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NORFOLK

260411-N-VA510-1397 NORFOLK, Va. (April 11, 2026) – Sailors assigned to the Navy’s newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124) man the rails during the commissioning ceremony of the warship in Norfolk, Virginia, April 11, 2026. The warship bears the name of a living Medal of Honor recipient, retired Col. Harvey C. “Barney” Barnum Jr. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Oliver McCain Vieira) Share

Mediterranean Sea

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Bruce Brown observes an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 31, approach the flight deck of the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, April 4, 2026. Gerald R. Ford is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces-Europe Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zamirah Connor) Share

Mediterranean Sea

Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Antonio Grant sands an anchor chain in the foc’sle of the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, April 4, 2026. Gerald R. Ford is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice India AaronTerrell) Share

Pacific Ocean

A MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the “Indians” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6, conducts flight operations alongside Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, April 10, 2026. Nimitz is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2026 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the region through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gina Gallia) Share

Pacific Ocean

U.S. Sailors discharge a fire hose during a damage control drill in the hanger bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, April 11, 2026. Nimitz is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2026 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the region through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Julian Jaime) Share

MANILA

Cmdr. Adam Peeples, commanding officer of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) speaks during a planning session aboard HMAS Toowoomba (FFH 156) with members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Royal Australian Navy as part of multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA), April 10, 2026. The U.S. Navy routinely operates with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and partners and allies through MCAs to continually develop, exercise and enhance multi-domain tactical interoperability to uphold peace and security in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John B. Hetherington) Share

MANILA

Sailors assigned to Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) uses the ship’s 60-ton crane to lift an excavator from the Philippine Navy 3rd Naval Combat Engineer Battalion onto Ashland as part of multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Royal Australian Navy in Manila, Philippines, April 9, 2026. The U.S. Navy routinely operates with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and partners and allies through MCAs to continually develop, exercise and enhance multi-domain tactical interoperability to uphold peace and security in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John B. Hetherington) Share

MANILA, Philippines

Sailors assigned to Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) uses the ship’s 60-ton crane to lift a crane from the Philippine Navy 3rd Naval Combat Engineer Battalion onto Ashland as part of multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Royal Australian Navy in Manila, Philippines, April 9, 2026. The U.S. Navy routinely operates with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and partners and allies through MCAs to continually develop, exercise and enhance multi-domain tactical interoperability to uphold peace and security in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John B. Hetherington) Share

MANILA, Philippines

Sailors assigned to Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) uses the ship’s 60-ton crane to lower an excavator from the Philippine Navy 3rd Naval Combat Engineer Battalion into the well deck as part of multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Royal Australian Navy in Manila, Philippines, April 9, 2026. The U.S. Navy routinely operates with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and partners and allies through MCAs to continually develop, exercise and enhance multi-domain tactical interoperability to uphold peace and security in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John B. Hetherington) Share

NORFOLK, Va.

260411-N-VA510-1546 NORFOLK, Va. (April 11, 2026) – Sailors assigned to the Navy’s newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124) man the rails during the commissioning ceremony of the warship in Norfolk, Virginia, April 11, 2026. The warship bears the name of a living Medal of Honor recipient, retired Col. Harvey C. “Barney” Barnum Jr. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Oliver McCain Vieira) Share

N/A

Rear Adm Erin Acosta, commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, greets Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves before the 50th Anniversary of Navy on Stennis at Stennis Space Center on April 7, 2026. The event marked five decades of naval oceanographic and meteorological excellence on the Gulf Coast, a legacy that is pivotal to the nation's security and maritime superiority. Naval Oceanography is a global force of approximately 2,900 military and civilian personnel. These dedicated professionals collect, process, and exploit environmental information from the seabed to the stars, enabling the Fleet and Joint Force to operate with confidence and precision across all domains - from the seabed to the stars. Share

Pacific Ocean

U.S. Sailors conduct flight operations on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during an air power demonstration in the Pacific Ocean, April 7, 2026. Nimitz is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2026 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the region through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Alyssa J. Boling) Share