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SOUTH CHINA SEA

The U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 85) conducts a multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone, March 28, 2025. Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 24, 2025) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) transits the Atlantic coast while underway. Iwo Jima is conducting advanced-phase training exercises designed to enhance warfighting readiness and interoperability at sea. Iwo Jima is the flagship of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group which is uniquely positioned to deter aggression, project power through presence abroad, and execute contingency missions with its integrated Marine Corps team in support of U.S. strategic interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary Swigart) Share

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visits Andersen AFB, Guam, March 27, 2025. During his visit he met with civilian and military leaders, toured the military facilities and received capability briefs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Jones) Share

Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA

In a milestone for the AUKUS (Australia, United Kingdom, United States) enhanced trilateral security partnership, four Australian civilian maintenance technicians, pictured with Norfolk Naval Shipyard commander Capt. James Mosman, graduated from the U.S. Navy’s Radiological Controls Technician Qualifying School (RCTQS) at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard March 26, 2025. The first group’s successful completion of this specialized training marks a key step in supporting Australia’s acquisition of sovereign conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines under AUKUS Pillar I Optimal Pathway. Share

WASHINGTON

Secretary of the Navy John Phelan Share

WASHINGTON

Secretary of the Navy John Phelan Share

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT

The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS MINNEAPOLIS ST.PAUL (LCS 21), along with the “Valkyries” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 50 Detachment 3 and embarked U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment, departed from Naval Station Mayport March 26, beginning her maiden deployment to support U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations. Share

Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Forward Deployable Preventive Medicine Unit (FDPMU) Industrial Hygiene component team members conducted air quality and lead exposure assessments at Camp Lemonnier’s indoor shooting range, enabling its safe recertification and restoring a key readiness asset that supports 4,000 joint personnel. Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Alexsandria Guerrero carefully prepared wipe samples to test for lead contamination at the Milo Range indoor shooting range. The work of FDPMU’s highlights the vital role of public health in sustaining force protection and mission success. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo) Share

Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Forward Deployable Preventive Medicine Unit (FDPMU) Industrial Hygiene component team members conducted air quality and lead exposure assessments at Camp Lemonnier’s indoor shooting range, Lt. j.g Grade Samuel Martindale, and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Ryan King take samples to assess lead contamination levels at the Milo Range indoor shooting range. The work of the FDPMU team enabled the safe recertification of the shooting range, restoring a key readiness asset that supports 4,000 joint personnel. Their work highlights the vital role of public health in sustaining force protection and mission success. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo) Share

WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON (March 25, 2025) – Mr. John Phelan is sworn in as the 79th Secretary of the Navy by Mr. Jon Harrison, Chief of Staff of the Department of the Navy, March 25, 2025. Secretary Phelan took the oath of office at the National Archives following his U.S. Senate confirmation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st class Jared Mancuso) Share

WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON (March 25, 2025) – Secretary of the Navy John Phelan and his wife Amy Phelan pose for a photo following Secretary Phelan's oath of office as the 79th Secretary of the Navy, March 25, 2025. Secretary Phelan took the oath of office at the National Archives following his U.S. Senate confirmation. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Kory Alsberry) Share

WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON (March 25, 2025) – Mr. John Phelan is sworn in as the 79th Secretary of the Navy by Mr. Jon Harrison, Chief of Staff of the Department of the Navy, March 25, 2025. Secretary Phelan took the oath of office at the National Archives following his U.S. Senate confirmation. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Kory Alsberry) Share