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Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transits the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 24, 2026. George H.W. Bush 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

A U.S. Sailor signals an EA-18G Growler on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), April 28, 2026. George H.W. Bush 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

WASHINGTON D.C.

Dr. Bruce Danly, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) director of research, gives welcoming remarks to NRL’s Innovation Day for Industry attendees in Washington, D.C., April 28, 2026. The event focused on informing industry and assessing interest in a focused set of emerging technologies that are ready for collaboration with industry partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Sarah Peterson) Share

WASHINGTON D.C.

Erik Tejero (second from left), Ph.D., U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) research physicist, conducts a tour of the Space Chamber during NRL’s Innovation Day for Industry in Washington, D.C., April 28, 2026. The event focused on informing industry and assessing interest in a focused set of emerging technologies that are ready for collaboration with industry partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Sarah Peterson) Share

At Sea

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) transits the Strait of Magellan, April 26, 2026. Gridley is deployed with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group 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 Timothy Meyer) Share

At Sea

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) transit the Strait of Magellan, April 26, 2026. Gridley is deployed with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group 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 Timothy Meyer) Share

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Cases of .50-caliber ammunition is staged for a live-fire exercise aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), Apr. 22, 2026. Eisenhower departed Norfolk Naval Shipyard to conduct Sea Trials, which tests equipment and systems in preparation for future operations and is now in the basic phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sarah Anderson) Share

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A U.S. Sailor demonstrates welding techniques in the general workshop of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69), April 24, 2026. Milius is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operation to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

Mayport

MAYPORT, Fla. (Nov. 14, 2025) – The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Wichita (LCS 13) departs Naval Station Mayport, Florida, to support U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) southern border operations, Nov. 14. Wichita will assume duties previously executed by Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS St. Louis (LCS 19). U.S. Navy assets are deployed under U.S Northern Command’s maritime homeland defense authorities with a U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment embarked to enable maritime interdiction missions to prevent the flow of illegal drugs or other illegal activity. U.S. Northern Command is working together with the Department of Homeland Security to augment U.S. Customs and Border Protection along the southern border with additional military forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon J. Vinson) Share

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