Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

The world's largest aircraft carrier, Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), operates in the western Atlantic Ocean, Nov. 13, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (.U.S.Navy Photo)



A U.S. Sailor scans the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier, Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), while landing in an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 9, as the ship operates in the western Atlantic Ocean, Nov. 13, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo)



An E-2D Hawkeye, attached to Airborne Command and Control Squadron 124, taxis on the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier, Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), while operating in the western Atlantic Ocean, Nov. 13, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo)



U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 28, 2025) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) steam alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a Nimitz Carrier Strike Group integration exercise in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo)



North Pacific Ocean (Nov. 13, 2025) - U.S. Navy Sailors secure a U.S. Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, to the flight deck of U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) during flight operations in the North Pacific Ocean, Nov. 13. Rafael Peralta 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 1st Class Ryre Arciaga)



NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 25, 2025) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) departs Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment. After months of training, maintenance, and certification, McFaul’s crew stands ready to support Fleet operations abroad. Commander, Naval Surface Group Middle-Atlantic (CNSG-ML) is proud to stand behind the team as they carry out missions vital to maritime security and national defense. (U.S. Navy photo by Gas Turbine System Technician (Electrical) 1st Class Geneve Saria)



Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) transits Apra Harbor, August 30, 2025. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, based at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, Annapolis is one of five forward-deployed fast-attack submarines. Renowned for their unparalleled speed, endurance, stealth, and mobility, fast-attack submarines are the backbone of the Navy’s submarine force. Regarded as apex predators of the sea, Guam’s fast-attack submarines serve at the tip of the spear, helping to reaffirm the submarine force's forward-deployed presence in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. James Caliva)

The world's largest aircraft carrier, Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) arrives in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Dec. 1, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Navy photo/Photo by

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Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) 2nd Class Arnitt Jones signals an F-35B Lighting II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242, during flight operations on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Nov. 29, 2025. Tripoli is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. 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 Seaman Paul LeClair)



NAVAL BASE GUAM (Oct. 8, 2025) - Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Greeneville (SSN 772) transits Apra Harbor, Naval Base Guam, Oct. 8, 2025. Greeneville, homeported in San Diego, and assigned to Submarine Squadron 11, is conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. 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 1st Class Bryan Mai)



Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) 1st Class Eliser Paclob signals an F-35B Lighting II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242, during flight operations on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Dec. 2, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Paul LeClair)



U.S. Marines, assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), maintain an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Nov. 22, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Navy photo/ Photo by

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A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during PHIBRON-MEU Integration Training in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 2, 2025. PMINT is a sea-based training exercise that fully integrates the 11th MEU with Amphibious Squadron 1 to form a cohesive Amphibious Ready Group – Marine Expeditionary Unit team in preparation for future expeditionary operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)



A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts deck landing qualifications on Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during PHIBRON-MEU Integration Training in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 2, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Stuart)

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NAVAL BASE GUAM (April 28, 2025) Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Indra Beaufort, assigned to Navy Public Affairs Support Element East, from Hollywood, Florida, left, and Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Seaman Apprentice Sariya Doss, from Fayetteville, North Carolina, assigned to the Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001), conduct morning colors while the ship is in port at Naval Base Guam, April 28, 2025. USS Michael Monsoor 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 Fire Controlman 3rd Class Carlos Carrera)


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The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JS Ariake (DD-109) sail together for bilateral operations in the Philippine Sea, April 27, 2025. The Curtis Wilbur, assigned to the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Mark Bergado)


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Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 11 participate in a small-arms gun shoot aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Philippine Sea, April 27, 2025. The Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Franklyn M. Guage)


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INDIAN OCEAN (April 26, 2025) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Shelby White from Katy, Texas, stands amidships of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) as an MH-60R assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49 det. 4 the “High Rollers” picks up pallets from the flight deck of the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14) during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) while underway in the Indian Ocean, April 26. Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73 logistically resupplies deployed units in the Indo-Pacific along with regional allies and partners. The Ralph Johnson 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 1st Class Hannah Fry)

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A Sailor directs aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Philippine Sea, April 23, 2025. The Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Emma Burgess)


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An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Philippine Sea, April 23, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Emma Burgess)


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An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Philippine Sea, April 23, 2025. The Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hannah Kantner)

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 12, 2025) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98), assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) Two, returns to Naval Station Norfolk following a seven-month deployment, Dec. 12, 2025. Forrest Sherman departed Norfolk as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (CSG 12) for a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations. The deployment underscored the U.S. Navy's commitment to maritime security and stability in the regions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Keith Fleming)



NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 12, 2025) – A Sailor assigned the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98), assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) Two, greets her family members following the ship's return to Naval Station Norfolk after completing a seven-month deployment, Dec. 12, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Keith Fleming)



U.S. Navy Sailors stow a rigid-hull inflatable boat on the boat deck of U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) in the Philippine Sea, Dec. 2, 2025. Within the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, Commander, Task Force (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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryre Arciaga)



U.S. Navy Sailors operate a rigid-hull inflatable boat deployed from Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) in the Philippine Sea, Dec. 2, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryre Arciaga)



U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), conduct nighttime flight operations, Dec. 2, 2025. Boxer is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances warfighting capability and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dustin Drake)



U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct an engine wash on an MV-22B Osprey during flight quarters aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), Dec. 2, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dustin Drake)



NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Dec. 10, 2025) USS Fort Worth (LCs 3) participates in annual Holiday Lights Competition aboard Naval Base San Diego, December 10, 2025. Naval Base San Diego is home to more than 50 ships and is the principal homeport of the Pacific Fleet ( Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Aja Jackson )