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Norfolk, VA

Navy Reserve Sailors from U.S. Fleet Forces, U.S. 2nd Fleet, and U.S. 4th Fleet at the Navy Warfare Development Center in Norfolk, Virginia, for MAKO Challenge 2026 from Feb. 19-22. The MAKO series is designed to provide Reserve Sailors hands-on experience within the Operational Level of War environment including a Maritime Operations Center scenario. (U.S. Navy photo by Ian Delossantos) Share

Norfolk, VA

Navy Reserve Sailors from U.S. Fleet Forces, U.S. 2nd Fleet, and U.S. 4th Fleet with Adm. Karl Thomas, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, at the Navy Warfare Development Center in Norfolk, Virginia, for MAKO Challenge 2026 from Feb. 19-22. The MAKO series is designed to provide Reserve Sailors hands-on experience within the Operational Level of War environment including a Maritime Operations Center scenario. (U.S. Navy photo by Ian Delossantos) Share

At Sea

SAGAMI WAN (Feb. 19, 2026) – Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Bryce Houck communicates to the pilots of a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the “Golden Falcons” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 during flight quarters aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) in Sagami Wan, Feb. 19, 2026. 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 Zachary Del Rio) Share

Arabian Sea

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the Arabian Sea, Feb. 15, 2026. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathaly Cruz) Share

Arabian Sea

An F-35C Lightning II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, prepares to launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the Arabian Sea, Feb. 15, 2026. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Daniel Kimmelman) Share

At Sea

An F/A-18 Hornet lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman during night flight operations. Harry S. Truman is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. Share

At Sea

The deck shakes, the engines roar, and the F/A‑18 touches down with surgical precision. Every landing is a testament to skill, discipline, and technology in harmony. This is Navy aviation engineered for excellence, executed by the fearless. Share

KINGS BAY, GEORGIA, US

A team member signs the final steel beam before it is hoisted into place during a topping out ceremony for the new Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department facility at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga., Jan. 29, 2026. The beam was signed by dozens of personnel to commemorate their work on the project. Share

KINGS BAY, GEORGIA, US

The final steel beam, signed by project personnel, sits in place atop the new Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department facility at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga., on Jan. 29, 2026. The placement of the beam marked the culmination of a topping out ceremony, signifying the completion of the building's structural framework. Share

KINGS BAY, GEORGIA, US

Capt. Elizabeth Durika, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast Executive Officer, delivers remarks during a topping out ceremony for the new Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department facility at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga., Jan. 29, 2026. Share

KINGS BAY, Georgia

Stakeholders, engineers, and construction crew members pose for a group photo in front of the new Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department facility at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga., Jan. 29, 2026. The group gathered to celebrate a topping out ceremony, marking a major construction milestone for the project. Share

PORT HUENEME, CALIFORNIA, US

Sailors are silhouetted by the rising sun Jan. 26, 2026, as USS Chosin (CG 65) arrives at NSWC PHD for a Combat Systems Assessment Team event. Since the ship was named after the Battle of Chosin Reservoir that took place during the Korean War, the ship and crew have adopted the “War Dragon” as their unofficial mascot, with red dragons embroidered on their lids and uniform patches. In addition, the barrels of the two 5-inch guns, including the one shown here on the fo’c’sle, are painted black and decorated with a colorful dragon design. (U.S. Navy photo by Dana Rene White) Share