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JINHAE NAVAL BASE

JINHAE NAVAL BASE, Republic of Korea (April 10, 2025) Navy Diver 1st Class Ernest Smith, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1, resurfaces after completing a simulated salvage mission with a Republic of Korea navy diver, during a joint dive and salvage exercise in the harbor of Jinhae Naval Base, Republic of Korea, April 10, 2025. Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73 sustains the U.S. Navy’s maritime forces and is responsible for all diving and salvage operations in the Western Pacific in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Jennings) Share

JINHAE NAVAL BASE

JINHAE NAVAL BASE, Republic of Korea (April 10, 2025) U.S. Navy Divers, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1, receive a dive briefing from Republic of Korea navy divers aboard the diving tender ROKS Guang Yang (YDT-805) during a joint dive and salvage exercise in the harbor of Jinhae Naval Base, Republic of Korea, April 10, 2025. Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73 sustains the U.S. Navy’s maritime forces and is responsible for all diving and salvage operations in the Western Pacific in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Jennings) Share

JINHAE NAVAL BASE

JINHAE NAVAL BASE, Republic of Korea (April 9, 2025) Chief Warrant Officer 2 Nick Blankshine, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1, prepares for a 170-foot dive from the Tongyeong-class salvage and rescue ship ROKS Gwangyang (ATS-32), during a joint dive and salvage exercise in the harbor of Jinhae Naval Base, Republic of Korea, April 9, 2025. Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73 sustains the U.S. Navy’s maritime forces and is responsible for all diving and salvage operations in the Western Pacific in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Jennings Share

U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND

250413-N-FS097-2031 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 12, 2025) An E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, attached to Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 113, prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo) Share

CAIRNS, Australia

250416-N-TU814-1042 CAIRNS, Australia (April 16, 2025) – Operations Specialist 3rd Class Angel Acosta, from San Antonio, stands watch on the bridge of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) prior to arriving to Cairns, Australia, for a scheduled port visit, April 16, 2025. 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 Damian Cook) Share

CAIRNS, Australia

250416-N-TU814-1040 CAIRNS, Australia (April 16, 2025) - Quartermaster Seaman Randy Lawrence stands watch on the bridge of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) prior to arriving to Cairns, Australia, for a scheduled port visit, April 16, 2025. 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 Damian Cook) Share

CAIRNS, Australia

250416-N-TU814-1033 CAIRNS, Australia (April 16, 2025) – The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) transits the Coral Sea prior to a scheduled port visit to Cairns, Australia, April 16, 2025. 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 Damian Cook) Share

AT SEA

AT SEA (April 8, 2025) Mineman 2nd Class Dylan Berney, from Burlington, Kentucky, and assigned to the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Warrior (MCM 10), engages the anchor windlass brake hand wheel during an anchoring evolution during Korean Spring Exercise (KSE) at sea, April 8, 2025. Korean Spring Exercise increases combined proficiency between the Republic of Korea Navy and the U.S. Navy through the exchange of tactics and techniques, while enhancing common bonds. KSE takes place in U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, which routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mineman 1st Class Michael Phillips) Share

AT SEA

AT SEA (April 9, 2025) Lt. j.g. Lewis Holliday, Lt. j.g. Travis Keller and Quartermaster Seaman Kaleem Perkins, assigned to the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Warrior (MCM 10), stand bridge watch with Republic of Korea Navy Lt. j.g. Kim Young-wook during Korean Spring Exercise (KSE) at sea, April 9, 2025. Korean Spring Exercise increases combined proficiency between the Republic of Korea Navy and the U.S. Navy through the exchange of tactics and techniques, while enhancing common bonds. KSE takes place in U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, which routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mineman 1st Class Michael Phillips) Share

AT SEA

AT SEA (April 10, 2025) Mineman 3rd Class Angel Vazquez and Mineman 2nd Class Daniel Horne conduct mine neutralization vehicle crane operations aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Warrior (MCM 10) during Korean Spring Exercise (KSE) at sea, April 10, 2025. Korean Spring Exercise increases combined proficiency between the Republic of Korea Navy and the U.S. Navy through the exchange of tactics and techniques, while enhancing common bonds. KSE takes place in U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, which routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Jacob Kinnear.) Share

NAVAL BASE GUAM

NAVAL BASE GUAM (April 14, 2025) Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) prepares to moor alongside the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) onboard Naval Base Guam, April 14, 2025. Minnesota returns to its homeport following its first operational tasking while forward-deployed in the Indo-Pacific region. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, based at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, Minnesota is one of five forward-deployed fast-attack submarines. Renowned for their unparalleled speed, endurance, stealth, and mobility, fast-attack submarines are the backbone of the Navy’s submarine force. Regarded as apex predators of the sea, Guam’s fast-attack submarines serve at the tip of the spear, helping to reaffirm the submarine force's forward-deployed presence in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. James Caliva) Share

NAVAL BASE GUAM

NAVAL BASE GUAM (April 14, 2025) Cmdr. Jeffrey Cornielle, commanding officer, USS Minnesota (SSN 783), left, mans the conning tower of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) as it transits Apra Harbor, Naval Base Guam, April 14, 2025. Minnesota returns to its homeport following its first operational tasking while forward-deployed in the Indo-Pacific region. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, based at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, Minnesota is one of five forward-deployed fast-attack submarines. Renowned for their unparalleled speed, endurance, stealth, and mobility, fast-attack submarines are the backbone of the Navy’s submarine force. Regarded as apex predators of the sea, Guam’s fast-attack submarines serve at the tip of the spear, helping to reaffirm the submarine force's forward-deployed presence in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. James Caliva) Share