Naval Ceremonies and Deployments

Showcases naval personnel during ceremonies, saluting, and memorials. The atmosphere is formal, emphasizing honor and camaraderie among service members aboard ships.

PEARL HARBOR (Oct. 2, 2017) Seaman Recruit Jessika Delagado, left, and Electronics Technician Seaman Mark Hefti post for morning colors detail in front of the ensign, at half-mast, on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112). Michael Murphy is flying the ensign at half-mast to honor the victims of the Oct. 1, 2017 shooting in Las Vegas.

120323-F-MQ656-092 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (March 23, 2012) Sailors man the rails as the guided-missle destroyer USS O'Kane (DDG77) departs for a deployment to the western Pacific region. O'Kane is deploying under the Middle Pacific Surface Combatant (MPSC) deployment concept, in which Pearl Harbor-based ships deploy in support of operations primarily in the western Pacific region under Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet.

A color guard stands at attention during a wreath laying memorial service aboard the destroyer USS STUMP (DD-978). The ceremony is being conducted for the 37 sailors who lost their lives when the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) was hit by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile exactly one year ago. Country: Unknown

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 27, 2013) Capt. Kent Whalen, commanding officer of the aboard aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), and CMDCM Jeffrey Pickering, the ship's command master chief, render hand salutes during a burial at sea for 20 former service members. Carl Vinson is underway conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications.

060309-N-9562H-021. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Naval Station Norfolk

A joint services casket team carries the flag-draped casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era toward the frigate USS BREWTON (FF 1086), at the conclusion of a wreath-laying ceremony. The casket will be transported to California and then transferred to Arlington National Cemetery for interment at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PEARL HARBOR (Oct. 2, 2017) Seaman Recruit Jessika Delagado, left, and Electronics Technician Seaman Mark Hefti post for morning colors detail in front of the ensign, at half-mast, on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112). Michael Murphy is flying the ensign at half-mast to honor the victims of the Oct. 1, 2017 shooting in Las Vegas.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 13, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) firing detail fires a volley during a burial at sea ceremony on the shipÕs flight deck, June 13, 2021. Lassen is underway in the Atlantic Ocean supporting USS Gerald R. FordÕs (CVN 78) full ship shock trials. The U.S. Navy conducts shock trials of new ship designs using live explosives to confirm that our warships can continue to meet demanding mission requirements under harsh conditions they might encounter in battle.

Crew members of the guided missile cruiser USS DALE (CG-19)begin to disembark the vessel for the last time near the conclusion of the ship's decommissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (July 29, 2022) Sailors aboard the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) bow their heads in prayer during a ceremony held in remembrance of the attack on the Portland-class heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis (CA 35) at Naval Station Mayport, July 29, 2022. The Indianapolis attack occurred on July 30, 1945, nearly 77 years ago.

NORFOLK (Feb. 17, 2021) Sailors man the rails while departing Naval Station Norfolk aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57), Feb. 17, 2021. Mitscher is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

NORFOLK (April 16, 2017) Sailors assigned to the color guard aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) retire the colors. Dwight D. Eisenhower is pierside during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP).

221116-N-N3764-0300SINT EUSTATIUS, Netherlands - (Nov. 16, 2022) - Sailors assigned to the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Milwaukee (LCS 5) conduct a gun-salute for Statia Day off the coast of Sint Eustatius, Netherlands, Nov. 16, 2022. Statia Day is a national holiday celebrated on the Caribbean island of Sint Eustatius. It celebrates the first salute” when Sint Eustatius, locally known as Statia, became the first country to recognize the United States as a nation 245 years ago when after the U.S. declared independence, a Continental Navy ship fired a gun salute upon entering the harbor, and the island, by order of the Dutch governor, returned the salute. Milwaukee is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.

SAN DIEGO (April 5, 2021) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Teven Reed, left, from Cottonport, La., and Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 3rd Class Makayla Cabel, from Smithville, Mo., shift colors on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations.

220912-N-IG750-1036 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 12, 2022) Airman Alijah Day, from Boise, Idaho, and Airman Dylan DiPietro, from Riverside, California, march in formation on the flight deck aboard the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), as the ship departs Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Sept. 12. 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.

