Military Naval Operations

Images of various naval vessels during operations, including replenishments, towing, and maintenance at different naval bases.

DN-ST-87-00023. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The fleet oiler USNS HASSAYAMPA (T-AO 145) steams between the ammunition ship USS SHASTA (AE 33), background, and the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV 61) during an underway replenishment. Country: Unknown

Tug boats move in to guide the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The superstructure of the Super Servant 3 is at right. The SUPER SERVANT 3 will carry the IMPERVIOUS, two other ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship to the Persian Gulf, where U.S. forces are operating in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard view of the stern of the TARAWA CLASS AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT SHIP USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) as it gets a tow entering the harbor at Naval Station Rota, Spain. The SAIPANS crew will assist in wash-down and inspection of all land vehicles onboard ship during the port visit. Subject Operation/Series: Navy Unique Base: Naval Station, Rota Country: Spain (ESP)

Starboard side view of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD-4) moored alongside a fitting out pier at the Litton Industries Ingalls Shipbuilding Yard. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-00023. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-06645. Base: Coronado Roads State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-07732. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard bow view of the salvage and rescue ship USS BRUNSWICK (ATS-3) as it tows the large auxiliary floating dry dock Machinist (AFDB-8), which is being relocated to Pear Harbor during the U.S. military withdrawl from Subic Bay. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines(PHL)

A port bow view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) replenishment oiler USNS KANAWHA (T-AO-196) entering the anchorage. Base: Hampton Roadstead State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-08157. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

110621-N-LQ799-078 MINA SALMAN, Bahrain (June 21, 2011) Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Bremerton (SSN 698) moors alongside Military Sealift Command (MSC) submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39), during a port visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. Emory S. Land is on a routine deployment providing maintenance and support to submarines and surface vessels deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Sailors man the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH-9) as the vessel departs from port. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Supplies are highlined from the fast combat support ship USS DETROIT (AOE-4) to the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) during underway replenishment operations. The vessels are in the region in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Red Sea

A vehicle ramp is lowered from the United States Naval Vessel POLLUX on Oct. 18, 1998. The ramp will connect the POLLUX and a Modular Causeway System together so tactical vehicles stored inside the POLLUX can be off-loaded instream to a waiting Logistical Support Vessel at the end of the causeway system. The POLLUX and the Modular Causeway System are in the Port of Pusan in the Republic of Korea in support of Exercise Foal Eagle. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98KOREA CD Base: Pusan Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

A starboard beam view of the amphibious assault ship KEARSARGE (LHD-3) moored to a pier while undergoing construction. The guided missile destroyer STOUT (DDG-55) is moored to the right. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard view of the amphibious transport dock USS DULUTH (LPD 6) moored at the pier, with the amphibious transport dock USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) in the background. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines(PHL)

DF-ST-89-02247. Base: Naval Station, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-00039. Base: Norfolk Naval Shipyard State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Starboard view of the Japanese submarine ARASHIO (SS 565) moored in Apra Harbor. The frigates JDS TOKACHI (DE 218), right, and JDS OOI (DE 214) can be seen to the right. Base: Naval Station, Guam State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)

110324-N-FX485-046PACIFIC OCEAN (March 24, 2011) The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) is underway alongside the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during an early morning replenishment at sea. Ronald Reagan is operating off the coast of Japan providing humanitarian assistance as directed in support of Operation Tomodachi.

A starboard quarter view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70) as the ship slowly backs in alongside the Piedmont Pier Berth 12 at the naval base. The VINSON and her battle group are making a stop over in Japan before deploying to the Persian Gulf. Base: Yokohama Country: Japan (JPN)

The tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST 1180) prepares to deploy its bow ramp after tying up at a landing. The MANITOWOC is arriving to embark the Marine Corps units that it will carry to the Persian Gulf region for Operation DESERT SHIELD. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Port bow view of the US Navy (USN) WASP CLASS: AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT SHIP, USS BONJOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), passing under the Coronado Bridge, underway in the Harbor at San Diego, California (CA), with ships personnel manning the rails as it departs for a scheduled six-month deployment. A port security unit harbor patrol craft is underway in the foreground. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-88-05867. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Point Loma State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 4, 2022) The first-in-class, Ford class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) departs Naval Station Norfolk on its first deployment, Oct. 4, 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. Navy's commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

DN-SC-89-06519. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

100831-N-8590G-007MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug. 31, 2010) A Sailor assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS McInerney (FFG 8) hauls down the union jack for the last time during the ship's decommissioning ceremony at Naval Station Mayport. During the ceremony, McInerney was commissioned into the Pakistan navy as PNS Alamgir (F 260).

