Amphibious Operations

Images of military vessels conducting maneuvers near coastal areas, highlighting naval operations, landing crafts, and strategic exercises.

Warships participating in Operation Nanook 2022 follow HMCS Margaret Brooke in line ahead formation within Saglek Fjord in northern Labrador, Canada.

Hellenic Marine Corps combat rubber reconnaissance crafts maneuver to shore for a combined forces event during exercise Alexander the Great 2022, Skyros, Greece, May 16, 2022. Alexander the Great 22 strengthens interoperability and force readiness between the U.S., Greece, and Allied nations, enhancing strategic defense and partnership while promoting security and stability in the region.

A view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HELENA (SSN-725) as the vessel enters Pearl Harbor through the channel.. State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA)

The Air Cushion Landing Craft 45 (LCAC-45) approaches the Green Beach Landing site off the end of the Mogadishu International Airport runway to begin back loading light armor vehicles to be taken back to the amphibious ships off shore for scheduled maintenance in preparation for the March 25th troop withdrawal from Somalia. Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM)

A view of the coastline near a base camp of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB-1). The unit in the region during Operation Restore Hope relief efforts. Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM)

An aerial view of Point Salines, as seen from an aircraft approaching the runway during Operation URGENT FURY. Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Country: Grenada (GRD)

Warships participating in Operation Nanook 2022 follow HMCS Margaret Brooke in line ahead formation within Saglek Fjord in northern Labrador, Canada.

The nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715) moves through the channel as it departs from the naval station.. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA)

Marine beachmasters prepare an amphibious vehicle for loading aboard a utility landing craft during a multinational peacekeeping operation. Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)

The beach head at Cape Ince is the scene of a mock amphibious assault. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), embarked aboard the USS PONCE (LPD-15) are participating in the NATO exercise, NORTHERN APPROACH, with British and Turkish forces. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN APPROACH Base: Cape Ince Country: Turkey (TUR)

The Sentinel-class fast response cutter USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) launches their small boat and returns to homeport in Apra Harbor Sept. 19, 2022, following a 43-day patrol across Oceania. The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a routine deployment in Oceania as part of Operation Blue Pacific, working alongside Allies, building maritime domain awareness, and sharing best practices with partner nation navies and coast guards. Op Blue Pacific is an overarching multi-mission U.S. Coast Guard endeavor promoting security, safety, sovereignty, and economic prosperity in Oceania while strengthening relationships with our regional partners.

Distant shot of two F-14A Tomcat aircraft of Reserve Fighter Squadron 101 (VF-101) spotted on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) during carrier qualifications off the coast of Florida.EXACT DATE SHOT UNKNOWN. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The tank landing ship USS PEORIA (LST-1183) stands at anchor in the bay.. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines(PHL)

120604-N-RI884-914 MIDWAY ATOLL (June 4, 2012) A lone Sailor walks back down a pier following a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The Battle of Midway, fought over and near the Midway atoll, approximately 1,500 nautical miles northwest of Hawaii, represents the strategic high water mark and turning point of the Pacific war.

APRA HARBOR, Guam - The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) departs Apra Harbor, May 6. Annapolis will be conducting maritime operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to maintain a safe and open Indo-Pacific.

While the quiet supersonic dive maneuver produces a quieter version of the sonic boom in a necessary area, it produces a loud sonic boom out over the ocean. Doing so over the busiest waterway in the country makes it necessary to provide high levels of situational awareness to vessels below, through communications between NASA public affairs officers and the U.S. Coast Guard command center.

DN-ST-85-03224. Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT)

120129-N-QM601-255 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2012) Amphibious assault vehicles from battalion landing team (BLT) 1/2 of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) enter the welldeck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) during a certification exercise (CERTEX). The CERTEX is the final qualification before a scheduled spring deployment.

A view of the Marine Beachmaster Unit 2 headquarters located at Green Beach during a multinational peacekeeping operation. Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)

DM-ST-88-07800. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR Base: El Hamman Country: Egypt (EGY)

GULF OF THAILAND (June 9, 2013) Amphibious assault vehicles approach the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) following a joint amphibious assault exercise with the Royal Thai Navy as a part of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2013. CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor Leste.

SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb 9, 2016) Military Sealift Commands fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO-196) arrives in Souda Bay for a scheduled port visit. Kanawha, a Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler is forward-deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of national security interests in Europe and Africa.

