Photo Gallery

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 4, 2024) Operations Specialist Seaman Rayven Thrahn, from Austin, Texas, participates in a detect to engage evolution aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), June 4, 2024. Harry S. Truman is the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group and is currently underway undergoing material inspections conducted by the Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michael Gomez) Share

ASTORIA, Ore.

ASTORIA, Ore. (June 4, 2024) The Independence-variant littoral combat ships USS Montgomery (LCS 8), front, and USS Augusta (LCS 34) are in port in Astoria, Oregon, June 4, 2024, during Portland Rose Festival Fleet Week. Fleet Weeks provide the public an opportunity to gain a better understanding of how sea services support national defense and freedom of the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michael Virtue) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 28, 2024) Chief Gunner's Mate David Stevens, from Westerville, Ohio, right, watches Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Jakeum DeLaCruz, from Abernathy, Texas, fire a M240B machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) in the Pacific Ocean, May 28, 2024. Tripoli is an America-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego. The ship is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stevin Atkins) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 2, 2024) Sailors in the security reaction force bravo class gather on the flight deck to participate in an oleoresin capsicum (OC) course aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114 in the Philippine Sea, June 2, 2024. Ralph Johnson 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 Seaman Trevor Hale) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 4, 2024) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in the Philippine Sea, June 4, 2024. Ralph Johnson 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 1st Class Jamaal Liddell) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 3, 2024) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 launches off the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea, June 3, 2024. The Diamondbacks conduct carrier-based air strikes and strike force escort missions, as well as ship, battle group, and intelligence collection operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kazia Ream) Share

CEBU, Philippines

CEBU, Philippines (June 3, 2024) Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Yin Su, from Muse, Burma, lowers the ensign on the forecastle of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) as the ship departs Cebu, Philippines, June 3, 2024. Harpers Ferry and embarked elements of the 15th MEU are conducting routine operations 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 2nd Class Sang Kim) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 1, 2024) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Nicholas Heister, left, and Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Cameron Weiss, assigned to the "Dragon Whales" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, prepare to conduct a vertical replenishment with the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) and the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5) in the Atlantic Ocean, June 1, 2024. Wasp is underway in the Atlantic Ocean and is the flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Special Operations Capable (SOC). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ruben Reed) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 25, 2024) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) watch as an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the "Saberhawks" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 takes off from the flight deck while underway in the Philippine Sea, May 25, 2024. Higgins 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 1st Class Hannah Fry) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

240603-N-BE723-1029 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 3, 2024) Lt. Brandon White, from Sharpsburg, Kentucky, left, and Lt. Charles Fitzmaurice, from Hutto, Texas, right, signal to launch an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115, off the flight deck of the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea, June 3. The Eagles conduct carrier-based air strikes and strike force escort missions, as well as ship, battle group, and intelligence collection operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kazia Ream) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 2, 2024) Operations Specialist Seaman Kevin RamosGonzales, from Phoenix, operates a sound-powered phone in the pilot house aboard the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea, June 2, 2024. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Estrada-Eguizabal) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 1, 2024) The U.S. Navy San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), back, the Royal Malaysian Navy Kedah-class offshore patrol vessel KD Terengganu (F174), front, and a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the "White Knights" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), transit in formation during Tiger Strike 24 in the South China Sea, June 1, 2024. Tiger Strike is a bilateral exercise between U.S. and Malaysia armed forces designed to enhance communication and build combat readiness through combined amphibious operations and subject matter expert exchanges in support of a shared vision for security and stability in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) Share