Naval Bases and Operations

Images of various naval bases in the U.S., showcasing ships, harbor activity, and maritime operations in serene waters.

Small aircraft carrier entering San Diego Harbor

DN-SC-89-06134. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-05262. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-05-10446. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-11536. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030328-N-5319A-102. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Umm Qasr Country: Iraq (IRQ)

A starboard bow view of the guided missile crusier 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 on the right. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An overhead view of the amphibious assault ships USS TARAWA (LHA-1), left, and the USS ESSEX (LHD-2), right, moored at the shipyard. The decommissioned aircraft carrier RANGER (CV-61) is in a graving dock in the upper right. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Small aircraft carrier entering San Diego Harbor

DN-SC-87-11567. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial view of US Navy ships docked at the naval air station. They are (clockwise from top right): the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62), the aircraft carriers USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) and USS RANGER (CV 61), the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS LONG BEACH (CGN 9) and the guided missile destroyer USS CHANDLER (DDG 996). Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-09593. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-88-00886. Base: Nfd Craney Island, Hampton Roads State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-01902. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

050507-N-7730P-082. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Nimitz (CVN-68)

DN-SC-87-08402. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Harbor tugs escort the Soviet Udaloy class destroyer ADMIRAL VINOGRADOV the Sovremenny class destroyer BOYEVOY and the Kaliningradneft class support tanker ARGUN as the vessels arrive for a four-day, goodwill visit to Naval Station, San Diego. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-11563. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50) steams past the medium auxiliary repair dry dock ARCO (ARDM 5) during PACEX '89. The nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS LONG BEACH (CGN 9) is behind the VALLEY FORGE. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USS George Washington (CVN 73) prepares to pull in to Jebel Ali in the United Arab Emirates for a scheduled port visit on August 1, 2000. WASHINGTON is operating in the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH (OSW). OSW is the mission that enforces the coalition imposed southern "no-fly zone" over Iraq. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) State: Jebel Ali Country: United Arab Emerites (UAE)

DN-SC-87-08849. Base: Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-84-00628. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS LONG BEACH (CGN 9) steams past the docked submarine tender USS DIXON (AS 37) during PACEX '89. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-05-10447. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Escorted by large harbor tugs spraying water, the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) pulls away from the pier as it departs Yokosuka for the last time. The MIDWAY, which as been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier. Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN)

DN-SC-87-02008. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-05394. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

000718-N-2147-001. Base: Uss George Washington (CVN 73) Country: Egypt (EGY)

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - CGC Harry Claiborne - Support Fleet - 26-HK-314-19. Support Fleet includes CGC Decisive, CGC Greenbrier, CGC Hatchet, CGC Pamlico, CGC Harriet Lane, CGC Hudson, CGC Oak, CGC Primrose (Ret), CGC Barbarra Mabrity, and Various Navy Ships and Aircraft. Hurricane Katrina

The amphibious transport dock USS AUSTIN (LPD-4), foreground, and the amphibious cargo ship USS CHARLESTON (LKA-113) lie tied up to a pier. The AUSTIN and the CHARLESTON are docked in Iskenderun to provide personnel and logistical support for Operation Provide Comfort, a multinational effort to aid Kurdish refugees in southern Turkey and northern Iraq. Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORT Base: Iskenderum Country: Turkey(TUR)

DN-ST-87-01505. Base: Hampton Roads State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

070127-N-7130B-233. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76)

Crewmen work bow lines aboard the destroyer USS FIFE (DD 991) as the ship is prepared for departure from Subic Bay. The gun mount visible on the forward deck is a 5-inch 127mm DP Mark 45. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Large harbor tugs maneuver the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) into port as the vessel visits Japan for the last time during its final deployment prior to decommissioning. Base: Yokohama Country: Japan (JPN)

The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) pulls alongside the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13), in preparation for a replenishment-at-sea, March 30, 2023. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting routine operations and training in order to maintain readiness. As the first-in-class ship of Ford-class aircraft carriers, CVN 78 represents a generational leap in the U.S. NavyÕs capacity to project power on a global scale.

