Military Naval Operations

Aerial views of multiple naval ships, including battleships and destroyers, navigating through the Pacific Ocean. The images convey a sense of coordination and maritime dominance.

110218-N-9094S-179 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 18, 2011) The U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), left, and the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) align course in preparation for an underway replenishment. Blue Ridge serves under Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7/Task Force (CTF) 76, the Navy's only forward deployed amphibious force.

Aerial bow view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) (right) and the frigate USS SAMPLE (FF-1048). The ships are part of a task group underway off the coast of California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2014) The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) is underway in formation during a photo exercise. Peleliu will participate in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014, a large multinational naval exercise, as the command ship for the expeditionary strike group and is scheduled to conduct a follow-on deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

221010-N-UF592-1037 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 10, 2022) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS Asahi (DD 119), sails by the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea, Oct. 10. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

110218-N-9094S-179 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 18, 2011) The U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), left, and the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) align course in preparation for an underway replenishment. Blue Ridge serves under Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7/Task Force (CTF) 76, the Navy's only forward deployed amphibious force.

A starboard bow view of the frigate USS KOELSCH (FF-1049) underway. Country: Unknown

221025-N-TC847-1031 IONIAN SEA (Oct. 25, 2022) The Belgian navy mine hunter Narcis (M923) sails in formation during an air defense exercise for the NATO-led vigilance activity Neptune Strike 22.2 (NEST 22.2), Oct. 25, 2022. NEST 22.2 is the natural evolution of NATOs ability to integrate the high-end maritime warfare capabilities of a carrier strike group to support the defense of the alliance in Europe.

INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 4, 2014) The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60) moves off after a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199). Rodney M. Davis is on patrol in the Indian Ocean in support of regional security and stability.

U.S. and Spanish ships cruise in formation during exercise Ocean Venture '81. The ships are led by the amphibious transport dock USS RALEIGH (LPD-1) and the tank landig ship USS BARNSTABLE COUNTRY (LST-1197). Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '81 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

220728-N-KR961-0009 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) Ships sail in formation during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 28. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 30 unmanned systems, approximately 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.

An aerial port quarter view of the destroyer USS SPRUANCE (DD-963) underway. Country: Unknown

The aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV 60) is refueled while underway by the auxiliary oiler USNS PAWCATUCK (T-AO 108). (Substandard image). Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

GULF OF GUINEA (Sept. 15, 2020) The expeditionary sea base USS Hershel Woody” Williams (ESB 4), center, conducts a tracking exercise with the Italian navy frigate ITS Federico Martinengo (F 596), left, and the Ghana navy Snake-class patrol vessel Ehwor (P37) in the Gulf of Guinea, Sept. 28, 2020. Hershel Woody” Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations.

DN-ST-89-02907. Country: Unknown

Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Winnipeg (FFH 338) conducts Officer of the Watch Maneuvers with Philippine Navy frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF 151) off the coast of Hawaii during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 13. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29-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 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

221014-N-TC847-1020 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 14, 2022) The Croatian missile boat Dubrovnik (RTOP 42) sails alongside the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) during the NATO-led vigilance activity Neptune Strike 22.2 (NEST 22.2), Oct. 14, 2022. NEST 22.2 is the natural evolution of NATOs ability to integrate the high-end maritime warfare capabilities of a carrier strike group to support the defense of the alliance in Europe.

DN-SC-04-10814. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-88-03599. Base: Persian Gulf

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 2, 2022) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, transports cargo to the flight deck of Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) during a vertical replenishment with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105). 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.

An aerial port bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61), foreground, the guided missile frigate USS BOONE (FFG-28) and an unidentified frigate, background, underway in formation. Country: Unknown

060317-N-7526R-0150. Country: South China Sea

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) Ships sail in formation during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 28. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 30 unmanned systems, approximately 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.

DN-ST-87-04581. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

040722-N-0842N-016. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-87-06265. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-87-00041. Base: Hampton Roads State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

051115-N-8492C-143. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

230327-N-ZQ263-1056 (March 27, 2023) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) steams in formation with the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) destroyer ROKS Sejong the Great (DDG 991), Chungmugong Yi Sun-Sin-class multipurpose destroyer ROKS Choe Yeong (DDH 981), Cheonji-class fast combat support ship ROKS Hwacheon (AOE 59), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Decatur (DDG 73) and USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) during a bilateral exercise. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is conducting a bilateral maritime exercise with the ROKN in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo Pacific region.

East China Sea, September 8, 2009 - The amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD-9), left, and the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) conduct a replenishment at sea.

120802-N-YL945-001 ATLANTIC OCEAN (August 2, 2012) MH-60 Seahawk helicopters conduct a fly-by over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during an air power demonstration. Lincoln is en route to the United States to complete an eight-month change-of-homeport deployment during which it operated in the U.S. 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility.

