Time will not dim the glory of their deeds. Vice Adm. Pat Hannifin attended a wreath laying ceremony at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in Taguig, Philippines. #US7thFleet | #HonorTheFallen https://t.co/flK7qIEtHK

United in values, forged together at sea. USS Blue Ridge conducted its first Maritime Cooperative Activity alongside Armed Forces of the Philippines within the Philippines Exclusive Economic Zone, March 20. Read more: https://t.co/z7kt0Awi04 #US7thFleet | #AlliesAndPartners https://t.co/XdwKFbtGxu

Salamat po, Manila! U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departs Manila, Philippines, following a scheduled port visit, March 20, 2026. Read more: https://t.co/mrj6ypcErS #AlliesAndPartners | #US7thFleet https://t.co/uZHYQial2y

RT @USEmbassyPH: .@US7thFleet Commander Vice Admiral Patrick Hannifin and U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Robert Ewing hosted 🇵🇭 #Frien…

Exchanging with Allies 🇺🇸🇵🇭 U.S. 7th Fleet welcomed @Philippine_Navy Fleet leadership aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) for staff talks while on a port visit to Manila, Philippines, March 16, 2026. #AlliesAndPartners | #US7thFleet https://t.co/GZTWcvitaD

RT @USEmbassyPH: Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Robert Ewing and @US7thFleet Commander Vice Adm. Pat Hannifin, who leads the @USNavy’s largest forw…

Vigilance on the high seas. Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) transits the North Pacific Ocean, March 10, 2026. Across the Pacific, Arleigh Burke-class destroyers deter aggression and ensure regional stability. #USNavy | #US7thFleet https://t.co/v2DbCHYgcN

Kumusta! 🇺🇸🇵🇭 U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives in Manila, Philippines for a scheduled port visit, March 16, 2026. Blue Ridge's last visit to Manila was in 2024. Read more: https://t.co/Py2UWeuuZd #AlliesAndPartners | #US7thFleet https://t.co/35g52nFhcS

Defense in depth. Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 51 aboard USS Dewey trains to defeat any airborne threat during a surface-to-air countermeasure exercise. #US7thFleet | #Lethality https://t.co/KE4yZRpVdY

This is 7th Fleet. Last week Navy and Marine Corps forces worked with partner nations across the Pacific in Exercises Cobra Gold and Iron Fist, increasing readiness and lethality. #US7thFleet | #CobraGold2026 | #IronFist2026 https://t.co/dltAEYrG5V

Delivering lethality from the sea. USS Ashland takes on LCACs at sea, demonstrating the rapid, expeditionary power of Task Force Ashland and the 15th MEU. #US7thFleet | #BlueGreenTeam https://t.co/VBwr3vYRCf

Dominance on the high seas. #ICYMI: Marines with the 31st MEU hone warfighting skills with a gun shoot aboard USS New Orleans while underway in the Philippine Sea. #US7thFleet | #BlueGreenTeam https://t.co/TlC5EO1W5s

Diving the world over. Divers from the U.S. Navy, Royal Thai Navy, and Republic of Korea Navy participate in a salvage diving exercise during Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 in Sattahip, Thailand, March 2. #US7thFleet | #CobraGold2026 https://t.co/MAdu7yHkAe

Taking Aim. Gunner’s Mate Seaman Tyler Miner aims an M2 .50-caliber machine gun during an integrated training drill aboard America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) while underway, March 7. #US7thFleet | #AlwaysReady https://t.co/zHcIbXmU8c

Building Partnerships, Fortifying Alliances U.S. Navy Seabees, U.S. Marines and Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force worked side by side to dig fighting positions during Exercise Iron Fist 2026 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 26, 2026. #AlliesAndPartners https://t.co/9NagJBFykV

Locked and loaded. U.S. Marines and Sailors load ordnance onto F-35B Lightning II aircraft aboard USS Tripoli while underway in 7th Fleet. Advanced weapon systems are just one of the way we demonstrate our capabilities as the world's finest Navy. #US7thFleet | #BlueGreenTeam https://t.co/4fqQUVUqW8

Locked and loaded. U.S. Marines and Sailors load ordnance onto F-35B Lightning II aircraft aboard USS Tripoli while underway in 7th Fleet. Advanced weapon systems are just one of the way we demonstrate our capabilities as the world's finest Navy. #US7thFleet | #BlueGreenTeam https://t.co/Wab2yS7Kl1

