Naval Operations

Images of various naval vessels in operations and exercises at sea, showcasing maritime military activities with dramatic ocean backdrops.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 21, 2022) Italian Navy destroyer ITS Caio Duilio (D 554) sails with the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) during a passing exercise (PASSEX) in the Atlantic Ocean, May 21. Caio Duilio will exercise with the ships and aircraft of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 during its upcoming Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). CSG-10 is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat Americas adversaries in support of national security. It will deploy as the George H.W. Bush CSG. (Photo by Italian Navy Senior Petty Officer Massimiliano Galieni)

DN-ST-89-02917. Country: Unknown

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 21, 2022) Italian Navy destroyer ITS Caio Duilio (D 554) sails with the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) during a passing exercise (PASSEX) in the Atlantic Ocean, May 21. Caio Duilio will exercise with the ships and aircraft of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 during its upcoming Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). CSG-10 is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat Americas adversaries in support of national security. It will deploy as the George H.W. Bush CSG. (Photo by Italian Navy Senior Petty Officer Massimiliano Galieni)

A port bow view of the amphibious transport dock USS CLEVELAND (LPD 7) underway during PACEX '89. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Country: Unknown

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 15, 2015) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) return to the ship in a rigid-hull inflatable boat from USS Laboon (DDG 58), in background. Ross is forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, and is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (May 22, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, prepares to land on the flight deck of the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67). Carrier Strike Group 5 provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

The guided missile cruiser USS SAN JACINTO (CG-56), bottom, the fast combat support ship USS DETROIT (AOE-4), center, and the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) conduct an underway replenishment during Operation Desert Storm. The ammunition ship USS SANTA BARBARA (AE-28) is in the background. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea

The salvage ship USS GRASP (ARS-51) and the fleet ocean tug USNS MOHAWK (T-ATF-170) pull the destroyer USS SPRUANCE (DD-963) off a coral reef. The SPRUANCE ran aground off Andros Island, Bahamas, January 25, 1989. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The patrol combatant missile hydrofoils USS HERCULES (PHM 2), foreground, and USS TAURUS (PHM 3) cruise alongside one another during a patrol. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 20, 2023) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts an ammunition transfer with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a replenishment-at-sea with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO-187). Abraham Lincoln is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

190816-N-UB406-1289ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 16, 2019) The Belgian navy Karel Doorman-class frigate Leopold I (F930), left, and the Portuguese navy frigate NRP Francisco de Almeida (F334), right, conduct a replenishment-at-sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201), center, as the guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) transits behind them. Gridley is underway on a regularly-scheduled deployment as the flagship of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 to conduct maritime operations and provide a continuous maritime capability for NATO in the northern Atlantic.

Aerial bow view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

110114-N-9811S-013ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 14, 2011) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) stand by during normal breakaway procedures from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) after a refueling at sea. Barry is deployed as part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

220612-N-XN177-1211 (PHILIPPINE SEA) - Guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) sails alongside amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) during a photo exercise for Valiant Shield 2022, June 12, 2022. Exercises like VS22 allow forces across the Indo-Pacific the opportunity to integrate Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force and Space Force to train in precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force. 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.

240225-N-ED646-1296MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 25, 2024) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) launches an AV-8B Harrier, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), while conducting a photo exercise in the Mediterranean Sea with landing craft air cushions, attached to Assault Craft Unit 4 and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), Feb. 25. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group will be transferred to NATO command in the Eastern Mediterranean in order to conduct a series of short notice vigilance activities with elements of Allied Maritime Command's Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 and the Turkish Navy. Navy

The fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO-179) refuels the guided missile frigate USS IOWA (BB-61) during an underway replenishment. Country: Unknown

220604-N-IR734-4826 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 4, 2022) The U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), along with Carrier Strike Group 5, guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54), guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), along with Republic of Korea Navy surface ships ROKS Sejong The Great (DDG 991), ROKS Marado (LPH 6112), and ROKS Munmu The Great (DDH 976) commanded by Maritime Task Flotilla Seven (MTF 7) steam in formation during Carrier Strike Group Exercise 2022. Carrier Strike Group Exercise is a bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea Navy. This exercise allows our navies to refine operations and engagement to strengthen future cooperation while supporting the alliance that remains vital to the security interests of both nations and to stability in Northeast Asia.

