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At Sea

Argentine military leaders observe flight operations on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a tour in the Atlantic Ocean, April 30, 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 2nd Class Jaron Wills) Share

Naval Base Guam

260429-N-EH855-1036 NAVAL BASE GUAM (April 29, 2026) – Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) transits Apra Harbor at Naval Base Guam, April 29, 2026. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, Jefferson City is one of five fast-attack submarines forward-deployed in the Pacific. Renowned for their unparalleled speed, endurance, stealth, and mobility, fast-attack submarines serve as the backbone of the Navy's submarine force, ensuring readiness and agility in safeguarding maritime interests around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Mai) Share

Naval Base Guam

260429-N-EH855-1148 NAVAL BASE GUAM (April 29, 2026) – Sailors assigned to Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) conduct mooring operations at Naval Base Guam, April 29, 2026. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, Jefferson City is one of five fast-attack submarines forward-deployed in the Pacific. Renowned for their unparalleled speed, endurance, stealth, and mobility, fast-attack submarines serve as the backbone of the Navy's submarine force, ensuring readiness and agility in safeguarding maritime interests around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Mai) Share

At Sea

A Mark 38 Mod 4 30mm machine gun fires during a live-fire exercise aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) in the South China Sea, April 17, 2026. Mustin is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Dimal) Share

Atlantic Ocean

Argentine Navy Almirante Brown-class destroyers ARA La Argentina (DD 11) and ARA Sarandi (D 13) steam alongside U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a bilateral maritime engagement in the Atlantic Ocean, April 29, 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 2nd Class Peter K. McHaddad) Share

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The Virginia-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) returns to Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., May 1, 2026, following a six-month deployment to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. Texas and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 12 whose primary mission is to provide fast-attack submarines that are ready, prepared, and committed to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Darren M. Moore) Share

KEY WEST, Fla.

U.S. Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan, commander of U.S. Southern Command and Rear Adm. Carlos Sardiello, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, along with senior executive services representatives and partner nation officials stand for a group photo during FLEX 2026 on April 29, 2026. Hosted by U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet April 24-30, the exercise integrates commercially developed unmanned systems and artificial intelligence with traditional manned naval platforms. FLEX 2026 features comprehensive collaboration across the Department of War and industry to demonstrate a sophisticated kill chain that successfully found, tracked and engaged captured drug boats. The campaign focuses on operationalizing advanced robotic and autonomous systems to combat transnational organized crime and patrol vast maritime regions. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Bermudez) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA — (April 24, 2026) Sailors heave in a mooring line during sea and anchor aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66), April 24, 2026. Gonzalez is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the war fighting 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 3rd Class Mark Peña) Share

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260423-N-GU344-2027 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Apr. 23, 2026) – Vice Adm. Angus Topshee, commander, Royal Canadian Navy, attends the capping ceremony at USS Trayer (BST-21) onboard Recruit Training Command (RTC), Apr. 23, 2026. Trayer, more commonly referred to as “Battle Stations,” is the crucible event that recruits are required to pass prior to graduation, testing their knowledge and skills in basic seamanship, damage control, firefighting and emergency response procedures. Training is approximately nine weeks and all enlistees in the U.S. Navy begin their career at the command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy’s only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Suits) Share

At Sea

U.S. Sailors, assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116), show chains to the crew of an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 50, during flight operations, April 19, 2026. Thomas Hudner 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

At Sea

An MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 50, prepares to land on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) during flight operations, April 20, 2026. Thomas Hudner 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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NORFOLK, Va. (April 28, 2026) – U.S. and Royal Canadian servicemembers pose for a group photo during the Atlantic Maritime Security Coalition (AMSC) final planning conference at Vista Point on Naval Station Norfolk, April 28, 2026. AMSC is an enduring partnership between U.S. 2nd Fleet, U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, Canadian Joint Task Force Atlantic, and the Canadian Coast Guard focused on enhancing collaboration and interoperability in the North Atlantic and Arctic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek Cole) Share