Photo Gallery

NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES, Ill.

Rear Adm. Jacquelyn McClelland, deputy commander of Naval Supply Systems Command, visits USS Trayer at Recruit Training Command (RTC). Trayer, more commonly referred to as "Battle Stations," is the crucible event that recruits must pass prior to graduation, testing their knowledge and skills in basic seamanship, damage control, firefighting and emergency response procedures. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stuart Posada) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (July 23, 2024) Sailors aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) clear an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 for takeoff on the ship's flight deck while conducting routine operations in the Philippine Sea, July 24, 2024. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jeadan Andre) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Sailors aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) monitor MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 as a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 approaches the well deck during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 while underway in the Pacific Ocean, July 24, 2024. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100) sails in formatioN off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 22, 2024. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino) Share

SAN DIEGO

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) mans the rails while mooring on Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego July 23, 2024. George Washington and crew are in the process of completing the hull swap, replacing Ronald Reagan as the forward-deployed U.S. Naval Forces Japan aircraft carrier at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Y. Clawson) Share

SAN DIEGO

Rear Adm. Greg Newkirk, back, commander of Task Force 70 and Carrier Strike Group 5, Capt. Daryle Cardone, middle, commanding officer of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), and Capt. Tim Waits, commanding officer of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), stand on the pier during a press conference on Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego July 24, 2024. George Washington and crew are in the process of completing the hull swap, replacing Ronald Reagan as the forward-deployed U.S. Naval Forces Japan aircraft carrier at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Y. Clawson) Share

SAN DIEGO

Capt. Daryle Cardone, left, commanding officer of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), and Capt. Tim Waits, commanding officer of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), pose for a photo on the pier following a press conference on Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego July 24, 2024. George Washington and crew are in the process of completing the hull swap, replacing Ronald Reagan as the forward-deployed U.S. Naval Forces Japan aircraft carrier at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Y. Clawson) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (July 25, 2024) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conducts routine operations in the Philippine Sea, July 25. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cole Pursley) Share

CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Singapore

CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Singapore (July 24, 2024) The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Color Guard parade the colors on the foc’sle prior to a reception during a scheduled port visit to Singapore, July 24, 2024. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Multinational ships sail in formation July 22, off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Larissa T. Dougherty) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (July 25, 2024) Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit fast-rope from a Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 MH-60S Seahawk to the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) exercise while conducting routine operations in the Philippine Sea, July 25. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenneth Melseth) Share

LIMÓN, Costa Rica

LIMÓN, Costa Rica (July 24, 2024) – U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Zachary Smith, mission commander for Continuing Promise 2024 poses for a group photo with local students, as Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Burlington (T-EPF 10) makes preparations to depart Limón, Costa Rica, during Continuing Promise 2024. Continuing Promise has long been and will continue to be a way for nations in the Americas to form stronger cultural and social bonds, leading to stronger regional partnerships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jasmin L. Aquino) Share