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At Sea

A U.S. Sailor, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, executes a pre-flight check on an MH-60R Sea Hawk on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), July 30, 2026. Rafael Peralta 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) Share

Aegean Sea

AEGEAN SEA (June 26, 2026) The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), conducts a Mark 45 5-inch/54-caliber lightweight gun shoot, June 26, 2026. Roosevelt 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 Brandon Williams-Church). Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11, fly in formation during a friends and family day cruise hosted by Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Aug. 8, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt’s friends and family day cruise showcases carrier strike group capabilities and the professionalism of the crew. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Haro Gonzalez) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75, shoots flares while flying over the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN) 71 during a friends and family day cruise, Aug. 8, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt’s friends and family day cruise showcases carrier strike group capabilities and the professionalism of the crew. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tyler Harstad) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86, conducts a flyby during a friends and family day cruise hosted by Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN) 71, Aug. 8, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt’s friends and family day cruise showcases carrier strike group capabilities and the professionalism of the crew. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tyler Harstad) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Friends and family members of Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), watch an air show on the flight deck, Aug. 8, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt’s friends and family day cruise showcases carrier strike group capabilities and the professionalism of the crew. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Haro Gonzalez) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25, launches off the flight deck during a friends and family day cruise hosted by Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Aug. 8, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt’s friends and family day cruise showcases carrier strike group capabilities and the professionalism of the crew. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Haro Gonzalez) Share

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(Aug. 9, 2026) - Sailors man the rails as Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) returns to Naval Station Mayport Aug. 9, 2026. Thomas Hudner concluded a near nine-month deployment across multiple geographic theaters, including the U.S. 4th, 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Keenan Daniels) Share

Naval Station Mayport, Fla.

(Aug. 9, 2026) - A Sailor assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) returns to family and friends at Naval Station Mayport Aug. 9, 2026. Thomas Hudner concluded a nearly nine-month deployment across multiple geographic theaters, including the U.S. 4th, 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Keenan Daniels) Share

At Sea

A U.S. Sailor stands watch in the pilot house aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66), Aug. 6, 2026. Gonzalez 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) Share

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U.S. Navy Sailor, attached to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD-5), prepares the loading of a pelican hook during an anchor on-load at the brow of Bataan, July 21, 2026. Bataan is currently undergoing regularly scheduled maintenance in the General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) shipyard in Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice David P. Mapes) Share

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U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Bar Htoo, from Texas, stands by with chocks and chains as an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 prepares to land on the flight deck aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), during flight operations while underway in the Indian Ocean, Aug. 4, 2026. Mustin is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. 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 Timothy Dimal) Share