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    <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:49:26 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Australia, Philippine, U.S. forces conduct multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity</title>
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      <description>The combined forces of Australia, the Philippines and the United States conducted a multilateral&lt;br/&gt; 
&lt;img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/12/2003911563/150/150/0/260409-N-DC740-1076.JPG' alt='Sailors assigned to Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) uses the ship’s 60-ton crane to lift a crane from the Philippine Navy 3rd Naval Combat Engineer Battalion onto Ashland as part of multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Royal Australian Navy in Manila, Philippines, April 9, 2026.' /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;

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      <title>Blue Ridge departs Changi, Singapore</title>
      <link>http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4456000/blue-ridge-departs-changi-singapore</link>
      <description>U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departed Changi following a port visit, April 10,&lt;br/&gt; 
&lt;img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/10/2003911040/150/150/0/260403-N-XP216-1132.JPG' alt='U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) transits the Singapore Strait before mooring at Changi Naval Base, Singapore for a scheduled port visit, April 3, 2026.' /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;

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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lt. Jaliya Wilson, U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs</dc:creator>
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      <title>USS Ashland Completes Ship Wartime Repair and Maintenance in the Philippines</title>
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      <description>Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) completed a ship wartime&lt;br/&gt; 
&lt;img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/04/2003906727/150/150/0/260325-N-LU681-2206.JPG' alt='Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Christian Deang, assigned to Southwest Regional Maintenance Center, welds a fan unit bracket aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) as part of ship wartime repair and maintenance exercise (SWARMEX) in Cebu, Philippines, March 25, 2026.' /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;

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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 02:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>USS Ashland (LSD 48) Public Affairs</dc:creator>
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      <title>USS Blue Ridge departs Laem Chabang, Thailand</title>
      <link>http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4446803/uss-blue-ridge-departs-laem-chabang-thailand</link>
      <description>U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet departed Laem Chabang,&lt;br/&gt; 
&lt;img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Mar/30/2003904319/150/150/0/260330-N-BW367-1329.JPG' alt='U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departs Laem Chabang, Thailand following a scheduled port visit, March 30, 2026.' /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;

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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:46:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>USS Blue Ridge Public Affairs</dc:creator>
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      <title>Australia, India, Japan, New Zealand, U.S. complete exercise Sea Dragon 2026 </title>
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      <description>Exercise Sea Dragon 2026 successfully concluded at Andersen Air Force Base, marking the completion&lt;br/&gt; 
&lt;img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Mar/28/2003904242/150/150/0/260318-N-JF950-1128.JPG' alt='Sea Dragon anti-submarine warfare (ASW) competition participants pose for a group photo at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, March 18, 2026.' /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;

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      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:31:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Commander, Task Force 72 Public Affairs</dc:creator>
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      <title>U.S., allied and partner navies commence Exercise Kakadu 2026</title>
      <link>http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4444656/us-allied-and-partner-navies-commence-exercise-kakadu-2026</link>
      <description>U.S. Navy forces will join allied and partner nations to participate in Royal Australian Navy-led&lt;br/&gt; 
&lt;img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Mar/26/2003903221/150/150/0/260321-N-ER894-1009.JPG' alt='U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) man the rails and observe the Leeuwin-class survey ship HMAS Leeuwin (A 245) during a fleet review as a part of Exercise Kakadu in Sydney, March 21, 2026.' /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;

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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:30:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Petty Officer 1st Class Ezekiel Duran</dc:creator>
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      <title>Blue Ridge visits Laem Chabang, Thailand</title>
      <link>http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4443297/blue-ridge-visits-laem-chabang-thailand</link>
      <description>U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Laem Chabang for a port visit, March 26,&lt;br/&gt; 
&lt;img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Mar/25/2003903213/150/150/0/260326-N-TU824-1060.JPG' alt='U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) prepares to enter port in Laem Chabang, Thailand, March 26, 2026.' /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;

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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lt. Jaliya Wilson, U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs</dc:creator>
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      <title>USS Mustin returns to forward-deployed Naval forces in Yokosuka</title>
      <link>http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4440544/uss-mustin-returns-to-forward-deployed-naval-forces-in-yokosuka</link>
      <description>Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) arrived at Commander, Fleet&lt;br/&gt; 
&lt;img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Mar/23/2003901699/150/150/0/260323-N-CL550-1035.JPG' alt='U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) arrives at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, March 23, 2026.' /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;

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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:17:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chief Mass Communication Specialist Taylor DiMartino, Commander, Destroyer Squadron 15 Public Affairs</dc:creator>
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      <title>U.S. 7th Fleet flagship, Philippine forces conduct Maritime Cooperative Activity</title>
      <link>http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4440322/us-7th-fleet-flagship-philippine-forces-conduct-maritime-cooperative-activity</link>
      <description>The combined forces of the Philippines and the United States conducted a Maritime Cooperative&lt;br/&gt; 
&lt;img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Mar/20/2003901614/150/150/0/260320-N-BW367-1147.JPG' alt='The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) sails with Philippine Navy Philippine Navy Jose Rizal-class guided-missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FFG 15) in Manila Bay during the Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA), March 20, 2026. The U.S. Navy routinely operates with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and partners and allies through MCAs to continually develop, exercise and enhance multi-domain tactical interoperability to uphold peace and security in the region. Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nicholas Douglass)' /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;

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      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:11:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs</dc:creator>
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      <title>USS Blue Ridge departs Manila, Philippines</title>
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      <description>U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet departed Manila,&lt;br/&gt; 
&lt;img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Mar/20/2003901054/150/150/0/260320-N-XP216-1027.JPG' alt='U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departs Manila, Philippines following a scheduled port visit, March 20, 2026.' /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;

