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Naval Station Norfolk

NORFOLK, VA. (June 6, 2026) U.S. Navy Damage Controlman 3rd Class Thomas Courtright, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), embraces his child on the pier at Naval Station Norfolk following a 10-month deployment as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG). Iwo Jima, the flagship of the IWO ARG, deployed to the Caribbean in support of U.S. Southern Command, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Greggory Fisher) Share

Naval Station Norfolk

NORFOLK, VA. (June 6, 2026) Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) returns to Naval Station Norfolk following a 10-month deployment as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG). Iwo Jima, the flagship of the IWO ARG, deployed to the Caribbean in support of U.S. Southern Command, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Greggory Fisher) Share

Naval Station Norfolk

NORFOLK, VA. (June 6, 2026) Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) returns to Naval Station Norfolk following a 10-month deployment as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG). Iwo Jima, the flagship of the IWO ARG, deployed to the Caribbean in support of U.S. Southern Command, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Greggory Fisher) Share

ROCKINGHAM, West. Australia

250225-N-QR679-1002 ROCKINGHAM, Western Australia, Australia (Feb. 25, 2025) The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) prepares to moor at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia, Australia, Feb. 25, 2025. Minnesota arrived in Western Australia kicking off the first of two planned U.S. fast-attack submarine visits to HMAS Stirling in 2025. Minnesota is currently on deployment supporting the U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, operating with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. James Caliva) Share

NORFOLK, Va.

NORFOLK, VA. (June 6, 2026) U.S. Navy Damage Controlman Fireman Emma Tripp greets her partner following a 10-month deployment as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG). Iwo Jima, the flagship of the IWO ARG, deployed to the Caribbean in support of U.S. Southern Command, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Greggory Fisher) Share

San Diego

SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2026) From left to right, Capt. Brian Karosich, commanding officer of Southwest Regional Maintenance Center; Vice Adm. James Downey, commanding officer, Navy Sea Systems Command; Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle; Capt. Bill Albert, commanding officer of Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity (SIMA) San Diego; and Vice Adm. Brendan McLane, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, cuts the ceremonial ribbon signifying the reestablishment of Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity (SIMA), San Diego. The Navy reestablished SIMAs in San Diego and Norfolk in June as training commands for Sailors to improve their skills at repairing, maintaining, and modernizing surface warships. (U.S. Navy photo by Christopher Menzie) Share

LAGOS, Nigeria

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Scott W. Ruston, left, Vice Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa, shakes hands with Nigerian Navy Cmdr. Lamutal Orlando Bahaushe, assigned to the Deputy Defense Attaché, at the Sea Power for Africa Symposium, during the Nigerian Navy’s 70th Anniversary Celebration in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria June 2, 2026. Share

LAGOS, Nigeria

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Scott W. Ruston, Vice Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa, right, presents a gift to Nigerian Navy Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, Chief of Naval Staff, at the Sea Power for Africa Symposium, during the Nigerian Navy’s 70th Anniversary Celebration in Lagos, Nigeria, June 2, 2026. Share

LAGOS, Nigeria

Retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Patrick Hayden, speaks during a live interactive session at the Sea Power for Africa Symposium, during the Nigerian Navy’s 70th Anniversary Celebration in Lagos, Nigeria June 2, 2026. Share

LAGOS, Nigeria

Nigerian Navy Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, left, Chief of Naval Staff, presents a gift to U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Scott W. Ruston, Vice Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa, at the Sea Power for Africa Symposium, during the Nigerian Navy’s 70th Anniversary Celebration in Lagos, Nigeria June 2, 2026. Share

LAGOS, Nigeria

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Scott W. Ruston, right, Vice Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa, and Nigerian Navy Sub-Lieutenant Hillary Ifeanyi Azegba, left, assigned to Western Naval Command, pose for a photo at the Sea Power for Africa Symposium, during the Nigerian Navy’s 70th Anniversary Celebration in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria June 2, 2026. Share

LAGOS, Nigeria

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Scott W. Ruston, left, Vice Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa, shakes hands with Nigerian Navy Rear Adm. Chindo Usman Yahaya, Maritime Security Officer, during a Gala dinner during the Nigerian Navy’s 70th Anniversary Celebration inLagos, Nigeria, June 1, 2026. Share