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USS Rafael Peralta Conducts Port Visit in Ishigaki, Japan
March 15, 2024
ISHIGAKI, Japan (Mar. 11, 2024) Lt. Chris Lelah, plans and tactics officer aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), gives local media a tour of Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) in Ishigaki, Japan during a regularly scheduled port visit. Rafael Peralta is the first United States destroyer to visit Ishigaki. Rafael Peralta 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)

7th Fleet Destroyer transits Taiwan Strait
March 5, 2024
TAIWAN STRAIT (March 5, 2024) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) conducts routine operations during a Taiwan Strait transit, March 5. John Finn 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 2nd Class Justin Stack)

USS McCampbell Returns to Yokosuka to Commander, Destroyer Squadron 15
March 4, 2024
YOKOSUKA, Japan (March 2, 2024) – Family members await the arrival of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) as the ship returns to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, March 2, after a 17-month Depot Modernization Period in Portland, Oregon. McCampbell 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 Greg Johnson)

U.S. and Japan Self-Defense Forces Conclude Exercise Resilient Shield 2024
February 23, 2024

U.S. Forces Participate in Indian Navy-led Exercise MILAN
February 19, 2024
First Lieutenant, LTJG Ezra Haddock, from San Diego, Calif., waves in forward tug while pulling into port in support of Exercise Milan 2024 onboard the forecastle of the arleigh-burke class guided missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG-97), Feb. 18, 2024.

U.S., Japan and Australia Conduct Trilateral Exercise in Bay of Bengal
February 19, 2024
BAY OF BENGAL (Feb. 17, 2024) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97), sails with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Takanami-class destroyer JS Sazanami (DD 113) and Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Warramunga (FFH 152) during trilateral operations in the Bay of Bengal, Feb. 17-18. 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 Ismael Martinez)

U.S., Japan Conduct Bilateral Exercise in the South China Sea
February 16, 2024
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 15, 2024) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) conducts a bilateral exercise in the South China Sea with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Hatakaze-class guided missile destroyer JS SHIMAKAZE and Takanami-class destroyer JS SUZUNAMI, Feb. 15. John Finn is forward-deployed and assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/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 2nd Class Justin Stack)

U.S. 7th Fleet Holds Change of Command, Welcomes New Commander
February 15, 2024
Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, left, turns over command of Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet to Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, right, during the U.S. 7th Fleet Change of Command ceremony onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Feb. 15.

Philippines, US partner in Maritime Cooperative Activity in South China Sea
February 9, 2024
The Philippine Navy ship BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (PS-15) sails with the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) during a maritime cooperate activity exercise in the South China Sea Feb. 9.

U.S., Japan and Australia Conduct Trilateral Operations
February 8, 2024
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113), sails with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Sazanami (DD 113) and Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Warramunga (FFH 152) during trilateral operations in the South China Sea, Feb. 7.

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