Naval Base Guam

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Aug. 13, 2026) - Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) transits Apra Harbor, Naval Base Guam, Aug. 13, 2026. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, based at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, Annapolis is one of four 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 Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Electrician’s Mate Nuclear 2nd Class Michael Orourke) Share

South China Sea

Royal Australian Navy Anzac-Class frigate HMAS Perth (FFH 157) sails alongside Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the South China Sea, Aug. 11, 2026. George Washington, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, 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 Anthony Vilardi) Share