Bermuda. Cannons at the Commissioner's House at the Royal Naval Dockyard.

An Air and Marine Operations UH-60 air crew flew along the Florida coast to assess damage after Hurricane Ian made landfall on September 29, 2022. Photo by Ozzy Trevino

221005-N-DK042-1294 PORT OF KUSHIRO, Japan (Oct. 5, 2022) An Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS) craft from USNS Dahl (T-AKR 312), operated by Sailors from Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) 1, as part of the Navy Support Element in support of Operation Resolute Dragon 22, sails in Kushiro Port, Japan, Oct. 5, 2022. USS Benfold (DDG 65), USNS Dahl (T-AKR 312), and USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) are participating in joint bilateral integration with III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) in support of Resolute Dragon 22. Exercises like this one reassure our allies and partners of the U.S. commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific.

120523-N-HM950-124 HAT YAO, Thailand (May 23, 2012) Royal Thai and U.S. Marine amphibious assault vehicles land on the beach during a simulated amphibious assault for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness.

The guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) passes Naval Base Guantanamo Bay as it heads out to sea for a day of training. Base: Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB)

220708-M-TN173-1132 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii (July 8, 2022) U.S. Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Air-Ground Task Force 7 and Republic of Korea Marines, assigned to 1st Division, 1st Korean amphibious assault vehicles, work with other partner nations to conduct amphibious operations training during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 8. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 2022 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC 2022 provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

050107-N-6074Y-187. State: Sumatra Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Major Command Shown: CVN-72

View of cannons with a fort seen in the background, Christiansvaern fort, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

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France, Normandy, Pointe du Hoc. Strategic point for German fortifications along the Normandy coast. Shot on 66th Anniversary of D-Day.

A starboard quarter view of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) entering Subic Bay assisted by two tugs. Country: Philippines (PHL)

French Air and Space Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Royal Australian Air Force and U.S. Air Force members pose for a group photo during Cope North 2023 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 8, 2023. The U.S. military always seeks to expand engagements and strengthen relationships with all regional allies and partner nations in the Indo-Pacific through activities such as subject matter expert exchanges, host nation visits, and joint exercises and operations such as Cope North.

KOROR, PALAU (June 14, 2022) Multiple commands under Commander, Task Force 75, as part of a Port Damage Assessment team demonstate rapidly deployment capability in Palau and conducted a phased approach to harbor clearance, port infrastructure and assessments in support of Exercise Valiant Shield 2022. Exercises such as Valiant Shield allow the Indo-Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photos by Master Chief Navy Diver Marshall Goble/Released)

020724-N-3580W-115. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown

DN-SC-87-05881. Base: Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Italian Contingent recovers their forklift that was accidentally driven off a cliff by Somali construction workers. Subject Operation/Series: UNOSOM II Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM)

A view of the USS ARIZONA Memorial, it spans the wreck of the Battleship USS ARIZONA (BB 39). The vessel was destroyed in the opening moments of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. The ship is the final resting place for over 1,100 crewmen. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2000 Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

070314-M-0587B-089. Base: Montoyama Airfield State: Iwo Jima Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: M

Aerial view of the capsized Philippines destroyer escort ship DATU KALANTIAW, during Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron (ARRS) operations. Base: Cayalan Island Country: Philippines

Micronesia, Mariana Islands, US Territory of Guam, Agat. War in the Pacific National Historic Park, Ga'an Point. Battlefield memorial, Japanese 20cm (8-inch) coastal defense gun, c. 1944.

Royal Naval Dockyard Bermuda

030205-M-7031A-013. Base: Marine Corps Base, Ternate State: Cavite Province Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Major Command Shown: 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines

A metal barricade protrudes from the water in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Kuwait City Country: Kuwait(KWT)

US Army Soldiers from the 331st Transportation Battalion, use a US Navy (USN) Warping Tug (LWT 053), to prepare framework for a floating bridge, during Exercise TURBO PATRIAT, a Joint Logistics Over The Shore (JLOTS) exercise, held at Camp Pendleton, California (CA). Subject Operation/Series: TRUBO PATRIOT Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-06477. Country: Philippines (PHL)

