Photo Gallery

PORT HUENEME, Calif.

Information Systems Technician 2nd Class (IT2) Donovan Asberry poses for a photo after an interview at Naval Construction Group 1 in Port Hueneme, Calif. NCG-1 leads and manages the overall capability and readiness of Naval Construction Regiments, Naval Mobile Construction Battalions, Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit, and Underwater Construction Team. NCG1 is responsible for manning, training, equipping and deploying combat-ready Naval Construction Force units in support of combatant commanders and Navy component commanders. (U.S. Navy photo by Oscar Garcia) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

Capt. Micah Murphy, left, commander of Military Sealift Command Pacific, presents a command coin to a civil service mariner crew member aboard USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) during a recognition ceremony on the ship, Oct. 1, 2024, ahead of the ship's final departure from San Diego and its upcoming deactivation on the East Coast. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) returns to homeport Naval Base San Diego Oct. 8, 2024. Comstock, assigned to U.S. 3rd Fleet, promoted regional stability and security, deterred aggression, and protected the free flow of commerce throughout its deployment. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations—from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

Rear Adm. Ted LeClair, deputy commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, shakes hands with Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Matthew Wattara afte the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) returned to homeport Naval Base San Diego Oct. 8, 2024. Comstock, assigned to U.S. 3rd Fleet, promoted regional stability and security, deterred aggression, and protected the free flow of commerce throughout its deployment. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations—from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

Rear Adm. Ted LeClair, deputy commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, addresses the crew of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) after Comstock returned to homeport Naval Base San Diego Oct. 8, 2024. Comstock, assigned to U.S. 3rd Fleet, promoted regional stability and security, deterred aggression, and protected the free flow of commerce throughout its deployment. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations—from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Carief Smith receives a mooring line as the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) returns to homeport Naval Base San Diego Oct. 8, 2024. Comstock, assigned to U.S. 3rd Fleet, promoted regional stability and security, deterred aggression, and protected the free flow of commerce throughout its deployment. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations—from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders) Share

MAYPORT, Florida

Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) assist in heavy weather mooring at Naval Station Mayport in preparation for Hurricane Milton, Oct. 7, 2024. Heavy weather mooring is essential during inclement weather conditions to help vessels withstand strong winds and heavy seas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon J. Vinson) Share

MAYPORT, Florida

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (Oct. 7, 2024) The guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) departs Naval Station Mayport in preparation for Hurricane Milton, Oct. 7, 2024. The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer along with several other ships in the Mayport basin are ordered to leave the area due to upcoming hurricane conditions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexa H. Trafton) Share

SAN FRANCISCO

Sailors and Marines man the rails on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) while arriving for San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW), Oct. 6, 2024. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas. Tripoli is an America-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Olivia Rucker) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the "Dragonslayers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11 receives cargo on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during a replenishment in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 3, 2024. USS Harry S. Truman, the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mike Shen) Share

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.

Capt. Kevin Bailey is piped ashore and renders a hand salute for the first time as the new commanding officer for the Naval Expeditionary Medical Warfare Development Center (NEMWDC) during an establishment of command ceremony held Friday, Oct. 4. The command, once a detachment of the Navy Medicine Operational Training Command (NMOTC) will continue its mission of unit training the Navy’s expeditionary medical components such as Expeditionary Medical Facilities (EMF), and unit training of the Emergency Resuscitative Surgical System (ERSS) and the Navy’s newest component the En-Route Care System (ERCS) course. NMOTC continues its mission to support the warfighter with it’s five detachments and 12 training centers, with facilities in over 60 locations across the United States. These facilities support training programs in aviation, surface and undersea warfare, expeditionary forces, and special operations, providing individual medical training for the Navy, other U.S. armed forces, and allied nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Russell Lindsey SW/AW) Share

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.

Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, commander Naval Medical Forces Pacific (NMFP) delivers remarks as the presiding officer during an establishment of command ceremony held for the Naval Medical Warfare Development Center (NEMWDC) Friday, Oct. 4. The command, once a detachment of the Navy Medicine Operational Training Command (NMOTC) will continue its mission of unit training the Navy’s expeditionary medical components such as Expeditionary Medical Facilities (EMF), and unit training of the Emergency Resuscitative Surgical System (ERSS) and the Navy’s newest component the En-Route Care System (ERCS) course. NMOTC continues its mission to support the warfighter with it’s five detachments and 12 training centers, with facilities in over 60 locations across the United States. These facilities support training programs in aviation, surface and undersea warfare, expeditionary forces, and special operations, providing individual medical training for the Navy, other U.S. armed forces, and allied nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Russell Lindsey SW/AW) Share