U.S. Pacific Fleet

The U.S. Pacific Fleet is a key operational command of the United States Navy responsible for naval forces and activities across the Pacific Ocean and surrounding regions. Its mission includes maintaining maritime security, deterring aggression, and ensuring freedom of navigation. The fleet comprises ships, submarines, aircraft, and thousands of personnel, and it operates from multiple bases, notably in Hawaii and Guam. It plays a vital role in national defense, regional stability, and international partnerships, responding to crises, conducting exercises, and supporting allies in the vast and strategically important Pacific theater.