221120-N-DW158-1047 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 20, 2022) The U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), conducts a replenishment-at-sea with Royal Australian Navy supply ship, HMAS Stalwart (A304), in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 20. The combined vertical replenishment, fueling-at-sea and connected replenishment marks the first time this class of Royal Australian Navy supply ship has resupplied a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier while operating at sea. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports Alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 12, 2022) From left to right, the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) sail in formation behind USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during Valiant Shield 2022 (VS22). VS22 is a U.S.-only, biennial field training exercise (FTX) focused on integration of joint training in a multi-domain environment. This training builds real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating tracking, and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of missile areas.

Distant underway view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL ELIOT MORISON (FFG-13) executing a wide sweeping turn. The MORISON is assigned to the Naval Reserve Force. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

221026-N-TC847-1309 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 26, 2022) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) sails in formation with Albanian Coast Guard ships ALS Lissus (P 133) and ALS Butrinti (P 134) for the NATO-led vigilance activity Neptune Strike 22.2 (NEST 22.2), Oct. 17, 2022. NEST 22.2 is the natural evolution of NATOs ability to integrate the high-end maritime warfare capabilities of a carrier strike group to support the defense of the alliance in Europe.

A port view of ships from South America and the United States underway during the joint Operation UNITAS XXV. They are, from bottom to top: the Ecuadorian corvettes LOS RIOS (CM 13) and EL ORO (CM 14, the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG 39), the Ecuadorian corvette ESMERALDAS (CM 11) and the destroyer USS THORN (DD 988). Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Country: Unknown

220724-N-EU544-9986 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 24, 2022) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), sails in formation with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Murasame-class destroyer, JS Kirisame (DD 104) and JMSDF SH-60K Sea Hawk helicopter, during a bilateral exercise in the Philippine Sea, July 23. Jackson, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

Soldiers from B Company, 3-2 General Support Aviation Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade conducted deck landings with CH-47F Chinook helicopters on the the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the waters east of the Korean peninsula on September 26, 2022. Deck landing qualifications are conducted to certify air crew members and pilots on landing on a ship. This training was conducted in part with the Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) to strengthen interoperability with our joint partners.

A starboard view of the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS SOUTH CAROLINA (CGN-37) passing astern of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) during a composite training unit exercise. Country: Unknown

An aerial port quarter view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62), foreground, underway with the guided missile destroyer USS ROBISON (DDG 12), right, and a Spruance class destroyer. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The fast combat support ship USS DETROIT (AOE-4) is flanked by the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67), left, and the guided missile cruiser USS SAN JACINTO (CG-56) as the ships conduct an underway replenishment during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea

DN-ST-87-03360. Subject Operation/Series: DISPLAY DETERMINATION '86 Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

220527-N-SI601-1155 PHILIPPINE SEA (May 27, 2022) The U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), approaches USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) in preparation for a replenishment-at-sea. During the evolution, Big Horn transported fuel and cargo to Ronald Reagan via connected replenishment. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

220505-N-N3764-0102CARIBBEAN SEA - (MAY 5, 2022) -- The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Wichita (LCS 13), the Dominican Republic coastal patrol vessel Altair (GC-112), and Dominican Republic Boston Whaler interceptor patrol boat Duhbe (LI-164) conduct a bilateral maritime interdiction exercise, May 5, 2022. Wichita is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force Souths mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 1, 2020) The forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), front right, the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) are underway in formation. New Orleans, America and Germantown, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group assigned to Amphibious Squadron 11, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are 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.

120201-N-OP638-007 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 01, 2012) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS McFaul (DDG 74), left, and USS James E. Williams (DDG 95), are alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) for a replenishment at sea. McFaul and James E. Williams are underway participating in exercise Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator is the largest amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. The exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina.

The guided missile destroyer USS MAHAN (DDG 42), left background, and the frigate USS AYLWIN (FFG 1081), right, conduct maneuvers with another ship during Unitas XXXII, a combined exercise involving the naval forces of the United States and nine South American nations. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXII Country: Unknown

100709-N-6003P-164 U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (July 9, 2010) USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) underway concluding joint air defense interoperability exercises with USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and the French Navy Frigate Jean Bart (D615). Churchill is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in support of Maritime Security Operations and Theater Security Cooperation efforts.

110731-N-ZR940-010ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 31, 2011) Ships assigned to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and the U.S. Navy participate in maneuvering drills as part of a passing exercise off the East Coast of the United States, from Virginia to Florida. The exercise is intended to provide realistic training environments that closely replicate the operational challenges routinely encountered around the world.

221026-N-TC847-1328 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 26, 2022) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) sails in formation with Albanian Coast Guard ships ALS Lissus (P 133) and ALS Butrinti (P 134) for the NATO-led vigilance activity Neptune Strike 22.2 (NEST 22.2), Oct. 17, 2022. NEST 22.2 is the natural evolution of NATOs ability to integrate the high-end maritime warfare capabilities of a carrier strike group to support the defense of the alliance in Europe.