DN-SC-88-05869. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Point Loma State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

September 28, 2005 - U.S. Army Humvees are loaded onto the Large, Medium-speed Roll-on/Roll-off Ship USNS Pililaau (T-AKR 304) docked at New Orleans, Louisiana.

Fleet of ships that helped win WWII lie 'mothballed' in Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle, Washington, United States of America

An aerial view, looking west, of the section of the naval base covering piers 6 through 8 showing various naval vessels tied up. Base: Hampton Roadstead State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The U.S. Navy training carrier USS Lexington (AVT-16) underway as it departs Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, circa 1991

061007-N-0413R-009. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220712-N-LN285-1104 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 12, 2022) -- The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Charlotte (SSN 766) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam 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 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.

Sailors man the rails on the deck of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) upon arrival for the ship's last port visit before the closure of the U.S. facility. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines(PHL)

DN-SC-89-00590. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-07389. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial view of the amphibious assault ships USS TARAWA (LHA-1), left, and USS ESSEX (LHD-2), right moored at the shipyard. The decommissioned aircraft carrier RANGER (CV-61) is in a graving dock in the background. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Operation Zephyr - 26-HK-154-372. Images from Lt. Williams. Hurricane Katrina

U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (May 14, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) transits the Suez Canal. Stockdale is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

DN-ST-87-03928. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-03678. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial view of piers 11 and 12 at the Naval Station. The three aircraft carriers are (left to right) the nuclear-powered USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69), USS AMERICA (CV-66) and the nuclear-powered USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Large harbor tugs approach the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) in the Elizabeth River as it approaches a berth a Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The vessel will be overhauled following its 7-month deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA)

DN-SC-85-07399. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

980505-N-4015M-011. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial view, looking north-northeast, of a section of the Norfolk Naval Base showing piers 5 and 6. Tied up at the left is a large number of yard tug boats (YTBs). Tied on the north side of pier 6 is the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA-4) and the guided missile frigate USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG-49) with the decommissioned destroyer tender Puget Sound (AD-38) moored to the south side. The amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA-2) is moored on the north side of pier 5 with the fast combat support ship USS Supply (AOE-6) and the Naval Reserve guided missile frigate USS Escotin (FFG-15) moored on the south side. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial view of various U.S. Navy ships moored at the Mina Sulman pier. They are, from left to right; the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG-54), the amphibious transport dock USS NASHVILLE (LPD-13), and the tank landing ship USS BARNSTABLE COUNTY (LST-1197). Country: Bahrain (BHR)

An aerial view of four Military Sealift Command ships moored at the Naval Supply Depot. They are, from left to right, the cargo ship SANTA JUANA (T-AK-2047), the surveying ship USNS CHAUVENET (T-AGS-29), the combat stores ship USNS SPICA (T-AFS-9), and the container ship PRESIDENT KENNEDY. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Racks of ordnance line the pier beside the cargo ship BUYER (T-AK-2033) prior to being loaded aboard the vessel. Ordnance and equipment is being removed from the area as the U.S. Navy prepares to close the station and relinquish it to the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

240111-N-SK738-1030 ELIZABETH RIVER, VA (Jan. 11, 2024) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) transits from Naval Station Norfolk to Norfolk Naval Shipyard to complete a planned incremental availability (PIA) Jan 11, 2024. PIA is designed to increase lethality, survivability and complete preservation and upgrades for future operations.

An aerial view of a portion of the naval station, showing some of the buildings damaged by the volcanic ash that fell following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo. The combat stores ship USNS SPICA (T-AFS 9) is in the foreground at right.. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines(PHL)

Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772 - 26-HK-334-115. Hurricane Katrina

Aerial starboard quarter view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) docked at a pier. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-97-01098. Base: Kennebec River State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-88-05864. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Point Loma State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

TALLINN, Estonia (Aug 5, 2022) The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), pulls into Tallin, Estonia for a scheduled port visit, Aug. 5, 2022. Gunston Hall (LSD 44) is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, 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.

