DVIDS (CENTCOM / DoD): U.S. Pacific Fleet advances fleet resilience; conducts training to strengthen readiness and test emerging capabilities

HONOLULU - U.S. Pacific Fleet conducted training and testing exercises April 20-May 15, 2026, in the Pacific Ocean aboard decommissioned Tarawa-class amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) and in port onboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH). The training, which combined participation from several Navy commands, industry partners, and academic institutions, validated the Navy’s ability to rapidly return ships to the fight in contested environments.

Source: DVIDS (CENTCOM / DoD).