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Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) in Portsmouth, Virginia welcomed USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) July 7 in advance of its Planned Incremental Availability (PIA). Following the carrier’s historic 326-day deployment, including operations in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Red Seas, this marks Gerald R. Ford’s first regularly scheduled availability at a public shipyard as well as the first time a Ford-class aircraft carrier has been serviced at NNSY. Share

MONTEREY, Calif.

A 3D printer operates during NPS’ latest Joint Interagency Field Experimentation event at Camp Roberts, Calif., May 13, 2026. The demonstration highlights ongoing evaluation of advanced manufacturing systems in a field experimentation environment in preparation for the team’s comprehensive experimentation effort at RIMPAC 2026. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Katherine Eldridge) Share

MONTEREY, Calif.

Students, researchers and industry partners evaluate advanced manufacturing (AM) systems during Joint Interagency Field Experimentation 26-3, hosted by the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) at Camp Roberts, Calif., May 13, 2026. The demonstration highlighted expeditionary AM capabilities and field-level production of unmanned systems components in preparation for the upcoming experimentation at RIMPAC 2026. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Katherine Eldridge.) Share

U.S. 3RD FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

Building on the success of RIMPAC 2024, NPS’ Consortium for Advanced Manufacturing Research and Education (CAMRE) is heading back to Hawaii for RIMPAC 2026 with their largest, most ambitious at sea effort to date, including state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing (AM) systems aboard multiple ships and ashore, as the team explores cutting-edge AM capabilities, networks and advanced operations integrated with autonomous vehicles. Pictured here, the CAMRE team produced and installed a 3D-printed stainless steel reverse osmosis pump sprocket bushing aboard USS Somerset (LPD 25) during RIMPAC 2024 to keep the ship fully operational. (U.S. Marine Corps photo) Share

SATTAHIP, Thailand

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Kyle Gantt, deputy commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, and Royal Thai Navy Vice Adm. Songkrit Chatngern, deputy commander in chief of the Royal Thai Fleet, talk with a U.S. Coast Guardsman during the opening ceremony of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2026, July 6, 2026, at Laem Tian Pier. This year marks the 32nd iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to shared maritime security challenges in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez) Share

SATTAHIP, Thailand

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Kyle Gantt, deputy commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, greets U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Dixon, commanding officer of the Sentinel-class fast response cutter USCGC Charles Moulthrope (WPC 1141), during the opening ceremony of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2026, July 6, 2026, at Laem Tian Pier. This year marks the 32nd iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to shared maritime security challenges in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez) Share

SATTAHIP, Thailand

Heads of delegation representing the United States, Thailand, and Canada pose for a photo during the opening ceremony of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2026, July 6, 2026, at Laem Tian Pier. This year marks the 32nd iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to shared maritime security challenges in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez) Share

SATTAHIP, Thailand

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Kyle Gantt, deputy commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, shakes hands with Royal Thai Navy Vice Adm. Songkrit Chatngern, deputy commander in chief of the Royal Thai Fleet, during the opening ceremony of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2026, July 6, 2026, at Laem Tian Pier. This year marks the 32nd iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to shared maritime security challenges in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez) Share

WASHINGTON D.C.,

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle released CNOte #9. (U.S. Navy Graphic from CNO Public Affairs Office). Share

SAN DIEGO, Calif.

USS Chung-Hoon (DDG-93) departs Naval Base San Diego for sea trials on April 20 after completing its Depot Modernization Period as part of the DDG Modernization 2.0 program, which focuses on vital mid-life capability enhancements. (Courtesy Photo) Share

SAN DIEGO, Calif.

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (June 27, 2026) – U.S. Navy Interior Communications Electrician First Class Dalton Williams, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70), greets his wife upon the ship’s return to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego following 11 months of sustained operations at sea in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations June 27, 2026. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the region and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute our Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations – from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster response. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Aaron Sandovalmendoza) Share

SAN DIEGO, Calif.

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (June 27, 2026) – U.S. Navy Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) Fireman Zacahry Gilstrap, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70), greets his loved one's upon the ship’s return to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego following 11 months of sustained operations at sea in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations June 27, 2026. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the region and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute our Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations – from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster response. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Aaron Sandovalmendoza) Share