220821-N-EL850-1016 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 21, 2022) The supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) pulls alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), for a replenishment-at-sea, Aug. 21, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat America's adversaries in support of national security.

A view of the bow of the destroyer USS O'BANNON (DD 987), showing the ship's Mark 16 8-cell ASROC anti-submarine rocket launcher, foreground, and a Mark 45 5-inch/54-caliber gun. The O'BANNON is one of the US Navy ships taking part in UNITAS XXXII, a combined exercise involving the naval forces of the United States and nine South American countries. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXII Country: Unknown

DN-SC-89-08874. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A port beam view of the guided missile destroyer USS TATTNALL (DDG-19), foreground, and a Kidd class guided missile destroyer underway during Fleet Ex 1-90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

TAIWAN STRAIT (Aug. 28, 2022) Seaman Carlos Torres, from Houston, Texas, scans for surface contacts on the bridge wing of Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) while transiting alongside USS Antietam (CG 54) in the Taiwan Strait during a routine transit near PLA(N) ships. Chancellorsville is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

DN-SC-87-08259. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

ARABIAN GULF (March 4, 2015) The guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), right, comes alongside the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment-at-sea. Bunker Hill is deployed as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

DN-SC-85-12802. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

220612-N-XN177-1236 (PHILIPPINE SEA) - Guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) sails alongside amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) during a photo exercise for Valiant Shield 2022, June 12, 2022. Exercises like VS22 allow forces across the Indo-Pacific the opportunity to integrate Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force and Space Force to train in precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force. 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.

DN-ST-87-06319. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Italian Navy fleet underway during exercise Mare Aperto 2019.

220713-G-LB555-1087PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2022) U.S. Coast Guard crew members aboard Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757) observe a ship formation during a ship maneuvering exercise 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.

220713-N-MR124-1132 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2022) Indonesian Navy frigate KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai (332) sails alongside Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 13. 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.

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), the Danish frigate HDMS Peter Willemoes (FFH 362), the Canadian frigate HMCS Montreal (FFH 336) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) steam in the Atlantic Ocean in formation, Nov. 7, 2022. Exercise Silent Wolverine is a U.S.-led, combined training exercise that tests Ford-class aircraft carrier capabilities through integrated high-end naval warfare scenarios alongside participating allies in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is conducting their first deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations.

The high endurance cutter USCGC JARVIS (725) refuels from the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) during underway replenishment operations. The vessels are underway off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise RimPac '88. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '88 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

221208-N-YX844-1079 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 8, 2022) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship, JS Ikazuchi (DD 107), sails alongside the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea, Dec. 8. 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.

220908-N-YD731-1632 ADRIATIC SEA (Sep. 8, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), right, sails alongside the Orizzonte-class destroyer ITS Caio Duilio (D 554) during combined operations in the Adriatic Sea, Sep. 8, 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.

DN-SC-87-02947. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Aerial starboard quarter view of the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA-5) underway off Peleliu Island. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-90-01621. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

110818-N-ZS026-091 INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2011) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45), left, and the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) transit the Indian Ocean in formation. Comstock and Green Bay are part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, which recently completed maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility and is transiting to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility during its western Pacific deployment.

High oblique aerial port bow view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) vehicle transport ship USNS SHUGHART (T-AKR-295) underway on sea trials off San Diego. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 12, 2022) Aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 fly over the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), left, and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) as they sail in formation behind USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during Valiant Shield 2022 (VS22). VS22 is a U.S.-only, biennial field training exercise (FTX) focused on integration of joint training in a multi-domain environment. This training builds real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating tracking, and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of missile areas.

