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BALTIC SEA

The Blue-Ridge class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) and German Navy Sachsen-class frigate FGS Hamburg (F 220) sail together in the Baltic Sea, June 22, 2026. Mount Whitney 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 photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Chad M. Butler) Share

BALTIC SEA

The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) transits through the Baltic Sea as part of a NATO ship convoy during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2026, June 14, 2026. BALTOPS 2026, the premiere maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Sea region, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Chad M. Butler) Share

Boston

The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) arrives in Boston Harbor ahead of Sail250 Boston, July 9, 2026. Sail250 Boston is a global gathering of tall ships and military vessels in Boston’s historic waterfront to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States. This milestone maritime festival includes more than 50 ships from around the world. From the first Continental Navy to today’s global force, the Navy’s story is America’s story — one of courage, innovation, and an unbreakable commitment to winning and preserving independence. Sail250 Boston honors the maritime heritage that helped build the nation and the Navy’s enduring role in protecting freedom, preserving prosperity, and defending America’s independence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jonas Kott) Share

Portland, United Kingdom

Exercise Sea Breeze 26-2 Opens with Focus on Interoperability as a Combat Capability Share

NAVAL STATION TARANTO, Italy

NAVAL STATION TARANTO, Italy (Sept. 23, 2025) U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to Navy Cargo Handling Battalion One (NCHB-1), render a hand salute during morning colors in front of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) at Naval Station Taranto, Italy, Sept. 23, 2025. Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM, Hawaii

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 9, 2026) – U.S. Sailors assigned to Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) conduct mooring operations as Jefferson City arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during its change of homeport, July 9, 2026. Jefferson City is assigned to Submarine Squadron 7 and is capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Omar A. Dominquez) Share

VENEZUELA

San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) sails towards the port of La Guaira, Venezuela, July 9, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned U.S. military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo) Share

VENEZUELA

San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) sails into the port of La Guaira, Venezuela, July 9, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned U.S. military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo) Share

Naval Station Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. (July 9, 2026) Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) depart the ship at Naval Station Norfolk, July 9, 2026, following a successful Southern Seas deployment to U.S. 4th Fleet and participation in Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) 250 and International Naval Review (INR) 250. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Oscar Pichardo) Share

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Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) in Portsmouth, Virginia welcomed USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) July 7 in advance of its Planned Incremental Availability (PIA). Following the carrier’s historic 326-day deployment, including operations in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Red Seas, this marks Gerald R. Ford’s first regularly scheduled availability at a public shipyard as well as the first time a Ford-class aircraft carrier has been serviced at NNSY. Share

MONTEREY, Calif.

A 3D printer operates during NPS’ latest Joint Interagency Field Experimentation event at Camp Roberts, Calif., May 13, 2026. The demonstration highlights ongoing evaluation of advanced manufacturing systems in a field experimentation environment in preparation for the team’s comprehensive experimentation effort at RIMPAC 2026. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Katherine Eldridge) Share

MONTEREY, Calif.

Students, researchers and industry partners evaluate advanced manufacturing (AM) systems during Joint Interagency Field Experimentation 26-3, hosted by the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) at Camp Roberts, Calif., May 13, 2026. The demonstration highlighted expeditionary AM capabilities and field-level production of unmanned systems components in preparation for the upcoming experimentation at RIMPAC 2026. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Katherine Eldridge.) Share