Naval Aircraft Carriers

Images showcase naval aircraft carriers like the USS Independence and USS Missouri, featuring crew members, battleship structures, and ship operations at sea.

The crew of the combatant missile (hydrofoil) patrol ship USS ARIES (PGM-5) man the rail during its commissioning ceremony. Base: Bremerton State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members man the rails as the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) is assisted to the dock by the large harbor tug WATHENA (YTB 825). The aircraft carrier is returning from an extended deployment in the Mediterranean. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-02685. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of the frigate USS W. S. SIMS (FF-1059) as seen from the stern of the destroyer USS JOHN RODGERS (DD-983). Base: Casablanca Country: Morocco (MAR)

A view of the aft Mark 42 5-inch/54-caliber gun mount aboard the guided missile cruiser USS WAINWRIGHT (CG-28). The ship is undergoing a general quarters inspection while underway off the coast of Charleston, S.C. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A rainbow provides the backdrop to the superstructure of the USS MISSOURI (BB-63) while the battleship is underway with other ships of its battle group during exercise RIMPAC '90 near Hawaii. Three of the vessel's Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber guns can be seen in the foreground. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '90 Base: USS Missouri (BB 63) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-86-07164. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Chilean frigate CONDELL (06) is silhouetted by the afternoon sun as it sails off the coast of Chile during the multinational naval exercise Unitas XXXII. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXII Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

The last minute of the Frigate Hr.Ms. Jacob van Heemskerck (1986-2004) is explained in the port of Trieste. The ship is classified at Stanavformed during the UN Surgery Sharp Guard in the Adriatic Sea.

DN-ST-86-02430. Country: Caribbean Sea

The crew of the combatant missile (hydrofoil) patrol ship USS ARIES (PGM-5) man the rail during its commissioning ceremony. Base: Bremerton State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sailors assigned to working parties wait for instructions as the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) conducts an underway replenishment with the combat stores ship USS NIAGARA FALLS (AFS-3) during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown

Line handlers stand by on the pier as the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS VIRGINIA (CGN-38), its crew manning the rails, nears its berth. The VIRGINIA has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of a crew aboard the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) leaving for sea trials. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-85-02681. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-90-02197. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard view of the fleet oiler USNS TRUCKEE (T-AO-147) with a fuel line extended to the rapid-response vehicle cargo ship USNS REGULUS (T-AKR-292). The TRUCKEE is conducting underway replenishment operations with the REGULUS, which is transporting equipment to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

A Westland Wasp Mk.1, Series 2 & 2A (AH-12A) submarine control helicopter (1966-1981) above the flight deck of one of SPEYK class Fregat (1967-1990).

A view of the superstructure of the guided missile cruiser TICONDEROGA (CG-47) as seen from the bow of the ship. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

Crew members and their guests stand on the starboard side of the tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST-1180) to look at the crowd gathered on the pier to greet them. The MANITOWOC has returned to Little Creek following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen man the rails of the French destroyer GEORGES LEYGUES (D-640) as the ship enters port during Operation Southern Watch. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Mina Sulman Country: Bahrain (BHR)

DN-ST-88-01491. Base: Gulf Of Oman

Sailors and canal employees stand by on the bow of the destroyer USS O'BANNON (DD 987) as the ship passes through the Miraflores Locks while transiting the Panama Canal 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: Panama(PAN)

DN-ST-86-07139. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members and guests stand aboard the guided missile destroyer USS DAHLGREN (DDG-43) as it transits the Panama Canal 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: Panama(PAN)

DN-ST-86-06808. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-11669. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A stern view of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) as seen from the cockpit of an aircraft approaching the ship for recovery. The ship is underway off the coast of Southern California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

010331-N-5152P-004. Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: South China Sea

DN-ST-88-06672. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Crew members aboard the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH-9) brave the rain to watch from the flight deck as the ship approaches its berth at the naval station. The GUAM is returning to Naval Station, Norfolk, Va., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-89-03097. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The repair ship USS JASON (AR-8) lies tied up at the pier after returning to the naval station following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Port view of "A" and "B" turrets on the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62). The battleship has just been refloated in drydock here. In mothball storage since 1969, the ship is being refitted for its fourth commission. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen go aboard the guided missile frigate USS AUBREY FITCH (FFG-34) during the ship's commissioning ceremony. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DM-ST-90-10347. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '88 Base: Usns Wright (T-AVB 3)

Navy sailors man the rail aboard the guided missile frigate USS Vandegrift during a 1982 ceremony.

The Battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) arrives pierside upon returning from its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

President Kennedy watches the 4th Americas Cup Race. Spectators aboard an unidentified United States Navy destroyer (viewed from the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr.) watch the fourth race of the 1962 Americas Cup off the coast of Newport, Rhode Island.

USS Cole (DDG 67) US Navy Norfolk, Virginia, USA

USS Buchanan (DD-484) "USS Buchanan (DD 484) underway. Probably taken by the USS Wasp (CV 7).".

DN-ST-89-02348. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port quarter view of the frigate USS BREWTON (FF 1086), during a ceremony to honor the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era. The BREWTON will transport the serviceman's casket to California, where it will then be transferred to Arlington, Virginia, for interment at Arlington National Cemetery. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of the aft section of the island structure of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). Parked on deck is an F-14 Tomcat aircraft and an E-2C Hawkeye aircraft along with various yellow gear equipment. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port view of the bridge area of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) showing the MK. 16 Phalanx Close-In-Weapons-System (CIWS), two Mk. 28 5-inch, 38-caliber twin gunmounts, the Mk. 68 gunfire control system and SPG-35A radar. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sailors haul in mooring lines on the bow of the destroyer USS HAYLER (DD-997) as the ship makes one of several Baltic seaport visits during exercise Baltic Operations '94. The HAYLER is flagship for BALTOPS 94, a U.S. Navy invitational exercise involving naval ships from 15 nations. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS 94 Base: Gdynia Country: Poland (POL)

The battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) lies tied up at the naval station. The MISSOURI is in Hawaii to take part in the observance of the 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL is in the background at the lower right. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Marine CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters line the stern of the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2), docked beside the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

Chapel services are held on the deck of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61). During good weather services are held on deck rather than in the ship's chapel. Base: USS Iowa (BB 61) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Sailors and Marines man the rails aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) as it approaches the naval station. Base: Naval Station, Rota Country: Spain (ESP)

Dutch Army truck drivers from the 812th Transportation Group of Rotterdam, Netherlands, bring in loads of ordnance to be shipped back to the United States during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Eemshaven Port Country: Netherlands / Holland(NLD)

Crew members man the rail aboard the first Aegis guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47) during commissioning ceremonies at Ingalls Shipbuilding. The twin Mark 26 Mod One missile launcher with Standard medium range surface-to-air missiles is visible behind them. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USS Kidd Museum Baton Rouge Louisiana, USA

USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park Mobile Alabama

The forward armored box launcher deck of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) showing the No. 3 and No. 4 Mark 143 Tomahawk armored box launchers. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A speaker addresses guests during the commissioningof the guided missile frigate USS UNDERWOOD (FFG-36) while photo crew records the event. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen applaud at the conclusion of Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger's address during his tour of the replenishment oiler USS ROANOKE (AOR-7). Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Family and friends watch from the pier as crew members aboard the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH-9) prepare to depart for the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USS Missouri (BB-63), Pearl Harbor; Oahu, Hawaii, United States of America

Guests of honor salute during the commisssioning ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS HALYBURTON (FFG 40). Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sailors man the rails aboard the destroyer Admiral Vinogradov as the vessel, along with two other ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet, enters port for a five-day goodwill visit. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. sailors watch from the pier as the Soviet destroyer Admiral Vinogradov enters port. The Vinogradov and two other ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet are arriving for a five-day goodwill visit. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard quarter view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The crew stands in formation on the deck of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) as the ship departs for sea trials. The NEW JERSEY, after undergoing renovation and modernization, is scheduled to be reactivated in January 1983. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

An M-998 high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle is lowered to the pier beside the amphibious transport dock USS DUBUQUE (LPD-8) as Marines climb aboard several logistics vehicle system (LVS) cargo trucks in the background. The DUBUQUE has brought elements of the 6th Marine Regiment to Saudi Arabia to join Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Dhahran Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

