Naval Aviation and Operations

Scenes from naval aviation activities, featuring helicopters, aircraft carriers, and joint exercises to enhance operational capabilities.

Landing Craft, Air Cushion 58, attached to Assault Craft Unit 5, approaches the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) to conduct in-stream offload of U.S. Marine Corps personnel and equipment attached to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, in support of Exercise Cobra Gold in the Gulf of Thailand Feb. 23, 2024. Cobra Gold demonstrates the U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements, advancing common interests, and a commitment to our allies and partners in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Marine Corps

220901-N-YD731-1021 ADRIATIC SEA (Sep. 1, 2022) MH-60S Nighthawk helicopters, assigned to Helicopter Strike Squadron (HSC) 5, fly towards the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during a change of command ceremony, Sep. 1, 2022. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group 10 and the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group. The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, VFA-103, VFA-86, VFA-136, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, 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.

Landing Craft, Air Cushion 58, attached to Assault Craft Unit 5, approaches the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) to conduct in-stream offload of U.S. Marine Corps personnel and equipment attached to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, in support of Exercise Cobra Gold in the Gulf of Thailand Feb. 23, 2024. Cobra Gold demonstrates the U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements, advancing common interests, and a commitment to our allies and partners in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Marine Corps

DN-ST-88-05671. Country: Persian Gulf

DN-ST-87-10393. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An EA-6B Prowler aircraft of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One-Three-Zero (VAQ-130) is launched from one of the waist catapults of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) during carrier qualifications off the Virginia Capes. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-88-00113. Country: Unknown

A close-up view of twin-mounted M-2 .50-caliber machine guns on a PBR Mark 2 riverine patrol boat of Special Boat Unit 26 (SBU-26). The PBR is escorting the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SEAHORSE (SSN-669) through the Panama Canal. Base: Panama Canal Country: Panama (PAN)

220529-N-BR419-1254 PHILIPPINE SEA (May 29, 2022) Two MH-60R Sea Hawks, attached to the Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77, fly alongside the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). 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.

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221021-N-AL206-1044 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) conducts a passenger transfer while underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations along 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 landing craft from Assault Craft Unit 5, reverses out of USS Makin Island before setting course to shore during Exercise Iron Fist here Feb. 24. Iron Fist is a bilateral training event between the U.S. and Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, Western Army Infantry Regiment, to strengthen military relations.

Ordnancemen use an HLU-196 bomb hoist to load a Mark 84 2,000-pound bomb under the wing of an F/A-18 strike-fighter aircraft aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) prior to a mission during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: USS Saratoga(CV 60) Country: Red Sea

SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 26, 2016) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) conducts a firing exercise of the MK 45/5-inch lightweight gun at a surface target during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore 2016, July 26. CARAT is a series of annual maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Timor-Leste.

030330-F-3408B-053. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

061209-N-5248R-019. Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

U.S. Coast Guard Academy 1st Class Cadet Shannon Schmidt, attached to USCGVC Bear (WMEC 901) on her summer assignment, assists the crew detach and stow the shore tie, Portsmouth, Virginia, July 8, 2022. The Bear and its crew are deploying to support the Northern Atlantic Fisheries Organization, deter illegal fishing and increase maritime domain awareness in tandem with its allied nations.

DM-ST-89-07590. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires during a deck shoot aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18) in the Sea of Japan, Sept. 3, 2022. The Combat Marksmanship Program is designed to sustain a unit's lethality. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group 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.

220713-N-TT059-1072 GULF OF OMAN (July 13, 2022) Guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) approaches Italian Navy frigate ITS Virginio Fasan (F 591) while sailing in the Gulf of Oman, July 13. Momsen is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Steven Djoumi, a radio operator with Detachment 18, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, tests signals aboard the Amphibious Assault Ship USS Tripoli (LHA-7) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 2, 2022. Communication between ground units and the LHA-7 is paramount to successfully achieving mission success. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group 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.

The utility landing craft LCU-1653 heads for shore with a load of light armored vehicles (LAVs) and other Marine vehicles during Operation Sharp Edge. Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are being sent to the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, to augment security and evacuate U.S. and foreign nationals from the fighting between government and rebel forces. Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A US Air Force Aerial Port SPECIALIST holds a set of tire chalks while he waits on the flight line at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. In the background, Airmen from the 36th Aerial Port Squadron, McChord AFB, Washington stand next to a pallitized 105mm Howitzer Cannon sitting onboard a aircraft cargo loader. A US Air Force Aerial Port Specialist holds a set of tire chalks while he waits on the flight line at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. In the background, Airmen from the 36th Aerial Port Squadron, McChord AFB, Washington stand next to a pallitized 105mm Howitzer Cannon sitting onboard a aircraft cargo loader.

DN-SC-89-00604. Base: Unknown

EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 17, 2016) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) fires a MK-46 30mm gun during a live-fire exercise. Green Bay, part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

GULF OF ADEN (April 26, 2016) Gunners Mate 2nd Class Levi Horn observes as Operations Specialist 3rd Class Monica Ruiz fires a 50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire qualification aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is the flagship for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

220727-N-NO770-1154ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 27, 2022) - The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) conducts remote live fire exercise with the MK - 38 machine gun as part of Readiness Evaluation 7 (READ-E 7), July 27, 2022. READ-E 7 is a type commander-led assessment that focuses on ensuring the ship is in the proper material condition.

