Photo Gallery

KODIAK, ALASKA, US

U.S. Air Force military working dog Zzakira, assigned to the 673rd Security Forces Squadron, poses for a portrait after taking part in a ship-to-shore medical evacuation exercise as part of ARCTIC EDGE 2026 (AE26) in Kodiak, Alaska, Feb. 26, 2026. AE26 is a NORAD and U.S. Northern Command-led homeland defense exercise designed to improve readiness, demonstrate capabilities, and enhance Joint and Allied Force interoperability in the Arctic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jack Rodgers) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, departs from San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise in the Pacific Ocean, March 1, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joseph Helms) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

The amphibious assault carrier, USS Tripoli (LHA 7) executes a joint fly over mission consisting of U.S. Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force aircraft, in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 26, 2026. The fly over was conducted to demonstrate the interoperability among U.S. military services in a deployed environment. The 31st MEU is a persistent, combat credible force operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, routinely interacting and operating with our allies and partners to contribute to deterrence, security, crisis response and combat operations in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Sotovilla) Share

Pensacola, Fla.

Cmdr. Avondoglio, commanding officer of Navy Reserve Cyber Protection Team Pensacola, speaks to participating cyber protection teams during Mobilization Exercise (MOBEX) January 2026. MOBEX’s translate classroom instruction into operational readiness in support of reserve integration for future operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Hennessy) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) conducts a strait transit exercise, Jan. 27, 2026. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances warfighting capabilities and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dustin Drake) Share

AF

A 25mm MK38 machine gun is remotely fired during a live-fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 10, 2026. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is at sea training as an integrated warfighting team. Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) is the Joint Force's most complex integrated training event and prepares naval task forces for sustained high-end Joint and combined combat. Integrated naval training provides combatant commanders and America's civilian leaders highly capable forces that deter adversaries, underpin American security and economic prosperity, and reassure Allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mark Peña) Share

GULF OF THAILAND

A U.S. Army AH-64E Apache assigned to the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade approaches the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during deck landing qualifications for Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 in the Gulf of Thailand, Feb. 25, 2026. Cobra Gold is the Indo-Pacific’s largest annual military exercise in mainland Asia, co-hosted by the U.S. and Thailand. The exercise brings together participants from multiple nations for military training and humanitarian projects that strengthen regional partnerships and demonstrate U.S. commitment to Indo-Pacific security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maliq J. Martin) Share

U.S. 3RD FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Oscar Arroyo, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), grinds the weld on a bracket in the hull maintenance technician shop, Feb. 26, 2026. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances warfighting capabilities and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dustin Drake) Share

THAILAND

Simulated evacuees move toward a military aircraft for transport during a noncombatant evacuation operation exercise at U-Tapao Airport, Thailand, Feb. 26, 2026. The U.S. and Thailand are co-hosting the 45th annual Cobra Gold 2026, bringing in 8,000 troops from 30 nations together to participate in military training and humanitarian civic assistance projects in Thailand from Feb. 24 to Mar. 6, 2026. Cobra Gold 2026 strengthens how allies and partners work together and demonstrates U.S. commitment to regional security within the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Rayonne Bissant) Share

At Sea

Four U.S. Air Force F-16 Vipers, attached to 120th Fighter Squadron, and four U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, join a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 4, for a joint flyover of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Feb. 26, 2026. Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), composed of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and USS San Diego (LPD 22), along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), are underway 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, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul LeClair) Share

At Sea

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) conduct post flight checks on an AH-1Z Viper on the ship’s flight deck, Feb. 24, 2026. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th MEU in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances warfighting capability and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Normand Basque) Share

KITTERY, MAINE, US

KITTERY, Maine (Feb. 21, 2026) — The Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779), arrives at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) for a scheduled maintenance period, Feb. 21, 2026. The submarine is scheduled for a major overhaul to ensure it remains a capable and deadly warfighting asset, one that is prepared to defend our homeland, deter our adversaries, and prevail in war. As America’s leader in attack submarine maintenance, repair, and modernization, PNSY delivers the decisive edge required to master an era of evolving threats. It stands at the forefront of America's commitment to peace through strength, delivering combat-ready submarines that are lethal, resilient, and prepared to win.(U.S. Navy photo by Neil Boorjian) Share