Crew members prepare to set up an arresting barricade on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) during a crash and salvage exercise. Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

120227-N-OY799-034SAN DIEGO (Feb. 27, 2012) Sailors man the rails on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) while the guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) follows closely behind as John C. Stennis pulls into San Diego. John C. Stennis is returning to homeport in Bremerton, Wash., after completing a seven month deployment.

221129-N-XN177-1187 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 29, 2022) - Sailors man the rails on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Nov. 29, 2022. Tripoli returned to Naval Base San Diego following the ship's maiden deployment where they operated in the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

111211-N-NB694-049 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 11, 2011) Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) man the rails as the ship pulls out of San Diego. Lincoln, underway on deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility, is changing homeports from Everett, Wash. to Norfolk, Va. following deployment for a periodic refueling complex overhaul.

120626-N-OV802-116Atlantic Ocean (June 26, 2012) Cmdr. David A. Bretz, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) looks out as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) operates in the Atlantic Ocean. The ships are on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

The American flag flies at half mast on the stern of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) as the ship returns to home port following an exposion which killed 47 crew members. The explosion occurred inthe No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A seaman from the Deck department aboard USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) stands and watches the replenishment-at-sea evolution with the USS DETROIT (AOE 4). Enterprise is forward deployed, operating in the Mediterranean. Base: USS Enterprise (CVN 65)

Crewmen salute after raising the national ensign aboard the guided missile cruiser USS HUE CITY (CG-66) during the ship's commissioning ceremony. The HUE CITY is the first U.S. Navy warship to be named after a battle fought during the Vietnam War and honors those Marines, soldiers and sailors who fought to retake the old imperial city of Hue from invading forces during the 1968 Tet Offensive. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi(MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

May 23, 2013 - The national ensign flies from the mast aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale.

220808-N-TC847-0050 NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (August 8, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) man the rails as the ship departs Naval Station Norfolk ahead of a scheduled deployment, Aug. 8, 2022. Leyte Gulf, assigned to the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group, departed Naval Station Norfolk on a scheduled deployment in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (March 20, 2015) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airmen Mark Price, left, from Rogersville, Tenn., and Jonathan Miller, from Kingsville, Texas, lower the national ensign during evening colors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

U.S. Marines and Sailors from the Joint Marine Corps and Navy Color Guard, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, prepare for the USS Frank E. Petersen, Jr. (DDG 121) commissioning ceremony, at the Port of Charleston, South Carolina, May 14, 2022. The ship is the 71st of its class and will be based out of Hawaii, serving in the Pacific Fleet.

Sailors man the rail as the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) pulls into Nassau, Bahamas. Base: Nassau Country: Bahamas (BHS)

DN-ST-85-10942. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2012) Chief Air-Traffic Controller Abran Dodge heads the honor platoon while a prayer is delivered during a burial at sea ceremony aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp committed 17 former service members to the sea during this time-honored tradition. The U.S. Navy has a 237-year heritage of defending freedom and projecting and protecting U.S. interests around the globe. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

Crew members salute during the departure of Guatemalan Preisdent Vinicio Cerezo from the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). The IOWA is visiting Guatemala and other countries in Central America in order to establish U.S. interests in the region. Country: Guatemala (GTM)

220805-N-BX517-1031 NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (August 5, 2022) Rear Adm. Dennis Velez, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 and George H.W. Bush CSG, center, discusses leadership and answers questions from a group of midshipmen during their tour of the ship, August 5, 2022. The visit was the last Career Orientation and Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) summer training event for the students. George H.W. Bush provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable warfighting capability as the flagship of a carrier strike group that maintains maritime stability and security to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

A partial view of the guided missile frigate USS ANTRIM (FFG-20) as crewmen man the rails during commissioning. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Officers salute and sideboys stand at attention as VADM Willian J. Flanagan Jr., commander, Second Fleet, arrives for the decommissioning ceremony of the amphibious assault ship USS OKINAWA (LPH-3). Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members stand in formation aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SCRANTON (SSN-756) during vessel's commissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 7, 2022) Sailors parade the colors during a Battle of Midway remembrance ceremony aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

221107-N-UL352-1033 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 7, 2022) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Rex Wright, right, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119), and the ships Command Master Chief Christopher Bartley, center, prepare to raise an enlisted surface warfare specialist pennant aboard the ship, Nov. 7, 2022. Delbert D. Black is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

A view of the quarterdeck area of the guided missile destroyer USS RICHARD E. BYRD (DDG 23). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

NORFOLK (April 6, 2013) U.S. Marines and sailors man the rails during the commissioning ceremony for the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24). Arlington is named in commemoration of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

220903-N-PC065-1009 (Sept. 3, 2022) BALTIC SEA - U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) and U.S. Marines attached to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) pay tribute to those who lost their lives during the September 11th terrorist attack. Arlington is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU, 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.