DN-ST-88-01480. Base: Gulf Of Oman

120430-N-VA840-141ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 30, 2012) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) watch a movie presented by the ship's Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) division on the flight deck. George H.W. Bush is in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications.

120502-N-OV802-675ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 2, 2012) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Christopher Baker fires a .50-caliber machine gun while Gunner's Mate 2nd class Thomas Clary observes for safety during live-fire exercises aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is a part of Carrier Strike Group 8, which is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise in the Atlantic Ocean.

Gun Director on the USS Yorktown (CVA-10) Uses Sights During Gunnery Operations

AQABA, Jordan (June 22, 2013) A landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) departs the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

SAN DIEGO (July 13, 2020) An MH-60S helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3 alongside Federal San Diego Firefighters combat a fire aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). On the morning of July 12, a fire was called away aboard the ship while it was moored pier side at Naval Base San Diego. Base and shipboard firefighters responded to the fire. Bonhomme Richard is going through a maintenance availability, which began in 2018.

An American Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) Amphibious Vehicle rushes to the shore line on Jongsa-dong beach in Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 1998. The LCAC Amphibious vehicles are going to land on the beach to drop off US 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. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98KOREA CD Base: Jongsa-Dong Beach Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

120512-N-OV802-201ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 12, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) fires its MK-45 5-inch/54-caliber lightweight gun during a live-fire 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.

220626-N-XN177-2248 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 26, 2022) - Amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) sails through the Philippine Sea, June 26, 2022. Tripoli 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. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Dec. 26, 2012) Electronics Technician Seaman Levi Holmes fires a dual barrel .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

220531-N-AO868-1017 ADRIATIC SEA (May 31, 2022) Machinist Mate 3rd Class Benjamin Bowers uses a switchboard to control a recover assist secure traverse (RAST), while conducting maintenance on the RAST in the hangar bay of the USS San Jacinto (CG 56), May 31, 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.

An anchor chain hangs from the bow of the battleship WISCONSIN (BB 64) as the vessel stands in port in preparation for towing by the salvage and rescue ship USS EDENTON (ATS 1). The WISCONSIN, which was decommissioned on September 30th, is being towed to the Philadelphia Shipyard's Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

STRAIT OF MALACAA (July 28, 2022) - The Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) transits the Strait of Malacca, July 28, 2022. Frank Cable is currently on patrol conducting expeditionary maintenance and logistics in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

100712-N-0260R-005PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2010) The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS McClusky (FFG 41) fires its 76mm deck gun during a live-fire exercise as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercises. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve interoperability.

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Special forces operator armed with machine gun, paddling Army kayak through river fog.

USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park Mobile Alabama

220903-F-LN908-0637WALVIS BAY, Namibia (Sep. 3, 2022) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Dmitro Kupchanko, from Warminster, Penn., stands watch aboard the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), Sep. 3, 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 view of the aft 16-inch 50 caliber gun turrets aboard the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62), underway during the sea trials before its recommissioining ceremony. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120825-N-NL541-025CARIBBEAN SEA (Aug. 25, 2012) Fire Controlman 1st Class Dennis Fairbanks tightens a strap on the close-in weapons system before a live-fire exercise aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36). Underwood is deployed to Central and South America and the Caribbean in support of Operation Martillo and the U.S. 4th Fleet mission, Southern Seas 2012.

The deck of the GENERAL BREHON B. SOMERVELL, a Logistical Support Vessel (LSV), waits for the first vehicle from the 3rd Infantry Brigade to drive on board on Oct. 21, 1998. The LSV is participating in Exercise Foal Eagle in the Republic of Korea and will transport 3rd Brigade vehicles around the coast of Korea to Pyongtaek where they will be off loaded. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98KOREA CD Base: Pusan Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

A wolfpack of German U-Boat submarines travelling across a calm Atlantic Ocean by moonlight.

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, treat a simulated casualty during a night casualty evacuation exercise aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18) in the Sea of Japan, Sept. 11, 2022. This integrated training establishes confidence and familiarity between the Marines and Sailors for in-flight medical treatment. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group 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.

A view from the starboard deck looking forward past a 16-inch/50-caliber gun turret on the IOWA (BB-61). The ship is in mothball storage at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Base: Philadelphia State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A close-up view of an M-60 machine gun mounted on a ship on a Joint Task Force 4 drug interdiction patrol. Country: Unknown

S65-61887 (16 Dec. 1965) --- A water level view of Navy divers with the Gemini 6 spacecraft.

U.S. Marine Corps amphibious tractors land on the beach during Exercise Team Spirit '83. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '83 Base: Toc Sac Re Country: South Korea

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 16, 2022) Sailors fire M9 pistols on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) during a crew serve weapon familiarization shoot. 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.

221209-N-XK462-1079 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 9, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, from the Mighty Shrikes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94, prepares to launch off of the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations.

