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BALTIC SEA

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the “Ghostriders” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, approaches the flight deck of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during night flight operations in the Baltic Sea, July 7, 2026. Mount Whitney 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 1st Class Isaac Esposito) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Matt Whitford participates in flight operations inside the integrated catapult control station aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), July 11, 2026. Carl Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 1, is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Arianna Nieves) Share

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The crew of the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) stand by during the ship’s decommissioning ceremony held at Naval Base San Diego, July 29, 2026. Commissioned in Galveston, Texas on September 22, 2012, Fort Worth served as a test and training platform in San Diego, CA and Singapore. The grit and tenacity of crews who served aboard Fort Worth will leaving a legacy of perseverance for LCS crews. Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet ensures fleet commanders are equipped with personnel, materiel and training required to project credible naval power at sea, ashore, at home and abroad. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kassandra Alanis) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Electronics Technician 3rd Class Serenity Watson, left, and U.S. Navy Electronics Technician 3rd Class Bryer Buckholz, assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), conduct communication checks during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 in the Pacific Ocean, July 13, 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 Specialist 3rd Class Aaron Haro Gonzalez) Share

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