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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jeremy Graham, USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Public Affairs</dc:creator>
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      <title>Flagship of U.S. 7th Fleet arrives in Manila, Philippines</title>
      <link>http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4435027/flagship-of-us-7th-fleet-arrives-in-manila-philippines</link>
      <description>U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Manila, Philippines for a scheduled port&lt;br/&gt; 
&lt;img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Mar/16/2003899155/150/150/0/260316-N-XP216-1859.JPG' alt='U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) prepares to enter port in Manila, Philippines, March 16, 2026.' /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;

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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lt. Jaliya Wilson, U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs</dc:creator>
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      <title>DESRON 7 conducts change of command</title>
      <link>http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4429610/desron-7-conducts-change-of-command</link>
      <description>U.S. Navy Capt. John Baggett relieved Capt. Matthew Scarlett as the commodore of Destroyer Squadron&lt;br/&gt; 
&lt;img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Mar/10/2003896838/150/150/0/260306-O-NR876-4358.JPG' alt='U.S. Navy Sailors stationed at Sembawang Naval Base present the colors as part of the color guard during Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7’s change-of-command ceremony at the Terror Club on Sembawang Naval Base, March 6, 2026.' /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;

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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:57:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator> Lt.j.g. Camillia Nguyen, Destroyer Squadron 7 Public Affairs</dc:creator>
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      <title>Australia, India, Japan, New Zealand, U.S. kick off anti-submarine warfare exercise Sea Dragon 2026</title>
      <link>http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4429446/australia-india-japan-new-zealand-us-kick-off-anti-submarine-warfare-exercise-s</link>
      <description>ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam – Two U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft, one each from Patrol Squadron&lt;br/&gt; 
&lt;img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Aug/20/2003784413/150/150/0/250528-N-FA353-2025.PNG' alt='C7F Public Affairs' /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;

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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:40:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lt. Christian Castro, CTF 72 Public Affairs</dc:creator>
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      <title>Australia, Philippines, and U.S. Conduct a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity</title>
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      <description>The combined armed forces of Australia, the Philippines, and the United States, demonstrated a&lt;br/&gt; 
&lt;img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Feb/16/2003875868/150/150/0/260216-N-JJ672-2032.JPG' alt='From front, Philippine Coast Guard Teresa Magbanua-class patrol vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV 9701), Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Toowoomba (FFH 156), U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) and Philippine Navy Jose Miguel Malvar-class guided-missile frigate BRP Diego Silang (FFG 07) sail in formation during the Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the Philippines&amp;#39; Exclusive Economic Zone, Feb. 16, 2026. The U.S. Navy routinely operates with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and partners and allies through MCAs to continually develop, exercise and enhance multi-domain tactical interoperability to uphold peace and security in the region. Dewey 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 Oscar Diaz)' /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;

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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:35:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs</dc:creator>
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      <title>USS Pinckney departs Singapore after ship repair and maintenance exercise</title>
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      <description>Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) departed Singapore, Feb. 4, after&lt;br/&gt; 
&lt;img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Feb/10/2003874179/150/150/0/260127-N-RW305-1007.JPG' alt='Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 3rd Class Daniel Golden performs maintenance on an electrical panel aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91), as part of ship repair and maintenance exercise at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, Jan. 27, 2026. Ship repair and maintenance exercise is designed to rehearse coordination and execution of ship damage repair from forward locations within the Indo-Pacific region, strengthening ties with the skilled workforce within allied and partner countries. A testament to the excellent and longstanding defense relationship between Singapore and the U.S. is the agreement allowing U.S. Navy ships to transit in Singapore for logistics and maintenance requirements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Thomas Furnish)' /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;

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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:07:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator> Lt.j.g. Camillia Nguyen, Command Destroyer Squadron 7</dc:creator>
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      <title>U.S., Japan naval forces complete Mine Warfare Exercise 1JA 2026</title>
      <link>http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4403268/us-japan-naval-forces-complete-mine-warfare-exercise-1ja-2026</link>
      <description>The U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) completed Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX)&lt;br/&gt; 
&lt;img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Feb/10/2003874168/150/150/0/260202-N-NO824-1001.JPG' alt='Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) EOD teams launch from the Uraga-class mine countermeasure vessel JS Bungo (MST-464) during unmanned underwater vehicle operations as part of Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 1JA, Feb. 2, 2026. MINEX 1JA is part of a year-long series of bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and JMSDF to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiency in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mineman Chris Gonzales Bouton)' /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;

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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 02:42:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lt. Matthew Cox, Commander, Task Force 77</dc:creator>
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      <title>USS Dewey Departs Otaru Following Port Visit</title>
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      <description>Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) departed Otaru, Japan, Feb. 10,&lt;br/&gt; 
&lt;img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Feb/10/2003873653/150/150/0/260206-N-JJ672-2065.JPG' alt='U.S. Navy Cmdr. Ivan Dobrev, commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), left, hosts a meeting with Kumiko Okawa, chairwoman of Otaru Self-Defense Forces Supporters Association (SDFSA), right, and other members of SDFSA, in the ship’s wardroom during a port visit to Otaru, Japan, , Feb. 6, 2026. Dewey 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. 7th Fleet is the 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 2nd Class Oscar Diaz)' /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;

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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:08:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lt. Victor Murkowski, Commander, Destroyer Squadron 15 Public Affairs</dc:creator>
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      <title>Philippines, U.S. conduct bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity  </title>
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      <description>The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the U.S. Navy conducted a bilateral Maritime&lt;br/&gt; 
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