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ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 17-21, 2025) – An unarmed Trident II D5 Life Extension (D5LE) missile launches from an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) off the coast of Florida. One launch test event Sunday evening lit up the night sky and was visible from Puerto Rico. The four launches conducted from Sept. 17-21 were part of a planned test event which are conducted on a recurring, scheduled basis to evaluate and ensure the continued reliability and accuracy of the system. This exercise validated performance expectations of the Trident II D5LE strategic weapon system (SWS). These test flights resulted in the achievement of 197 total successful missile flight test launches of the Trident II D5 strategic weapon system. The D5 missiles were originally developed in the 1980s, and a life-extension refresh was completed in 2017 to extend the service life of the system to the 2040s. The Trident II D5 strategic weapon system is a highly accurate and reliable weapon system. (U.S. Navy Photo/Released) Share

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KOROR, Palau (Sept. 22, 2025) The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS John L. Canley (ESB 6), arrives in Koror, Palau in support of Pacific Partnership 2025, Sept. 22, 2025. Now, in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increased security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Jennings) Share

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KOROR, Palau (Sept. 22, 2025) The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS John L. Canley (ESB 6), arrives in Koror, Palau in support of Pacific Partnership 2025, Sept. 22, 2025. Now, in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increased security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Jennings) Share

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KOROR, Palau (Sept. 22, 2025) The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary mobile base USS John L. Canley (ESB 6), arrives in Koror, Palau in support of Pacific Partnership 2025, Sept. 22, 2025. Now, in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increased security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Jennings) Share

AT SEA

250916-N-SF508-1440 U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 16, 2025) – Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Republic of Korea Navy, and U.S. Navy ships sail in formation in support of Exercise Freedom Edge 25 in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, Sept. 16, 2025. Trilateral exercises like Freedom Edge demonstrate our shared commitment to achieve and maintain peace in the Asia-Pacific. 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 Charles Oki) Share

AT SEA

250916-N-SF508-1968 U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 16, 2025) – Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Republic of Korea Navy, and U.S. Navy ships sail in formation in support of Exercise Freedom Edge 25 in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, Sept. 16, 2025. Trilateral exercises like Freedom Edge demonstrate our shared commitment to achieve and maintain peace in the Asia-Pacific. 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 Charles Oki) Share

AT SEA

250916-N-SF508-1872 U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 16, 2025) – Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Republic of Korea Navy, and U.S. Navy ships sail in formation in support of Exercise Freedom Edge 25 in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, Sept. 16, 2025. Trilateral exercises like Freedom Edge demonstrate our shared commitment to achieve and maintain peace in the Asia-Pacific. 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 Charles Oki) Share

PYEONGTAEK, South Korea

PYEONGTAEK, South Korea (Sept. 18, 2025) – Capt. Louis Catalina, commanding officer of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) receives flowers as a welcome gift during a routine port visit to Pyeongtaek, South Korea, Sept. 18, 2025. The Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Damian Cook) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out identification badges.) Share

PYEONGTAEK, South Korea

PYEONGTAEK, South Korea (Sept. 18, 2025) – U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Commander Rear Adm. Katie Sheldon, right, greets Republic of Korea Navy 2nd Fleet Deputy Commander Rear Adm. Lee Jae-seop during a welcoming ceremony for U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, Sept. 18, 2025. The 7th Fleet staff and Blue Ridge crew are in Pyeongtaek for a scheduled port visit, strengthening the ironclad alliance between the U.S. and South Korea. 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 Charles Oki) Share

PYEONGTAEK, South Korea

PYEONGTAEK, South Korea (Sept. 18, 2025) – U.S. 7th Fleet Deputy Commander Rear Adm. Kyle Gantt, right, greets Republic of Korea Navy 2nd Fleet Deputy Commander Rear Adm. Lee Jae-seop during a welcoming ceremony for U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, Sept. 18, 2025. The 7th Fleet staff and Blue Ridge crew are in Pyeongtaek for a scheduled port visit, strengthening the ironclad alliance between the U.S. and South Korea. 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 Charles Oki) Share

PYEONGTAEK, South Korea

PYEONGTAEK, South Korea (Sept. 18, 2025) – U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, Sept. 18, 2025. The Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andres Fonts) Share

NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 7, 2025) Two U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268 takeoff from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 7. USS America (LHA 6) is operating in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nicholas Douglass) Share