U.S. President John F. Kennedy (rear view, center left) aboard the U.S. Naval ship USS Observation Island watching demonstration of the firing of a Polaris A-2 missile from the submarine USS Andrew Jackson off the coast of Florida, USA, Robert Knudsen, White House Photographs, November 16, 1963

Crewmen rise the colors at the sail of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731) during the ship's commissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220613-N-QI593-1274 ROTA, Spain (June 13, 2022) Fire Controlman (Aegis) 2nd Class Troy Wilson, left, from Guthrie, Oklahoma, and Sonar Technician (Surface) Seaman Apprentice Jose Mora, from Chicago, prepare to lower the ensign during evening colors on the flight deck of the USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), June 13, 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.

001014-N-6676W-004. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

990715-N-9593R-008. Base: Uss Kearsarge (LHD 3) State: Thessoliniki Country: Greece (GRC) Scene Major Command Shown: SIXTH FLEET

U.S. Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman Jorge Gonzalez, assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), is piped into the Chiefs Mess during a pinning ceremony aboard the Arlington. The rank of chief petty officer was established April 1, 1893 and once a year the U.S. Navy advances selected Sailors to the rank.

U.S. Marines with Weapons Platoon, Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), participate in a live-fire range aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in the Atlantic Ocean, July 17, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU, 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.

221025-N-EJ241-1253DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (Oct. 25, 2022) - Sailors assigned to U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia and Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS West Virginia (SSBN-736) work together to moor lines during a scheduled port visit. This port visit to Diego Garcia reflects the United States commitment to the Indo-Pacific region, and complements the many exercises, training, operations, and the other military cooperation activities conducted by Strategic Forces to ensure they are available and ready to operate around the globe at any time. West Virginia is one of six ballistic-missile submarines stationed at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia, and is capable of carrying up to 20 submarine -launched ballistic missiles with multiple warheads.

DN-ST-86-01330. Base: Bremerton Naval Shipyard State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-00980. Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Sailors aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) man the rails as the ship pulls into Naval Air Station North Island, California, during Pacific Partnership 2024-1, Feb. 12, 2024. Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific and works to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships. Navy

NEW YORK (May 27, 2019) Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Bill Moran holds the national ensign with veteran and active duty sea service members during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum as part of Fleet Week New York. Fleet Week New York, now in its 31st year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime service.

DN-ST-89-08829. Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220402-N-HD110-1068MAYPORT, Fla. - (April 2, 2022) -- Sailors man the rails aboard the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Milwaukee (LCS 5) as the ship returns from deployment to Naval Station Mayport, April 2, 2022. Milwaukee was deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force Souths mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.

Crewmen stand atop a 16-inch gun turret aboard the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) as a work crew handles the mooring lines. The NEW JERSEY is returning to home port after 11 months at sea. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

240216-N-PV534-1039 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 16, 2024) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Apprentice Jack Pelletier, from Boston, ceremoniously raises the national ensign on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is currently moored pierside at Naval Air Station North Island. Navy

110825-N-AW206-019YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 25, 2011) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) man the rails as the ship returns Fleet Activities Yokosuka after 74 days underway. George Washington is the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier and is the flagship of Commander Task Force 70.

KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (Oct. 21, 2022) Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) man the rails as the ship prepares to pull in for a scheduled port visit in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, Oct. 21. Milius is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force.

