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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

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.

Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James Kilby delivers keynote remarks 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

LHA 7 LATEST NEWS

250519-N-EV253-1002 America-class amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) transits San Diego Bay, May 19, 2025. The ship departed Naval Base San Diego to complete a homeport change and join forward-deployed naval forces in Sasebo, Japan as part of a scheduled rotation of forces in the Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sara L. Eshleman) Share

LHA 7 LATEST NEWS

250519-N-EV253-1002 America-class amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) transits San Diego Bay, May 19, 2025. The ship departed Naval Base San Diego to complete a homeport change and join forward-deployed naval forces in Sasebo, Japan as part of a scheduled rotation of forces in the Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sara L. Eshleman) Share

BATANES ISLANDS, Philippines

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, stage the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System during the Maritime Key Terrain Security Operation as a part of Exercise KAMANDAG 9 in the Philippines, May 25, 2025. Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 19, 2025) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, right, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), center, and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) sail in the Mediterranean Sea. USS Harry S. Truman, the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG), 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 3rd Class Mike Shen) Share

SYDNEY

SYDNEY (May 28, 2025) Royal Australian Chief of Navy Vice Adm. Mark Hammond, AO, of the Royal Australia Navy speaks with Rear Adm. Kyle Gantt, deputy commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, during a tour of the 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while the ship is conducting a scheduled port call in Sydney, May 28, 2025. 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 2nd Class Belen Saldana) Share

SYDNEY

SYDNEY (May 28, 2025) Royal Australian Chief of Navy Vice Adm. Mark Hammond, AO, of the Royal Australia Navy speaks with Rear Adm. Kyle Gantt, deputy commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, during a tour of the 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while the ship is conducting a scheduled port call in Sydney, May 28, 2025. 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 2nd Class Belen Saldana) Share

SYDNEY

SYDNEY (May 28, 2025) Royal Australian Chief of Navy Vice Adm. Mark Hammond AO, of the Royal Australia Navy is greeted by U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Fred Kacher on the quarterdeck of the 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while the ship is conducting a scheduled port call in Sydney, May 28, 2025. 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 2nd Class Belen Saldana) Share