PERTH, Australia (April 19, 2022) The Royal Australian Navy Supply-class replenishment vessel HMAS Starwart (A304) and the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) are moored at HMAS Stirling Navy Base, April 19, 2022. Frank Cable is currently on patrol conducting expeditionary maintenance and logistics in support of national security in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

220722-N-HG389-0013 SINGAPORE (Jul. 22, 2022) Guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) enters Sembawang Naval Base as part of scheduled port visit. Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific is the U.S. Navys premiere maritime mobile-logistics organization. Headquartered in Southeast Asia, the branch, in conjunction with Military Sealift Command Far East, charges its combat-logistics ships with replenishing deployed vessels to sustain operations at sea in support of regional security and stability.

DN-SC-85-08569. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-87-00038. Base: Norfolk Naval Shipyard State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USNS Denebola prepares the ramp to board vehicles from the 155th Motor Transportation Company, Fort Eustis, VA. Subject Operation/Series: UNOSOM II Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM)

DN-ST-89-00329. Base: Naval Operating Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220919-N-PC065-2005 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (Sept. 19, 2022) - Lithuanian shipyard workers stabilize the brow of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) as it is craned aboard the ship in Klaipeda, Lithuania, Sept. 19, 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.

DN-SC-85-07086. Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 22, 2022) Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) conducts fueling-at-sea with Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 22. 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 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.

A port amidships view of the replenishment oiler USS KALAMAZOO (AOR-6) conducting an underway replenishment operation in heavy seas. Country: Unknown

220701-N-DE439-1063 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (July 1, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) arrives in Naval Station Rota, Spain, July 1, 2022. Porter 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-86-03402. Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS RENTZ (FFG-46) entering the harbor. Accompanying the ship are the destroyer USS OLDENDORF (DD-972) and the guided missile cruiser USS REEVES (CG-24). This is the first visit by U.S. Navy ships to China in 40 years. Base: Qingdao State: Shanghi Country: China (CHN)

A South Korea sentry at the U.S. Military Traffic Management Command (Western Area) terminal guards M-60 tanks and trucks destined for Exercise Team Spirit '89. At the pier is the rapid-response vehicle cargo ship USNS ALTAIR (T-AKR-291) and another vessel of the same class. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '89 Base: Pusan Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

The Steam Ship PETERSBURG, a US Navy tanker ship, sits in the ocean while the sailors prepare a single anchor leg mooring system (SALM) for sinking, just outside of the Port of Pohang in Korea, on Oct. 21, 1998. The PETERSBURG is the main player in an exercise that will allow the ship to pump petroleum products to the shore line in support of Foal Eagle '98. For the Foal Eagle exercise, only fresh water will be pumped through the ocean. Foal Eagle '98 is a deployment exercise that takes place once a year in Korea. Subject Operation/Series: FOALEAGLE '98KOREA CD Base: Pusan Harbor Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

An aerial view of the ship repair facility at the Subic Naval Station. The Spruance class destroyer USS LEFTWICH (DD 984) can be seen in a floating dry dock. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

DN-ST-88-07992. Base: Elizabeth River, Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the tank landing ship USS SPARTANBURG COUNTY (LST-1192), the dock landing ship USS WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD-41), background, left, and the amphibious transport dock USS NASHVILLE (LPD-13), background, right, participating in "leapfrog" maneuvering drills while en route to NATO exercise Northern Wedding '86. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Aerial view navy military ship in the open sea, Aerial view amphibious ship transport.

