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.
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.