Naval Bases and Operations

Aerial views of various U.S. naval bases, including submarines and ships at dock, showcasing military naval operations and infrastructure.

VASCO NUNEZ DE BALBOA (May 7, 2012) The Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36) approaches the Bridge of the Americas while departing Vasco Nunez de Balboa for the Pacific Ocean. Underwood is deployed to Central and South America, and the Caribbean in support of Southern Seas 2012.

DN-SC-89-06537. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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

DN-SC-87-05261. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial view of the Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

VASCO NUNEZ DE BALBOA (May 7, 2012) The Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36) approaches the Bridge of the Americas while departing Vasco Nunez de Balboa for the Pacific Ocean. Underwood is deployed to Central and South America, and the Caribbean in support of Southern Seas 2012.

Aerial view of the Destroyer and Submarine Piers and the surrounding area. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A bow view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS MARYLAND (SSBN-738) undergoing maintenance. The bow of the guided missile cruiser USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CG-58) is in the background. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-05263. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772 - 26-HK-334-28. Hurricane Katrina

DN-SC-87-05403. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - CGC Harry Claiborne - Gulfport, Mississippi - 26-HK-310-39. Coast Guard Cutter Harry Claiborne in Gulfport, Mississippi September 2 through 8, 2005. Hurricane Katrina

DN-SC-98-04220. Complete Scene Caption: Low oblique aerial view, looking seaward, of Naval Station Mayport, Florida. The naval station was host to ships from the navies of Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Canada, Belgium and the United States of America during exercise UNIFIED SPIRIT '96. Units involved included from Germany: FGS NEINBURG (A-1416), FGS GROEMITZ (M-1064), FGS FRANKENTHAL (M-1066); From Belgium: BNSLOBELIA (M-921), BNS NARCIS (M-923), From Holland; HNLMS ABRAHAM CRIJNSSEN (F-816); From Canada: HMCS OROQUOIS (DDH-280), HMCS TORONTO (FFG-333); From Denmark: HDMS FALSTER (N-80) and from the US: USS HERON (MMC-52), USS PETERSON (DD-969), USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51), USS NICHOLSON (DD-982), MIUW-205, CNCWU-206, EODMU-6, COMEODGRU-2 and MOMAG Unit 11. Subject Operation/Series: UNIFIED SPIRIT '96 Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040706-N-5923E-021. Complete Scene Caption: The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) departs the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, Hawaii (HI). The STENNIS and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are taking part in Exercise RIM OF THE PACIFIC (RIMPAC) 2004, during her scheduled deployment supporting the Navy's new fleet response plan (FRP) SUMMER PULSE 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom and United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The destroyer USS John Young (DD-973) passes the submarine tender USS Dixon (AS -37), lower left, as it departs Naval Station, San Diego, Calif., to take part in PACEX'89. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial view of the submarine tenders USS EMORY S. LAND (AS-39) and USS L. Y. SPEAR (AS-36) at the Destroyer and Submarine Piers. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

100221-N-9643W-001PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (Feb. 21, 2010) An aerial view of the White Beach logistical compound established by Sailors assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) 2 at Varreoux Beach in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. ACB-2 is conducting construction, humanitarian and disaster relief operations as part of Operation Unified Response after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake caused severe damage in and around Port-au-Prince, Haiti Jan. 12.

DN-SC-87-05388. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Led by several tug boats, the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG 47) heads a parade of ships up the Hudson River at the start of Fleet Week. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members man the rail of the USS DOYLE (FFG-39) as the guided missile frigate arrives for a port visit during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Base: Klaipeda Country: Lithuania (LTU)

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Principal Federal Official - 26-HK-369-21. Hurricane Katrina

DN-SC-88-06622. Base: Naval Operating Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-00303. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of the newly constructed Pier 1, as seen from the bow of the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG 47) during the pier's dedication ceremony, part of the Navy Fleet Week activities. Base: Naval Station, New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-00259. Base: Hampton Roads, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-04059. Subject Operation/Series: INTENSE LOOK Country: Egypt (EGY)

DN-SC-85-07398. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - Katrina Sector - 26-HK-306-83. Hurricane Katrina

