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251118-N-JJ672-1259 AT SEA (Nov. 18, 2025) – The Republic of Korea (ROK) Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class guided-missile destroyer ROKS Wang Geon (DDG 978) travels aft of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during the Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) with the ROK Navy Nov. 18, 2025. Dewey 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. MCSOFEX is an exercise that promotes regional security cooperation, maintains and strengthens alliances, and enhances interoperability with the ROK Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Oscar Diaz). Share

At Sea

251118-N-JJ672-1232 AT SEA (Nov. 18, 2025) – The Republic of Korea (ROK) Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class guided-missile destroyer ROKS Wang Geon (DDG 978) travels aft of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during the Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) with the ROK Navy Nov. 18, 2025. Dewey 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. MCSOFEX is an exercise that promotes regional security cooperation, maintains and strengthens alliances, and enhances interoperability with the ROK Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Oscar Diaz). Share

At Sea

251118-N-JJ672-1291 AT SEA (Nov. 18, 2025) – The Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer ROKS Wang Geon (DDG 978), right, and Daegu-class frigate ROKS Daejeon (FFG 823), left, sail in formation alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during the Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) with the ROK Navy Nov. 18, 2025. Dewey 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. MCSOFEX is an exercise that promotes regional security cooperation, maintains and strengthens alliances, and enhances interoperability with the ROK Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Oscar Diaz). Share

At Sea

251118-N-JJ672-1281 AT SEA (Nov. 18, 2025) – The Republic of Korea (ROK) Sejong the Great-class guided-missile destroyer ROKS Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong (DDG 993) travels alongside Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during the Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) with the ROK Navy Nov. 18, 2025. Dewey 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. MCSOFEX is an exercise that promotes regional security cooperation, maintains and strengthens alliances, and enhances interoperability with the ROK Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Oscar Diaz). Share

NAVAL BASE GUAM

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Nov. 18, 2025) - Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) returns to Naval Base Guam, reaffirming its role in the Indo-Pacific, Nov. 18, 2025. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, Asheville is one of five fast-attack submarines forward deployed in the Pacific. Renowned for their unparalleled speed, endurance, stealth, and mobility, fast-attack submarines serve as the backbone of the Navy's submarine force, ensuring readiness and agility in safeguarding maritime interests around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Mai) Share

APRA HARBOR, Guam

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Hyuga-class helicopter destroyer, JS Hyuga, leads United States Navy Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, USS Fitzgerald (centre-right), Indian Navy Shivalik-class frigate, INS Sahyadri (centre-left), and Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate, HMAS Ballarat, during Exercise MALABAR 25 off the coast of Guam. *** Local Caption *** Australia has joined India, Japan and the United States in Guam for Exercise Malabar, a key Indo-Pacific maritime activity designed to deepen interoperability between regional partners. Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Ballarat, along with a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft will participate in the exercise between 10 and 18 November. Exercise Malabar 25 is structured around high-end warfighting training and enhancing interoperability and interchangeability between participating nations. The exercise objective is to execute tactical operations in a multinational environment, with anti-submarine and surface warfare, maritime interdiction and aviation operations. Exercise Malabar 25 is a major undertaking for all participating nations and reflects the strength and priority of our alliances, strategic partnerships, and ongoing military-military relationships. Exercise Malabar 25 is the fifth time all four nations comprising the Indo-Pacific Quad partnership have participated in Malabar exclusively together. Share

APRA HARBOR, Guam

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Hyuga-class helicopter destroyer, JS Hyuga, leads United States Navy Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, USS Fitzgerald (centre-right), Indian Navy Shivalik-class frigate, INS Sahyadri (centre-left), and Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate, HMAS Ballarat, during Exercise MALABAR 25 off the coast of Guam. *** Local Caption *** Australia has joined India, Japan and the United States in Guam for Exercise Malabar, a key Indo-Pacific maritime activity designed to deepen interoperability between regional partners. Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Ballarat, along with a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft will participate in the exercise between 10 and 18 November. Exercise Malabar 25 is structured around high-end warfighting training and enhancing interoperability and interchangeability between participating nations. The exercise objective is to execute tactical operations in a multinational environment, with anti-submarine and surface warfare, maritime interdiction and aviation operations. Exercise Malabar 25 is a major undertaking for all participating nations and reflects the strength and priority of our alliances, strategic partnerships, and ongoing military-military relationships. Exercise Malabar 25 is the fifth time all four nations comprising the Indo-Pacific Quad partnership have participated in Malabar exclusively together. Share

APRA HARBOR, Guam

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Hyuga-class helicopter destroyer, JS Hyuga, leads United States Navy Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, USS Fitzgerald (centre-right), Indian Navy Shivalik-class frigate, INS Sahyadri (centre-left), and Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate, HMAS Ballarat, while a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (right) and a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force P-1 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft fly over during Exercise MALABAR 25. Share

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The U.S Navy accepted delivery of future USS Harvey C. Barnum, Jr. (DDG 124), from General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, Nov. 17. Share

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The U.S Navy accepted delivery of future USS Harvey C. Barnum, Jr. (DDG 124), from General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, Nov. 17. Share

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Bath, Maine - The U.S Navy accepted delivery of future USS Harvey C. Barnum, Jr. (DDG 124), from General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, Nov. 17. Share

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Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, academic experts, and industry partners pose for a photo at the Naval Postgraduate School during a planning conference for the 2025 Northwest Pacific (NWPAC) wargame, Nov. 22, 2024. Held annually in Kanagawa, Japan, the NWPAC wargame is aimed at strengthening bilateral maritime operational effectiveness among U.S. and Japanese forces. The NWPAC 2025 wargame was a fully comprehensive exercise representing a new level of coordination among allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Javier Chagoya) Share