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U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (May 13, 2025) A U.S. Sailor descends the water during a limpet mine training during exercise Nautical Defender (ND) 25 in Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ND 25 is the capstone in a series of multi-national maritime security exercises designed to broaden levels of cooperation, support long-term regional security, and enhance military-to-military interoperability between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the U.S. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jesus Morales) Share

U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (May 12, 2025) A U.S. Sailor conducts a functions check on the EOD 10E bomb suit during exercise Nautical Defender (ND) 25 in Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ND 25 is the capstone in a series of multi-national maritime security exercises designed to broaden levels of cooperation, support long-term regional security, and enhance military-to-military interoperability between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the U.S. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jesus Morales) Share

WELLINGTON, New Zealand

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (May 19, 2025) Sailors assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet Band embarked aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship, USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), perform at the local Wellington Hospital during a scheduled port visit in Wellington, New Zealand, May 20, 2025. 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 Musician 3rd Class Christiena Taralson) Share

WELLINGTON, New Zealand

250519-N-WM182-2007 WELLINGTON, New Zealand (May 19, 2023) U.S. Navy 7th Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Fred Kacher meets with New Zealand Chief of Defence Force Air Marshal Tony Davies at the Defence House in Wellington, New Zealand, May 19, 2025. 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 2nd Class Caitlin Flynn) Share

WELLINGTON, New Zealand

250519-N-WM182-1020 WELLINGTON, New Zealand (May 19, 2025) U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Fred Kacher (right) and Assistant Chief of Staff for Plans and Engagements Capt. Jennifer Barnes meet with U.S. Embassy New Zealand Chargé d'affaires Mr. David Gehrenbeck (left) aboard the 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a scheduled port visit in Wellington, May 19, 2025. 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 2nd Class Caitlin Flynn) Share

WELLINGTON, New Zealand

250517-N-PH222-1007 WELLINGTON, New Zealand (May 17, 2025) Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, greets Rear Adm. Mat Williams, vice chief of New Zealand Defence Force, prior to a key leader engagement aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) in Wellington, New Zealand during a scheduled port visit, May 17, 2025. 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 1st Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

U.S. 6th Fleet conducted a staff embark on the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) from May 15-22, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mario Coto) Share

NAPLES, Italy

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy (May 15, 2025) Staff members from Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet board a C-40 Clipper aircraft on board Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy in preparation for a flight to Naval Station Rota, Spain May 15. The airlift, scheduled by Commander, Task Force SIX THREE Air Logistics, delivered personnel to Rota in order to embark USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) as part of a command and control exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Ben Farone Share

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VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (May 21, 2025) — An unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches during an operational test at 12:01 Pacific Time May 21, 2025, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. ICBM test launches demonstrate that the U.S. ICBM fleet is ready, reliable and effective in leveraging dominance in an era of strategic competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Elora J. McCutcheon) Share

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby met with Commander of the Colombian Navy (COLNAV) Adm. Juan Ricardo Rozo Obregón at the Pentagon, May 19, 2025. During the counterpart engagement, the two leaders discussed continued collaboration in operations and intelligence activities as Colombia is a key U.S. defense partner in Latin America and the Caribbean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vanessa White). Share

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby met with Commander of the Colombian Navy (COLNAV) Adm. Juan Ricardo Rozo Obregón at the Pentagon, May 19, 2025. During the counterpart engagement, the two leaders discussed continued collaboration in operations and intelligence activities as Colombia is a key U.S. defense partner in Latin America and the Caribbean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vanessa White). Share

Fort Meade, Maryland

Today, we proudly celebrate the establishment of U.S. TENTH Fleet, founded on May 20, 1943, to lead anti-submarine warfare (ASW) efforts in the Atlantic during World War II. Since then, the Fleet has evolved to meet the dynamic demands of maritime operations and continues to play a critical role in ensuring the Navy’s ability to operate freely across the globe and defending our nation. The legacy of TENTH Fleet is tied to the Naval Security Group (NSG), tracing its origins to the Navy’s Code and Signal Section. On March 11, 1935, it became the Communication Security Group, expanding during WWII and relocating to the Nebraska Avenue Annex in Washington, D.C.—which became the Naval Security Station in September 1950. The NSG was officially designated on Jan. 20, 1950, and later redesignated as the Naval Security Group Command on July 1, 1968. In November 1995, the command moved to Fort Meade, Maryland, and was disestablished on Sep. 30, 2005, with its elements realigned under Naval Network Warfare Command (NETWARCOM) as the Information Operations Directorate the following day. Recognizing the growing importance of cyber operations, Fleet Cyber Command / U.S. TENTH Fleet was re-established at Fort Meade on Jan. 29, 2010. This modern iteration capitalized on existing NETWARCOM infrastructure and personnel—many of whom had once been part of the Naval Security Group. Through the twists and turns the personnel operating as U.S. TENTH FLEET, NSG, NETWARCOM, and/or Fleet Cyber Command have had lasting impact towards the security of the Navy and Nation. To the Sailors, civilians, and partners of Fleet Cyber Command / U.S. TENTH Fleet, thank you for your dedication, innovation, and unwavering service. Your work ensures that our Navy remains secure, connected, and ready—across all domains! Share