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 12, 2022) The America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), right, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Antietam (CG 54) sail in formation during Valiant Shield 2022 (VS22). VS22 is a U.S.-only, biennial field training exercise (FTX) focused on integration of joint training in a multi-domain environment. This training builds real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking, and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 27, 2022) U.S. Navy Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) approaches Royal New Zealand Navy auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMNZS Aotearoa (A 11) to initiate a replenishment-at-sea during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 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 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

DN-SC-87-10329. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

110110-N-7981E-212PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 10, 2011) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Kurama (DDH 144), left, leads the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Gridley (DDG 101) and USS Stockdale (DDG 106) during a passing exercise. Stockdale and Gridley are underway with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

220930-N-XK462-1030 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 30, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class missile destroyers USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108), USS Chung Hoon (DDG 93), and USS John Finn (DDG 113) sail in formation as part of a strait transit exercise during scheduled operations with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG). The NIMCSG is enhancing mission readiness through simulated real-world scenarios and demonstrating their ability to perform as an integrated unit. Wayne E. Meyer is currently operating with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

PHILLIPPINE SEA (June 14, 2020) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) transits alongside the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a submarine familiarization (SUBFAM) training. The SUBFAM was conducted so Blue Ridges crew could observe the characteristics of a submarine and how it looks both acoustically and visually while in the vicinity of the ship. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy, and, as U.S. 7th Fleet flagship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.

DN-SC-87-01484. Country: Unknown

An F/A-18 Hornet aircraft comes in for a landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the ship conducts an underway replenishment with the fleet oiler USS CIMARRON (AO-177).. Country: Unknown

110226-N-0841E-438Pacific Ocean (Feb. 26, 2011) An MK-38 25mm gun system is fired during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) are underway for a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific Ocean.

060528-N-8391L-394. Base: Philippine Sea Country: Philippines (PHL)

220505-N-N3764-0101CARIBBEAN SEA - (MAY 5, 2022) -- The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Wichita (LCS 13), the Dominican Republic coastal patrol vessel Altair (GC-112), and Dominican Republic Boston Whaler interceptor patrol boat Duhbe (LI-164) conduct a bilateral maritime interdiction exercise, May 5, 2022. Wichita 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.

A bow view of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) underway with its battle group during Exercise RimPac '86. From left to right are: the frigate USS BREWTON (FF-1086), the guided missile cruiser USS GRIDLEY (CG-21), the guided missile frigate USS VANDEGRIFT (FFG-48), the destroyer USS JOHN YOUNG (DD-973), the guided missile destroyer BENJAMIN STODDERT (DDG-22) and the guided missile cruiser USS WILLIAM H. STANDLEY (CG-32). Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '86 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Philippine Sea, January 29, 2012 - Six of the seven ships assigned to Destroyer Squadron 15 transit in formation during Multi-Sail 2012. Multi-Sail is a semi-annual event designed to improve readiness and coordination across multiple warfare areas. Pictured are the guided-missile destroyers USS Mustin, USS John S. McCain, USS Curtis Wilbur, USS Fitzgerald, USS Lassen and USS Stethem.

220610-N-UL352-1027 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 10, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) sails alongside the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), June 10, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway completing a certification exercise to increase U.S. and allied interoperability and warfighting capability before a future deployment. The George H.W. Bush CSG is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat America's adversaries in support of national security.

DN-SC-89-11526. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-87-02823. Country: Unknown

110709-N-GW695-081GULF OF ADEN (July 9, 2011) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), bottom, prepares to come alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) for a replenishment at sea. Green Bay and Comstock, both assigned to the Boxer Amphibious Readiness Group, are underway supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and ships assigned to the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) steam the Atlantic Ocean during a simulated straits transit, Oct. 9, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group 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. Navy's commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

(221007-N-UL352-1133) ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 7, 2022) From front to back, USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119), HMS Bangor (M109), HMS Chiddingfold (M37) and USCGC Robert Goldman (WPC 1142) sail in formation in the Arabian Gulf during exercise Phantom Scope, Oct. 7. During the bilateral exercise between the United States and United Kingdom, unmanned and artificial intelligence systems operated in conjunction with crewed ships and naval command centers ashore in Bahrain.

