http://www.c7f.navy.mil Commander U.S. 7th Fleet News RSS Feed en-us Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:41:52 GMT Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:41:52 GMT http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4559530/george-washington-arrives-in-da-nang-highlighting-enduring-us-vietnam-partnersh Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG)<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jul/30/2003971681/150/150/0/260730-N-FW808-1111.JPG' alt='Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) pulls into Da Nang, Vietnam for a scheduled port visit, July 30th, 2026. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific, 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 Juan Cordova)' /> <br /> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:41:52 GMT Pentagon News http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4559530/george-washington-arrives-in-da-nang-highlighting-enduring-us-vietnam-partnersh http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4556037/us-sri-lanka-navy-kick-off-6th-iteration-of-carat-sri-lanka Sailors and maritime forces from the United States and Sri Lanka convened in Trincomalee, July 27,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jul/27/2003967901/150/150/0/260727-N-MK590-1003.JPG' alt='U.S. Navy Capt. Michael Messenger, deputy commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7, gives opening remarks at the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Sri Lanka 2026 opening ceremony in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, July 27, 2026.' /> <br /> Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:50:52 GMT Chief Mass Communications Specialist Mike Wright, Destroyer Squadron 7 Public Affairs http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4556037/us-sri-lanka-navy-kick-off-6th-iteration-of-carat-sri-lanka http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4555676/japan-philippine-us-forces-conduct-multilateral-maritime-cooperative-activity The Armed Forces of the Philippines, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and U.S. Navy conducted a<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jul/25/2003967754/150/150/0/260724-N-NR876-1011.JPG' alt='Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32), second from front, sails in formation with Philippine Coast Guard Parola-class patrol vessel BRP Malabrigo (MRRV 4402), front, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces Murasame-class destroyer JS Yudachi (DD 103), third from front, and Jose Rizal-class guided-missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FFG 15), back, during the Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone, July 24, 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. USS Santa Barbara is on a rotational deployment to the 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Caylen McCutcheon)' /> <br /> Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:10:58 GMT U.S. Pacific Command http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4555676/japan-philippine-us-forces-conduct-multilateral-maritime-cooperative-activity http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4554276/us-navy-japan-maritime-self-defense-force-complete-mine-warfare-exercise-2ja The U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force conducted Mine Warfare Exercise 2JA 2026 off the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jul/23/2003966157/150/150/0/260720-N-NO824-1001.JPG' alt='U.S. Navy Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force coastal mine sweepers JS Kuroshima (MSC-692), left, and JS Miyajima (MSC-690), back right, conduct a group sail during Mine Warfare Exercise 2JA, July 20, 2026. 2JA is part of a year-long series of bilateral exercises between the U.S. Navy and JMSDF to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiency in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Jacob Kinnear)' /> <br /> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:51:00 GMT 7th Fleet Public Affairs http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4554276/us-navy-japan-maritime-self-defense-force-complete-mine-warfare-exercise-2ja http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4551984/tripoli-arg-31st-meu-return-from-us-5th-7th-fleet-deployment The Navy-Marine Corps team of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 31st Marine Expeditionary<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jul/21/2003963960/150/150/0/260722-N-VO895-1006.JPG' alt='America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) and embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrive at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan, after concluding a dynamic six-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation, July 22, 2026. Tripoli is forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan, and the flagship of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 / Commander, Task Force (CTF) 76. Within the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, ESG7 / CTF-76 is responsible for conducting expeditionary warfare operations with Navy and Marine Corps capabilities to support theater contingencies that range from crisis response to full combat operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danilo Reynoso)' /> <br /> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7 Public Affairs http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4551984/tripoli-arg-31st-meu-return-from-us-5th-7th-fleet-deployment http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4546734/32nd-iteration-of-carat-thailand-concludes-with-stronger-maritime-partnerships The United States concluded a landmark 32nd iteration of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jul/16/2003961682/150/150/0/260715-N-HE057-1121.JPG' alt='Service members from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Royal Canadian Navy, and Royal Thai Navy pose for a group photo during the closing ceremony of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2026.' /> <br /> Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:36:36 GMT Chief Petty Officer Mike Wright http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4546734/32nd-iteration-of-carat-thailand-concludes-with-stronger-maritime-partnerships http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4546718/jmsdf-and-us-7th-fleet-commanders-visit-jsdf-okinawa-and-yonaguni-bases Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Vice Adm. Katsushi Omachi, commander, Self Defense Fleet, hosted<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jul/15/2003961674/150/150/0/260713-O-NO824-1002.JPG' alt='U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Pat Hannifin visits Japan Self-Defense Force joint bases in Okinawa and Yonaguni, Japan.' /> <br /> Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:31:37 GMT U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4546718/jmsdf-and-us-7th-fleet-commanders-visit-jsdf-okinawa-and-yonaguni-bases http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4533446/us-forces-strengthen-pacific-security-partnerships-at-carat-thailand-2026 The United States deepened its commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific this week as U.S. Navy,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jul/06/2003957868/150/150/0/260706-N-HE057-2606.JPG' alt='Heads of delegation representing the United States, Thailand, and Canada pose for a photo during the opening ceremony of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2026, July 6, 2026, at Laem Tian Pier.' /> <br /> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:01:33 GMT Chief Mass Communication Specialist Mike Wright, Commander, Destroyer Squadron 7 http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4533446/us-forces-strengthen-pacific-security-partnerships-at-carat-thailand-2026 http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4533134/us-navy-royal-brunei-armed-forces-conduct-carat-brunei-2026-final-planning-conf Staff from Commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7; Commander, Task Force (CTF) 72, 73, 75 and 76;<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jul/02/2003957727/150/150/0/260702-N-CN083-1001.JPG' alt='U.S. Navy Sailors and members of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces post for a photo at the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2026 Final Planning Conference in Bandar Seri Begawan, July 2, 2026.' /> <br /> Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:46:00 GMT Lt. Camillia Nguyen, Commander, Destroyer Squadron 7 Public Affairs http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4533134/us-navy-royal-brunei-armed-forces-conduct-carat-brunei-2026-final-planning-conf http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4528530/us-japanese-forces-conduct-pacific-atlas-26-1 Maritime forces from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Japan Coast Guard (JCG) and U.S.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jul/01/2003956503/150/150/0/260618-G-BB085-1002.JPG' alt='Crew members assigned to Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757) prepare the forecastle for mooring operations in Yokohama, Japan, during Pacific Atlas, June 18, 2026.' /> <br /> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:08:52 GMT U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4528530/us-japanese-forces-conduct-pacific-atlas-26-1 http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4528517/philippine-us-forces-conduct-maritime-cooperative-activity The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States Coast Guard conducted a Maritime<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jun/29/2003955064/150/150/0/260627-G-NR876-1007.JPG' alt='Philippine Coast Guard Teresa Magbanua-class multi-role response vessel BRP Melchora Aquino (MMRV 9702) and U.S. Coast Guard Sentinel-class fast response cutter USCGC Charles Moulthrope (WPC 1141) sail in formation during part of the Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone, June 27, 2026.' /> <br /> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:21:53 GMT 7th Fleet Public Affairs http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4528517/philippine-us-forces-conduct-maritime-cooperative-activity http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4527505/allies-come-together-in-the-indo-pacific-valiant-shield-26 U.S. Pacific Command joint forces, along with allied and partner forces, are scheduled to<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jun/26/2003954456/150/150/0/260622-F-UJ371-1001.JPG' alt='Exercises like VALIANT SHIELD allow Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the joint force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.' /> <br /> Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:49:00 GMT U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4527505/allies-come-together-in-the-indo-pacific-valiant-shield-26 http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4522452/philippine-us-forces-conduct-maritime-cooperative-activity The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States Armed Forces conducted a Maritime<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jun/19/2003950949/150/150/0/260618-N-NR876-1002.JPG' alt='Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines board U.S. Coast Guard Sentinel-class fast response cutter Charles Moulthrope (WPC 1141) during a Maritime Cooperative Activity. U.S. 7th Fleet 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. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Coast Guard)' /> <br /> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:18:05 GMT Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4522452/philippine-us-forces-conduct-maritime-cooperative-activity http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4520933/uss-canberra-departs-colombo-after-scheduled-port-visit Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30) departed Colombo June 14, 2026,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jun/17/2003950262/150/150/0/260614-N-NR876-1002.JPG' alt='Sri Lanka Navy Rear Adm. Jagath Kumara, commander, Western Naval Area, salutes the watch as he arrives aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30). Canberra is conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Operations Specialist 1st Class Anthony Wade).' /> <br /> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:07:00 GMT Chief Mass Communication Specialist Mike Wright, Command Destroyer Squadron 7 http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4520933/uss-canberra-departs-colombo-after-scheduled-port-visit http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4520909/george-washington-carrier-strike-group-arrives-in-guam Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), the flagship of Carrier Strike Group<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jun/17/2003950247/150/150/0/260616-N-UM953-1104.JPG' alt='Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) is moored on the pier after arriving at Naval Station Guam, June 16, 2026. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premiere forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Crowley)' /> <br /> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:45:13 GMT USS George Washington Public Affairs http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4520909/george-washington-carrier-strike-group-arrives-in-guam http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4508445/us-navy-rok-navy-complete-2026-rok-us-combined-mine-warfare-exercise The U.S. Navy and the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) concluded the 2026 ROK-U.S. Combined Mine<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jun/04/2003943804/150/150/0/260424-N-NO824-1001.JPG' alt='Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Unit FIVE Expeditionary Mine Countermeasures Company 3-1 (CTU 77.6) Sailors prepare to conduct joint reacquisition and identification dives alongside Republic of Korea (ROK) divers off the coast of Pohang, South Korea during the 2026 ROK-U.S. Combined Mine Warfare Exercise, April 24, 2026. The 2026 ROK-U.S. Combined Mine Warfare Exercise increases combined proficiency between the Republic of Korea Navy and the U.S. Navy through the exchange of tactics and techniques, while enhancing common bonds. The exercise takes place in U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy&#39;s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Devon Goetz)' /> <br /> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:37:36 GMT Lt. Matthew Cox, Commander, Task Force 77 http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4508445/us-navy-rok-navy-complete-2026-rok-us-combined-mine-warfare-exercise http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4504836/philippine-us-forces-conduct-maritime-cooperative-activity The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States Coast Guard conducted a Maritime<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/May/30/2003941971/150/150/0/260526-G-BB085-1003.JPG' alt='A U.S. Coast Guard 35-foot Long-Range Interceptor embarked cutter boat attached to Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757) sails alongside Philippine Navy BRP Antonio Luna (FFG-151) in support of a passenger transfer during the Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone, May 28, 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. Midgett is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley)' /> <br /> Sun, 31 May 2026 01:12:11 GMT U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4504836/philippine-us-forces-conduct-maritime-cooperative-activity http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4502381/us-republic-of-korea-conduct-maritime-counter-special-operations-forces-exercis The U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy conducted a Maritime Counter Special Operations<br/> Thu, 28 May 2026 00:54:01 GMT Lt. Sarah Merrill, Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4502381/us-republic-of-korea-conduct-maritime-counter-special-operations-forces-exercis http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4496627/ctf-73-participates-in-salvex-korea-2026 U.S. Navy divers assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1 (MDSU-1) concluded Salvage Exercise<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/May/20/2003934445/150/150/0/260407-N-YV348-1434.JPG' alt='U.S. Navy Diver 3rd Class Mark Obymachow assigned to Navy Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1 participates in an integrated multinational dive to recover a simulated sunken vessel during Salvage Exercise Korea 2026 at Jinhae Naval Base, Republic of Korea, April 8, 2026. Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73 sustains the U.S. Navy’s maritime forces and is responsible for all diving and salvage operations in the Western Pacific in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Jennings)' /> <br /> Wed, 20 May 2026 06:14:00 GMT Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Jennings http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4496627/ctf-73-participates-in-salvex-korea-2026 http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4494433/uss-howard-departs-shimoda-following-black-ship-festival Forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) departed Shimoda<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/May/18/2003932893/150/150/0/260514-N-CL550-1452.JPG' alt='A local “black ship”-themed scenic tour boat transits as U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83), right, arrives at Shimoda, Japan for the 87th annual Black Ship Festival, May 14, 2026. The festival commemorates the 1854 arrival of Commodore Matthew C. Perry and his “black ships” to Shimoda, and the subsequent signing of the Japan-U.S. Treaty of Peace and Amity marking the start of diplomacy and trade between both countries. Howard is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Taylor DiMartino)' /> <br /> Mon, 18 May 2026 06:42:27 GMT Lt. Victor Murkowski, Commander, Destroyer Squadron 15 http://www.c7f.navy.mil/Media/News/Display/Article/4494433/uss-howard-departs-shimoda-following-black-ship-festival