Photo Gallery

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

Rear Adm. Ted LeClair, deputy commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, addresses the crew of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) after Comstock returned to homeport Naval Base San Diego Oct. 8, 2024. Comstock, assigned to U.S. 3rd Fleet, promoted regional stability and security, deterred aggression, and protected the free flow of commerce throughout its deployment. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our 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 1st Class Kelby Sanders) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Carief Smith receives a mooring line as the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) returns to homeport Naval Base San Diego Oct. 8, 2024. Comstock, assigned to U.S. 3rd Fleet, promoted regional stability and security, deterred aggression, and protected the free flow of commerce throughout its deployment. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our 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 1st Class Kelby Sanders) Share

MAYPORT, Florida

Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) assist in heavy weather mooring at Naval Station Mayport in preparation for Hurricane Milton, Oct. 7, 2024. Heavy weather mooring is essential during inclement weather conditions to help vessels withstand strong winds and heavy seas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon J. Vinson) Share

MAYPORT, Florida

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (Oct. 7, 2024) The guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) departs Naval Station Mayport in preparation for Hurricane Milton, Oct. 7, 2024. The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer along with several other ships in the Mayport basin are ordered to leave the area due to upcoming hurricane conditions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexa H. Trafton) Share

SAN FRANCISCO

Sailors and Marines man the rails on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) while arriving for San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW), Oct. 6, 2024. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas. Tripoli is an America-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Olivia Rucker) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the "Dragonslayers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11 receives cargo on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during a replenishment in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 3, 2024. USS Harry S. Truman, the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mike Shen) Share

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.

Capt. Kevin Bailey is piped ashore and renders a hand salute for the first time as the new commanding officer for the Naval Expeditionary Medical Warfare Development Center (NEMWDC) during an establishment of command ceremony held Friday, Oct. 4. The command, once a detachment of the Navy Medicine Operational Training Command (NMOTC) will continue its mission of unit training the Navy’s expeditionary medical components such as Expeditionary Medical Facilities (EMF), and unit training of the Emergency Resuscitative Surgical System (ERSS) and the Navy’s newest component the En-Route Care System (ERCS) course. NMOTC continues its mission to support the warfighter with it’s five detachments and 12 training centers, with facilities in over 60 locations across the United States. These facilities support training programs in aviation, surface and undersea warfare, expeditionary forces, and special operations, providing individual medical training for the Navy, other U.S. armed forces, and allied nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Russell Lindsey SW/AW) Share

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.

Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, commander Naval Medical Forces Pacific (NMFP) delivers remarks as the presiding officer during an establishment of command ceremony held for the Naval Medical Warfare Development Center (NEMWDC) Friday, Oct. 4. The command, once a detachment of the Navy Medicine Operational Training Command (NMOTC) will continue its mission of unit training the Navy’s expeditionary medical components such as Expeditionary Medical Facilities (EMF), and unit training of the Emergency Resuscitative Surgical System (ERSS) and the Navy’s newest component the En-Route Care System (ERCS) course. NMOTC continues its mission to support the warfighter with it’s five detachments and 12 training centers, with facilities in over 60 locations across the United States. These facilities support training programs in aviation, surface and undersea warfare, expeditionary forces, and special operations, providing individual medical training for the Navy, other U.S. armed forces, and allied nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Russell Lindsey SW/AW) 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

ATLANTIC OCEAN

Sailors combat a simulated fire during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 4, 2024. USS Harry S. Truman, the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Logan Nystrand) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Sailors aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) monitor a landing craft, utility, from Assault Craft Unit 1 as it approaches 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

ATLANTIC OCEAN

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) sails alongside the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) during a replenishment-at-sea in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 3, 2024. USS Harry S. Truman, the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michael Gomez) Share