Sailing side by side to safeguard a free and open Indo-Pacific. USS Tripoli (LHA 7), USS New Orleans (LPD 18), JS Ise (DDH 182) and JS Ōsumi (LST 4001) conduct a group sail as part of Exercise Iron Fist, March 1, 2026. #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific | #AlliesAndPartners https://t.co/kZVx7Bbc8X

Where ever duty calls, we go. #ICYMI: U.S. Marines operate enhanced combat rubber reconnaissance craft during well deck operations aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18) while underway. #US7thFleet | #BlueGreenTeam https://t.co/xdmuMmns9M

Fighting from the land, sea and air. 7th Fleet forces, alongside our joint forces, Thailand, and partners from 30 nations are working together during Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 in Thailand. #US7thFleet | #CobraGold2026 https://t.co/Znp6gEpv68

A quick look at some of the hard-working women aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) in...

A quick look at some of the hard-working women aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) in observance of Women's Equality Day.

Sailors replace flight deck status lights aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-...

Sailors replace flight deck status lights aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS WAYNE E. MEYER ( DDG 108). Wayne E. Meyer is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

We can build it! Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Eleven...

We can build it! Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Eleven assemble a portion of an asphalt batch plant at Naval Base Guam. NMCB-11, provides expeditionary construction and engineering capabilities that includes maintenance and operation of expeditionary bases and facilities, tactical sustainment bridging, humanitarian assistance through construction civic action details and theater disaster response capabilities in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. #USNavy #US7thFleet

Check out these photos of Sailors performing maintenance on various weapons syst...

Check out these photos of Sailors performing maintenance on various weapons systems aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS WAYNE E. MEYER ( DDG 108). Wayne E. Meyer is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. #NavyReadiness

Choke-holds with a smile: U.S. Coast Guard worked with กองทัพเรือ Royal Thai Na...

Choke-holds with a smile: U.S. Coast Guard worked with กองทัพเรือ Royal Thai Navy sailors to demonstrate subduing techniques during the visit, board, search and seizure workshop as part of Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) 2019 at the Philippine Coast Guard Headquarters in Manila. This year marks the 18th iteration of SEACAT, which is designed to enhance maritime security skills by highlighting the value of information sharing and multilateral coordination. #US7thFleet #Partnerships

"We have the watch." See how Sailors stand different watches aboard the amphibi...

"We have the watch." See how Sailors stand different watches aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS GREEN BAY (LPD 20). Green Bay, part of Commander, Amphibious Squadron 11, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. #USNavy #NavyReadiness

Marines assigned to Force Reconnaissance Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force...

Marines assigned to Force Reconnaissance Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) and Marines assigned to III MEF Explosive Ordnance Disposal 1st Platoon, lay in the prone position while zeroing their sights during a weapons familiarization live-fire demonstration as part of Exercise HYDRACRAB.

Watching a different kind of touchdown: An F/A-18E assigned to Strike Fighter S...

Watching a different kind of touchdown: An F/A-18E assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 lands on the flight deck of the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. #USNavy #US7thFleet

Marines assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal c...

Marines assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal conducted an explosive-breaching knowledge exchange with military members from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and U.S. Naval forces as part of Exercise HYDRACRAB. HYDRACRAB is a quadrilateral exercise conducted by forces from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and U.S. naval forces. The purpose of this exercise is to prepare the participating Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) forces to operate as an integrated, capable, and potent allied force ready to respond to a changing and complex maritime environment in the Indo-Pacific region. #US7thFleet #Partnerships

HM1 aboard USS Chief selected IDC of the Year SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 23, 2019) – H...

