Maritime Operations and Training

Images of sailors engaged in maritime operations, including small boat handling, replenishment at sea, and equipment installation on naval vessels.

220716-N-OH262-0095 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 16, 2022)--Able Bodied Seaman Rosanita Coleman, a Civil Service Mariner assigned to Military Sealift Command's dry cargo ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13), communicates using signal paddles with MSC's fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) during an underway replenishment at sea, July 16.

240104-N-CK669-2068 RED SEA (Jan. 4, 2024) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) lower a rigged hull inflatable boat during small boat operations in support of Operation Prosperity Guardian (OPG) in the Red Sea, Jan. 4. Led by Combined Task Force 153 of the Combined Maritime Forces, OPG represents a focused, international effort to address maritime security challenges in the southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, with the goal of ensuring freedom of navigation for all countries and bolstering regional security. More than 20 countries have confirmed their participation in the operation.

220716-N-OH262-0095 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 16, 2022)--Able Bodied Seaman Rosanita Coleman, a Civil Service Mariner assigned to Military Sealift Command's dry cargo ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13), communicates using signal paddles with MSC's fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) during an underway replenishment at sea, July 16.

220608-N-QI593-1079 ROTA, SPAIN (June 8, 2022) Sailors, install the jackstaff aboard the USS Bainbridge (DDG96), June 8, 2022. Bainbridge 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.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 2, 2020) Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) receive pallets of food from the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) during a replenishment-at-sea during Keen Sword 21. Keen Sword is an example of the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance, the foundation of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region for more than 60 years. The relationships built and maintained during these events are critical to our shared capability to respond to contingencies at a moments notice.

220929-N-DE439-1156 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 29, 2022) A rigid hull inflatable boat departs from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51), Sept. 29, 2022. Arleigh Burke 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.

221007-N-FD648-1063 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 7, 2022) Sonar Technician 1st Class Marcus Smith, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), fires shot line to the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) during a replenishment-at-sea, Oct. 7, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group 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.

EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2022) Sailors, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), receive the ships fueling line after a fueling-at-sea with the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during an underway in the East China Sea, Sept. 6, 2022. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220916-N-NQ285-1915ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) receive a pallet of supplies from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) during a replenishment-at-sea. Ramage is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group conducting Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercises to increase lethality, ensure combat readiness, and promote tactical innovation. SWATT is led by the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center whose mission is to increase the tactical proficiency and lethality of the surface force.

220614-N-UP745-1014 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 14, 2022) Boatswains Mate Seaman Ian Moore, from Atlanta, attaches a rescue strop to an inhaul-outhaul line during a man overboard drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) in the Atlantic Ocean, June 14, 2022. Jason Dunham 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.

220811-N-AO868-1045 ADRIATIC SEA (August 11, 2022) Sailors lower a rigid hull inflatable boat from the boat deck of the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) in the Adriatic Sea, June 20, 2022. San Jacinto 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.

230326-N-AL206-1031 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 26, 2023) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) man the rails before a replenishment at sea while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, March 26, 2023. Thomas Hudner is underway as part of the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group in the Atlantic Ocean executing its Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), an intense, multi-week exercise designed to fully integrate a carrier strike group as a cohesive, multi-mission fighting force and to test their ability to carry out sustained combat operations from the sea.

100201-N-1082Z-018 CARIBBEAN SEA (Feb. 1, 2010) Sailors, assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) handle lines during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198). Ashland is deployed as part of the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit supporting Operation Unified Response, the humanitarian aid and disaster relief mission in Haiti.

220519-N-CZ759-1020 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 19, 2022) - Sailors aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) prepare to conduct a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with maritime prepositioning ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6), May 19, 2022. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet.

