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U.S. Navy Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Marc Delcernalupo, assigned to USS San Diego (LPD 22), stands lookout while transiting the East China Sea, July 26, 2026.
(U.S. Navy by photo Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julian Mata)

U.S. Navy Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Marc Delcernalupo, assigned to USS San Diego (LPD 22), stands lookout while transiting the East China Sea, July 26, 2026.

Sri Lanka Navy Commodore Dhanesh Pathberiya, Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet, receives an award from U.S. Army Lt. Col. Matthew House, senior defense official and defense attaché to Sri Lanka
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Washler)

Sri Lanka Navy Commodore Dhanesh Pathberiya, Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet, receives an award from U.S. Army Lt. Col. Matthew House, senior defense official and defense attaché to Sri Lanka

U.S. Coast Guard and Sri Lanka Navy conduct VBSS training during CARAT Sri Lanka 2026, in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, July 30, 2026.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Washler)

U.S. Coast Guard and Sri Lanka Navy conduct VBSS training during CARAT Sri Lanka 2026, in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, July 30, 2026.

U.S. Navy Capt. Michael Messenger, deputy commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7, gives opening remarks at CARAT Sri Lanka 2026 in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, July 27, 2026.
(U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communications Specialist Mike Wright)

U.S. Navy Capt. Michael Messenger, deputy commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7, gives opening remarks at CARAT Sri Lanka 2026 in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, July 27, 2026.

USS Santa Barbara Sails With Philippine Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force during the Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity in the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone, July 25, 2026.
(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Caylen McCutcheon)

USS Santa Barbara Sails With Philippine Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force during the Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity in the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone, July 25, 2026.

USS Santa Barbara Conducts PHOTOEX with Philippine Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces during Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity in the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone July 24, 2026.
(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Caylen McCutcheon)

USS Santa Barbara Conducts PHOTOEX with Philippine Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces during Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity in the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone July 24, 2026.

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off during flight operations aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, May 2, 2026.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Trent A. Henry)

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off during flight operations aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4), May 2, 2026.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Yoel Rhe, a scout team leader with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, scans for vessels aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4) April 26, 2026.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joseph Helms)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Yoel Rhe, a scout team leader with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, scans for vessels aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4) April 26, 2026.

Sailors assigned to Expeditionary Resuscitative Surgical System 4 return to USS Ashland (LSD 48) after visiting a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ShinMaywa US-2 aircraft, April 27, 2026.
(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John B. Hetherington)

Sailors assigned to Expeditionary Resuscitative Surgical System 4 return to USS Ashland (LSD 48) after visiting a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ShinMaywa US-2 aircraft, April 27, 2026.

Sailors assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) transport ordnance in the ship’s magazine, May 2, 2026.
(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dustin Drake)

Sailors assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) transport ordnance in the ship’s magazine, May 2, 2026.

U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit climb a cable ladder in the well deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), May 4, 2026.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez)

U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit climb a cable ladder in the well deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), May 4, 2026.

Ships from the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Canadian Navy steam in formation during a group sail.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Manuel A. Serrano)

Ships from the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Canadian Navy steam in formation during a group sail.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Edgar Navalopez, left, a cannoneer, and Sgt. Bryan Avalos, a section chief, both with 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stand post aboard USS Portland (LPD 27), May 2 , 2026.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Avery Wayland)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Edgar Navalopez, left, a cannoneer, and Sgt. Bryan Avalos, a section chief, both with 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stand post aboard USS Portland (LPD 27), May 2 , 2026.

ESG 7 News
U.S., Sri Lanka Navy kick off 6th iteration of CARAT Sri Lanka
July 27, 2026

Tripoli ARG, 31st MEU return from U.S. 5th, 7th Fleet deployment
July 21, 2026

32nd iteration of CARAT Thailand concludes with stronger maritime partnerships
July 16, 2026

U.S. forces strengthen Pacific security partnerships at CARAT Thailand 2026
July 6, 2026

U.S. Navy, Royal Brunei Armed Forces conduct CARAT Brunei 2026 Final Planning Conference
July 2, 2026

Philippine, U.S. forces conduct Maritime Cooperative Activity
June 29, 2026

Philippine, U.S. forces conduct Maritime Cooperative Activity
June 19, 2026

DESRON 7, Task Force Ashland complete Balikatan 2026 Multinational Maritime Event
May 4, 2026

Blue Ridge Returns to Yokosuka After Spring Patrol
April 27, 2026

Balikatan 2026: DESRON-7, Task Force Ashland Commence Multinational Maritime Event
April 23, 2026
ESG 7 Units

Amphibious Squadron Eleven

PHIBRON 11

   

Destroyer Squadron Seven

DESRON 7

   

USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)

USS Blue Ridge

USS Tripoli

   

USS New Orleans (LPD 18)

USS New Orleans

   

USS San Diego

USS Rushmore

   

USS Miguel Keith

   

USS John L. Canley

Tactical Squadron 12

   

Navy Beach Unit 7

Naval Beach Unit 7

   

Fleet Surgical Team 7

Fleet Surgical Team 7

   

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