190718-N-MQ631-0275 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 18, 2019) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), front, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) transit the Atlantic Ocean. Harry S. Truman is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group.

Cadiz, October 15, 2014. Frigate Admiral Juan de Borbon - F-102. Otan noble Mariner 2014 exercises on the Spanish Mediterranean Coasts. Photo: Ignacio Gil.... Archdc.

CARIBBEAN SEA (July 9, 2021) The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11), transits the Caribbean Sea, July 9, 2021. Sioux City 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.

An aerial starboard bow view of the (foreground to background) combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS-7), guided missile cruiser USS REEVES (CG-24), guided missile destroyer USS COCHRANE (DDG-21), and the frigate USS KNOX (FF-1052) underway. The ships are part of Battle Group Alfa. Base: Makassar Strait Country: Indonesia (IDN)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 25, 2023) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Milius (DDG 69), right, and USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) steam together in the South China Sea while conducting operations with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JS Kirisame (DD 104), March 25. Milius is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

220913-N-FD648-1001 ADRIATIC SEA (Sep. 13, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) pulls alongside the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) for a replenishment-at-sea, Sep. 13, 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.

220619-N-TC847-1103 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 19, 2022) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) fires a closed in weapons system (CWIS) during a live-fire exercise, June 19, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway completing a certification exercise to increase U.S. and allied interoperability and warfighting capability before a future deployment. The George H.W. Bush CSG is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat Americas adversaries in support of national security.

220804-N-OM737-1043ATLANTIC OCEAN (August 4, 2022) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) pulls alongside the Dry Cargo Ammunition Ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13) in preparation for a replenishment-at-sea, Aug. 4, 2022. Bataan is underway conducting deck landing qualifications and preparations for an upcoming Board of inspection and Survey evaluation.

PHILIPPINE SEA (April 22, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) conduct an emergency breakaway drill following a replenishment-at-sea. 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.

981022-A-6207H-114. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98 Country: Unknown

The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) fires the MK 38 25mm machine gun during an integrated live fire exercise alongside USS Stockdale (DDG 106) and USS Okane (DDG 77) in the Pacific Ocean. The Arleigh Burke-class guided missle destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), assigned to Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting advanced tactical training that increases warfighting capability and tactical proficiency across all domains. Navy

230327-N-NQ285-1009BALTIC SEA (March 27, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) steams with NATO warships, March 27, 2023. Porter is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by the U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (May 21, 2013) Ships break formation during the International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 2013. From left, The French navy Tripartite-class mine hunter FS Sagittaire, the mine countermeasures ship USS Sentry (MCM-3) and the Royal Navy Sandown-class mine countermeasures vessel HMS Shoreham (M112). 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.

220409-N-GF955-1127CARIBBEAN SEA - (April 9, 2022) -- MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, Detachments 6 and 7, fly over the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Wichita (LCS 13) while conducting counter narcotics operations with the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15), April 9, 2022. Billings and Wichita are 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.

131231-N-QL471-090ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 31, 2013) The guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) fires its MK45 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise. Monterey is scheduled to return to homeport in Norfolk after a nine-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

220929-N-DW158-1154 WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (Sept. 29, 2022) The U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), USS Benfold (DDG 65), Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy ships ROKS Gwanggaeto the Great (DDH 971), and ROKS Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong (DDG 993), steam in formation in waters east of the Korean Peninsula, Sept. 29. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is participating with the ROK Navy in Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) to strengthen interoperability and training. The U.S. routinely conducts CSG operations in the waters around the ROK to exercise maritime maneuvers, strengthen the U.S.-ROK alliance, and improve regional security.

An aerial bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS HALSEY (CG-23) with the frigate USS STEIN (FF-1065) on its starboard side and the frigate USS BARBEY (FF-1088) off its port. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-85-06314. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

221023-N-FD648-1014 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 23, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) sails in formation with NATO partners during the NATO-led vigilance activity Neptune Strike 22.2 (NEST 22.2), in the Adriatic Sea, Oct. 23, 2022. NEST 22.2 is the natural evolution of NATOs ability to integrate the high-end maritime warfare capabilities of a carrier strike group to support the defense of the alliance in Europe.

