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MONTEREY, Calif.

MONTEREY, Calif. (May 29, 2025) – Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan speaks with students about their research projects during a visit to the Naval Postgraduate School, May 29. The visit served to underscore the Department of the Navy’s commitment to leveraging advanced education and research to strengthen naval warfighting capabilities and strategic advantage. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chloe N. McAfee) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 22, 2025) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66), and the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) sail in formation during a simulated strait transit. The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are conducting ARGMEUEX which prepares integrated naval task forces for sustained, high-end Joint and combined combat. Integrated naval training provides combatant commanders and the Commander-in-Chief highly capable forces that deter adversaries, underpin American security and economic prosperity, and reassure Allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Eggert) Share

ROSTOCK

Sixteen NATO allies, more than 40 ships, 25 aircraft and approximately 9,000 personnel began the 54th iteration of Baltic Operations, or BALTOPS 25, June 5 in the Baltic Sea region. Share

PHILIPPINES

A KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352 prepares to depart after inserting Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, and the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System into the Batanes Island chain during the Maritime Key Terrain Security Operation as a part of Exercise KAMANDAG 9 in the Philippines, May 25, 2025. The MKTSO involved elements of 3d MLR, U.S. Soldiers with 1st Multi-Domain Task Force, and Philippine Marines with Marine Battalion Landing Team 10 inserting via air and sea into various islands in the Batanes and Babuyan Island chains in order to rehearse securing and defending key maritime terrain with the NMESIS, Marine Air Defense Integrated System, and High Mobility Rocket Artillery System. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Malia Sparks) Share

PHILIPPINES

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, insert the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System via a KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352 into the Batanes Island chain during the Maritime Key Terrain Security Operation as a part of Exercise KAMANDAG 9 in the Philippines, May 25, 2025. The MKTSO involved elements of 3d MLR, U.S. Soldiers with 1st Multi-Domain Task Force, and Philippine Marines with Marine Battalion Landing Team 10 inserting via air and sea into various islands in the Batanes and Babuyan Island chains in order to rehearse securing and defending key maritime terrain with the NMESIS, Marine Air Defense Integrated System, and High Mobility Rocket Artillery System. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Malia Sparks) Share

SASEBO, Japan

SEA OF JAPAN (May 20, 2025) Naval Aircrewman - Helicopter 2nd Class Michael Russo and Naval Aircrewman - Helicopter 3rd Class Dylan Higginson, both assigned to the “Blackhawks” of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15, stream a MK 103 Mechanical Mine Sweeping System from an MH-53E Sea Dragon off the coast of southern Japan during Integrated Battle Problem 25.5, May 20, 2025. Exercises such as Integrated Battle Problem allow the Navy to demonstrate unmanned system operations in relevant experiment scenarios in order to meet service level objectives and operationalize unmanned systems and capabilities to maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, which routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Naval Aircrewman - Helicopter Bradley Caldbeck) Share

SASEBO, Japan

SEA OF JAPAN (May 19, 2025) – Chief Naval Aircrewman - Helicopter Bradley Caldbeck and Naval Aircrewman - Helicopter 2nd Class Michael Russo, both assigned to the “Blackhawks” of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15, stream a MK 103 Mechanical Minesweeping System from an MH-53E Sea Dragon off the coast of southern Japan, during Integrated Battle Problem 25.5, May 19, 2025. Exercises such as Integrated Battle Problem allow the Navy to demonstrate unmanned system operations in relevant experiment scenarios in order to meet service level objectives and operationalize unmanned systems and capabilities to maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, which routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Naval Aircrewman - Helicopter Bradley Caldbeck) Share

SASEBO, Japan

SASEBO, Japan (May 15, 2025) – Jeffery Wyatt, a member of Textron Systems, describes the capabilities of the Aerosonde MK 4.7 unmanned aerial system to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Yatsutaka Ebata, commander, Escort Flotilla 2, and Rear Adm. Tom Shultz, commander, Task Force (CTF) 76, during the Integrated Battle Problem 25.5 technology demonstration aboard the Lewis B. Puller-class Expeditionary Sea Base USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5), at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan, May 15, 2025. Exercises, such as Integrated Battle Problem, allow the Navy to demonstrate unmanned system operations in relevant experiment scenarios in order to meet service level objectives and operationalize unmanned systems and capabilities to maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. 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 region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class W. Chase Stephens) Share

SASEBO, Japan

SASEBO, Japan (May 14, 2025) – U.S. Navy participants and observers from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force meet during the Integrated Battle Problem 25.5 pre-sail conference at the Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo headquarters building, in Sasebo, Japan, May 14, 2025. Exercises, such as Integrated Battle Problem, allow the Navy to demonstrate unmanned system operations in relevant experiment scenarios in order to meet service level objectives and operationalize unmanned systems and capabilities to maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. 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 region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class W. Chase Stephens) Share

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.

Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James Kilby participates in a ribbon cutting at the Shiplift and Land Level Repair Facility in Jacksonville, Florida, June 2, 2025. The facility enables faster, more efficient repairs of vessels up to 25,000 tons. This expansion advances the Navy’s priorities by revitalizing shipbuilding and enhancing fleet operational readiness to support national defense. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Elliott Fabrizio.) Share

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.

Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James Kilby participates in a ribbon cutting at the Shiplift and Land Level Repair Facility in Jacksonville, Florida, June 2, 2025. The facility enables faster, more efficient repairs of vessels up to 25,000 tons. This expansion advances the Navy’s priorities by revitalizing shipbuilding and enhancing fleet operational readiness to support national defense. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Elliott Fabrizio.) Share

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.

Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James Kilby participates in a ribbon cutting at the Shiplift and Land Level Repair Facility in Jacksonville, Florida, June 2, 2025. The facility enables faster, more efficient repairs of vessels up to 25,000 tons. This expansion advances the Navy’s priorities by revitalizing shipbuilding and enhancing fleet operational readiness to support national defense. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Elliott Fabrizio.) Share