The battleship USS MISSOURI (BB 63) approaches Ballast Point as it departs San Diego. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

BAHRAIN (May 12, 2013) An aerial view of U.S Naval ships moored in Bahrain in preparation for International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 2013. IMCMEX 13 includes navies from more than 40 countries whose focus is to promote regional security through mine countermeasure operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Equipment of the 24th Infantry Division lines the pier prior to loading aboard the rapid-response vehicle cargo ship USNS ALGOL (T-AKR-287). The cranes positioned beside the REGULUS will be used to move the equipment, which is being deployed to Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Savannah State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial view of the Delta Pier. Three Trident submarines are visible, USS HENRY M. JACKSON (SSBN-730) (bottom); USS OHIO (SSBN-726) (top) and USS FLORIDA (SSBN-728) in the drydock. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Bangor State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-05395. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220629-N-VQ947-1023 SAN DIEGO (June 29, 2022) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) transits to Naval Air Station North Island to participate in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 in Southern California. 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.

An aerial view of various U.S. navy ships moored at the Mina Sulman pier. Included are the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BIRMINGHAM (SSN-695), the destroyer tender USS CAPE COD (AD-43), the guided missile cruiser USS HORNE (CG-30), the guided missile frigate USS RODNEY M. DAVIS (FFG-60), the replenishment oiler USS KANSAS CITY (AOR-3), the amphibious transport dock USS NASHVILLE (LPD-13), and the tank landing ship USS BARNSTABLE COUNTY (LST-1197). Country: Bahrain (BHR)

Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772 - 26-HK-334-135. Hurricane Katrina

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) transits the Suez Canal en route to the Mediterranean Sea following a deployment in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Egypt (EGY)

An aerial view of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Three (EOD)MU3 small craft formation from Naval Amphibious Base Coronado underway near the Coronado Bridge. Base: San Diego Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-07743. Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members prepare to raise the American flag on the stern of the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) upon the vessel's arrival in port. The IWO JIMA is among the U.S. Navy ships deployed to the region in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR)

SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 8, 2019) The guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) sits pierside while participating in San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2019. SFFW 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 San Francisco and its surrounding areas.

DF-ST-89-06790. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220720-N-VQ947-1004 SAN DIEGO (July 20, 2022) San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) arrives at the Point Loma fuel pier in San Diego during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Southern California 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 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

050703-N-0120R-024. Subject Operation/Series: TALISMAN SABRE 2005 Base: Sydney State: New South Wales Country: Australia (AUS)

050526-N-5334H-120. Base: Cairns State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS)

DN-SN-85-04730. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The destroyer tender USS SAMUEL GOMPERS (AD 37), right, and the frigate USS BAGLEY (FF 1069), center, depart San Diego at the start of PACEX '89. The miscellaneous flagship USS CORONADO (AGF 11) is tied up at Naval Air Station, North Island, at far left. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-08349. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Two M-1A1 Abrams main battle tanks are driven across the pier after being unloaded from the Military Sealift Command-chartered vehicle cargo ship CAPE HUNSON (T-AKR-5066). The CAPE HUDSON transported the tanks and other equipment back from the Persian Gulf region, where they were used in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: La Porte State: Texas(TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-10744. State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-04-09515. Base: San Clemente State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040706-N-6811L-254. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: Naval Base, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Tarawa (LHA-1)

A view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) anchored in the harbor during a port visit. Base: Haifa Country: Israel (ISR)

The HMCS Toronto at the HMC Dockyard which is part of Canadian Forces Base Halifax. Located along Halifax Harbour, Nova Scotia.

DN-ST-87-03825. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The crew of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) mans the rails as the ship prepares to depart from the naval station for the last time. The MIDWAY, which has been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier. Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN)

An aerial view of the station. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

DA-ST-85-12952. Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '84 Base: Antwerp Country: Belgium (BEL)

111104-N-WA347-007OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 4, 2011) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) pulls into White Beach Naval Facility to offload Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) after completing Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) with the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Essex is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting operations in the Western Pacific.

An aerial view of Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego, Calif. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-86-00183. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060704-N-7202W-002. Base: USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7)

DN-SC-04-14299. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members man the rails aboard the guided missile cruiser USS CHOSIN (CG-65) as the vessel approaches the USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL. The CHOSIN is taking part in an observance commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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