Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

(Jan. 24, 2025) PHILIPPINE SEA
Logistics Specialist 1st Class Christian Dumon, from Tamuning, Guam, processes orders for equipment in the supply support center aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 24. Preble is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryre Arciaga)




(Jan. 25, 2025) PHILIPPINE SEA
Damage Controlman Fireman Robert Applebee, from Visalia, California reports the location of the simulated aqueous film forming foam spill during a toxic gas drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 25. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryre Arciaga)



COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 16, 2025) The fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (TAO-E 8) sends cargo to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) during a replenishment-at-sea in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo)



U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 16, 2025) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) receives cargo from the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (TAO-E 8) during a replenishment-at-sea in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo)



U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 16, 2025) A U.S. Navy Seaman signals to the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (TAO-E 8) from the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) during a replenishment-at-sea in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 25, 2025) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, from the 31st MEU Air Combat Element (ACE) lands on the flight deck of forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 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)





PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 25, 2025) An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 prepares to land on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 25. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenneth Melseth)



PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 25, 2025) An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 receives fuel on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 25. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenneth Melseth)



PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 25, 2025) An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 25. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenneth Melseth)



PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 25, 2025) An F-35B Lightening II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 25. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenneth Melseth)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2025) An F-35B Lightening II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 2. 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)



PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2025) An F-35B Lightening II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, taxis on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 2. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenneth Melseth)



PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2025) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) remove chocks and chains from an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 on the ship’s flight deck while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 2. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenneth Melseth)



PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2025) An MH-60S Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 2. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenneth Melseth)



PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 1, 2025) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepare to bring in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during an aviation firefighting drill on the ship’s flight deck, Feb. 1. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jeadan Andre)



PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 1, 2025) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participate in an aviation firefighting drill on the ship’s flight deck, Feb. 1. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jeadan Andre)



PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 1, 2025) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jose Ocampo, from Escondido, California, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), confirms engaging the fire during an aviation firefighting drill on the ship’s flight deck, Feb. 1. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jeadan Andre)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 4, 2025) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, taxis on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Feb. 4, 2025. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nate Jordan)


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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 4, 2025) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Feb. 4, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nate Jordan)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 4, 2025) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Stingers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Feb. 4, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nate Jordan)


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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 4, 2025) Sailors prepare to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Feb. 4, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nate Jordan)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 4, 2025) Lt. Cmdr. Ryan Schmidt, a pilot assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, prepares for a flight in an F/A-18F Super Hornet on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Feb. 4, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nate Jordan)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 4, 2025) Sailors prepare to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Feb. 4, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nate Jordan)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 4, 2025) Sailors move an arresting gear cable on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Feb. 4, 2025. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nate Jordan)

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A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, approaches the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during off-loading and onloading rehearsals in preparation for a ship to shore movement, in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 29, 2025. The Marines and Navy Sailors executed off-loading and onloading operations to certify joint operations between weaponized and amphibious units for the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) in support of Marine and Navy personnel. The America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), comprising amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), and amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), are underway conducting routine integrated operations in 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 to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Alora Finigan)

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U.S. Marines and Navy Sailors, with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, load a landing craft, air cushion assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, onto the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during off-loading and onloading rehearsals in preparation for a ship to shore movement, in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 29, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Alora Finigan)

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A U.S. Navy Sailor with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit ground guides a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) on the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during off-loading and onloading rehearsals in preparation for a ship to shore movement, in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 29, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alora Finigan)

The Los Angeles improved-class attack submarine USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) moves berths following an undocking evolution at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, Feb. 7, 2025. Cheyenne successfully undocked Feb. 6, and has undergone major repairs, structural inspections, and replacements of mechanical and electrical systems while at the shipyard. This extensive work, led by the project team, has enhanced the submarines capabilities, ensuring advanced systems are delivered to warfighters at the tip of the spear. (U.S. Navy photo by Branden Bourque)



Government officials from Thailand and members of the Royal Thai Armed Forces observe flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) while underway in the South China Sea, Jan. 26, 2025. The U.S. and Thailand work together as allies to support their shared goal of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nate Jordan)



Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) prepare to refuel an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 while operating in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 14, 2025. Benfold 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 Monica Walker)



Ensign Christian Dean checks for radar contacts during a sea and anchor evolution aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) while preparing to depart Yokosuka, Japan, Jan. 14, 2025. Benfold 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 Monica Walker)



A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, from the 31st MEU Air Combat Element (ACE) lands on the flight deck of forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 24. 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)



Aviation ordnancemen transport ordnance aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo)