Sailors aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) conduct well deck operations in the Andfjorden waterway with Swedish marines who are integrating with NATO forces during Steadfast Defender, Feb. 28, 2024. NATO has a long-standing partnership with Sweden, similar to its previous collaboration with Finland before its accession; their participation enhances the strength and security of all member nations and illustrates that NATO's doors remain open. Steadfast Defender 2024, NATOs largest exercise in decades, will demonstrate NATOs ability to deploy forces rapidly from across the Alliance to reinforce the defense of Europe. Navy

PHILIPPINE SEA (April 22, 2022) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Antwan Johnson, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), handles line during a replenishment-at-sea with the Royal Canadian supply ship MV Asterix as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 17, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict free Atlantic region.

Crewmen aboard the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) secure a refueling hose from the German replenishment oiler FGS RHON (A-1443) while conducting an underway replenishment during exercise BALTOPS '93. The destroyer USS DEYO (DD-989), serving as flagship for the exercise commander, is on the port side of the RHON. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea

A fuel nozzle is brought closer to the connection point aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) during a refueling evolution in the South China Sea, Oct. 11, 2022. The crew of the Midgett is on a several-month deployment to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific.

220728-N-VI910-2123 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) Sailors conduct a RIM-116 rolling airframe missile (RAM) download aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet.

Seaman Joshua Whitaker, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), handles line as a rigid-hull inflatable boat is brought out the water during small boat operations, Sept. 25, 2022. Ramage is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group for Ford's inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict free Atlantic region.

220913-N-LK647-0017 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 13, 2022) Members of deck department aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) conduct a test of the mechanical davit that lowers rigid-hull inflatable boats into the water during Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT), Sept. 13, 2022. Normandy is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Strike Group conducting SWATT exercises to increase lethality, ensure combat readiness, and promote tactical innovation. SWATT is led by the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center, whose mission is to increase the tactical proficiency and lethality of the surface force.

Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, conduct small boat operations, March 30, 2022. The purpose of the small boat operations was to train boat officers and search and rescue teams at sea. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting flight deck certification and air wing carrier qualifications as part of the ships tailored basic phase prior operational deployment

120506-N-OV802-507ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 6, 2012) Members of the visit, board, search and seizure team aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) board training support ship TVS-1 Prevail during a boarding exercise. Jason Dunham is a part of Carrier Strike Group 8, which is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean.

Sea of Japan (May 12, 2022) Expeditionary sea base ship USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5) and Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) simulate transferring fuel while rafting during Exercise Noble Vanguard. Rafting operations extend the operational stay time of smaller units and provide non-traditional logistics in remote areas. Noble Vanguard serves as an enabler to reinforce tactics and techniques of different mission sets that contribute to regional stability.

Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) stand by prior to a replenishment-at-sea with the Royal Canadian supply ship MV Asterix as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 17, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict free Atlantic region.

220420-N-UN585-1453 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 20, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) prepare to launch a rigid-hull inflatable boat for a passenger transfer, April 20, 2022. Ross, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its 12th patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

220411-N-AO868-1011 IONIAN SEA (April. 11, 2022) Sailors conduct small-boat operations aboard Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56), April. 11, 2022. San Jacinto is deployed with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests, security, and stability in Europe and Africa.

220715-N-OH262-0726 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 15, 2022)--Civil Service Mariners serving aboard the dry cargo, ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13) prepare for MSC's fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) to pull along side for an underway replenishment at sea, July 15.

220620-A-EQ028-1345 ARABIAN GULF (June 20, 2022) Sailors raise a rigid-hull inflatable boat prior to small boat operations aboard the expeditionary sea base USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3), during exercise Iron Defender in the Arabian Gulf, June 20. Iron Defender is an annual bilateral training event between U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and forces from the United Arab Emirates. The exercise focuses on maritime security operations, mine countermeasures, and harbor defense.

