Photo Gallery

U.S. 5TH FLEET

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) sails with the Egyptian navy during exercise Eagle Defender 24 in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Eagle Defender 24 is a bilateral maritime exercise with the Egyptian Naval Force designed to enhance interoperability and readiness, fortify military-to-military relationships and advance operational capabilities, allowing participating naval forces to effectively develop the necessary skills to address threats to regional security, freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

FLEET ACTIVITIES SASEBO

SASEBO, JAPAN (Sept. 19, 2024) Sailors man the rails of the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) as it arrives to Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo after completing a homeport swap from San Diego, California, Sept. 19, 2024. San Diego 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 2nd Class Joshua Martinez) Share

CARIBBEAN SEA

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Kingsville (LCS 36) is underway with the Colombian navy Pohang-lass corvette ARC Almirante Tono (CM 56) in the Caribbean Sea, Sept. 9, 2024. The U.S. routinely conducts exercises with allies and partners to enhance multinational capability, improve interoperability and strengthen maritime partnerships. Kingsville is underway in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations conducting routine operations. (Photo courtesy of the Colombian Navy) Share

MARINETTE, Wisc.

The future USS Nantucket transits the Menominee River in northern Wisconsin, departing for at-sea demonstrations during acceptance trials, Dec. 6, 2023. The Nantucket is a testament to the enduring partnership between Nantucket, Mass. and the Navy, honoring the rich heritage of the people of Nantucket and the maritime legacy that the island represents. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy Lockheed Martin) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) moors pier side at its homeport of Naval Base San Diego, September 11. Manchester returned to Naval Base San Diego following an 18-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications 2nd Class Isaak Martinez) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) moors pier side at its homeport of Naval Base San Diego, September 11. Manchester returned to Naval Base San Diego following an 18-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications 2nd Class Isaak Martinez) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) sails with the flagship of the Italian navy aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (CV 550) during divisional tactics maneuvering in the South China Sea, Sept. 10, 2024. Russell 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. 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 3rd Class John A. Miller) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) sails past the Italian navy Carlo Bergamini-class frigate ITS Alpino (F 594) during divisional tactics maneuvering in the South China Sea, Sept. 10, 2024. Russell 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. 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 3rd Class John A. Miller) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) sails in formation with the Italian navy Carlo Bergamini-class frigate ITS Alpino (F 594), the flagship of the Italian Navy aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (CV 550) and the Italian Navy multipurpose combat ship ITS Raimondo Montecuccoli (P432) in the South China Sea, Sept. 9, 2024. Russell 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. 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 3rd Class John A. Miller) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Jadon Howard stands watch on the bridge wing aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) as the Italian navy Carlo Bergamini-class frigate ITS Alpino (F 594) sails alongside in the South China Sea, Sept. 9, 2024. Russell 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. 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 3rd Class John A. Miller) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) sails behind the flagship of the Italian navy aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (CV 550) in the South China Sea, Sept. 9, 2024. Russell 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. 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 3rd Class John A. Miller) Share

VALPARAISO, Chile

Naval forces participating in UNITAS LXV (65), the world's longest-running multinational maritime exercise, transit the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 5, 2024. The Chilean navy is hosting this year's UNITAS, which features 17 ships, two submarines, 20 aircraft and more than 4,300 personnel from 24 partner nations. Forces will conduct operations off the coast of Valparaiso, Chile, and ashore in the vicinity of Puerto Aldea, Chile, through September 12. (U.S. Navy photo) Share