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Pacific Ocean

Senior Chief Naval Aircrewman Steve Williams, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, observes amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) steaming through the Pacific Ocean, April 8, 2026. John P. Murtha is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations supporting NASA’s Artemis II mission, retrieving the crew and spacecraft following their return to Earth and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. NASA’s Artemis II mission sent four astronauts on a flight around the moon in the Orion space capsule, marking the first time humans journeyed to deep space in over 50 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Melseth) Share

At Sea

An Ecuadorian Air Force Embraer A-29 Super Tucano, piloted by Lt. Diego Moran and Maj. Antonio Pavon, flies alongside a F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, piloted by Lt. Cmdr. David Blanchard, above Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a bilateral maritime engagement in the Pacific Ocean, April 8, 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 Lieutenant William Shortal) Share

Changi, Singapore

U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Pat Hannifin (center left) and senior leaders from U.S. 7th Fleet meet with Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) Fleet Commander Rear Adm. Kwan Hon Chuong (center right) and senior RSN leaders at the RSN Fleet Command Building in RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base, Singapore, during a scheduled port visit, April 7, 2026. The U.S. and Singapore navies have an excellent and longstanding defense relationship. A testament to this relationship is the agreement to allow littoral combat ships to operate primarily from Singapore as a logistics and maintenance hub, as well as supporting regular port visits and logistics stops for other U.S. Navy ships. 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 Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caitlin Flynn) Share

Changi, Singapore

Capt. John P. Baggett, commodore of Destroyer Squadron 7 speaks with LTC Ivan Kwah, assigned to HD Intel Branch, HQ Fleet, Republic of Singapore Navy during staff talks aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as part of a scheduled port visit to RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base, Singapore, April 6, 2026. The U.S. and Singapore navies have an excellent and longstanding defense relationship. A testament to this relationship is the agreement to allow littoral combat ships to operate primarily from Singapore as a logistics and maintenance hub, as well as supporting regular port visits and logistics stops for other U.S. Navy ships. 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 1st Class Belen Saldana) Share

Changi Naval Base, Singapore

Lt. j.g. Nathaniel Panto stands officer of the deck watch in the pilot house wing aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as the ship departs Changi, Singapore, April 10, 2026 following a scheduled port visit. The U.S. and Singapore navies have an excellent and longstanding defense relationship. A testament to this relationship is the agreement to allow littoral combat ships to operate primarily from Singapore as a logistics and maintenance hub, as well as supporting regular port visits and logistics stops for other U.S. Navy ships. 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 Seaman Andres Fonts) Share

Changi Naval Base, Singapore

From left: Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) Maj. Frankie Loau, Commander, Task Force 73 Chief of Staff Capt. Axel Steiner, U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Commanding Officer Capt. Louis F. Catalina, and ¬RSN Lt. Col. Ivan Kwah, meet following an arrival ceremony for Blue Ridge at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, April 3, 2026. The U.S. and Singapore navies have an excellent and longstanding defense relationship. A testament to this relationship is the agreement to allow littoral combat ships to operate primarily from Singapore as a logistics and maintenance hub, as well as supporting regular port visits and logistics stops for other U.S. Navy ships. 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 Seaman Andres Fonts) Share

Changi Naval Base, Singapore

U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) transits the Singapore Strait before mooring at Changi Naval Base, Singapore for a scheduled port visit, April 3, 2026. The U.S. and Singapore navies have an excellent and longstanding defense relationship. A testament to this relationship is the agreement to allow littoral combat ships to operate primarily from Singapore as a logistics and maintenance hub, as well as supporting regular port visits and logistics stops for other U.S. Navy ships. 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 Seaman Andres Fonts) Share

San Diego, CA

The U.S. Navy dive medical team with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group ONE (EODGRU-1) pose for a group photo while underway on Amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) in the Pacific Ocean, April 9, 2026. John P. Murtha is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations supporting NASA’s Artemis II mission, retrieving the crew and spacecraft following their return to Earth and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. NASA’s Artemis II mission sent four astronauts on a flight around the moon in the Orion space capsule, marking the first time humans journeyed to deep space in over 50 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class August Clawson) Share

Newport, RI

260306-N-OV429-2001 NEWPORT, R.I. (March 6, 2026) – Sailors from Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) New England, tour the sick bay onboard the future Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124), March 6, 2026. The tour highlighted the vital role Navy Medicine plays in sustaining warfighter readiness at sea, reinforcing how medical Sailors contribute directly to mission success. NMRTC New England provides operational training to healthcare professionals through healthcare delivery to optimize both medical staff and Warfighter and readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Hospital Corpsman Third Class Jammel Tilley) Share

Newport, RI

260306-N-OV429-2002 NEWPORT, R.I. (March 6, 2026) – Sailor from Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) New England, salutes the ensign during a tour onboard the future Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124), March 6, 2026. The tour highlighted the vital role Navy Medicine plays in sustaining warfighter readiness at sea, reinforcing how medical Sailors contribute directly to mission success. NMRTC New England provides operational training to healthcare professionals through healthcare delivery to optimize both medical staff and Warfighter and readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Hospital Corpsman Third Class Jammel Tilley) Share

Newport, RI

260306-N-OV429-2003 NEWPORT, R.I. (March 6, 2026) – Sailors from Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) New England, stand together following a tour onboard the future Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124), March 6, 2026. The tour highlighted the vital role Navy Medicine plays in sustaining warfighter readiness at sea, reinforcing how medical Sailors contribute directly to mission success. NMRTC New England provides operational training to healthcare professionals through healthcare delivery to optimize both medical staff and Warfighter and readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Hospital Corpsman Third Class Jammel Tilley) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN — (March 29, 2026) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Franko Cazares acts as landing signalman enlisted during flight quarters aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66), March 29, 2026. Gonzalez is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the war fighting 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 Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mark Peña) Share