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USS Minnesota Arrives in Guam

(Nov. 26, 2024) – The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) arrives onboard U.S. Naval Base Guam, Nov 26. Minnesota, the first Virginia-class fast-attack submarine to be forward deployed to Guam, joins four Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines forward deployed in the Pacific. Regarded as apex predators of the sea, Guam's fast-attack submarines serve at the tip of the spear, helping to reaffirm the submarine forces' forward-deployed presence in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Wolpert)

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USAF and PAF enhance regional security

(Nov. 26, 2024) U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, and Philippine Air Force FA-50s fly over the Philippine Sea, Nov. 26, 2024. The aircraft conducted training operations to enhance interoperability and promote regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

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15th MEU Offloads USS Boxer

(Nov. 23, 2024) U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, board a landing craft, utility attached to Assault Craft Unit 1 before departing the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 23, 2024. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

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Tripoli Performs Flight Operations

(Nov. 19, 2024) Sailors guides an AH-1Z Viper helicopter assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169 lands on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Nov. 19, 2024. Tripoli is an America-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego. Tripoli is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting advanced tactical training that enhances warfighting capability and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Eliora Sims)

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Coast Guard Cutter Munro interdicts suspected drug smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean

(Nov. 18, 2024) U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) crews interdict a vessel suspected of smuggling drugs in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean, October 2024. Munro is the sixth Legend-class national security cutter and is homeported in Alameda, California. U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo.

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Air Power Demonstration During Tiger Cruise

(Nov. 08, 2024) U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), and embarked tigers observe an MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, dispense flares during an air power demonstration as part of a Tiger Cruise aboard Boxer in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 16, 2024. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

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Trilateral sea commanders meet during exercise Freedom Edge

(Nov. 14, 2024) At sea, during trilateral exercise Freedom Edge, U.S. Rear Admiral Gregory D. Newkirk, Japanese Rear Admiral Takashi Matsui, Republic of Korean Rear Admiral Hur Sung-jae and U.S. Vice Admiral Fred Kacher stand together aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). Freedom Edge continues to demonstrate the defensive posture and unbreakable will of Japan, the ROK, and the United States to promote trilateral maritime interoperability to safeguard freedom and ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, including the Korean Peninsula.

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Japan-ROK-U.S conduct second Exercise Freedom Edge

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Higgins (DDG 76), USS McCampbell (DDG 85) and USS Dewey (DDG 105), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Maya-class guided-missile destroyer JS Haguro (DDH 180), Republic of Korea Navy Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer ROKS Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin (DDH-975), and Sejong the Great-class destroyer ROKS Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong (DDG 993) steam in formation as aircrafts assigned to Carrier Air Wing 5, U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and Republic of Korea Air Force fly over the formation during Freedom Edge 24-2 in the East China Sea, Nov. 13, 2024. Freedom Edge demonstrates a new era of trilateral cooperation to ensure peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula and the Indo-Pacific. George Washington is 7th Fleet’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside Allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Geoffrey L. Ottinger)

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USS George Washington Conducts Flight Operations

(Nov. 13 2024) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, prepares to launch off the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during Freedom Edge 24-2 in the East China Sea, Nov. 13, 2024. Freedom Edge demonstrates a new era of trilateral cooperation to ensure peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula and the Indo-Pacific. George Washington is 7th Fleet’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside Allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson)

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15th MEU, USS Boxer Conduct Air Power Demonstration On 249th Marine Corps Birthday

241110-M-AS577-1563 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2024) U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a slow pass near the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during an air power demonstration aboard Boxer in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 10, 2024. The demonstration was held to celebrate the 249th Marine Corps birthday. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

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Boxer, 15th MEU conduct Air Power Demonstration Rehearsal

(Nov. 10, 2024) A U.S. Marine assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fast ropes from a MH-60S Knighthawk Helicopter assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 during an air power demonstration rehearsal as the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) steams in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 10, 2024. Boxer and embarked elements of the 15th MEU are conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Omar A. Dominquez)

