Photo Gallery

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK

Sailors assigned to the Ford-class aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) transit through the Chesapeake Bay Thimble Shoals Channel during a simulated training at the Mariner Skills Training Center Atlantic (MSTCLANT). John F. Kennedy is the second Ford-class aircraft carrier and is under construction at HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division in Newport News, Virginia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Darien G. Kenney/RELEASED) Share

NAVAL BASE KITSAPBANGOR, Wash.

The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Nevada (SSBN 733) arrives at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following routine operations, Feb. 24, 2025. Commander, Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 9, exercises administrative control authority for assigned submarine commands and units in the Pacific Northwest providing oversight for shipboard training, personnel, supply and material readiness of SSBNs and their crews. SUBGRU-9 is also responsible for nuclear submarines undergoing conversion or overhaul at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gwendelyn L. Ohrazda) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Sailors conduct hot refueling with an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the “Indians” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 during flight operations aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54), in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 28, 2025. Curtis Wilbur is underway in U.S. 3rd Fleet conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Mark Bergado) Share

SIDI KANKOUCH, Morocco

Builder 2nd Class Colin Barhorst, left, and Utilitiesman 2nd Class Enes Cimbat, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1, deployed under 22 Naval Construction Regiment (NCR), place concrete masonry units for a maritime training facility project in Sidi Kankouch, Morocco, Dec. 19, 2024. 22nd NCR commands naval construction forces for Commander, Task Force 68, which executes command and control of Navy Expeditionary Combat Forces across the 6th Fleet area of operations. Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Lt. j.g. Daniel Brnjic fires an M240B machine gun during a live-fire exercise amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) as part of the Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.2 while underway in the Pacific Ocean, March 7, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. Somerset is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, approaches the flight deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) as part of the Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.2 off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 6, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. Somerset is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Reyvin Olaes signals to a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, as it approaches the flight deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) as part of the Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.2 off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 6, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. Somerset is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) fire the 44-millimeter crew serve weapon for a gun exhibition in the Philippine Sea, March 5, 2025. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sam McNeely) Share

SATTAHIP, Thailand

U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators conduct military free-fall training near Sattahip Naval Base, Rayong province, Thailand, March 4, 2025, during exercise Cobra Gold. NSW provides maritime special operations force capabilities to enable Joint Force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. Cobra Gold 2025 is the largest joint and combined exercise in mainland Asia, held annually in Thailand, showcasing the U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements, and advancing common interests through a commitment to Allies and partners in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Alex Perlman) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

A Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 MH-60S Sea Hawk takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 27. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenneth Melseth) Share

NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES

Accession-level Sailors at the Surface Warfare Engineering School Command Great Lakes Damage Controlman (DC) "A" School attempt to patch a ruptured pipe with a rapid patch during a training exercise aboard Naval Station Great Lakes, Feb. 27. DCs are first responders who prevent and contain hazardous situations on ships and submarines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matt Hall) Share

FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA

Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) combat a fire during a general shipboard firefighting class at Surface Warfare School Command (SWSC) on Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, March 4, 2025. SWSC familiarizes Sailors with basic chemistry and classification of fires, firefighting and protective equipment and procedures for shipboard firefighting using simulated emergency firefighting conditions afloat and ashore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class August Clawson) Share