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MONTEREY, Calif.

Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, signs the exterior panel of the NVIDIA DGX GB300 AI supercomputer at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey, California, July 22, 2026. The system supports NPS and approved research partners conducting defense-focused research in artificial intelligence, cyber, autonomy, modeling and operational analysis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Abreen Padeken) Share

MONTEREY, Calif.

Retired U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Ann E. Rondeau, president of the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), greets Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, at NPS in Monterey, California, July 22, 2026. The visit included the commissioning of the NVIDIA DGX GB300 AI supercomputer and a fireside chat with military, academic and industry leaders. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Janiel Adames) Share

MONTEREY, Calif.

Retired U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Ann E. Rondeau, president of the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), moderates a fireside chat with U.S. Navy Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander, U.S. Pacific Command, and Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, at NPS in Monterey, California, July 22, 2026. The discussion focused on artificial intelligence, emerging technology and collaboration between the military, academia and industry. (Photo courtesy NVIDIA) Share

Hawaii

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Army Soldiers participate in a combined sinking exercise as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 at Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands, Hawaii, July 11, 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. (Japan Ground Self-Defense Force photo) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Four tugboats escort the hulk of decommissioned Tarawa-class amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) through Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in preparation for a combined sinking exercise as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026, July 15, 2026. Over 35 years of naval service, Peleliu, with a displacement of nearly 40,000 tons, launched a variety of aircraft from its formidable flight deck while conducting combat operations and humanitarian missions across half the globe. LHAs are the largest of all amphibious warfare ships, resembling a small aircraft carrier. 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 Communications Specialists Seaman Nathan Cahall) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Spanish Navy Ship ESPS Alvaro De Bazan (F101) launches a Harpoon missile at the hulk of decommissioned Tarawa-class amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during a combined sinking exercise in the Pacific Ocean as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026, July 17, 2026. Over 35 years of naval service, Peleliu, with a displacement of nearly 40,000 tons, launched a variety of aircraft from its formidable flight deck while conducting combat operations and humanitarian missions across half the globe. LHAs are the largest of all amphibious warfare ships, resembling a small aircraft carrier. 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. (Spanish Navy photo) Share

Portland, United Kingdom

260715-N-EE352-2157 PORTLAND PORT, England (July 15, 2026) British Army, 22 Engineer Regiment dive team; British Royal Navy, 33 Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search Regiment dive team; and members of the Ukrainian Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal dive team; pose for a group photo after a diving training at Chisel Beach during exercise Sea Breeze 26-2 in Portland, United Kingdom, July 15, 2026. Sea Breeze 26 is an annual exercise co-sponsored by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Marine Corps Forces Europe-Africa, designed to develop interoperability of maritime and ground forces in the Black Sea Region through combined NATO deliberate planning, integration, and command and control of Marine Amphibious Forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Leon Vonguyen) Share

Portland, England

260715-N-EE352-1869 PORTLAND PORT, England (July 15, 2026) Divers assigned to the British Army, 22 Engineer Regiment dive team, and divers assigned to the British Royal Navy, 33 Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search Regiment dive team, conduct a diving training with members of the Ukrainian Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal team on a Rigid-Hull Inflatable Boat at Chisel Beach during exercise Sea Breeze 26-2 in Portland, England, July 15, 2026. Sea Breeze 26 is an annual exercise co-sponsored by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Marine Corps Forces Europe-Africa, designed to develop interoperability of maritime and ground forces in the Black Sea Region through combined NATO deliberate planning, integration, and command and control of Marine Amphibious Forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Leon Vonguyen) Share

HMNB Clyde

Capt. Doug Sattler, commander, Task Force 69, left, and the commanding officer of Virginia-class attack submarine USS Oregon (SSN 793) pose for a photo on top of the boat during a scheduled port visit at His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde in Faslane, Scotland, July 20, 2026. Oregon is on a regularly scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations, executing a range of operations supporting national security objectives and enhancing interoperability with NATO Allies and partners. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo by Colin Nicolson) Share

OKINAWA, Japan

America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) and embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrive at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan, after concluding a dynamic six-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation, July 22, 2026. Tripoli is forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan, and the flagship of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 / Commander, Task Force (CTF) 76. Within the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, ESG7 / CTF-76 is responsible for conducting expeditionary warfare operations with Navy and Marine Corps capabilities to support theater contingencies that range from crisis response to full combat operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danilo Reynoso) Share

OKINAWA, Japan

America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) and embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrive at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan, after concluding a dynamic six-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation, July 22, 2026. Tripoli is forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan, and the flagship of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 / Commander, Task Force (CTF) 76. Within the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, ESG7 / CTF-76 is responsible for conducting expeditionary warfare operations with Navy and Marine Corps capabilities to support theater contingencies that range from crisis response to full combat operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danilo Reynoso) Share

AT SEA

MV-22 Ospreys, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265, conduct a flyover of forward-deployed America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), July 21, 2026. Tripoli is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Reese Mitchell Taylor) Share