DN-ST-85-10698. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-88-01998. Base: Fort Monroe State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

041109-F-9528H-028. Base: Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

High oblique aerial view of the Naval Air Station Alameda, looking west (vertical format), showing the airfield and aircraft carrier pier complex hosting Pacific based surface forces. The aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) is tied up to the left. The former Essex class anti-submarine carrier Hornet (CVS-12) is moored to the right. The Hornet has been deleted from the naval register and will soon be scrapped. Base: Alameda State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-04026. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040704-N-6213R-003. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS John C Stennis

DN-SC-05-10861. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - CGC Harry Claiborne - Gulfport, Mississippi - 26-HK-310-63. Coast Guard Cutter Harry Claiborne in Gulfport, Mississippi September 2 through 8, 2005. Hurricane Katrina

040420-0-9999B-013. Base: Den Helder Naval Base State: Noord Holland Country: Holland / Netherlands (HOL)

DN-SC-87-05387. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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

DN-SC-85-11135. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial view of the Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sanibel Causeway damage assessment by U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater MH-60 Jayhawk aircrew in Fort Myers, Florida, Oct. 1, 2022. Coast Guard assets are conducting search and rescue operations in response to the damages caused by Hurricane Ian.

041027-F-5677R-006. Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

050910-N-2383B-537. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE (JTF) KATRINA Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An overall aerial view of the Baltimore Fairfield Terminal area. In the lower section of the photo are four Forest Sherman class destroyers and two Adams class guided missile destroyers waiting to be scrapped at the Baltimore Salvage Company. In the upper portion of the picture is the hulk of the aircraft carrier CORAL SEA (CV-43) being scrapped out at the Seawitch Marine Salvage Company. The white ship at the Maryland Port Authority pier in the center of the photo is the former hospital ship SANCTUARY (AH-17), now owned by Life International. Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial view of the Pacific Anti-submarine Training Command facilities at Sand Point. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221014-N-ZZ999-0049 GROTON, Conn. (October 14, 2022) - The USS Oregon (SSN 793) transits the Thames River after returning from routine operations in route to Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Oct. 14. The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Oregon and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) FOUR and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe.

The guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG 39) steams past the Coast Guard training bark USCGC EAGLE (WIX 327) and the Statue of Liberty as it takes part in a parade of ships at the start of Fleet Week. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-07406. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - CGC Harry Claiborne - Venice, Louisiana - 26-HK-311-42. Coast Guard Cutter Harry Claiborne in Venice, Louisiana, September 10 through 17, 2005. Hurricane Katrina

DN-SC-87-05817. Base: Hampton Roads, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial view of the harbor, looking west over the submarine base. Various U.S. Navy, Canadian and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force ships are in port to take part in Exercise RimPac '86. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '86 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Pressed during the 1989 fleet days. Vooraan v.L.nr. The Belgian Frigate BNS Hiker (F 912, 1978), the L-Fregat Hr.Ms. White de With (F 813, 1986-2005), around the Corner of the Quay Submarines Hr.Ms. Swordfish (S 806, 1972-1994) and Hr.Ms. Tuna (S 805, 1966-1991) and the Torpedo ship Hr.Ms. Mercuur (A 900, 1987-). Right across the street from the water v.l.n.r. The British type 22 Frigate HMS Boxer (F 92, 1984) next to the S-Frigate Hr.Ms. Bloys from Treslong (F 824, 1982-2003), the GW-Fregat Hr.Ms. Tromp (F 801, 1975-1999) and the British frigate (type 21) HMS Amazon (F169, 1974). On the other side of the jetty v.l.n.r. The American Destroyers USS Mahan (DDG 42, 1960) and the Sistership USS Preble (DDG 46, 1960), the Canadian Frigate HMCS Saguenay (DDH 206, 1956) and the German Fregat FGS Rheinland-Pfalz (F 209, 1983). In the background the American Nuclear Guided Missile Cruiser Bainbridge (CGN 25, 1962), the GW frigate Hr.Ms. De Ruyter (F 808, 1976-2001) and the HR.MS provision. Zuid

060706-N-5617R-038. Base: Naval Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - New Orleans Flood Operations - 26-HK-401-9. Hurricane Katrina