DA-ST-85-13063. Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER Base: Amsterdam Country: Holland / Netherlands (HOL)

Two Phalanx Mark 15 (3X1) weapons systems are lifted into place aboard the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47). The 3,000 rounds-per-minute 20mm gun can be fitted readily on any ship from the Oliver Hazard Perry class frigate to the Nimitz class aircraft carrier. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Pioneer I remotely piloted vehicle (RPV) is readied for flight on the deck of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A US Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU-1634) leaves the well deck of the Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS TARAWA (LHA-1), to drop off Marines and equipment during an amphibious landing operation off the coast of Kuwait in support of the Southwest Asia build-up. Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1)

U.S. sailors holding state flags stand in formation beside the Soviet Slava class guided missile cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV during a ceremony welcoming the vessel and two other Soviet ships to port for a four-day goodwill visit. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida(FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The 16-inch guns aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) loom over the crew members manning the rails as the ship returns to home port. An explosion in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret which killed 47 crew members on April 19th as the IOWA was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A crewman applies some finishing touches of paint to the port side of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Country: Unknown

DN-SC-03-09948. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-08729. Country: Persian Gulf

DN-ST-85-06006. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-03081. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sailors pass a hose from the pier to the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS NEVADA (SSBN 733) while it is moored at Long Beach Naval Shipyard. Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A crane lowers an M-1A1 Abrams main battle tank into the well deck of the Military Sealift Command-chartered freighter Cape Mendocino (T-AK-5064) as equipment is readied for transport to the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU)

Armor and equipment is off-loaded from the commercial roll-on/roll-off ship CYGNUS (T-AK-113) for exercise Bright Star '82. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '82 Base: Alexandria Country: Egypt (EGY)

DN-ST-86-00254. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members man the rails aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) as the ship returns to port. The IOWA is returning from a three month deployment to the Baltic Sea and North Atlantic. The guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47) is underway in the background. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Equipment of the 24th Infantry Division lines the pier prior to loading aboard the rapid-response vehicle cargo ship USNS ALGOL (T-AKR-287) prior to loading aboard the ship for deployment to Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Savannah State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-05282. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard bow view of the USNS SHUGHART (T-AKR-295), tied up to a pier. The 3rd Infantry Division (M) from Ft. Stewart, is loading and unloading heavy equipment on the ship. Subject Operation/Series: SEALIFT EMERGENCY DEPLOYMENT READINESS EXERCISE Base: Savannah State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-05613. Base: Saint Johns State: Virgin Islands (VI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The dock landing ship USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD 44) stands at anchor amidst a line of ships. Base: Norfolk, Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Navy's first operational Mark III LAMPS (Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System) SH-60B Seahawk helicopter rests on the flight deck of the guided missile frigate USS CROMMELIN (FFG 37). The helicopter is undergoing flight deck landing qualifications off the coast of San Clemente, California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Crew members coil a line at the stern of the small harbor tug YTL 710 at the Washington Navy Yard. In the background is the destroyer BARRY (DD 933), which is serving as a permanent memorial ship. Base: Washington Navy Yard State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Coast Guard Raider port security boat patrols near the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) during Operation Desert Shield. On the deck of the IWO JIMA is a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

DN-ST-89-02492. Country: Unknown

Family members and friends crowd the pier as they welcome the amphibious assault ship USS INCHON (LPH-12) home from a deployment. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A harbor tug maneuvers the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) into port as the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64) stands moored to a pier in the foreground. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The large harbor tug KITTANNING (YTB-787) stands alongside the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) as both vessels are moored to the pier. The BLUE RIDGE is in port after arriving from the Persian Gulf area where it was deployed during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Country: Hong Kong(HKG)

The Brunei missile fast attack craft KDB SETERIA (P-04) is moored at the pier at the missile fast attack craft KDB PEJUANG (P-03) approaches. The American flag flies from the stern of the frigate USS ROBERT E. PEARY (FF-1073) in the foreground. Country: Brunei Darussalam(BRN)

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