An aerial view of Kawaihae Harbor, where hundreds of vehicles of the 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, and other units wait to be loaded aboard the vehicle cargo ship USNS METEOR (T AKR 9). The equipment is being shipped back to Oahu and Schofield Barracks after a month-long training deployment at the US Army`s Pohakuloa Training Area. State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), execute a beach insert during a boat sustainment enabler integration exercise at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan, June 8, 2022. This exercise was to integrate enablers into the BLT and teach them the foundations of using the combat rubber raiding crafts. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

An aerial view of Wallace Air Station. Base: Luzon Country: Republic Of The Philippines (PHL)

221103-N-UI066-1023 SPLIT, Croatia (Nov. 3, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), along with the embarked staff of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, arrives in Split, Croatia, for a scheduled port visit Nov. 3, 2022. The George H.W. Bush CSG is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

060705-N-7981E-061. Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)

DN-SC-87-04118. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '86 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The future site if the 293rd Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron on Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kauai, Hawaii, May 25, 2022. A SATAF brings together experts from a multitude of agencies and allows them to convene specific working groups that deal with issues such as maintenance, personnel, operations, facilities and communication.

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii (July 30, 2022) A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey flies overhead during an amphibious raid for a multinational littoral operations exercise as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 at Pyramid Rock Beach, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 30, 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

USTKA, Poland (June 17, 2015) Amphibious assault vehicles land at Ustka, Poland for the BALTOPS 2015 amphibious landing. U.S. Marines and service members from Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army who comprise the BALTOPS Combined Landing Force and Combined Amphibious Task Force conducted the amphibious landing. BALTOPS, an annually recurring multinational exercise designed to enhance flexibility and interoperability, as well as demonstrate resolve of allied and partner forces to defend the Baltic region.

World War II memorial at the Banzai Cliffs in Saipan, Northern Marianas, Central Pacific

PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 7, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) renders honors during a pass-in-review by the USS Missouri Memorial during the 71st Anniversary Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration. More than 2000 guests, including Pearl Harbor survivors and other veterans, attended the National Park Service and U.S. Navy-hosted joint memorial ceremony at the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument. This year's theme focused on "Coming of Age - From Innocence to Valor."

220619-N-HG389-0058 VUNG RO BAY, Vietnam (June 19, 2022) Vietnam Peoples Navy hospital ship Khanh Hoa (HQ 561), left, and U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) anchor in Vung Ro Bay in the Phu Yen province of Vietnam, June 19. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

Family members of the USCGC Mohawk's (WMEC 913) crew wait on the pier in Key West, Florida, Sept. 12, 2022. Mohawks crew returned home following a 92-day deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

More than 200 Airmen and 10 A-10 Thunderbolt II Warthogs from the 924th Fighter Group of the 944th Fighter Wing are working out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 29, 2022, during the units participation in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 21-Aug. 4. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

France, Normandy, Pointe du Hoc. Strategic point for German fortifications along the Normandy coast. Shot on 66th Anniversary of D-Day.

US Sherman tank sunk during D-Day landing during World War II, Saipan, Mariana Islands.

Aircraft line the bow section of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) as the vessel transits the Suez Canal en route to the Red Sea. State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY)

DJIBOUTI (April 28, 2014) Landing craft air cushion (LCAC) vehicles assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4, embarked aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), wait on a beach to carry troops and equipment back to the ship during sustainment training ashore. Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

A distant starboard bow view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) en route to the United States Naval Facility. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

DN-ST-90-00466. Base: Saint Croix State: Virgin Islands (VI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Photos from Aviation Training Center, Mobile - 26-HK-421-248. Hurricane Katrina

220715-N-N0842-1019 SAN DIEGO (July 15, 2022) San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) returns to San Diego during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 in Southern California. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Photo by Royal Australian Air Force Imagery Specialist Corporal Craig Barrett)

DF-ST-84-08204. Subject Operation/Series: CRISEX 83 Base: Matalascanas Country: Spain (ESP)

M111 HMS Blyth in Grand Harbour

220712-N-RG360-1030 PEARL HARBOR (July 12, 2022) - U.S. Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Quentin Todd documents the departure of Republic of Korea Navy destroyer ROKS Sejong The Great (DDG 991) from Pearl Harbor to begin the at-sea phase of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 12. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

030218-M-7031A-004. Base: Marine Corps Base, Ternate State: Cavite Province Country: Philippines (PHL)

Historical military cannons at military fortress Fort Santa Agueda Hagatna in Guam USA

Warships participating in Operation Nanook 2022 follow HMCS Margaret Brooke in line ahead formation within Saglek Fjord in northern Labrador, Canada.

