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WASHINGTON

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) John Perryman provides opening remarks to the inaugural Enlisted Readiness Concil, August 10, 2026. Established by Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Daryl Caudle, the ERC, chaired by MCPON Perryman, creates a direct connection between senior enlisted leaders across the Fleet and the Navy’s highest levels of decision-making, and during the three-day conference, members received briefs and worked through issue papers submitted from across the Fleet. The council will meet regularly and provide readiness assessments, recommendations, and issue-focused analysis to the CNO for consideration. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communications Specialist Anna E. Van Nuys) Share

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Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Bird-McDevitt Austin, from Vermont, assigned to weapons department, loads ordinance on an F/A-18 Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while departing Da Nang, Vietnam, August 5, 2026. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicolas Quezada) Share

Newport News

Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) sits moored at the Newport News Shipyard pier in the James River, prior to a turn-ship evolution, August 1, 2026. John F. Kennedy is the second Ford-class aircraft carrier and is under construction at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division in Newport News, Virginia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jayden Howard.) Share

At Sea

A U.S. Sailor prepares to secure chock and chains on an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119), Aug. 4, 2026. Delbert D. Black is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

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An MV-22B Osprey, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to take off from the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during a tactical retrieval of air personnel drill, Aug. 5, 2026. Boxer is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

DA NANG, Vietnam

Capt. Nicholas DeLeo, commanding officer of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), center, poses for a group photo with distinguished visitors on the flight deck during a scheduled port visit to Da Nang, Vietnam, Aug. 3, 2026. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Crowley) Share

At Sea

U.S. Sailors standby while an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46, lands on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71), Aug. 8, 2026. Ross is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

Meditarranean Sea

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 6, 2026) U.S. Navy Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Kaden Bowman, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), cuts a piece of metal in the maintenance repair shop, July 6, 2026. Roosevelt is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon Williams-Church). Share

Mediterranean Sea

U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate Seaman David Vilchez, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), prepares to signal with pilots in an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 79, July 28, 2026. Roosevelt is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon Williams-Church). Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

U.S. Navy Sailors observe a MK 38 25mm machine gun system fire on the main deck of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during a live fire exercise in the Mediterranean Sea, August 4, 2026. Mount Whitney, the U.S. 6th Fleet Flagship, is forward deployed in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Isaac Esposito) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego, Aug. 9, 2026. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations. 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 Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Launching and Recovery Equipment) Airman Aprentice Ethan Oase) Share

MONTEREY, Calif.

U.S. Navy Ensign Justin Williams and U.S. Navy Lt. Joshua McCowan demonstrate the Terahertz Imaging Camera system’s casing in the space systems lab at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey, California, June 15, 2026. The Terahertz Imaging Camera was one of seven projects focused on key operational problems selected for funding through NPS’ inaugural Digital Trident AI Challenge in 2025, supported by the NPS Foundation and Alumni Association. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Abreen Padeken) Share