Photo Gallery

SIBUTU PASSAGE

Sailors perform preventative maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the "Stingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as the ship transits the Sibutu Passage, Feb. 6, 2025. Carl Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Pablo Chavez) Share

U.S. 5TH FLEET

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) conducts a pre-action calibration fire (PACFIRE) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

Fire Controlman (Aegis) 2nd Class Kennedy Cabrera, left, and Fire Controlman (Aegis) 3rd Class Aidan Po, right, perform daily operations aloft the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 1, 2025. Oscar Austin is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations supporting U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jasmin L. Aquino) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) heave a line during a replenishment-at-sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO 203) in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, Jan. 31, 2025. Oscar Austin is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations supporting U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jasmin L. Aquino) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) participate in a visit, board, search and seizure training in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, Jan. 29, 2025. Oscar Austin is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations supporting U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jasmin L. Aquino) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) participate in an emergency flight quarters drill in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, Jan. 25, 2025. Oscar Austin is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations supporting U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jasmin L. Aquino) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Government officials from Thailand and members of the Royal Thai Armed Forces observe flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) while underway in the South China Sea, Jan. 26, 2025. The U.S. and Thailand work together as allies to support their shared goal of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nate Jordan) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Sailors secure a tending line to a fueling station aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) during a replenishment-at-sea with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO-187) in the Pacific Ocean. Wayne E. Meyer, assigned to Carrier Strike Group (SG) 11, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles J. Scudella III) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) prepare to refuel an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 while operating in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 14, 2025. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Monica Walker) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

Ensign Christian Dean checks for radar contacts during a sea and anchor evolution aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) while preparing to depart Yokosuka, Japan, Jan. 14, 2025. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Monica Walker) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, from the 31st MEU Air Combat Element (ACE) lands on the flight deck of forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 24. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 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 Seaman Kenneth Melseth) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

Retail Services Specialist 2nd Class James Rivera, from San Bernardino, California, applies metal shoring to a box patch during a structural damage and flooding drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 24. Preble is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryre Arciaga) Share