An F-14A Tomcat aircraft is launched from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) as an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft stands by for launch during PACEX '89. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Constellation (CV 64)

WHITE BEACH, Japan (Feb. 29, 2024) A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force service member clears jungle growth as part of the Jungle Attack community relations project, conducted annually by U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force volunteers to maintain access to ancestral tombs and other sacred sites on White Beach Naval Facility. Navy

Fort d'Ambleteuse during storm Ciara, February 2020, Hauts de France, France

An aerial view of the ARIZONA (BB-39) Memorial. Subject Operation/Series: RIM PAC '86 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Resembling giant water balloons, these 3000 gallon water bags hold purified water for the citizens of Degirmendere, Turkey. During Operation AVID RESPONSE, Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) ,(MEU(SOC)), are helping provide water to victims of the August 17 earthquake here. OAR is the US European Command contribution to relief efforts following the earthquake that struck about 65 miles east of Istanbul near the town of Izmit. Turkish officials estimate about 600,000 people are homeless. Subject Operation/Series: Operation AVID Response Base: Degirmendere Country: Turkey (TUR)

DA-ST-85-02181. Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Country: Grenada (GRD)

Soldiers from Schofield Barracks pass a beach during their road march around the island to commemorate Army Recognition Week, June 14-19, 1982. State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An Iron Man in the foreground waits patiently for aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth to exit the River Mersey estuary.

020405-F-3488S-004. Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF

DF-ST-92-02490. Subject Operation/Series: STEEL BOX Base: US Army Chemical Activity Country: Johnston Atoll

PEARL HARBOR (July 14, 2022) A UH-60 belonging to the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade lands near the humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) camp to transport the wounded as part of Rim of Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 14. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Suga Tatsuya)

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform a series of demonstrations during the Fort Lauderdale Airshow April 29 - May 1, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This was the teams first beach show of the season.

PEARL HARBOR (June 30, 2022) The Australian national flag flies from Royal Australian Navy landing helicopter dock HMAS Canberra (L02) while alongside at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Souther California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (photo by Royal Australian Navy Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski)

DM-SC-87-12210. Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)

An aerial view of the Fleet Combat Training Center. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, 1st Marine Division commanding general, looks over Bloody Ridge in the Solomon Islands after a ceremony commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal, Aug. 7, 2022. Bloody Ridge was a key landmark in the battle and was primarily held by elements of the 1st Marine Division. Watson joined other military leaders and heads of state from the U.S. and its partner nations to honor those who fought in the battle and reaffirmed their commitment to fostering a strong relationship with the Solomon Islands and other nations to ensure peace

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (May 27, 2022) U.S. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay is located in the region of Chania, Greece; Chanias Venetian Harbor was constructed in the 14th century. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., Allied, and Partner nation forces to be where they are needed when they are needed to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

A Solemn Pilgrimage: Reflecting on the Sacrifice and Heroism at Omaha Beach Walking the sands of Omaha Beach, the echoes of D-Day s fierce battle linger in the air. Waves crash where soldiers once fought. The vastness of the sea contrasts with the solemn memories of bravery and sacrifice. Copyright: xZoonar.com/WalterxGxArcexSr/GrindstonexMediaxGroup/WalterxArcexPhotographyx 22081882

Partner nations closed out the Tradewinds 2022 exercise with a ceremony at British Army Training Support Unit Belize in Ladyville, Belize May 20 2022. Tradewinds 2022 is a multinational exercise designed to expand the Caribbean regions capability to mitigate, plan for, and respond to crises; increase regional training capacity and interoperability; develop new and refine existing standard operating procedures; enhance ability to defend exclusive economic zones; and promote human rights and adherence to shared international norms and values; fully integrate women into defense, peace and security missions; and increase maritime domain awareness to deter illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activities.

France, Hauts de France, Pas de Calais. Blanc-Nez, Sangatte. WWII bomb impacts

DA-SC-86-10711. Base: Arromanches Country: France (FRA)

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