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Commander, Pacific Fleet Visits CTF 76
September 11, 2025 — OKINAWA, Japan – Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, visited Commander, Task Force (CTF) 76 Sailors and Marines, on White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 10, 2025... MORE

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OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 10, 2025) Rear Adm. Tom Shultz, commander, Task Force (CTF) 76, right, briefs Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, on command operations during Koehler’s visit to CTF 76 on White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 10, 2025. Koehler’s visit to Okinawa underscored the Pacific Fleet’s commitment to integrated maritime operations alongside the U.S. Marine Corps and highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen forward-deployed readiness, joint force interoperability, and regional partnerships in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Within the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, CTF 76 is responsible for conducting expeditionary warfare operations with Navy and Marine Corps capabilities to support theater contingencies that range from crisis response to full combat operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danilo Reynoso)

ESG-7 Completes Participation in Exercise Talisman Sabre 25
July 28, 2025 — PACIFIC OCEAN — Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) Seven completed its participation in exercise Talisman Sabre, July 27, after working with allies and partner nations to build interoperability by training in complex warfare scenarios that replicate current and potential future global security challenges.For nearly two weeks, ESG-7 units operated off... MORE

250720-N-FC892-1266 CORAL SEA (July 20, 2025) U.S. Navy ships from the America Strike Group, led by the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), sail in formation with Royal Australian Navy, Republic of Korea Navy, Royal New Zealand Navy, French Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force as part of Talisman Sabre 25, July 20. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cole Pursley)

Australian and New Zealand Navies Embark John L. Canley for Integrated MCM Operations during Talisman Sabre 25
July 20, 2025 — GLADSTONE, Australia — Sailors from the Royal Australian Navy, Royal New Zealand Navy and the U.S. Navy embarked the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS John L. Canley (ESB 6) to conduct integrated mine countermeasures operations during exercise Talisman Sabre, July 13-19, 2025... MORE

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 18, 2025) Royal New Zealand Navy Able Hydrographic System Operator Blake Todd, assigned to HMNZS Matataua, and U.S. Navy Robotics Warfare Specialist 2nd Class Roddrick Guerra, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 5, recover a Remus 100 autonomous underwater vehicle in a rigid-hull inflatable boat assigned to the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS John L. Canley (ESB 6) off the coast of Australia during Talisman Sabre, July 18, 2025. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class W. Chase Stephens)

The Tri-Ship America Amphibious Ready Group Visits Brisbane
July 10, 2025 — BRISBANE, Australia – The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), and embarked elements from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Brisbane for a scheduled port visit July 10 while conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet... MORE

250709-N-BW367-1099 BRISBANE (July 9, 2025) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct sea and anchor on the ship’s forward lookout, while pulling into Brisbane, July 9. 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 Nicholas Douglass)

Tripoli Arrives in Sasebo, Japan
June 23, 2025 — SASEBO, Japan – The America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) arrived in Sasebo, Japan, June 23, as part of a scheduled rotation of forces in the Indo-Pacific. ... MORE

USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Arrives in Sasebo, Japan

USS San Diego, USS Rushmore Join USS America in Sydney
June 17, 2025 —

SYDNEY — Amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), and embarked elements from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Sydney, Australia, for a routine port visit while conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, June 15.

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250614-N-DB724-1154 SYDNEY (June 14, 2025) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), and U.S. Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), man the rails on the ship’s flight deck, while arriving in Sydney, June 14. 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 1st Class Jomark A. Almazan)

U.S. Navy completes Integrated Battle Problem 25.5
June 3, 2025 —

SASEBO, Japan – Navy units assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet concluded Integrated Battle Problem (IBP) 25.5, May 23, after spending nearly a week off the coast of Sasebo conducting a tactical warfighting rehearsal event that tests and develops fleet-centric concepts and capabilities.

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SEA OF JAPAN (May 20, 2025) Naval Aircrewman - Helicopter 2nd Class Michael Russo and Naval Aircrewman - Helicopter 3rd Class Dylan Higginson, both assigned to the “Blackhawks” of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15, stream a MK 103 Mechanical Mine Sweeping System from an MH-53E Sea Dragon off the coast of southern Japan during Integrated Battle Problem 25.5, May 20, 2025. Exercises such as Integrated Battle Problem allow the Navy to demonstrate unmanned system operations in relevant experiment scenarios in order to meet service level objectives and operationalize unmanned systems and capabilities to maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, which routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Naval Aircrewman - Helicopter Bradley Caldbeck)

U.S. and Australian Forces Conduct Joint Sail
April 25, 2025 —

SOUTH CHINA SEA - The U.S. Navy (USN) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) conducted a joint sail in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific, April 25.

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The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Omaha (LCS 12) steams with the Royal Australian Navy Hobart-class guided-missile destroyer HMAS Sydney (DDG 42) in the South China Sea, April 25, 2025.

Task Force 76 Holds Change of Command
April 18, 2025 — OKINAWA, Japan – Commander, Task Force (CTF) 76 welcomed its newest leader during a change-of-command ceremony at Camp Courtney Chapel in Okinawa, Japan, April 18... MORE

OKINAWA, Japan (April 18, 2025) Rear Adm. Chris Stone, the outgoing commander of Commander, Task Force (CTF) 76, gives remarks during a change-of-command ceremony at Camp Courtney Chapel in Okinawa, Japan, April 18, 2025. Within the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, CTF-76 is responsible for conducting expeditionary warfare operations with Navy and Marine Corps capabilities to support a range of theater contingencies, ranging from humanitarian assistance and disaster response to full combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Canal) 250418-M-SJ698-1011

United Nations Command Naval Component Command and Republic of Korea Navy Host Mine Countermeasures Symposium and Multi-National Mine Warfare Exercise
November 2, 2023 — BUSAN, Republic of Korea – The United Nations Command Naval Component Command Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Symposium and the Republic of Korea Navy Multi-National Mine Warfare Exercise (MNMIWEX) 2023 concluded Oct. 27... MORE

BUSAN, REPUBLIC OF KOREA (October 22, 2023) A Sailor monitors sonar data aboard the Avenger class mine countermeasures ship USS Warrior (MCM 10) while participating in the Republic of Korea Navy Multi-National Mine Warfare Exercise (MNMIWEX) 2023. Warrior, part of Mine Countermeasure Squadron 7, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response platform for contingency operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam Craft / Released)