A joint team consisting of F-35 Patuxent River Integrated Test Force flight test members, U.S. Sailors and Marines, and the crew of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer JS Kaga (DDH-184) are executing developmental sea trials in the eastern Pacific Ocean to gather the necessary data to certify F-35B Lightning II short takeoff and vertical landing aircraft operations. While aboard the MSDF’s largest ship, the Pax ITF flight test team has been gathering compatibility data for analysis in order to make recommendations for future F-35B operational envelopes, further enhancing the Japanese navy's capabilities. The results of the testing will contribute to improved interoperability between Japan and the United States, strengthening the deterrence and response capabilities of the Japan-U.S. alliance and contributing to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Japan is an F-35 Joint Program Office foreign military sales customer planning to purchase 42 F-35Bs. The F-35 Joint Program Office continues to develop, produce, and sustain the F-35 Air System to fulfill its mandate to deliver a capable, available, and affordable air system with fifth-generation capabilities (U.S. Navy Photo by Darin Russell)



A Sailor uses a naval firefighting thermal imager while combating a simulated fire during a general quarters drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 11, 2025. Nimitz is underway in 3rd Fleet conducting routine training operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hannah Kantner)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 11, 2025) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Chief Hammond Crawford, right, from New York City, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) directs an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 on the flight deck while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 11. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are underway conducting routine operations 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 Amy Cocoro Mullins)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 11, 2025) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) fuel F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 on the flight deck while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 11. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Darian Lord)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 10, 2025) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Air Combat Element (ACE) takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 10. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cole Pursley)

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CELEBES SEA (Feb. 10, 2025) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Bounty Hunters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, refuels on the flight deck of the French aircraft carrier FS Charles De Gaulle (R 91) Feb. 10. The USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting Pacific Steller 2025, a multi-large deck event with the French Carrier Strike Group and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, fostering our alliance and maritime security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nate Jordan)

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CELEBES SEA (Feb. 10, 2025) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the "Stingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, and an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Bounty Hunters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, taxi across the flight deck of the French aircraft carrier FS Charles De Gaulle (R 91) Feb. 10. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nate Jordan)

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CELEBES SEA (Feb. 10, 2025) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Bounty Hunters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, prepares to recover on the flight deck of the French aircraft carrier FS Charles De Gaulle (R 91) Feb. 10. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nate Jordan)

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CELEBES SEA (Feb. 10, 2025) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the "Titans" of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30, lands on the flight deck of the French aircraft carrier FS Charles De Gaulle (R 91) Feb. 10. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nate Jordan)

KRISTIANSAND, Norway — A U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician assigned to EOD Mobile Unit 8 prepares to dive during an expeditionary mine countermeasure (ExMCM) drill during exercise Arctic Specialist in Kristiansand, Norway, Feb. 7, 2025. Arctic Specialist is an annual Norway-hosted multinational joint EOD and ExMCM exercise providing training, exercise, and development of land and maritime EOD tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) at the squad and team level in a cold-weather environment. Allied forces from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden trained alongside U.S. forces at this year’s event, Feb. 3-13, 2025. EODMU 8 is part of the forward deployed Navy Expeditionary Combat Force Europe-Africa/Commander, Task Force (CTF) 68. CTF 68 is responsible for providing explosive ordnance disposal operations, naval construction, expeditionary security and theater security efforts to U.S. Naval Forces Europe-U.S. Naval Forces Africa and U.S. 6th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins)



PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 10, 2025) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) sails alongside the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Asahi-class destroyer JS Asahi (DD-119) during bilateral operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 10, 2025. Dewey is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin Monroe)



Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct small boat operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 11, 2025. 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)



Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Hammond Crawford, from New York, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), launches an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 on the flight deck while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 11. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Darian Lord)



The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) conducts a pre-action calibration fire (PACFIRE) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo)



Fire Controlman (Aegis) 2nd Class Kennedy Cabrera, left, and Fire Controlman (Aegis) 3rd Class Aidan Po, right, perform daily operations aloft the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 1, 2025. Oscar Austin is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations supporting U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jasmin L. Aquino)



The U.S. 6th Fleet staff embarked the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) in Gaeta, Italy, Feb. 10-12 2025. (US Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Cameron)

An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 17. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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 3rd Class Darian Lord)



Capt. Ethan Rule, commanding officer of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), observes an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 take off from the ship's flight deck in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 17, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jeadan Andre)



Quartermaster 3rd Class Edward Wheeling stands watch on the bridge-wing aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during Multinational Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in the Bali Sea, Feb. 16, 2025. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response protocols. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin Monroe)



U.S. and Royal Jordanian Navy divers participate in a surface supplied dive during International Maritime Exercise (IMX) 2025 in Aqaba, Jordan, Feb. 15. IMX25 is the largest multinational training event in the Middle East, involving 5,000 personnel from around 30 nations and international organizations committed to preserving the rules-based international order and strengthening regional maritime security cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Navy Diver 1st Class David McMahan)



Aviation Ordnanceman, from various squadrons, store aviation litter pods (???) in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 12, 2025. Nimitz is underway in U.S. 3rd Fleet conducting routine training operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Japeth Carter)



An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the "Mighty Shrikes" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 10, 2025. Nimitz is underway in U.S. 3rd Fleet conducting routine training operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hannah Kantner)



Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS St. Louis (LCS 19) makes its way back into the basin at Naval Station Mayport, Floriea, Feb. 24, 2025. St. Louis deployed in June of 2024 operating primarily in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon J. Vinson)