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SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 16, 2025) – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), back, sails alongside Anzac-class frigate HMAS Ballarat (FFH 155), front, during a bilateral training with the Royal Australian Navy in the South China Sea, Sept. 16, 2025. Dewey is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Oscar Diaz) Share

SUBIC BAY, Philippines

SUBIC BAY, Philippines (Sep. 11, 2025) Lt. Sam Melin, from Tacoma, Washington, teaches Sailors from the Philippine Navy and Cmdr. Noriyuki Kawahata, Assistant Defense Attaché of Japan to the Philippines, about flight operations on the flight deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) during a subject matter exchange as part of Resolute Dragon in Subic Bay, Philippines, Sept. 11. John Finn is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. Resolute Dragon 25 is an annual bilateral exercise across Japan, including the Southwest Islands, that strengthens the command, control and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of III MEF and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Western Army personnel with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexandria Esteban) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

250913-N-CV021-1098 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 13, 2025) — Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) conduct a small boat operation during Maritime Cooperative Activity with the Osumi-class tank landing ship JS Osumi (LST-4001) and the Jose Rizal-class frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) in the South China Sea, Sept. 13. John Finn is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexandria Esteban) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

250913-N-CV021-1089 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 13, 2025) — Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) lower a rigid-hull inflatable boat during a small boat operation during Maritime Cooperative Activity with the Osumi-class tank landing ship JS Osumi (LST-4001) and the Jose Rizal-class frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) in the South China Sea, Sept. 13. John Finn is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexandria Esteban) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

250912-N-CV021-1045 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 12, 2025)—The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) takes station with the Jose Rizal-class frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) during Resolute Dragon 25 in the South China Sea, Sept. 12. John Finn is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. Resolute Dragon 25 is an annual bilateral exercise across Japan, including the Southwest Islands, that strengthens the command, control and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of III MEF and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Western Army personnel with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexandria Esteban) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

250912-N-CV021-1031 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 12, 2025)—The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) takes station with the Jose Rizal-class frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) during Resolute Dragon 25 in the South China Sea, Sept. 12. John Finn is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. Resolute Dragon 25 is an annual bilateral exercise across Japan, including the Southwest Islands, that strengthens the command, control and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of III MEF and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Western Army personnel with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexandria Esteban) Share

SUBIC BAY, Philippines

250911-N-CV021-1019 SUBIC BAY, Philippines (Sept. 11, 2025) Lt. Sam Melin, from Tacoma, Washington, teaches Cmdr. Noriyuki Kawahata, Assistant Defense Attaché of Japan to the Philippines, about flight operations on the flight deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) during a subject matter exchange as part of Resolute Dragon in Subic Bay, Philippines, Sept. 11. John Finn is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. Resolute Dragon 25 is an annual bilateral exercise across Japan, including the Southwest Islands, that strengthens the command, control and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of III MEF and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Western Army personnel with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexandria Esteban) Share

BERGEN, NORWAY

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72) moors in Bergen, Norway, Sept. 11, 2025. Mahan, as a part of Carrier Strike Group 12, 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 courtesy photo) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

Capt. Louis Catalina, right, relieves Capt. Nicholas DeLeo, left, as commanding officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during the Blue Ridge change of command ceremony at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Sept. 5, 2025. The Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam Craft) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

Capt. Louis Catalina, commanding officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), speaks to attendees during the Blue Ridge change of command ceremony at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Sept. 5, 2025. The Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam Craft) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

Capt. Nicholas DeLeo, outgoing commanding officer of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), speaks to attendees during the Blue Ridge change of command ceremony at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Sept. 5, 2025. The Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam Craft) Share

CONSTANȚA, Romania

Vice Adm. J.T. Anderson (center) poses for a photo with naval representatives from Bulgaria, Estonia, France, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Norway, Romania, Sweden, Türkiye, Ukraine, U.K. at the Fleet Commander’s Conference, Sept. 11, 2025. Since 1997, Exercise Sea Breeze has brought together Black Sea nations, NATO Allies and partners together to train and operate with NATO members in the pursuit of building increased capabilities. Exercise Sea Breeze 2025 is an annual multinational maritime exercise, involving sea, land, and air components co-hosted by the United States and Ukraine to enhance interoperability and capability among participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Lacy Burkett) Share