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SAN DIEGO

260601-N-XG173-1112 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Jun 1, 2026) Information Systems Technician Second Class Kyle Eichten, assigned to Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), greets his spouse with the traditional “first kiss” upon return to Naval Base San Diego, June 1, 2026. USS Ashland returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego following operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aja Bleu Campbell) Share

SAN DIEGO

260601-N-XG173-1061 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Jun 1, 2026) Families await the arrival of Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) as it returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego, June 1, 2026. USS Ashland returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego following operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aja Bleu Campbell) Share

SAN DIEGO

260601-N-XG173-1049 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Jun 1, 2026) Families await the arrival of Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) as it returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego, June 1, 2026. USS Ashland returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego following operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aja Bleu Campbell) Share

SAN DIEGO

260601-N-XG173-1031 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Jun 1, 2026) Sailors assigned to Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) man the rails as the ship returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego, June 1, 2026. USS Ashland returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego following operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aja Bleu Campbell) Share

SAN DIEGO

260601-N-XG173-1013 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Jun 1, 2026) Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego, June 1, 2026. USS Ashland returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego following operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aja Bleu Campbell) Share

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