Sailors on board USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) man the rails for their arrival at pier 12 at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. Truman returns to its homeport of Norfolk, Virginia, after completing its six-month maiden deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf. Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

070112-N-8923M-072. Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

060704-N-7711J-025. Base: USS Arizona Memorial (BB 63) State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060728-N-5681S-146. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220909-N-QI593-1068 NORFOLK, Virginia (Sep. 9, 2022) Sailors man the rails aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) after a regularly scheduled deployment in the U.S. 5th and U.S. 6th Fleet areas of operations, Sep. 9, 2022. Bainbridge was deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in support of theater security cooperation efforts and to defend U.S. allied and partner interests.

220625-N-UZ446-0251 NORFOLK, Virginia (June 25, 2022) - Crewmembers attached to the Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Montana (SSN 794) man the ship during a commissioning ceremony in Norfolk, Va., June 25, 2022. SSN 794, the second U.S Navy ship launched with the name Montana and first in more than a century, is a flexible, multi-mission platform designed to carry out the seven core competencies of the submarine force: anti-submarine warfare; anti-surface warfare; delivery of special operations forces; strike warfare; irregular warfare; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; and mine warfare.

220926-N-N3764-1005PONCE, Puerto Rico - (Sept. 26, 2022) -- Operations Specialist Earl White raises the ensign during an inbound sea and anchor detail aboard the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15) to Ponce, Puerto Rico, Sept. 26, 2022. Billings 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 missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.

NORFOLK (April 6, 2013) A joint Navy and Marine Corps color guard display the colors during the commissioning ceremony for the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24). Arlington is named in commemoration of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

221021-N-EH998-1167 GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 21, 2022) Chief Yeoman Maksim Mostovskiy receives his cover during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) in the Gulf of Oman, Oct. 21. Nitze is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

Reserve river patrol boat (PBR) crews are shown training and are attached to Small Boat Unit Eleven (SBUXI), Detachment Bravo based out of the Mare Island Navy Yard. EXACT DATE SHOT UNKNOWN. Base: Suisun Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of the sea and anchor detail stand beneath the jack on the bow of the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) as the ship ties up to the pier. The WISCONSIN 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 U.S. Marine with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit man the rails during the Parade of Ships to kick off Fleet Week New York 22, on the USS Bataan (LHD 5) in New York City, May 25, 2022. As a part of Fleet Week New York 22, the Marines of Special Purpose Marine-Air Ground Task Force Fleet Week New York engage in special events throughout New York City and the Tri-State area showcasing sea service technologies, future innovation, and connecting with citizens. Fleet Week New York brings together more than 2,000 service members from the Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard offering live band performances, military vehicle and equipment displays, and other community relations projects.

PEARL HARBOR (Sept. 20, 2022) U.S. Navy Sailors man the rails aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) while underway during Pacific Partnership 2022. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

000818-N-0872M-509. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-89-03438. Country: Unknown

U.S. Marines attached to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit graduate from Lance Corporal Seminar aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), April 25, 2022. Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU are on a scheduled deployment under the command and control of Task Force 61/2 while operating in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

Hoyt joins son on U.S. Navy guided missile cruiser

000820-N-1110A-502. Base: Uss Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Bunting bedecks the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51) as crew members man the rails aboard the vessel during its commissioning ceremony. The destroyer is one of the few U.S. Navy ships named after a living person. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220912-N-AJ005-1014 CHESAPEAKE BAY (Sep. 12, 2022) Sailors prepare to man the rails on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman returns to Naval Station Norfolk after a regularly scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet areas of operations in support of theater security cooperation efforts and to defend U.S., allied and partner interests, Sep. 12, 2022. Truman was deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group.

DN-SC-85-09439. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221129-N-CM110-1130 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 29, 2022) - Cmdr. James Williford, a Navy Chaplain, from Purvis, Mississippi, mans the rails aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Nov. 29, 2022. Tripoli returned to Naval Base San Diego following the ship's maiden deployment where they operated in the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

110316-N-2348B-013PACIFIC OCEAN (March 16, 2011) Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicles cover the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) for delivery to Onimato, Japan. Tortuga is transporting the 93 vehicles and 273 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force troops to provide disaster relief and humanitarian assistance to Japan as directed in support of Operation Tomodachi.