The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is positioned into the Chesapeake channel as the ship departs Naval Station Norfolk as the ship departs for its 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. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

A low angle view of ships docked at the pier as the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HADDOCK (SSN-621) passes by. Among the docked ships is the store ship USNS RIGEL (T-AF-58). Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

981005-4015M-001. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Soviet Slava class guided missile cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV steams into port for a four-day goodwill visit as a formation of F/A-18 Hornet aircraft fly overhead. The vessel is one of the three Soviet ships visiting the port. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida(FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Great Lakes Search and Rescue Detachment - 26-HK-144-52. Hurricane Katrina

DN-ST-90-03704. Base: Elizabeth River, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Tug boats welcome the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV-43) into port after a Western Pacific (WESTPAC) cruise. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Great Lakes Search and Rescue Detachment - 26-HK-144-392. Hurricane Katrina

230103-N-GR655-0003 GROTON, Conn. (January 3, 2023) - The USS Newport News (SSN 750) transits the Thames River during a homecoming event at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Jan. 3. Newport News returned to homeport after a six-month deployment in support of the chief of naval operations maritime strategy. The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Newport News and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) TWELVE and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe.

DN-ST-85-08346. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-01340. Base: Bremerton Naval Shipyard State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

110127-N-8369A-057ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 27, 2011) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) prepare to receive supplies from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7). Rainier is supporting the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, which is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations and theater cooperation efforts.

Miscellaneous - Coast Guard Operations - 26-HK-435-47. Hurricane Katrina

Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772 - 26-HK-334-62. Hurricane Katrina

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-309-8. Hurricane Katrina

DN-SC-85-00573. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

041202-F-5677R-015. Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221024-N-LN285-1015 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Oct. 24, 2022) -- The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) submarine JS Touryu (SS-512) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oct. 24, 2022.

Sanibel Causeway damage assessment by U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater MH-60 Jayhawk aircrew in Fort Myers, Florida, Oct. 1, 2022. Coast Guard assets are conducting search and rescue operations in response to the damages caused by Hurricane Ian.

050910-A-6004S-002. Base: Gulfport State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 155th Engineer Bn

010828-N-0715P-005. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: CINCPACFLT

Photos from Aviation Training Center, Mobile - 26-HK-421-99. Hurricane Katrina

Overflight - Chief Cox - 26-HK-207-20. Hurricane Katrina

Salvage Engineering Response Team - Various Operations - 26-HK-357-24. Hurricane Katrina

Small craft escort the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) as it is assisted out of port. Base: Portsmouth Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

220820-N-PC065-1015 RIGA, Latvia (Aug. 20, 2022) - The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), foreground, arrives in Riga, Latvia, along with the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), background, for a scheduled port visit, Aug. 20, 2022. 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.

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - New Orleans Overflight - 26-HK-388-121. Hurricane Katrina

Sanibel Causeway damage assessment by U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater MH-60 Jayhawk aircrew in Fort Myers, Florida, Oct. 1, 2022. Coast Guard assets are conducting search and rescue operations in response to the damages caused by Hurricane Ian.

PANAMA CANAL (Nov. 8, 2020) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) transits the Panama Canal, Nov. 8, 2020. William P. Lawrence is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force Souths mission, which includes counter illicit drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.

060325-N-0000B-002. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Florida (SSGN 728)

Photos from Aviation Training Center, Mobile - 26-HK-426-19. Showing the Admiral around. Hurricane Katrina

DA-SC-85-13286. Subject Operation/Series: PROLOG Base: Fort Eustis State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial view of the station. Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

DN-SC-85-12779. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial port quarter view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) as it enters Pearl Harbor. Members of the crew man the rail. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-01204. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN)

DN-SC-88-08192. Base: Apra Harbor State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-89-00578. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial view of Naval Station Mayport looking north. Two aircraft carriers are in port. Base: Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Captain Atkin Overview - 26-HK-365-74. Helicopter Ride. Hurricane Katrina

221105-N-XN177-1066 SYDNEY (Nov. 5, 2022) - Amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) is moored pier-side at Garden Island Defense Precinct, Sydney, during a port visit Nov 5, 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.

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