Passing the torch for the "Finest in the Fleet!" The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) held a change of command ceremony Sept. 5. Welcome aboard, Capt. Catalina! Read more: https://t.co/FnBpj8UnMx 📸 by MC2 Adam Craft #USNavy | #FinestInTheFleet https://t.co/lIz2OXueUy

Never forget. https://t.co/YwigYYwYJJ

"First to Fight" changes hands The Arleigh-Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) held a change of command ceremony at Naval Base Guam, Aug. 24. Read more: https://t.co/NORaUu9w3G 📸 by MC2 Trevor Hale #USNavy | #ForgedByTheSea https://t.co/BMuDnRDa37

Putting the Marine in Submarine! U.S. Marines with the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, conduct combat rubber reconnaissance craft training with the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Ohio in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 3. #USNavy | #USMarines https://t.co/p9Bgm3ueWU

🇯🇵🤝🇺🇸 Commander, Self Defense Fleet Hosted Japan-U.S. Navy Commanders’ meeting KONDANKAI. Read more: https://t.co/mOpYJ6diIs #USNavy | #AlliesAndPartners https://t.co/P94HO9Tryk

🇯🇵🤝🇺🇸 US, Japan Conduct Bilateral Operations Ships from the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force conducted bilateral operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 4-5. Read more: https://t.co/f49a2qsMQm #USNavy | #AlliesAndPartners https://t.co/VQNwULi9PO

🇦🇺🇯🇵🇳🇿🇰🇷🇺🇸 U.S., Allied Forces concluded a series of integrated exercises and operations as part of Exercise Pacific Vanguard 2025. Read more: https://t.co/AIC0xcsBoh #USNavy | #PacificVanguard | #PeaceThroughStrength https://t.co/WhVMyAc3CL

🇺🇸 🇮🇩 🇯🇵 Amphibious ops planning during Super Garuda Shield 2025. U.S. Sailors and Marines met with Indonesian and Japanese counterparts for an amphibious exercise pre-sail conference during SGS25 in Jakarta, Indonesia. https://t.co/lgMUO3ep4w #SuperGarudaShield25 | #USNavy https://t.co/QuodJ9EmEh

Sailors assigned to USS America (LHA 6) held a search and rescue exercise in Sasebo, Japan. Search and rescue training is essential in reinforcing operational readiness and enhances critical lifesaving skills. ⚓ #USNavy | #USSAmerica | #SearchAndRescue https://t.co/POyMygUzoa

Today, across the Pacific, we celebrate: 80 years of Peace. 80 years of Partnerships. 80 years of Strength. https://t.co/H3qfNYGBu5

Around the table at Joint Region Marianas headquarters, leaders from the U.S., Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea marked the beginning of Pacific Vanguard 2025 with an opening ceremony, Aug. 25. #USNavy | #PacificVanguard2025 https://t.co/VytF2WMCTE

The U.S. and Indonesian Armed Forces join hands for the opening ceremony of Super Garuda Shield 25 in Jakarta! 🤝 This multinational exercise strengthens partnerships and promotes regional security. #USNavy | #SuperGarudaShield25 https://t.co/55jdE2qIKZ

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) simulated an expeditionary reload of an SM 2 missile while anchored in the vicinity of Townsville, Australia, July 28. Read more: https://t.co/ZjmJWa1leA 📷by MC2 Trevor Hale #USNavy | #InternationalByDesign https://t.co/TlQG0ivsV8

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) conducted its first-ever port visit to Colombo, Aug. 16-21. Read more: https://t.co/4ZYcpSGUbL 📸 by ET2 Alexander Klee #USNavy | #InternationalByDesign https://t.co/19W1SSE7XH

U.S. Sailors conduct a search and rescue exercise aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 9. 📸 by MC2 Lillian Olen and MC3 Geoffrey Ottinger #USNavy | #ForgedByTheSea https://t.co/SU4W5FnKs0

UPDATE- Aug 22: USS New Orleans (LPD 18) returned under its own propulsion to White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan. Read more: https://t.co/XiGX98fVzi https://t.co/nvj0JJl2uC

A fire aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), which is anchored near White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, was declared extinguished at 4 a.m., Aug. 21. Read more: https://t.co/vPUWV7XC5A https://t.co/P0l06Oqgye

U.S. Sailors, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5, conduct small-arms proficiency shoot aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 11. 📸 by MC2 Paul Z. Cosby #USNavy | #ForgedByTheSea https://t.co/tlewMnY5If

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington, embarked Carrier Air Wing 5, and cruiser USS Robert Smalls arrived in Guam for a scheduled port visit August 17, while destroyer USS Shoup visits Saipan. Read more: https://t.co/sj6xfohBor #USNavy | #ForgedByTheSea https://t.co/QUIMrvH8fp

U.S. Sailors and Marines conduct flight operations aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), while underway in the East China Sea, Aug. 14. 📸 by MCSN Nicholas Douglass and MCSN Sam McNeely #USNavy | #USMarines https://t.co/hsxeqW3z7a

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