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PHILIPPINE SEA

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) conducts routine operations while underway in the Philippine Sea, May 29, 2026. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWACSG) is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Anthony T. Vilardi) Share

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.

While performing a scheduled maintenance inspection, called a minor depot inspection, on a KC-130J Hercules, the Fleet Readiness Center East’s (FRCE) Minor Depot Inspection Team identified a component that was corroded and needed to be replaced. While discovering hidden damage is common during these inspections, FRCE had to act fast as the aircraft was on a tight schedule and due back to the squadron for a modification. Share

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.

Fleet Readiness Center East’s (FRCE) Minor Depot Inspection Team identified a fitting that needed replacement during a routine maintenance inspection on a KC-130J Hercules. The depot’s In-Service Repair Team quickly completed the repair to allow for a swift return to the fleet. Share

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.

An aircraft mechanic on Fleet Readiness Center East’s (FRCE) In-Service Repair Team repairs a heavy duty fitting on a KC-130J Hercules. This repair was the first of its kind completed by FRCE, which allowed the depot to develop tooling, processes and proficiency in preparation for future repairs of its kind. Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

A U.S. Coast Guard 35-foot Long-Range Interceptor embarked cutter boat attached to Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757) departs Philippine Navy BRP Antonio Luna (FFG-151) after a passenger transfer during the Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone, May 28, 2026. The U.S Navy routinely operates with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and partners and allies through MCAs to continually develop, exercise and enhance multi-domain tactical interoperability to uphold peace and security in the region. Midgett 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 Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Freiburghaus) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

A U.S. Coast Guard 35-foot Long-Range Interceptor embarked cutter boat departs Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757) with members of the Philippine Navy after training with Midgett’s crew during the Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone, May 28, 2026. The U.S Navy routinely operates with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and partners and allies through MCAs to continually develop, exercise and enhance multi-domain tactical interoperability to uphold peace and security in the region. Midgett 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. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

A U.S. Coast Guard 35-foot Long-Range Interceptor embarked cutter boat prepares to recover in the notch of Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757) after completing a passenger transfer with Philippine Navy BRP Antonio Luna (FFG-151) during the Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone, May 28, 2026. The U.S Navy routinely operates with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and partners and allies through MCAs to continually develop, exercise and enhance multi-domain tactical interoperability to uphold peace and security in the region. Midgett 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. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

A U.S. Coast Guard 35-foot Long-Range Interceptor embarked cutter boat attached to Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757) sails alongside Philippine Navy BRP Antonio Luna (FFG-151) in support of a passenger transfer during the Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone, May 28, 2026. The U.S Navy routinely operates with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and partners and allies through MCAs to continually develop, exercise and enhance multi-domain tactical interoperability to uphold peace and security in the region. Midgett 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. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley) Share

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U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) enters the port of New Orleans via the Mississippi River, Louisiana, May 27, 2026. More than 2,000 Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and international partners engage with the people of New Orleans during the inaugural Sail 250 event, showcasing the professionalism, maritime heritage and warfighting readiness of America’s sea services while celebrating 250 years of Navy and Marine Corps service as part of the nation's Freedom 250 commemoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney) Share

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Opening remarks are given to U.S. Marines, sailors and New Orleans community participants during a pier-side welcoming event during Sail 250 New Orleans, May 27, 2026. More than 2,000 Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and international partners engage with the people of New Orleans during the inaugural Sail 250 event, showcasing the professionalism, maritime heritage and warfighting readiness of America’s sea services while celebrating 250 years of Navy and Marine Corps service as part of the nation's Freedom 250 commemoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Van Hoang) Share

At Sea

Trinidad and Tobago government and military leaders observe from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) as Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) fires her five-inch gun during a naval power demonstration as part of a distinguished visitor tour in the Atlantic Ocean, May 25, 2026. Nimitz is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2026 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the region through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gilecia Dias) Share

At Sea

Trinidad and Tobago government and military leaders pose for a photo alongside Nimitz Carrier Strike Group leadership and Trinidad-American Sailors as an E/A-18G Growler, attached to the “Cougars” of Electronic Attack Squadron 139, lands behind them on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a distinguished visitor tour in the Atlantic Ocean, May 23, 2026. Nimitz is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2026 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the region through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tanner Orth) Share