An aerial port quarter view of the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port beam view of the Danish frigate PEDER-SKRAM (F-352), foreground, and West German frigate FGS BREMEN (F-207) underway during NATO exercise Northern Wedding '86. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

220911-N-YD731-1496 ADRIATIC SEA (Sep. 11, 2022) An E-2D Hawkeye, attached to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121 and an E/A-18G Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, flies over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), Sep. 11, 2022. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 and the George H.W. Bush CSG. The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, VFA-103, VFA-86, VFA-136, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, VAW-121, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46. The GHWBCSG 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.

220713-N-MR124-1190 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2022) Republic of Singapore Navy guided-missile frigate RSS Intrepid (69), right, and Indonesian Navy frigate KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai (332) sail behind Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 13. 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 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.

The German Sachsen-class frigate FGS Hessen (F221), foreground, steams in formation with the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and other coalition warships during a simulated strait transit as the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 9, 2022. Ford 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.

A port bow view of the British destroyer HMS LIVERPOOL (D-92) coming alongside the battleship USS IOWA (BB-62) for underway replenishment in heavy seas. The ships are participating in NATO exercise Northern Wedding '86. Subject Operation/Series: NATO EXERCISE NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Unknown

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 12, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), right, and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) sail in formation alongside USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during Valiant Shield 2022 (VS22). VS22 is a U.S.-only, biennial field training exercise (FTX) focused on integration of joint training in a multi-domain environment. This training builds real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating tracking, and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of missile areas.

220825-N-AO868-1092 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (August 25, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), left, conducts a replenishment-at-sea with fleet combat supply ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6), middle, and the Italian Navy frigate Carlo Bergamini (F 590) in the Mediterranean Sea, August 25, 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.

DF-ST-88-09917. Country: Italy (ITA)

A Standard II missile is launched from the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG 47) during tests near the Atlantic Fleet Weapons Training Facility, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-89-08861. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-87-01016. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING 86 Base: North Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2022) - Japan Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ship JS Kirisame (DD 104), front left, Palau Patrol Ship PPS Kedam, center, and Royal Navy River Class vessel HMS Tamar (P233) transit the Pacific Ocean during a multilateral search and rescue exercise (SAREX) coordinated with the U.S. Navy, Republic of Palau, U.S. Coast Guard, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Royal Navy in support of Pacific Partnership 2022. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

Starbaord view of a Soviet Krivak I class guided missile frigate underway, as seen from a P-3 Orion aircraft. This ship is part of a Soviet surface action group on maneuvers. Country: Caribbean Sea

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

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 7, 2017) Aviation Electricians Mate 3rd Class Joshua Wetherbee, from the “Spartans” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70, signals to the pilot of a MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter after landing on the flight deck of USS Truxtun (DDG 103). Truxtun is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region.

220815-N-XN177-1162 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 15, 2022) - A Super Puma (EC225) helicopter prepares to pick up supplies from the amphibious transport dock USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during a vertical replenishment, Aug. 15, 2022. New Orleans is part of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group (ARG). The Tripoli ARG, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Navy San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), left, and Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), right, transit in formation in the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 25, 2024. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group transferred to NATO command in the Eastern Mediterranean in order to conduct a series of short notice vigilance activities with elements of Allied Maritime Commands Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 and the Turkish Navy. Marine Corps

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 21, 2022) Republic of Korea Navy destroyer ROKS Munmu The Great (DDH 976) approaches Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) for a fueling-at-sea 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 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. (Republic of Singapore Navy photo by Michelle Chia)

DN-SC-87-05072. Country: Unknown

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) Royal Australian Navy Canberra-class landing helicopter dock ship HMAS Canberra (L02), Republic of Korea Navy Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship ROKS Marado (LPH 6112), Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187), U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102), Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11), Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Warramunga (FFH 152), sail in formation during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 28. 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 se

220901-N-KL637-1062 ADRIATIC SEA (Sep. 1, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), transits the Adriatic Sea alongside the Italian training ship ITS Amerigo Vespucci, Sep. 1, 2022. The ships operated together to commemorate the 60th anniversary of a 1962 meeting between USS Independence (CVA 62) and Italy's senior national vessel Amerigo Vespucci. 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.

An bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS FOX (CG-33) underway. The FOX is on her final deployment and will be decommissioned at the end of this cruise. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

110405-N-WP746-627PACIFIC OCEAN (April 5, 2011) The fast attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770), the guided-missile cruisers USS Lake Erie (CG 70) and USS Port Royal (CG 73), the guided-missile destroyers USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93), USS Russell (DDG 59), USS Chafee (DDG 90) and the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) transit in waters surrounding the island of Oahu during the Koa Kai photo exercise. Hawaii-based surface Navy and other combatant units participated in Koa Kai 11-2, an integrated training event with the goal of attaining deployment certificates and training.

