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SEACAT Enhances Cooperative Maritime Security Between Navies in Southeast Asia

Liaison officers from participating countries of Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) 2016 review a training brief to prepare for the exercise at Yankee Station, Aug. 19. SEACAT is multilateral exercise held annually with nine participating countries including the United States, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Singapore, and Thailand.

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U.S. and Indonesian Navies Embrace Long-standing Partnership, Advance Training Objectives During CARAT

In this file photo, ships participating in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2016 maneuver into formation Aug. 6. CARAT is a series of annual maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor-Leste.

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Cheyenne visits Sasebo during Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment

File photo from July 28, 2016: Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) transits in close formation as one of 40 ships and submarines representing 13 international partner nations during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

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Underscores Importance of International Law

(July 20, 2016) - Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson visits the Chinese People's Liberation Army (Navy) (PLA(N)) Submarine Academy on July 20, 2016, North Sea Fleet Headquarters and a PLAN frigate and submarine in Qingdao. Richardson is on a multi-day trip to China to meet with his counterpart, improve mutual understanding, and encourage professional interaction between the two navies.

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Undersecretary of the Navy visits USS America

(July 18, 2016) - Undersecretary of the Navy Dr. Janine Davidson passes through the ceremonial rainbow sideboys as she arrives aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) for a scheduled visit. America is underway conducting maritime exercises with partner nations for Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

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USS Shoup participates in a live fire exercise

(July 18, 2016) - The HMAS Ballarat (FFH 155), USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), CNS Cochrane (FF 05) INS Satpura (F48), HMCS Calgary (FFH 335), and USS Shoup (DDG 35) steam in formation in preparation for a live fire exercise during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

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USS Curtis Wilbur Arrives in Manila

In this file photo, Curtis Wilbur is on patrol with Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5 in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific.

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Filling Bigger Boots at Rim of the Pacific 2016

KAWAIHAE PIER, Hawaii (July 12, 2016) – U.S. Marine Sgt. Max T. Humphreys (center) discusses gear and personnel movement during the 2nd Royal Australian Regiment's arrival to port at the Kawaihae Pier, Hawaii, from the HMAS Canberra July 12, 2016. The soldiers and Marines are participating in Rim of the Pacific 2016, a multinational military exercise, from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands. RIMPAC helps the United States Marine Corps integrate joint and combined capabilities to conduct amphibious, offensive, defensive, and stability operations. Humphreys, a native of Pueblo, Colorado, is an embarkation specialist with Transportation Support Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 3, which supports III Marine Expeditionary Force.

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Revive, Rescue, Repeat: Recon and Para-jumpers hone humanitarian skills

Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii – Marines wait for simulated aid during a humanitarian exercise at an improvised landing zone near the Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 9, 2016, during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, 49 ships, six submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 2016 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships between participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 16 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

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RIMPAC Harbor Aerial Photos

An aerial view of ships moored at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

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RIMPAC Harbor Aerial Photos

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (July 6, 2016) An aerial view of ships moored at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

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Pacific Surface Action Group visits Singapore

CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Singapore (July 2, 2016) - Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) man the rails while a Singaporean tugboat guides Spruance into its berth pier side. Spruance, along with the guided-missile destroyers USS Momsen (DDG 92) and USS Decatur (DDG 73), are deployed in support of maritime security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific as part of a U.S. 3rd Fleet Pacific Surface Action Group (PAC SAG) under CDS 31.

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RIMPAC 2016 Pearl Harbor Aerial Photo

160701-N-SI773-700 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (July 1, 2016) An aerial view of ships moored at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo montage by Mass Communication Specialist First Class Ace Rheaume/RELEASED)

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B-52 Bomber capabilities, presence in Pacific

Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, fly overhead the U.S. Navy USS Spruance (DDG 111) guided missile destroyer following a joint-service bombing exercise in the Pacific Ocean, June 15, 2016. As part of routine continuous bomber presence operations, the bombers’ presence allows U.S. forces to integrate multiple aerial platforms in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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USS Frank Cable Continues Training for Upcoming Deployment

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 14, 2016)- Gunners Mate 1st Class Reynaldo Palmer, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) weapons department, fires an MH-2B during a live-fire exercise, May 14. Frank Cable, forward deployed to the island of Guam, performs routine maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

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MSC’s USNS JOHN ERICSSON, Afloat Training Team Combine for Mission Readiness

160509-N-IX266-008 SOUTH CHINA SEA—The crew of fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) prepare to conduct a small-arms weapons qualification course here, May 5. (U.S. Navy photo by Grady T. Fontana/Released)

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US Navy and PLAN Officials Meet During USS Blue Ridge's Port Visit in Shanghai

SHANGHAI (May 7, 2016) - Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, his staff take part in a roundtable discussion with Rear Adm. Wang Hai, deputy commander of the People's Liberation Army (Navy) and his staff at Shanghai Naval Garrison Headquarters. The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge is currently on patrol in the Indo-Asia Pacific to build partnerships for the security and stability of the region.

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7th Fleet commander, USS Blue Ridge welcomed in Shanghai

SHANGHAI (May 6, 2016) - Commander U.S. 7th Fleet, Adm. Joseph Aucoin, is greeted on the pier by the People's Liberation Army (Navy) during a welcoming ceremony in Shanghai. Blue Ridge is conducting a regularly scheduled port visit during its patrol of the 7th Fleet area of operations strengthening and fostering relationships in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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PAC SAG Reunites in South China Sea

In this file photo, the Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) (front) steams in formation with USS Decatur (DDG 73) and USS Momsen (DDG 92). Spruance, along with guided-missile destroyers USS Momsen (DDG 92) and USS Decatur (DDG 73), and embarked “Devil Fish” and “Warbirds” detachments of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49, deployed as part of a U.S. 3rd Fleet Pacific Surface Action Group (PAC SAG) under Destroyer Squadron (CDS) 31.

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Blue Ridge Makes Port Call in Goa

160408-N-NM917-137 GOA, India (April 8, 2016) - Lt. j.g. Yoel Mejiadiaz, attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), throws heaving line to a tug boat as the ship arrives in Goa, India. Blue Ridge is conducting a regularly scheduled port visit during its patrol of the 7th Fleet area of operations strengthening and fostering relationships in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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