A port view of, from left to right, the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH-9), the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) and the British aircraft carrier HMS ARK ROYAL (R-07) underway. Country: Adriatic Sea

DN-ST-88-01484. Base: Gulf Of Oman

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) underway. Country: Caribbean Sea

Row of military ships against marine sunset

The USCGC Mohawk (WMEC 913) and the Moroccan Navy R.H.M. Biranzarane 341 sail in formation after completing an exercise together in the Atlantic Ocean, July 6, 2022. USCGC Mohawk 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.

220929-N-LI114-1150 WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (Sept. 29, 2022) The U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), USS Benfold (DDG 65), Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy ships ROKS Gangwon (FFG 815), ROKS Gwanggaeto the Great (DDH 971), ROKS Munmu the Great (DDH 976), and ROKS Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong (DDG 993), steam in formation in waters east of the Korean Peninsula, Sept. 29. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is participating with the ROK Navy in Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) to strengthen interoperability and training. The U.S. routinely conducts CSG operations in the waters around the ROK to exercise maritime maneuvers, strengthen the U.S.-ROK alliance, and improve regional security.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 21, 2020) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), left, and the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13) conduct a replenishment-at-sea, as seen from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98). The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) remains at sea in the Atlantic Ocean as a certified carrier strike group force ready for tasking in order to protect the crew from the risks posed by COVID-19, following their successful deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. Keeping HSTCSG at sea in U.S. 2nd Fleet, in the sustainment phase of OFRP, allows the ship to maintain a high level of readiness during the global COVID-19 pandemic.

220730-N-NR343-1677 RED SEA (July 30, 2022) Littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) conducts a passing exercise with Egyptian Navy frigate ENS Alexandria (F 911) while transiting the Red Sea, July 30. Sioux City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 19, 2022) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) sails away from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) following a fueling-at-sea. 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.

110110-N-7981E-317PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 10, 2011) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Kurama (DDH 144) passes the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Gridley during a passing exercise. Gridley is underway with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

DN-SC-87-08263. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

111214-N-FI736-039 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 14, 2011) Sailors are doused with sea spray while preparing for an underway replenishment aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95). Williams is underway preparing for an upcoming scheduled deployment with the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group.

221016-N-XN177-1085 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 16, 2022) - Amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) sails through the Philippine Sea Oct. 16, 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.

Bay of Bengal, April 14, 2012 - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) transit in formation with Indian Navy ships during Exercise Malabar 2012.

High angle view of military ships moving on water, Arabian Gulf

120621-N-ZT599-200 EAST CHINA SEA (June 21, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85), left, the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Shirane-class destroyer JS Kurama (DDH 144), and the Republic of Korea navy Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin class destroyer Munmu the Great (DDH-976) pull alongside the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a trilateral exercise. The exercise is designed to improve interoperability and readiness among the three Navies.

A bow view of the amphibious transport dock USS TRENTON (LPD-14) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

110831-N-PM781-007ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 31, 2011) The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) and amphibious transport dock ships USS New York (LPD 21) and USS San Antonio (LPD 17) transit during a training exercise. The ships are returning to Norfolk after standing by to provide assistance to areas affected by Hurricane Irene.

DN-SC-87-09305. Country: Unknown

IRISH SEA (Oct. 1, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) prepares to conduct replenishment-at-sea with dry cargo ship USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12), Oct. 1, 2022. Exercise Joint Warrior 22-2 is a U.K.-hosted, multilateral training exercise designed to provide NATO and allied forces with a unique multi-warfare environment to prepare for global operations. Roosevelt 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.

RED SEA (April 24, 2014) Gunner's Mate Seaman Michaela Barbagelata, from Miami, fires a MK 38 MOD 2 25 mm machine during a live-fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103). Truxtun is deployed as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

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