DN-SC-87-00449. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

110514-N-TB177-066ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 14, 2011) The guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64), right, prepare to pull alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195) for a replenishment at sea. Truxtun and Gettysburg are deployed as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

A starboard beam view of the oiler USS CIMARRON (AO-177) en route to the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/STORM Country: Gulf Of Oman

Bay of Bengal, April 14, 2012 - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) transit in formation with Indian Navy ships during Exercise Malabar 2012.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 18, 2022) Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) approaches Royal Australian Navy auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMAS Supply (A 195) for a fueling-at-sea 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 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 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 26, 2022) Three French paratroopers conduct a freefall jump towards the French aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R 91), right, while the ship sails in formation with the French frigate FS Forbin (D620), left, Nov. 26, 2022. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), currently attached to the Charles de Gaulle 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.

DN-SC-86-07348. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS Base: Baltic Sea

DN-SC-87-05141. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A starboard bow view of ships of tanker convoy No. 12 underway in the gulf. Included in the convoy are the guided missile frigate USS HAWES (FFG-53), the reflagged tanker GAS KING, the guided missile cruiser USS WILLIAM H. STANDLEY (CG-32) and the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-7). Country: Unknown

120626-N-RY232-721 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 26, 2012) The guided-missile destroyers USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) and USS Farragut (DDG 99) are alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Atlantic Ocean. Dwight D. Eisenhower is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

A stern view of the Chilean frigate ALMIRANTE LYNCH (PFG 7) as it follows behind other UNITAS XXV ships during an anti-aircraft gunnery exercise. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Country: Unknown

The combat stores ship USNS SPICA (T-AFS-9) steams alongside the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) during an underway replenishment operation. The ships are part of the U.S. Navy force in the gulf supporting Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

120214-N-VY256-094STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 14, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) turn in formation ahead of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) as the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group transits the Strait of Hormuz. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is deployed 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.

A stern view of the destroyer USS MERRILL (DD-976) underway.. Country: Unknown

221111-N-UL352-1274 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 11, 2022) A U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider and a Navy P-8A Poseidon fly over guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) while operating in the Arabian Gulf, Nov. 11. Delbert D. Black is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

220626-A-JJ498-1220 ARABIAN GULF (June 26, 2022) A Devil Ray T-38 unmanned surface vessel, littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) and U.S. Coast Guard cutters USCGC Baranof (WPB 1318) and USCGC Robert Goldman (WPC 1142) and coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) sail in the Arabian Gulf, June 26. U.S. naval forces regularly operate across the Middle East region to help ensure security and stability.

STRAIT OF HORMUZ (July 24, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) begins a morning transit of the Strait of Hormuz. James E. Williams is deployed 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.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 18, 2012) An MH-60S Helicopter from the Island Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 transfers cargo to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) during a replenishment-at-sea with the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of our allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region.

Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate Fredericton (FFH 337), and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Ramage (DDG 61), USS McFaul (DDG 74), USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) and USS James E. Williams (DDG 95), USS Mason (DDG 87), USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) and German Navy Sachin-class frigate Hessen (FFG 221) steam in formation, Oct. 13, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) 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. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

220826-N-N3764-1005PACIFIC OCEAN - (Aug. 26, 2022) - The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15) sails independently in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 26, 2022. Billings is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force Souths mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.

DN-ST-88-02760. Country: Persian Gulf

BAY OF BENGAL (April 14, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) transit in formation with Indian navy ships during Exercise Malabar 2012. Carl Vinson, Bunker Hill, and Halsey are part of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, and are participating in the annual bi-lateral naval field training exercise with the Indian navy to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues.

The aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV-59), left, and its accompanying ships practice a change in formation as the battle group makes for New York City for Fleet Week '89. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET WEEK '89 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An aerial port beam view of the frigate USS JESSE L. BROWN (FF-1089). Base: Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB)

220501-N-TT059-1002 GULF OF ADEN (May 1, 2022) Amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), Italian Navy frigate Carlo Bergamini (F 590), guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66), expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Choctaw County (T-EPF 2) and British Royal Fleet Auxiliary RFA Lyme Bay (L 3007) sail in formation in the Gulf of Aden, May 1. Carlo Bergamini, the flagship for the European Union Naval Force's Combined Task Force (CTF) 465, operated in cooperation with the other vessels of CTF 153, a Combined Maritime Forces task force focused on maritime security and capacity building in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb and Gulf of Aden.

220428-N-UN585-1122 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 28, 2022) A P-8 Poseidon aircraft flies by the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) while conducting a detect-to-engage exercise in the Mediterranean Sea, April 28, 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.

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