221211-N-IV962-1163PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 11, 2022) - Fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204), transfers fuel to amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Dec. 11, 2022. Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73 is the U.S. Navys premiere maritime mobile logistics organization that supports the Seventh Fleet area of operations. Located to Southeast Asia COMLOG WESTPAC in conjunction with Military Sealift Command Far East, logistically supplies the U.S. Navys deployed units in the Western Pacific along with regional Allies and partners. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in

DN-ST-89-08757. Base: USS Fearless (MSO 442)

220503-N-DO281-1088 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 3, 2022) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) man the rails as the Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) comes alongside for a simulated underway replenishment, May 3. Paul Ignatius is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

220902-N-GP384-1225 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 2, 2022) Sailors download an MK53-Decoy Launching System (DLS) (NULKA) system on board the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Sep. 2, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group 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.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane (WMEC 903) boat detail crew lower a 26-foot over-the-horizon small boat near Samoa, Feb. 5, 2024. A small boat crew embarked two Samoan shipriders with the Samoa Police and Ministry of Agriculture and Fishery from Apia, Samoa, to conduct boardings in the vicinity of Samoa. Coast Guard

221010-N-LK647-0119 ATLANTIC OCEANFire Controlman 3rd Class Sheldon Rachel, left, Fire Controlman 3rd Class Jacob Howard, second from left, and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Jacob Caton, all assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), reinsert the barrel of one of the ships Close-In Weapon Systems (CWIS) back into the mount while Normandy is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 10, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

120213-N-SK590-094ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 13, 2012) Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Cory Johnson ties a messenger line to a fuel receiver during a replenishment at sea aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104). Sterett is deployed as part of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 16, 2022) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), man the rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) during small boat operations aboard Essex, June 16, 2022. Essex is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

240212-N-VJ326-1076 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 12, 2024) - Airman Tyrese Nicholson, from New Orleans, left, and Seaman Kristine Nool, from Milpitas, California, both assigned to amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), heave in a line as guided missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) pulls into port, Feb. 12. Tripoli is an America-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego. Navy

240202-N-JM579-1061 ROTA, Spain (Feb. 2, 2024) Sailors heave around line to secure the ship to a tug boat during a sea and anchor evolution aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), Feb. 2, 2024. Bulkeley is on a routine deployment conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Navy

111101-N-VH839-061PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2011) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Candace Worthan mans the underway replenishment fueling station aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) during an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193). Wayne E. Meyer is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations.

240112-N-EJ843-1069 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 12, 2024) - Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) are lowered in a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) during a man overboard drill, Jan. 12, 2024. Delbert D. Black is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by the U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests.

ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 30, 2012) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) conduct a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5). Jason Dunham is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

220517-N-UP745-2008 TYRRHENIAN SEA (May 17, 2022) Gunners Mate Seaman Mikaela Orris, from Chicago, prepares to shoot a shot line during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), in the Tyrrhenian Sea, May 17, 2022. Jason Dunham 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 interest.

230405-N-SN516-2022 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 5, 2023) U.S. Navy Gunners Mate 3rd Class Rafael Moreno, from Cliffside Park, N.J., fires a shot line to the fleet dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73). Decatur, part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navys largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

220923-N-FD648-1055 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 23, 2022) Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Noah Kitts, left, and Seaman Akwasi Boakye, both assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), unload supplies during a replenishment-at-sea, Sept. 23, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group 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.

120405-N-VY256-067GULF OF OMAN (April 5, 2012) Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) heave in a high line from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) during a replenishment at sea. Cape St. George is deployed as part of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 18, 2012) Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Tam Tran, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), stands by as cargo from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) is transferred to Mustin during a replenishment at sea. Mustin is currently on patrol in the western Pacific Ocean. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

220605-N-TC847-1110 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 5, 2022) Boatswains Mate Seaman Davon Ruddvereen assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) signals to the Henry J. Kaiser replenishment ship USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO-195) during a refueling-at-sea June 5, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway completing a certification exercise to increase U.S. and allied interoperability and warfighting capability before a future deployment. The George H.W. Bush CSG is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat Americas adversaries in support of national security.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 3 2022) Sailors conduct refueling operations aboard Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) during a replenishment-at-sea with USNS Yukon (T-AO-202) in the Philippine Sea on Oct. 3, 2022. Chancellorsville is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific and is assigned to Commander, Task Force 70, a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of its allies and partners in the region.