DN-SC-85-07464. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Large harbor tugs maneuver the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS SOUTH CAROLINA (CGN-37) into port. The vessel is returning to the station, along with other ships of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) battle group, after being deployed in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120130-N-QY430-092 NORFOLK (Jan. 30, 2012) The Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) gets underway in support of exercise Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator 2012, the largest amphibious exercise in the past 10 years, 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. #BA12

CHESAPEAKE BAY (April 16, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) prepares to pass through two section of the George P. Coleman Bridge. Winston S. Churchill is preparing for a deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

The large harbor tugs WAUWATOSA (YTB-775) and OPELIKA (YTB-798) escort the guided missile cruiser USS STERETT (CG-31) as the ship departs for its new home port at Naval Station, San Diego, California. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

San Pedro, Calif. (May 24, 2022) - A landing craft utility from San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) loaded with Sailors and Marines from 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit command element, 1st Landing Support Battalion, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Medical Battalion, and U.S. Navy Amphibious Construction Battalion One transits Los Angeles Harbor transits Los Angeles Harbor during a Defense Support for Civil Authority exercise as part of Los Angeles Fleet Week (LAFW) 2022. LAFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles and its surrounding areas.

220710-N-NB544-1069 PEARL HARBOR (July 10, 2022) Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) departs Pearl Harbor to begin the at-sea phase of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 10. 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.

The mine countermeasure ship USS GUARDIAN (MCM-5) is loaded above the submerged aft section of the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT I for transport back to the United States. Base: Naval Station, Rota Country: Spain(ESP)

DN-SC-89-01754. Country: Unknown

Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. is highlined from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) to the guided missile destroyer USS MAHAN (DDG-42). Country: Unknown

PASCAGOULA, Miss. - The future USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) departed Huntington Ingalls Shipyard to conduct Acceptance Trials in the Gulf of Mexico. Acceptance Trials are the last significant milestone before delivery of the ship to the Navy later this year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dustin Knight/Released)

DN-SC-87-01456. Base: Athens Country: Greece (GRC)

060322-2744D-N-059. Base: Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

HR.MS supplies ship. Poolster (1964-1994) surrounded by rubber boats with marines.

DM-ST-85-09186. Base: Wilmington State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-04-11127. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-01501. Base: Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

061215-N-5758H-002. Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: NAVLESG GROUP ECHO

NORFOLK (July 11, 2018) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS John Warner (SSN 785) pulls into Naval Station Norfolk, following completion of a six-month deployment. John Warner returned to her homeport after successfully completing a deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations.

A view of the bow of the guided missile frigate USS VANDEGRIFT (FFG-48) during an inclining test. Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port quarter view of the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) tied up at the Piedmont Pier berth 12 in Truman Bay. The KITTY HAWK and USS CALIFORNIA (CGN-36) have stopped in Yokosuka for leave and liberty. Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN)

Long shot, left side rear view, of the US Navy Military Sealift Command Ship Capella as it offloads military vehicles and supplies in the Port of Mogadishu. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope. Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Port Of Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM)

DN-ST-86-07292. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

000907-N-8743M-025. Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA LHA-1

230326-N-LK647-1094 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 26, 2023) A view from the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) of the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) as the two ships conduct a vertical replenishment while underway as part of the Ford Carrier Strike Group, March 26, 2023. The Ford Carrier Strike Group is underway 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. As the first-in-class ship of the Ford-class aircraft carriers, CVN 78 represents a generational leap in the U.S. Navys capacity to project power on a global scale.

