U.S. Pacific Fleet

ALT An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter hovers above U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Bertholf (WMSL 750) during helicopter operations in the South China Sea, Oct. 27, 2026. Bertholf is forward-deployed and currently 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 Avery Tibbets)

ALT The crew of a 35-foot Long Range Interceptor II small boat prepares to be recovered onto U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Bertholf (WMSL 750) following helicopter operations in the South China Sea, Oct. 27, 2026. Bertholf is forward-deployed and currently 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 Avery Tibbets)

ALT The crew of a 35-foot Long Range Interceptor II small boat operate alongside U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Bertholf (WMSL 750) during helicopter operations in the South China Sea, Oct. 27, 2026. Bertholf is forward-deployed and currently 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 Avery Tibbets)

ALT U.S. Coast Guard Ensign Emmett Allen guides an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter to the flight deck of Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Bertholf (WMSL 750) during helicopter operations in the South China Sea, Oct. 27, 2026. Bertholf is forward-deployed and currently 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 Avery Tibbets)

ALT U.S. Marines, assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, perform weapons familiarization training on the flight deck aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), Nov. 9, 2026. John P. Murtha, part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is conducting operations with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Theis Stirdivant)

ALT U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David Lertjuntharangool, assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, performs weapons familiarization training on the flight deck aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), Nov. 9, 2026. John P. Murtha, part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is conducting operations with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Theis Stirdivant)

ALT U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sebastian Alvarado, assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, performs weapons familiarization training on the flight deck aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), Nov. 9, 2026. John P. Murtha, part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is conducting operations with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Theis Stirdivant)

ALT Bruce Begnell, first right from center, U.S. Embassy Timor-Leste Chargé d'Affaires, U.S. Navy Capt. Christian Auger, second right from center, commanding officer, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, Ms. Nilda Martins, center, principal of EBF Mota Ulun primary school, cut a ceremonial ribbon with NMCB 5 and local leadership during a Pacific Partnership 2026 (PP26) ribbon-cutting ceremony at the EBF Mota Ulun primary school in Dili, Timor-Leste, Nov. 9, 2026. The ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorated the completion of a two-classroom schoolhouse building constructed by the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, alongside Timor-Leste Defence Force engineers. Now in its 22nd iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Moises Sandoval)

ALT Bruce Begnell, right, U.S. Embassy Timor-Leste Chargé d'Affaires, U.S. Navy Capt. Christian Auger, left, commanding officer, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, Lt. j.g. Tyler Walker, second from left, officer-in-charge, NMCB 5, and Ms. Nilda Martins, second from right, principal of EBF Mota Ulun primary school, unveil a commemorative plaque during a Pacific Partnership 2026 (PP26) ribbon-cutting ceremony at the EBF Mota Ulun primary school in Dili, Timor-Leste, Nov. 9, 2026. The ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorated the completion of a two-classroom schoolhouse building constructed by the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, alongside Timor-Leste Defence Force engineers. Now in its 22nd iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Moises Sandoval)

ALT Bruce Begnell, second from right, U.S. Embassy Timor-Leste Chargé d'Affaires, U.S. Navy Capt. Christian Auger, second from left, commanding officer, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, and Ms. Nilda Martins, third from right, principal of EBF Mota Ulun primary school, pose for a group photo with NMCB 5 and local leadership during a Pacific Partnership 2026 (PP26) ribbon-cutting ceremony at the EBF Mota Ulun primary school in Dili, Timor-Leste, Nov. 9, 2026. The ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorated the completion of a two-classroom schoolhouse building constructed by the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, alongside Timor-Leste Defence Force engineers. Now in its 22nd iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Moises Sandoval)

ALT U.S. Navy Capt. Christian Auger, left, commanding officer, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, presents a commemorative Pacific Partnership 2026 (PP26) gift to Mr. Apolinario Serpa Rosa, Director General of Pre School, Basic and Recurrent Education, during a PP26 ribbon-cutting ceremony at the EBF Mota Ulun primary school in Dili, Timor-Leste, Nov. 9, 2026. The ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorated the completion of a two-classroom schoolhouse building constructed by the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, alongside Timor-Leste Defence Force engineers. Now in its 22nd iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Moises Sandoval)