U.S. Navy Cmdr. Josh Virgadamo, commanding officer, Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53), speaks to Sailors on the forecastle, June 12, 2026. John Paul Jones is currently deployed in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operation conducting routine operations. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the region and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Caleb Kissner)
| Date Taken: | 06.12.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.29.2026 23:29 |
| Photo ID: | 9782155 |
| VIRIN: | 260613-N-VC040-1075 |
| Resolution: | 4360x2907 |
| Size: | 2.31 MB |
| Location: | US |
| Web Views: | 30 |
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