DN-ST-89-11360. Base: Nas, Alameda State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The ocean minesweeper USS ENGAGE (MSO-433) lies tied up at the naval station. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida(FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220618-N-TI693-2017DJIBOUTI, Djibouti (June 18, 2022) Sailors and civilian mariners conduct crane operations during a supply on-load aboard the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), June 18, 2022. Hershel Woody Williams is rotationally deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet, to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

A crew member climbs scaffolding as he prepares to paint the bow of the frigate USS COOK (FF-1083). In the background, sailors man the rails aboard the guided missile frigate USS MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG-27) as the vessel enters port following deployment in the Western Pacific. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A lighterage loaded with gear that was off loaded by crane from the SS SGT. Matej Kocak sets sail toward shore. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the US Marine Corps Norway .... Complete Scene Caption: A lighterage loaded with gear that was off loaded by crane from the SS Sgt. Matej Kocak sets sail toward shore. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denma

DN-SC-87-08005. Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

NEW YORK (May 25, 2022) Navy and Coast Guard ships arrived in New York marking the beginning of Fleet Week New York 2022, May 26. Fleet Week New York, now in its 34th year, is the citys time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, and witness firsthand the latest capabilities of todays maritime services. The weeklong celebration has been held nearly every year since 1984 and will host nearly 3,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen this year.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 13, 2022) - Sailors aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) prepare to moor the ship to the pier at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story after returning from a deployment with the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), Oct. 13. More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines assigned to the Kearsarge ARG supported a wide range of interoperability opportunities and exercises across the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations increasing combat readiness and crisis response capabilities while strengthening relationships with both NATO Allies and partners.

France, Saint-Nazaire, Mistral, russian warship, november 2014.

A starboard bow view of USS PONCE (LPD-15) undergoing replenishment operations during its transatlantic voyage. Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: USS Ponce (LPD 15)

United States Naval Ship Dahl (T-AKR 312) enters a port during exercise Resolute Dragon 22 at White Beach Naval Base, on Sept. 22, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains.

DN-SC-87-06024. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Type 88 K1 Main Battle Tank Amphibious Ship Sungoonbang (LST 685) Pohang Beach South Korea

DN-SC-87-04123. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '86 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port quarter view of the amphibious cargo ship USS CHARLESTON (LKA-113), as Seabees offload heay equipment after arriving to aid the Costa Ricans in solving their drought problem. Base: Caldera Country: Costa Rica (CRI)

990214-N-7216M-001. Base: Uss Enterprise (CVN 65) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

221013-DQ787-N-1037NORFOLK (Oct. 13, 2022) - The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge pulls into Naval Station Norfolk, Oct. 13, 2022. USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), assigned to the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, returns from a seven-month deployment operating in the High North and Baltic Sea. More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines assigned to the Kearsarge ARG supported a wide range of interoperability opportunities and exercises across the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations increasing combat readiness and crisis response capabilities while strengthening relationships with both NATO Allies and partners.

The aviation logistic ship USNS CURTISS (T-AVB-A4) is moored to the pier during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Port Jubail Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

120502-N-ZZ999-011 SAN DIEGO (May 2, 2012) The littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) completes her maiden voyage with arrival in her homeport of San Diego. After two years of training off the coast of Florida, the ship's 23-day transit from Mayport, Fla., to San Diego, marks the successful completion of testing of the mine countermeasures mission package to detect, localize, and destroy mines in a tactical environment. Independence also transited the Panama Canal and conducted a port visit and operations with the Mexican navy. The littoral combat ship is a fast, agile, networked surface combatant designed to operate in the near-shore environment, while capable of open-ocean tasking, and win against 21st-century coastal threats such as submarines, mines, and swarming small craft.

DF-ST-86-07676. Base: Alexandria Country: Egypt (EGY)

A starboard quarter view of the dock landing ship USS MOUNT VERNON (LSD 39) as it departs Subic Bay. Country: Philippines (PHL)

DN-SC-89-00565. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-88-09173. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) in the Southwest Marine Corp. floating dry dock Pride of San Diego while undergoing an overhaul. The barracks ship APL-4 is moored at the pier next to VALLEY FORGE. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Navy sailor clears the side of a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) Amphibious Vehicle just after it came on shore at a Jongsa-dong beach in Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 1998. The LCAC Amphibious vehicles are landing on the beach to drop off U.S. and Republic of Korea Marine troops and their equipment in support of Foal Eagle '98. Foal Eagle '98 is a deployment exercise that takes place once a year in Korea. (U.S. Army photo by SPECIALIST Joel C. Miller) (Released). Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98KOREA CD Base: Jongsa-Dong Beach Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

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