U.S. 3rd Fleet

Today, the USNS Hector A. Cafferata Jr. (ESB-8) officially joins the fleet. Named for the legendary Marine who showed incredible bravery at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, this ship will provide critical support to our global missions.

2026 WEST Conference ⚓️🎙️ Vice Adm. John Wade, Commander, U.S. Third Fleet, joined key Navy and Marine Corps leaders at #WEST2026 From the sea to the shore, our ability to operate as one seamless Blue-Green Team ensures we stay ahead of any challenge in the Indo-Pacific. 🌊

Leadership on deck! ⚓️ We were honored to host Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle at C3F Headquarters, Feb. 10, 2026. Engagements like these are vital for aligning our fleet’s mission, ensuring we remain ready to deter aggression and maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific

🇺🇸🇯🇵 Vice Adm. John Wade, commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, had the pleasure of providing remarks at The Japan-U.S. Military Program (JUMP), Jan. 23, 2026!

Welcome home, Team Fitz! 🍀⚓ After operating across the 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleets, the USS Fitzgerald is officially back home. To our Sailors: thank you for your hard work, your sacrifice, and your dedication to the mission! 📸 MC2 Lordin Kelly #USSFitzgerald #Homecoming #C3F

Congratulations to the C3F Sailors who have advanced to their next rank! ⚓🎖️ We’re honored to have such a talented group stepping up to the next level of leadership. Thank you for your continued excellence. Bravo Zulu! #C3F #Advancement #USNavy

Welcome back to San Diego USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54)! 🚢🌊 @SurfaceWarriors #USNavy #Navy250 #WelcomeHome #PierSide #C3F

We proudly welcome home the USS Michael Monsoor! ⚓👋 #USNavy #Navy250 #WelcomeHome #PierSide #C3F   @SurfaceWarriors

The Navy–Marine Corps team stands united in unwavering readiness. More than a celebration, this demonstration showcased our continued focus on operational capability, preparedness, and mission execution. #marines250 #FromSeaToShore #navymarinecorps250 #Amphibious250

For 250 years, our Sailors and Marines have stood strong—driven by the support and pride of the communities we serve. Your encouragement fuels our commitment to train harder, learn faster, and serve better. Together, we honor the legacy of those who came before us. #Navy250

The Navy–Marine Corps team trains side by side every day—learning, refining, and pushing each other to be ready for any mission. From sea to shore, our strength comes from constant improvement and teamwork built over 250 years of shared service. #NavyMarineCorpsTeam

Six years. Over 2,000 days. Countless miles. That's Sea Power in action! ⚓️🌊 The USS America (LHA 6) returned to San Diego, marking the end of its six-year forward deployment to Sasebo, Japan. #Navy250 #USSAmerica #WelcomeHome #SanDiego #Readiness

The grit of the @USMC + the might of @USNavy , that’s a partnership forged in steel! #1stmlg and #USSSomerset completed #QuarterlyUnderwayAmphibiousReadinessTraining 25.4 at Camp Pendleton and in its coastal waters Jul. 29 - Aug. 15, 2025. Read more: dvidshub.net/feature/QUART

👋 Welcome home #USSCarlVinson! 🚢 @americasfavorite_70 returned to its homeport of #SanDiego following a nine-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. #VinsonHomeport #WelcomeHome #CarrierHomecoming #USNavy #NavyReadiness #Navy250

👋 Welcome home #USSSterett & #USSPrinceton! 🌊⚓️ Both ships returned to its homeport of San Diego following nine-month deployments to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations.  #VinsonHomeport #PierSide #WelcomeHome #HugsOnThePier #CarrierHomecoming #SanDieg

Teamwork makes the dream work! 💪 The #USSSampson (DDG 102), in coordination with the #CoastGuard , successfully interdicted a go-fast vessel in the Eastern Pacific, disrupting drug trafficking operations. 🔍read more: c3f.navy.mil/News/Article/4…

👋 Vice Adm. John Wade, commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, had the pleasure of welcoming Gen. Gregory M. Guillot, commander, U.S. Northern Command, to the #C3F headquarters. 🌊During the visit, the commanders discussed U.S. 3rd Fleet’s support to the Southern Border mission.

Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) returned to Naval Base San Diego following a three-month mission to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, June 5, 2025. Read more at: dvidshub.net/news/499921/us… @SurfaceWarriors @USNavy @USPacificFleet @INDOPACOM

BZ to the crew of #USSSpruance for their efforts supporting rescue of 18 people from a disabled vessel 50 miles of San Diego. Read more about the @USNavy and @USCG cooperation in the post below.

.@USNavy Sailors assigned to #USSSomerset, EOD Group 1, & HSC-23; Airmen attached to First Air Force, Det 3; @NASA personnel; & NASA & European Space Agency astronauts gathered on the ship’s flight deck during NASA URT 12, March 29. 📍: Pacific Ocean 📸: MC2 Olivia Rucker