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7th fleet
![US Navy F-35B-Carrying Amphibious Assault Ship Arrives in Japan US Navy F-35B-Carrying Amphibious Assault Ship Arrives in Japan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2019-12-16.jpeg)
US Navy F-35B-Carrying Amphibious Assault Ship Arrives in Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The USS America arrived at its new homeport in Sasebo, Japan on December 6.
![USS America, USS New Orleans to Deploy With US 7th Fleet in Japan USS America, USS New Orleans to Deploy With US 7th Fleet in Japan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-190405-n-ri884-430.jpg)
USS America, USS New Orleans to Deploy With US 7th Fleet in Japan
By Ankit Panda
USS Wasp and USS Stethem are slated to return to the continental United States.
![Why a First US Aircraft Carrier Vietnam Visit Matters Why a First US Aircraft Carrier Vietnam Visit Matters](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-01-05_11-08-50.jpg)
Why a First US Aircraft Carrier Vietnam Visit Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the broader significance behind a much-anticipated development.
![What 3 US Supercarriers in the Asia-Pacific Means for North Korea What 3 US Supercarriers in the Asia-Pacific Means for North Korea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-37286808964_62fbfe20ef_k.jpg)
What 3 US Supercarriers in the Asia-Pacific Means for North Korea
By Ankit Panda
Three carriers in the 7th Fleet's area of operations is rare, but not unprecedented.
![Will the Next US Pacific Command Head Be an Air Force General? Will the Next US Pacific Command Head Be an Air Force General?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-170830-f-lq965-0046.jpg)
Will the Next US Pacific Command Head Be an Air Force General?
By Ankit Panda
U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence O’Shaughnessy appears to be the most likely candidate.
![What’s Next for the US Navy After Its Ship Collisions? What’s Next for the US Navy After Its Ship Collisions?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-3431867.jpg)
What’s Next for the US Navy After Its Ship Collisions?
By Collin Koh
There are steps Washington can take with its partners to reinforce its regional commitment.
![Firings, Reforms Follow US Navy Mishaps in Pacific Fleet Firings, Reforms Follow US Navy Mishaps in Pacific Fleet](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-170821-n-wj640-020.jpg)
Firings, Reforms Follow US Navy Mishaps in Pacific Fleet
By Steven Stashwick
New policies and new commanders while collision investigations continue.
![Is the US Seventh Fleet Unprepared to Operate at Sea? Is the US Seventh Fleet Unprepared to Operate at Sea?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-ftz1.jpg)
Is the US Seventh Fleet Unprepared to Operate at Sea?
By Steven Stashwick
Japan-based ships lack same training and readiness standards as U.S.-based.
![Two US Aircraft Carriers Launch Joint Exercises Off Philippines Ahead of South China Sea Verdict Two US Aircraft Carriers Launch Joint Exercises Off Philippines Ahead of South China Sea Verdict](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-06-20_18-32-13.jpg)
Two US Aircraft Carriers Launch Joint Exercises Off Philippines Ahead of South China Sea Verdict
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Coordinated operations kick off ahead of much-anticipated South China Sea verdict.
![Top US Navy Officer Visits US Aircraft Carrier in South China Sea Top US Navy Officer Visits US Aircraft Carrier in South China Sea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-06-06_21-00-05.jpg)
Top US Navy Officer Visits US Aircraft Carrier in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Amid growing tensions, the U.S. Navy’s highest ranking officer visited the John C. Stennis Strike Group last weekend.
![US Expands 3rd Fleet's Role in the Western Pacific US Expands 3rd Fleet's Role in the Western Pacific](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-05-10_21-53-58.jpg)
US Expands 3rd Fleet's Role in the Western Pacific
By Mina Pollmann
The California-based half of U.S. Pacific Fleet is gaining new independence.
![US Carrier Strike Group Arrives in South China Sea to Deter China US Carrier Strike Group Arrives in South China Sea to Deter China](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-03-04_16-35-03.jpg)
US Carrier Strike Group Arrives in South China Sea to Deter China
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The carrier strike group is conducting ‘routine operations' in the South China Sea, according to U.S. Navy officials.
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