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260319-N-VV838-1001 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 19, 2026) - Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 conducts an aerial change of command ceremony aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, March 19, 2026. Capt. Matt Lewis relieved Capt. Martin Fentress Jr. as the commander of CVW-7. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Cierra Middleton). Share

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260320-N-VV838-1001 VIRGINIA BEACH Va. (March 20, 2026) - Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 conducts an aerial change of command ceremony aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, March 20, 2026. Cmdr. Paul Dixon relieved Cmdr. Joel C. Nogle as Commanding Officer of VFA-105. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Cierra Middleton). Share

At Sea

A U.S. Sailor observes a vertical replenishment at sea on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, March 25, 2026. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations as part of a scheduled homeport shift to Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jaron Wills) Share

NAVAL BASE GUAM

NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 13, 2026) – Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) transits Apra Harbor, Naval Base Guam, March 13, 2026. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, based at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, Springfield is one of five forward-deployed fast-attack submarines. Renowned for their unparalleled speed, endurance, stealth, and mobility, fast-attack submarines are the backbone of the Navy’s submarine force. Regarded as apex predators of the sea, Guam’s fast-attack submarines serve at the tip of the spear, helping to reaffirm the submarine force's forward-deployed presence in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. James Caliva) Share

SYDNEY

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle visited the USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) while the ship was in port in Sydney, Australia, March 21, 2026. CNO recognized Sailors professionalism and the essential role they play in maintaining a forward presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joe Cardona Gonzalez) Share

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand

U.S. Navy Capt. Louis F. Catalina, commanding officer, U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), center, is greeted by Capt. Kittipan Chaisiridham, commanding officer, HTMS Similan (871), and other Royal Thai Navy officers during an arrival ceremony in Laem Chabang, Thailand, March 26, 2026. 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 Seaman Andres Fonts) Share

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand

Master Chief Information Systems Technician Jeremy A. Morris, right, and U.S. Navy Capt. Louis F. Catalina, commanding officer of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), center, greet Capt. Kittipan Chaisiridham, commanding officer, HTMS Similan (871), left, during an arrival ceremony in Laem Chabang, Thailand, March 26, 2026. 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 Seaman Andres Fonts) Share

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand

U.S. Navy Capt. Louis F. Catalina, commanding officer, U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), right, is greeted by Capt. Kittipan Chaisiridham, commanding officer, HTMS Similan (871), during an arrival ceremony in Laem Chabang, Thailand, March 26, 2026. 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 Seaman Andres Fonts) Share

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand

U.S. Navy Capt. Louis F. Catalina, commanding officer of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), left, is greeted by Capt. Kittipan Chaisiridham, commanding officer, HTMS Similan (871), right, during an arrival ceremony in Laem Chabang, Thailand, March 26, 2026. 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 Seaman Andres Fonts) Share

SYDNEY, Australia

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) man the rails and observe the Leeuwin-class survey ship HMAS Leeuwin (A 245) during a fleet review as a part of Exercise Kakadu in Sydney, March 21, 2026. Exercise Kakadu is the Royal Australian Navy’s premier exercise and provides an opportunity for regional nations to participate in multinational maritime activities. Fitzgerald 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Dimal) Share

SYDNEY, Australia

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) render honors to the Leeuwin-class survey ship HMAS Leeuwin (A 245) during a fleet review as a part of Exercise Kakadu in Sydney, March 21, 2026. Exercise Kakadu is the Royal Australian Navy’s premier exercise and provides an opportunity for regional nations to participate in multinational maritime activities. Fitzgerald 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Dimal) Share

SYDNEY, Australia

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Paul Richardson, commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) salutes the Leeuwin-class survey ship HMAS Leeuwin (A 245) during a fleet review as a part of Exercise Kakadu in Sydney, March 21, 2026. Exercise Kakadu is the Royal Australian Navy’s premier exercise and provides an opportunity for regional nations to participate in multinational maritime activities. Fitzgerald 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Dimal) Share