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USS George Washington Conducts Flight Operations

(Nov. 09, 2024) MH-60S Seahawk, attached to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, lands on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 9, 2024. George Washington is 7th Fleet’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside Allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson)

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Keris MAREX 24: Mortar Systems, Machine gun range

(Nov. 8, 2024) U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, attached to Marine Rotational Force - Southeast Asia, fire an M240B machine gun during Keris Marine Exercise (MAREX) 2024 on Galang Island, Batam, Indonesia, Nov. 8, 2024. Keris MAREX is a bilateral exercise conducted by the U.S. Marine Corps and Korps Marinir Republik Indonesia, or Indonesian Marine Corps, to strengthen relationships as military partners and increase interoperability among participating forces in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I Marine Expeditionary Force executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF presence west of the International Date Line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)

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Keris MAREX 24: Mortar Systems, Machine gun range

(Nov. 08, 2024) A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, attached to Marine Rotational Force - Southeast Asia, fires an M240B machine gun during Keris Marine Exercise (MAREX) 2024 on Galang Island, Batam, Indonesia, Nov. 8, 2024. Keris MAREX is a bilateral exercise conducted by the U.S. Marine Corps and Korps Marinir Republik Indonesia, or Indonesian Marine Corps, to strengthen relationships as military partners and increase interoperability among participating forces in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I Marine Expeditionary Force executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF presence west of the International Date Line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)

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Keris MAREX 24 Opening Ceremony

(Nov. 06, 2024) U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Indonesian marines with 10th Marine Infantry Battalion, Indonesian Korps Marinir, stand in formation during the Keris Marine Exercise (MAREX) 2024 Opening Ceremony at Yonif 10 Marinir, Batam, Indonesia, Nov. 6, 2024. Keris MAREX is a bilateral exercise conducted by the U.S. Marine Corps and Korps Marinir Republik Indonesia, or Indonesian Marine Corps, to strengthen relationships as military partners and increase interoperability among participating forces in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I Marine Expeditionary Force executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF presence west of the International Date Line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)

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15th MEU Recon Fast-Ropes, Live-Fires Aboard USS Boxer

(Nov. 04, 2024) A U.S. Marine assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M4 carbine during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 4, 2024. Boxer and embarked elements of the 15th MEU are conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 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. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

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U.S., Japan, Republic of Korea Conduct Trilateral Aerial Exercise

(Nov. 03, 2024) Fighter aircraft from the U.S., Japan, and the Republic of Korea conduct a trilateral escort flight of U.S. bombers operating in the Indo-Pacific, Nov. 3, 2024. Two U.S. F-16 from the 36th Fighter Squadron, 51st Fighter Wing flew with four Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2s from the 8th Air Wing and four Republic of Korea Air Force F-15Ks from the 11th Fighter Wing to escort one U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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USS Dewey (DDG 105) Sails with Royal Malaysian Navy During CARAT Malaysia 2024

(Nov. 1, 2024) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), foreground, sails in formation with the Royal Malaysian Navy Kedah-class offshore patrol vessel KD Terengganu (F 174) in the Andaman Sea while participating in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia, Nov. 1, 2024. CARAT Malaysia 2024 is a biennial exercise that seeks to enhance collaboration focused on shared maritime security challenges in the region. In its 30th year, CARAT 2024 highlights the longstanding role of regular collaboration as a credible venue for regional Allies and partners to address shared maritime security priorities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson)

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KS25 | 909th ARS fuels Keen Sword

(Oct. 31, 2024) A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232, conducts aerial refeuling with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, before a Keen Sword 25 training mission over the Sea of Japan, Oct. 31, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)

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HSC-12 conducts search and rescue operations in Guam

(Oct. 31, 2024) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Jacob Gateman, from Vashon Island, Washington, assigned to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, currently deployed aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), jumps from an MH-60S Seahawk during expeditionary advanced base operations at U.S. Naval Base Guam, Oct. 31, 2024. George Washington is 7th Fleet’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside Allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Geoffrey L. Ottinger)

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