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PACIFIC OCEAN

Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE-11) pulls alongside Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) for a replenishment-at-sea during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), July 26, 2026. Thirty nations, over 30 surface ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands. June 24 to July 31. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Conner Blake) Share

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A U.S. Sailor, with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17), observes as the San Antonio transits the Panama Canal, Aug. 1, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Department of War-directed operations, and the President’s priorities.  (U.S. Marine Corps photo) Share

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Panamanian linemen ties down San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) as it transits the Panama Canal, Aug. 1, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Department of War-directed operations, and the President’s priorities.  (U.S. Marine Corps photo) Share

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San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) approaches the Bridge to the Americas during a transit of the Panama Canal, Aug. 1, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Department of War-directed operations, and the President’s priorities.  (U.S. Marine Corps photo) Share

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A U.S. Sailor, with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17), collects a heading as the San Antonio sails toward the Panama Canal, Aug. 1, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Department of War-directed operations, and the President’s priorities.  (U.S. Marine Corps photo) Share

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San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) transits the Panama Canal, Aug. 1, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Department of War-directed operations, and the President’s priorities.  (U.S. Marine Corps photo) Share

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Leaders of Pacific Partnership 2026 (PP26) and Indonesian National Armed Forces (Tentara Nasional Indonesia) pose for a group photo during the PP26 Indonesia mission stop closing ceremony at Simare-Mare Field in Sibolga, Indonesia, July 30, 2026. Now in its 22nd iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the region. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anthony Robledo) Share

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NEWPORT, R.I.— U.S. Naval War College (NWC) Military Prof. Maj. Aaron Carpenter of the Maritime Advanced Warfighting School (MAWS) delivers remarks at a conference hosted by NWC titled “AI in Practice” onboard Naval Station Newport, July 30, 2026. The conference discussed how NWC faculty are using AI tools to assist their teaching, research, and service in support of NWC’s mission. Established in 1884, NWC informs today’s decision-makers and educates tomorrow’s leaders by providing educational experiences and learning opportunities that develop their ability to anticipate and prepare strategically for the future, strengthen the foundations of peace, and create a decisive warfighting advantage. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Connor Burns) Share

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NEWPORT, R.I.— U.S. Naval War College (NWC) Prof. Dr. Amanda Rosen, Ph.D., delivers remarks at a conference hosted by NWC titled “AI in Practice” onboard Naval Station Newport, July 31, 2026. The conference discussed how NWC faculty are using AI tools to assist their teaching, research, and service in support of NWC’s mission. Established in 1884, NWC informs today’s decision-makers and educates tomorrow’s leaders by providing educational experiences and learning opportunities that develop their ability to anticipate and prepare strategically for the future, strengthen the foundations of peace, and create a decisive warfighting advantage. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Connor Burns) Share

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NEWPORT, R.I.— U.S. Naval War College (NWC) Military Prof. Maj. Aaron Carpenter of the Maritime Advanced Warfighting School (MAWS) demonstrates the uses of artificial intelligence (AI) for decision support purposes at a conference hosted by NWC titled “AI in Practice” onboard Naval Station Newport, July 30, 2026. The conference discussed how NWC faculty are using AI tools to assist their teaching, research, and service in support of NWC’s mission. Established in 1884, NWC informs today’s decision-makers and educates tomorrow’s leaders by providing educational experiences and learning opportunities that develop their ability to anticipate and prepare strategically for the future, strengthen the foundations of peace, and create a decisive warfighting advantage. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Connor Burns) Share

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NORFOLK, Va. (July 31, 2025) – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) returns to Naval Station Norfolk. The ship’s return concludes a six-month deployment across multiple geographic theaters, including the U.S. 4th, 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Matthew N. Jackson) Share

FORD ISLAND

Service members of the Combined Joint Information Bureau pose for a group photo on Ford Island, Hawaii July 7, 2026. Thirty nations, 30 ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 190 aircraft and more than 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Seaman Hassen Hafiz) Share