DN-SC-04-15233. Base: USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Guns firing from the USS Iowa

960626-M-9368G-008. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Mcb Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 3D AABN, 1ST MAR DIV

The flight deck crew of the USS Anchorage (LSD-36) gets within sight of the helicopter pilot for visual confirmation that chocks and chains are removed before take off during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001. KERNEL BLITZ is a large-scale amphibious landing exercise taking place in the vicinity of Camp Pendleton, California. Approximately 25 ships, 75 aircraft and 15,000 Sailor, Marines, solders, airman and Coast Guardsmen representing four nations are participating in the exercise. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: USS Anchorage (LSD 36) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FLTCOMBATCAMGRUPAC

Deckedge crewmen cheer as the catapult officer's boots travel down the No. 1 catapult aboard the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) during the ship's final day at sea. Traditionally, a catapult officer's boots are launched at the end of his tour aboard an aircraft carrier. The MIDWAY will be decommissioned in the spring of 1992. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

U.S. Marines assigned to Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, extinguish the inside of a mock aircraft during a live-fire scenario at Landing Zone Westfield, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 5, 2022. The ARFF Marines conducted the monthly training in order to enhance their firefighting skills in preparation of emergencies.

An air cushion landing craft (LCAC) comes ashore during exercise Kernal Potlatch '89. Subject Operation/Series: KERNAL POTLATCH '89 Base: Amchitka Island State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

War, smoke and sunrise, soldier silhouette on battlefield with conflict, military vehicle and politics. Lens flare, chaos and explosion from fight, person in armed forces in warzone with army warrior

110414-N-UA460-044 SASEBO, Japan (April 14, 2011) Sailors man the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) pulls into Fleet Activities Sasebo. Essex is returning to Sasebo after completing a three-month patrol of the western Pacific Ocean, which included disaster relief operations in Japan.

An abandoned Iraqi ZPU-4 anti-aircraft gun remains on the beach in Kuwait City after Allied forces reclaimed the region during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Kuwait City Country: Kuwait(KWT)

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, holds security during a visit, board, search, and seizure operation aboard USS Miguel Keith (ESB-5), off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, June 15, 2022. Conducting these training operations brings the amphibious reconnaissance platoon and BLT 2/5 closer to one cohesive unit under the 31st MEU. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

060216-N-7318W-003. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Aerial starboard view of Battle Group Alfa underway. The ships are: (clockwise, center front) USS REEVES (CG-24) , USS SAN JOSE (AFS-7), USNS MISPILLION (T-AO-105), USS OLDENDORF (DD-972), USS KANSAS CITY (AOR-3), USNS KILAUEA (T-AE-26), USS ENGLAND (CG-22), USS TOWERS (DDG-9), USS KIRK (FF-1087), USS KNOX (FF-1052), USS COCHRANE (DDG-21), and USS MIDWAY (CV-41) (center). Base: Makassar Strait Country: Indonesia (IDN)

An M-818 5-ton tractor is rolled of an Algol class fast sealift ship (AKR) for use in the joint service exercise Ocean Venture '90. Subject Operation/Series: Ocean Venture '90 Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a pre-fire during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Jan. 27, 2022. The 22nd MEU and Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) Six are underway for COMPTUEX in preparation for an upcoming deployment. COMPTUEX is the last at-sea period in the MEUs Predeployment Training Program; it aims to test the capabilities of the ARG/MEU and achieve deployment certification. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Armando Elizalde)

Members of the Marine detachment aboard the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) exercise on the ship's flight deck during a break in flight operations. The INDEPENDENCE is in the gulf as part of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Gulf Of Oman

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Ashley Linares, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), confirms numbers with the central charging pad operator. Nimitz is underway preparing for the Board of Inspection and Survey leading up to a 2017 deployment.

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron takes off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2022. As part of its modernization plan, the U.S. Air Force is retiring its aging fleet of F-15C/D Eagle aircraft that have been in service for more than four decades. The Department of Defense will continue to maintain a steady-state fighter presence at Kadena by temporarily deploying newer and more advanced aircraft to backfill the F-15s as they retrograde to the U.S.

An air-cushioned landing craft emerges from the well deck of the amphibious transport dock USS NASHVILLE (LPD-13). Base: Mina Sulman Country: Bahrain (BHR)

DN-ST-85-07103. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A fire truck from the 601st Civil Engineering Squadron is used to extinguished a fire that was created to simulate a burning aircraft, during Exercise UREX '82. Subject Operation/Series: UREX '82 Base: Sembach Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii (July 11, 2022) Republic of Korea Marines with 1st Assault Amphibian Vehicle Battalion, 1st Marine Division launch as a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 flies overhead during amphibious operations training during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. 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.

110105-N-7981E-778PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 5, 2011) A rig captain aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) attaches a messenger bag to the refueling probe as it is readied for return to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a refueling at sea. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

220816-N-QI593-1116 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 16, 2022) The Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) transits in the Mediterranean Sea as seen through a telescopic alidade aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), Aug. 16, 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.

110923-N-DR144-235PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 23, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class David Myrtil directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway conducting operations off the coast of Southern California.

DM-ST-88-07803. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR Base: El Hamman Country: Egypt (EGY)

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