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At Sea

A U.S. Navy CMV-22B Osprey, attached to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30, lands on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), April 10, 2026. John P. Murtha is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations supporting NASA’s Artemis II mission, retrieving the crew and spacecraft following their return to Earth and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. NASA’s Artemis II mission sent four astronauts on a flight around the moon in the Orion space capsule, marking the first time humans journeyed to deep space in over 50 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Drew Verbis) Share

At Sea

Sailors assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 gather to view the return of Artemis II astronauts aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), April 10, 2026. John P. Murtha is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations supporting NASA’s Artemis II mission, retrieving the crew and spacecraft following their return to Earth and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. NASA’s Artemis II mission sent four astronauts on a flight around the moon in the Orion space capsule, marking the first time humans journeyed to deep space in over 50 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Drew Verbis) Share

CARIBBEAN SEA

260227-N-FS947-1100 A U.S. Sailor, assigned to the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, signals to a UH-1Y Huey helicopter on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) while underway in the Caribbean Sea Feb. 27, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

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The amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) returns to San Diego after supporting NASA’s Artemis II recovery, April 11, 2026. USS John P. Murtha supported NASA’s Artemis II mission in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations supporting, retrieving the crew and spacecraft following their return to Earth and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. NASA’s Artemis II mission sent four astronauts on a flight around the moon in the Orion space capsule, marking the first time humans journeyed to deep space in over 50 years. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates 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 our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lordin Kelly) Share

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The Marine Corps recently conduct shipboard testing with the TRV-150C Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (TRUAS) aboard a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock (LPD), marking a significant milestone in advancing ship-to-shore and ship-to-ship resupply solutions for Combat Logistics Battalions (CLBs). Share

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The Marine Corps recently conduct shipboard testing with the TRV-150C Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (TRUAS) aboard a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock (LPD), marking a significant milestone in advancing ship-to-shore and ship-to-ship resupply solutions for Combat Logistics Battalions (CLBs). Share

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The Marine Corps recently conduct shipboard testing with the TRV-150C Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (TRUAS) aboard a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock (LPD), marking a significant milestone in advancing ship-to-shore and ship-to-ship resupply solutions for Combat Logistics Battalions (CLBs). Share

At Sea

A MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the “Indians” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6, conducts flight operations alongside Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, April 10, 2026. Nimitz is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2026 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the region through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gina Gallia) Share

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A F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, prepares to land on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, April 10, 2026. Nimitz is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2026 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the region through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gina Gallia) Share

At Sea

A U.S. Sailor conducts maintenance aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57), April 9, 2026. Mitscher is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. Share

At Sea

Guests observe the Orion crew module in the welldeck of the amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) after supporting NASA’s Artemis II recovery, April 11, 2026. USS John P. Murtha supported NASA’s Artemis II mission in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations supporting, retrieving the crew and spacecraft following their return to Earth and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. NASA’s Artemis II mission sent four astronauts on a flight around the moon in the Orion space capsule, marking the first time humans journeyed to deep space in over 50 years. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates 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 our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lordin Kelly) Share

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Cmdr. Bruce Hallett, commanding officer of the Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship USS Cleveland (LCS-31) and Command Master Chief Carla Bellamy take a group photo with the Cleveland Legacy Foundation and active duty service members after revealing the ships crest with Friday, April 5, 2024. Share