240112-N-EJ843-1061 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 12, 2024) - Sailors from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) prepare to be lowered aboard a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) during a man overboard drill, Jan. 12, 2024. Delbert D. Black is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by the U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests.

A U.S. Coast Guard 26-foot over-the-horizon small boat crew member prepares the small boat to get recovered by the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane (WMEC 903) in the South Pacific Ocean, Feb. 26, 2024. Vanuatu Fishery Department and Police Maritime Wing are partnering to conduct fishery boardings in the Vanuatu Exclusive Economic Zone to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Coast Guard

060318-N-7526R-080. Base: USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 14, 2017) A fueling probe is sent from the crew of the fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) to a fueling sponson aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during a replenishment-at-sea. Iwo Jima, components of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting a Combined Composite Training Unit Exercise that is the culmination of training for the Navy-Marine Corps team and will certify them for deployment.

220614-N-UP745-1021 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 14, 2022) Sailors prepare to lower a rescue swimmer into the water using an inhaul-outhaul line during a man overboard drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) in the Atlantic Ocean, June 14, 2022. Jason Dunham 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.

Merchant Mariners assigned to fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) conduct a replenishment-at-sea with the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Oct. 23, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is deployed in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navy's commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) conduct small boat operations, Sept. 25, 2022. Ramage is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group for Ford's inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict free Atlantic region.

221010-N-EH998-1048 GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 10, 2022) Sailors conduct aircraft firefighting drills aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) in the Gulf of Oman, Oct. 10. Nitze is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 2, 2022) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Andrew Youngstrom (left), from Hastings, Minn., and Operations Specialist 2nd Class Amiel Shakir (right), from Englewood, Calif., prepare to chock and chain an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, to the flight deck of The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during a vertical replenishment with Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

221205-N-NX635-1037 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 5, 2022) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN68) steams alongside the USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO-187) in preparation for a refueling-at-sea. Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations.

110530-N-BA263-267 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 30, 2011) Cmdr. David Lemly, commander of Deep Submergence Unit, supervises the dive of a submarine rescue vehicle during NATO exercise Bold Monarch 2011. Participants and observers from more than 25 countries participated in the 12-day exercise, the worldÕs largest submarine rescue exercise, which supports interoperability between all submarine rescue units.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 10, 2020) Deck department Sailors lower a rigid-hull inflatable boat from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) for a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) exercise. Germantown, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group assigned to Amphibious Squadron 11, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) fire a line to the Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) during a replenishment at sea while underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Nov. 7, 2022, during exercise Silent Wolverine. Exercise Silent Wolverine is a U.S.-led, combined training exercise that tests Ford-class aircraft carrier capabilities through integrated high-end naval warfare scenarios alongside participating allies in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is conducting their first deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations.

220910-N-GF955-1157BALTIC SEA (Sept. 10, 2022) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) prepare to receive boxes during a replenishment at sea with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS William Mclean (T-AKE 12), Sept. 10, 2022. Paul Ignatius is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, 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.

110209-N-9818V-224PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2011) Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Benjamin Hodgkiss, a search and rescue swimmer aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), is taken out of the water after rescuing Oscar, a man overboard rescue mannequin, during a man overboard drill. Fitzgerald is forward deployed to Yokosuka as part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and U.S. 7th Fleet.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2022) - U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), lower a 11-meter rigid hull inflatable boat with a knuckle boom crane prior to a maritime interception operation exercise aboard Anchorage, July 12. The 13th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Anchorage, conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

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220806-N-XK047-3014PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 6, 2022) - Sailors inspect an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Aug. 6. Makin Island is designed to field an integrated amphibious force that can support operational commanders around the globe with both strike and amphibious capabilities. Makin Island, flagship of amphibious squadron (CPR) SEVEN, along with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is currently underway conducting integrated training in the U.S. 3rd fleet to prepare for an upcoming deployment.

ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 28, 2013) The guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56), left, receives supplies from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) during a replenishment-at-sea. San Jacinto is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

220904-N-PC065-1068 BALTIC SEA (Sept. 4, 2022) - U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) wave to the Royal Netherlands Navy multi-mission support ship HNLMS Karel Dorman (A 833) after conducting replenishment-at-sea training in the Baltic Sea, Sept. 4, 2022. The Arlington is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, 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.

PEARL HARBOR (May 25, 2013) A Sailor unties the lines as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) prepares to depart from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to participate in Pacific Partnership 2013. Pacific Partnership is an annual Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission between U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region.

ARABIAN SEA (April 19, 2012) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Q.T. White guides in supplies sent to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10). Cape St. George is deployed as part of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

171130-N-IO414-040 SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 30, 2017) Sailors attach a towing line from a tug boat to the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14). Chief is returning to Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo after completing the annual bilateral mine countermeasures (MCM) exercise 3JA with the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force that increased proficiency and interoperability in MCM operations.

Gunners Mate 3rd Class Brady Burns, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), fires a shot line to the Royal Canadian supply ship MV Asterix during a replenishment-at-sea as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 7, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict free Atlantic region.

060509-N-0191T-012. Base: USS San Antonio (LPD 17) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

NASA's Orion spacecraft is secured with tether lines inside the flooded well deck of the USS Anchorage in the Pacific Ocean about 600 miles off the coast of San Diego, California. After lifting off at 7:05 a.m. EST atop a Delta IV Heavy rocket from Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, Orion completed a two-orbit, four-and-a-half hour mission to test systems critical to crew safety, including the launch abort system, the heat shield and the parachute system. NASA, the U.S. Navy and Lockheed Martin coordinated efforts to recover Orion after splashdown. The Ground Systems Development and Operations Program is leading the recovery efforts.

220407-N-PC065-1374 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 7, 2022) - An Icelandic Coast Guardsman, assigned to Offshore Patrol Vessel Thor, waves goodbye after executing casualty evacuation training with the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) in support of exercise Northern Viking 2022, April 7, 2022. Arlington with embarked 22nd MEU is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6nd Fleet area of operation. Northern Viking 22 strengthens interoperability and force readiness between the U.S., Iceland and allied nations and enables execution of multi-domain command and control of joint and coalition forces in the defense of Iceland the Sea Lines of Communication in the Greenland, Iceland, United Kingdom (GIUK) gap.

220920-N-ET093-1109 ADRIATIC SEA (Sept 20, 2022) Boatswains Mate Seaman Jennifer Aguilar, from Greensboro, North Carolina, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), acts as signalman during a replenishment-at-sea with supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8), Sept 20, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group 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.

010331-N-0271M-006. Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: South China Sea

DN-ST-87-00998. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING 86 Base: North Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

060626-N-2456S-284. Base: USS Boone (FFG 28) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

230203-N-SN516-1017 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 3, 2023) U.S. Navy Seaman Brittany Fries, from Chandler, Ariz., removes a life line aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73) in preparation for a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194). Decatur, part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navys largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

221211-N-LP924-1071 JEREMIE, Haiti (Dec. 11, 2022) Civilian Mariners assigned to the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) prepare to offload Marines and medical professionals to setup the medical site in Jeremie, Haiti, Dec. 11, 2022. Comfort is deployed to U.S. 4th Fleet in support of Continuing Promise 2022, a humanitarian assistance and goodwill mission conducting direct medical care, expeditionary veterinary care, and subject matter expert exchanges with five partner nations in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

NUWC Division, Keyport Engineering Technician Dirk Schmitz with Cmdr. Craig Piccolo, Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges commanding officer aboard Battle Point YTT-10, a Cape Flattery-class torpedo trial craft, also known as a Yard Torpedo Tender, Feb. 14, 2024, during range operations at Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges. The ranges operated by CFMETR are located over an area of the Strait of Georgiaknown as Area "Whiskey Golf"that is several hundred meters deep, several dozen kilometers long and several kilometers wide over a seabed composed of soft mud and free of underwater obstacles. CFMETR is a joint Canadian-US test facility situated on the east side of Vancouver Island in the sheltered Nanoose Bay.

