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U.S., Japan naval forces complete Mine Warfare Exercise 1JA 2026
February 10, 2026
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)
USS Dewey Departs Otaru Following Port Visit
February 10, 2026
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)
Philippines, U.S. conduct bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity
January 27, 2026
U.S. Navy Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) wave at the Philippine Navy Jose Rizal-class frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF151) during the Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone, Jan. 26, 2026.
USS Cincinnati arrives in Ream Naval Base
January 24, 2026
A Royal Cambodian Navy Delegation welcomes Independence-Variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) to Ream Naval Base, Cambodia, Jan. 24.
U.S. Navy Rescues Three Filipino Fishermen in the South China Sea
January 1, 2026
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The Philippines and the U.S. Conduct Bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity
December 17, 2025
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Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group arrives in Guam
December 11, 2025
U.S. Navy Sailors look out over Guam on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) while mooring for a scheduled port visit in Guam, Dec. 11, 2025.
George Washington returns to Yokosuka
December 11, 2025
Sailors man the rails on the flight deck as Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) returns to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Dec. 11, 2025. George Washington is 7th Fleet’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, 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)
U.S., ROK Navies Strengthen Combined Undersea Warfare During Silent Shark 2025
December 11, 2025
Crew members assigned to the Republic of Korea (ROK) Submarine Ahn Mu (SS 085) participate in a submarine training evolution during a visit to Naval Submarine Training Center Pacific (NSTCP) Detachment Guam, Dec. 1, 2025.
The Philippines and the U.S. Conduct Bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity
December 10, 2025
U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 45, executes a low-altitude flyover as U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) steams in formation with Philippine Navy Jose Rizal-class frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF 150) in the South China Sea, Dec. 10.
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