HM1 aboard USS Chief selected IDC of the Year SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 23, 2019) – Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Edward Navarro, of Riverside, California, serving onboard Avenger-class Mine Countermeasures Ship USS Chief (MCM 14), was selected by the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) as the 2018 Surface Independent Duty Corpsman (IDC) of the Year. The IDC of the Year award was established to recognize excellence in the Navy’s highly trained enlisted health care providers who operate aboard ships and submarines at sea worldwide without the direct supervision of a licensed physician. “There are a lot of really amazing IDC’s in the Navy, so it is very humbling to be counted among them,” said Navarro when asked how he felt about being selected. “I really do owe my success to the people on Chief.” Navarro says that he wanted a challenging assignment and found it on the forward deployed minesweeper but admits that even though his title starts with “Independent” teamwork is still important. “When you are part of a team like this, you are never really alone,” he said. “I wanted the challenge of independent duty and felt I could best achieve this at sea rather than ashore.” IDCs are trained in the clinical and management skillset and play a critical role in maintaining the health and morale of the unit where they are assigned. Navarro’s recognition shows that his hard work has made him a role model in the Corpsman community. Part of Navarro’s selection can be attributed to the challenging range of duties, from multi-national mine exercises in the forward deployed naval force, to managing medical readiness inspections and successfully completing the Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) with above average scores. Looking forward to making the Navy a career, Navarro says he plans to explore other operational settings and take full advantage of what the Navy has to offer. “To anyone considering being an IDC, expect it to be challenging, but it is also a very rewarding career.”

On the lookout: Sailors stand watch on the bridge wing aboard the amphibious tr...

On the lookout: Sailors stand watch on the bridge wing aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS GREEN BAY (LPD 20). Green Bay, part of Commander, Amphibious Squadron 11, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. #USNavy #NavyReadiness

The U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) hel...

The U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) held a Supply Department-sponsored Iron Chef competition on the mess decks. Supply Department hosted the cooking competition for Sailors to demonstrate their skill and creativity to the crew and a panel of judges. Ronald Reagan provides a combat-ready force, which protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. #USNavy #US7thFleet

All in a day's work on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. Take a look at t...

All in a day's work on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. Take a look at these pictures of flight operations aboard the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. #USNavy #NavyReadiness

The USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Strike Group conducted combined operations with t...

The USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Strike Group conducted combined operations with the 防衛省　海上自衛隊　(Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force) guided-missile destroyer JS Myoko

U.S., Singaporean, Thai, Malaysian and Indonesian coast guardsmen and sailors di...

U.S., Singaporean, Thai, Malaysian and Indonesian coast guardsmen and sailors discussed boarding security tactics during the visit, board, search and seizure workshop as part of Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) 2019 at the Philippine Coast Guard Headquarters in Manila. This year marks the 18th iteration of SEACAT, which is designed to enhance maritime security skills by highlighting the value of information sharing and multilateral coordination. #USNavy #Partnership

U.S. Marine Corps assigned to Force Reconnaissance Company, III MEF Marines cond...

U.S. Marine Corps assigned to Force Reconnaissance Company, III MEF Marines conducted a limited scale raid at the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5’s training compound during Exercise HYDRACRAB. HYDRACRAB is quadrilateral exercise conducted by forces from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and U.S. Navy forces. The purpose of this exercise is to prepare the participating EOD forces to operate as an integrated, capable, and potent allied force ready to respond to a changing and complex maritime environment in the Indo-Pacific region. #USNavy #USMC

Sailors aboard USS GREEN BAY (LPD 20) keep watch from the bridge. Green Bay, par...

Sailors aboard USS GREEN BAY (LPD 20) keep watch from the bridge. Green Bay, part of Commander, Amphibious Squadron 11, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency.

Watch HYDRACRAB in action! U.S. Marines assigned to Force Reconnaissance Compan...

Watch HYDRACRAB in action! U.S. Marines assigned to Force Reconnaissance Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force and operators assigned to the Special Operations Engineer Regiment, Special Operations Command Australia, conduct a foot patrol searching for simulated improvised explosive devices during a direct-action tactical maneuvering training evolution as part of Exercise HYDRACRAB. HYDRACRAB is quadrilateral exercise conducted by forces from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and U.S. Naval forces. The purpose of this exercise is to prepare the participating Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) forces to operate as an integrated, capable, and potent allied force ready to respond to a changing and complex maritime environment in the Indo-Pacific region.

There's magic in the air. An MH-60R Sea Hawk attached to the "Magicians" of Hel...

There's magic in the air. An MH-60R Sea Hawk attached to the "Magicians" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 takes flight from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen DDG 92. Momsen is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. #USNavy #US7thFleet

Sailors conduct visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training aboard the amph...

Sailors conduct visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS GREEN BAY (LPD 20). Green Bay, part of Commander, Amphibious Squadron 11, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. #NavyReadiness