DN-SC-85-12374. Base: USS Virginia (CGN 38) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Sailors man the rails of the USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19) while docking at the Sierra Pier, Guam during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 99. Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 99 Base: Uss Blue Ridge (LCC 19) State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)

220808-N-CE703-0145 (August 8, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) conduct a rifle salute in honor of all service members who gave their lives during the Guadalcanal Campaign of World War II, while sailing with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Kirisame (DD-104) in the Solomon Sea, Aug. 8. Oakland is conducting routine operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

SAN DIEGO (May 3, 2022) Sailors man the rails as Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) departs Naval Base San Diego, marking the beginning of Pacific Partnership 2022. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

060215-N-4954I-144. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

091102-N-0924R-083NEW YORK (Nov. 2, 2009) Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 26 fire a 21-gun salute as the amphibious transport dock ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) New York (LPD 21) passes Ground Zero. The ship has 7.5 tons of World Trade Center steel in her bow and will be commissioned Nov. 7 in New York City.

Crewmembers of the USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) wave goodbye to friends and family on the pier as the ship gets underway for a six month deployment. Truman is on its maiden deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf. Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

220510-N-DN159-1034 NAPLES, Italy (May 10, 2022) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Brian Tarnalicki, from Baltimore, left, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Jahcobi Edmonds, from Valdosta, Georgia, raise the Union Jack on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) as the ship pulls into Naples, Italy for a scheduled port visit, May 10, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., Allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

Republic of Korea (ROK) Marines are given a tour of the USS Essex (LHD 2), flight deck by US Navys ENSIGN (ENS), Mark Cole while at port in Pohang, Korea. US Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit spent two months participating in various training operations on and off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sasebo, Japan, Pohang, Korea, and Hong Kong, China. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) State: Pohang Country: Republic Of Korea (ROK)

060912-N-4774B-039. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PHILIPPINE SEA (July 19, 2018) Cmdr. Todd Penrod, executive officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), and Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 2nd Class Jared Ammon carry a wreath during a remembrance ceremony for USS Johnston (DD 557) aboard the ship. Mustin is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220928-N-LK647-0030 NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (Sept. 28, 2022) Sonar Technician (Surface) Seaman Bryan Evans, right, and Fire Controlman (AEGIS) 3rd Class Christopher Reysno raise the national ensign during colors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) after the ships return to home port following the completion Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT). Normandy was underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group conducting SWATT exercises to increase lethality, ensure combat readiness, and promote tactical innovation. SWATT is led by the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center, whose mission is to increase the tactical proficiency and lethality of the surface force.

Sailors aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) man the rails as the ship pulls into Naval Air Station North Island, California, following Pacific Partnership 2024-1, Feb. 12, 2024. Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific and works to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships. Navy

220919-N-TC847-1035 ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 19, 2022) Quartermaster 3rd Class Derek Scott, left, and Seaman Kyle Bradshaw, both assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), hoist the American flag, Sept. 19, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group 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.

A Soviet vice admiral, left, is accompanied by Vice Admiral John H. Fetterman Jr., Commander, Naval Air Force, United States Pacific Fleet, right, during a tour of the base. Three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet are in San Diego for a five-day goodwill visit. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

180102-N-SA412-0124 PEARL HARBOR (Jan. 2, 2018) Sailors man the rails on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is transiting to Sasebo, Japan to conduct a turnover with the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as the forward-deployed flagship of the amphibious forces in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

220909-N-QI593-1118 NORFOLK, Virginia (Sep. 9, 2022) Sailors heave mooring line on the focsle aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) after a regularly scheduled deployment in the U.S. 5th and U.S. 6th Fleet areas of operations, Sep. 9, 2022. Bainbridge was deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in support of theater security cooperation efforts and to defend U.S. allied and partner interests.

220909-N-QI593-1118 NORFOLK, Virginia (Sep. 9, 2022) Sailors heave mooring line on the focsle aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) after a regularly scheduled deployment in the U.S. 5th and U.S. 6th Fleet areas of operations, Sep. 9, 2022. Bainbridge was deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in support of theater security cooperation efforts and to defend U.S. allied and partner interests.

USS Gerald R. Fords (CVN 78) burial detail stand at parade rest prior to a burial at sea ceremony on the ships aircraft elevator 3, July 12, 2022. During the ceremony, the cremains of 30 souls were committed to the sea in the Atlantic Ocean. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting an independent steaming operation.

060915-N-9851B-002. Base: USS Hopper (DDG 70)

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