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Jan. 26, 2019) Seaman Lewis Clark, top, prepares to remove a safety line from a rigid-hull inflatable boat during small-boat operations aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). Fort McHenry is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

220610-N-EI510-0111 BALTIC SEA (June 10, 2022) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Cal Korkoske tracks distance aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO-201) in the Baltic Sea, June 10, 2022 during exercise BALTOPS22. BALTOPS22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea.

Crewmen aboard the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) secure a refueling hose from the German replenishment oiler FGS RHON (A-1443) while conducting an underway replenishment during exercise BALTOPS '93. The destroyer USS DEYO (DD-989), serving as flagship for the exercise commander, is on the port side of the RHON. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea

Personnel of the Marine Electronic and Optical Company (Meob) on board a mining hunter from the Alkmaar class (1983-) at work at the foot of the antennaast in June 1989.

220925-N-ZQ263-1138 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 25, 2022) U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Will Eickhoff, from Valencia, Calif., supervises a replenishment-at-sea event aboard the Arleigh Burke-Class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) with USNS Washington Chambers. Chung-Hoon is operating with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

221009-N-ZQ263-1125 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 9, 2022) U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Josemaria Garcia, from Merced, Calif., assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) gives commands during a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187). Chung-Hoon is currently operating with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

221008-N-OK195-1311 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 8, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) participate in a freshwater washdown aboard the ship, Oct. 8, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group 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.

221008-N-OK195-1311 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 8, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) participate in a freshwater washdown aboard the ship, Oct. 8, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group 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.

Coast Guard Cutters - Northland (WMEC 904) - 26-HK-76-107. CGC Northland ops--CG crew on RHI boat, near cutter. Hurricane Katrina

RED SEA (May 4, 2012) Seaman Kimerly Carroll climbs down a pilot's ladder aboard the amphibious dock-landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) during small boat operations. Gunston Hall, with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 6, 2022) - Military Sealift Command civil service mariner Vincent Ohaire, from Rhinebeck, New York, assists Carlos Laguana, from Guam, both assigned to the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), before entering the water during a man-overboard drill, July 6, 2022. Frank Cable is currently on patrol conducting expeditionary maintenance and logistics in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific in the 7th Fleet area of operations.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 27, 2022) - Royal New Zealand Navy auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMNZS Aotearoa (A 11) conducts a fueling-at-sea with Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three 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 world's 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 world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

JAKARTA, Indonesia (July 25, 2022) Chief Machinists Mate Robert Cardwell, left, from Lebanon, Illinois, and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Tommy Troutman, right, from Deerfield Beach, Florida, both assigned to the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), stand watch as the ship departs Jakarta, Indonesia, July 25, 2022. Frank Cable is currently on patrol conducting expeditionary maintenance and logistics in support a free and open Indo-Pacific in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

Cutter crewmembers based out of Portsmouth, Va. stand at the pier, ready to assist the USCGC Northland (WMEC 904) moor in Portsmouth on Monday. Northland completed a 59-day patrol in the Caribbean Sea conducting migrant interdiction, law enforcement and humanitarian missions.

221028-N-RT917-1003 EILAT, Israel (Oct. 28, 2022) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) handle line while pulling into Eilat, Israel, Oct. 28. The Sullivans is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

220610-N-EI510-0146 BALTIC SEA (June 10, 2022) The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO-201) in the Baltic Sea, June 10, 2022 during exercise BALTOPS22. BALTOPS22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea.

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 25, 2022) Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) remove chocks and chains from an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Warlords of helicopter maritime strike squadron (HSM) 51, during flight operations. Benfold is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force.

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