Naval Operations and Amphibious Assaults

Photos capturing naval vessels in action, amphibious assaults, and military exercises in maritime settings, highlighting naval power.

Jet landing on aircraft carrier

220730-N-BR419-1173 SAN BERNARDINO STRAIT (July 30, 2022) From left, the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), the guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), conducts an archipelagic sea lane passage through the San Bernardino Strait, July 30. 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.

A Marine looks out from the hatch of an AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault personnel vehicle as it returns to the tank landing ship USS BARNSTABLE COUNTY (LST-1197). The BARNSTABLE COUNTY is on its 1991 West African Training Cruise. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Members of the 26th Marine Amphibious Unit conduct a beach assault on Vieques Island during Operation Ocean Venture '84 as five CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters fly over the beach. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '84 State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Marine with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, conducts open water free fall operations off the coast of Okinawa, Japan April 25, 2022. This specialized training provided Marines with enhanced skills and confidence for deliberate water parachute operations, ensuring they are prepared to execute a diverse set of waterborne reconnaissance and surveillance missions in order to maintain regional security in the Indo-Pacific.

220601-N-XR893-1070 IONIAN SEA (June 1, 2022) Mauritanian Navy landing ship Nimlane (L 981) transits alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), in the Ionian Sea during a Phoenix Express 2022, June 1, 2022. Phoenix Express 2022, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Ionian.

220530-N-XR893-2086 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 30, 2022) Sailors assigned to USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), rendezvous with USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), left, for a visit-board search and seizure exercise, May 30, 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.

DN-ST-88-05888. Country: Unknown

An aerial view of a PB Mark III patrol boat as it cuts through the sun-dappled water of the gulf while on patrol. Various Navy units are operating in the gulf in support of efforts to provide security for US flagged shipping in the area. Country: Persian Gulf

A port beam view of the salvage ship USS BOLSTER (ARS 38) silhouetted against the sun, with its running lights on, while underway off the coast of Nama Island. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A sunset view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) moored at Pier 11 near the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) and the guided missile destroyer USS CLAUDE V. RICKETTS (DDG-5). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Italian Army paratroopers assigned to 4th Alpini Regiment, Folgore Brigade and U.S. Army Ranger assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75 Ranger Regiment,conduct a airborne water operation from a Italian Air Force 46 Aerobrigata Pisa C-27 Spartan into Lake Garda at Pacengo, Lazise, Italy, May 19, 2022. The event highlighted combined NATO airborne operations between the brigade and its host nation allies.

DN-ST-87-00925. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING 86 Base: North Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 11 operate a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB), front, and a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) during a mine countermeasure (MCM) live fire training exercise off the coast of San Clemente Island, Aug. 23, 2022. The MCM live fire is realistic, relevant training that enables our joint, multi-domain forces to integrate and rehearse a critical capability and complex skillset.

A sailor stands watch on the bow of the miscellaneous flagship USS LASALLE (AGF 3) next to an M60 general-purpose machine gun. Country: Unknown

A Japanese Air Self-Defense Force UH-60J helicopter hovers while two U.S. Air Force safety boats maneuver into place off the coast of Ukibaru Island during an exercise, Jan. 19, 2023. This leg of the exercise involved hoisting a simulated victim from the safety boats into the helicopter.

221025-N-EJ241-1008DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (Oct. 25, 2022) - Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS West Virginia (SSBN-736) conducts a port visit at U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia during a scheduled patrol. 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.

220919-N-NQ285-1010ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) steams in formation with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), not pictured, during a submarine familiarization exercise, Sept. 19, 2022. Ramage is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group conducting Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (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.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 2, 2022) - A landing craft, utility (LCU) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1 prepares to enter the well deck of dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) during exercise Steel Knight (SK23), Dec. 2, 2022. SK23 provides U.S. 3rd Fleet and I Marine Expeditionary Force with an opportunity to practice amphibious operations and demonstrate that amphibious forces can access critical areas that shape actions across the range of military operations to resolve conflict, conduct humanitarian assistance or combat the adversary. Steel Knight is an annual combined-arms live-fire exercise led by the 1st Marine Division which ensures forces are optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spaces and is purpose-built to facilitate future operations afloat and ashore.

A view of the bow portion of the capsized Philippine destroyer DATU KALANTIAW (ex-USS BOOTH DE-170). Base: Calayan Island Country: Philippines

Marines of the 31st Marine Amphibious Unit approach Green Beach aboard tracked landing vehicles-personnel (LVTP7) during a practice landing. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

A patrol combatant missile hydrofoil (PHM) raises a wall of water as it comes to a halt by dropping down from its foils. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

An MH-60S Sea Hawk attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 deploys an Airborne Mine Neutralization System (AMNS) in Pyramid Cove during a mine countermeasure (MCM) live fire training exercise off the coast of San Clemente Island, Aug. 26, 2022. The MCM live fire is realistic, relevant training that enables our joint, multi-domain forces to integrate and rehearse a critical capability and complex skillset.

An inert training Mk 52 mine-shape as it is released from the range support craft RSC 1 (RSC 1), a vessel that supports range operations facilitated by Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division, during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 21. 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.

POHANG, Republic of Korea (March 31, 2014) Amphibious assault vehicles launch from the well deck of the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) near Pohang, South Korea. Ashland is assigned to Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 and is participating in Exercise Ssang Yong, an annual combined exercise conducted by U.S. Navy and Marine forces with the Republic of Korea.

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, navigate in a combat rubber raiding craft during a boat launch aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 19, 2022. Boat company launches from the well deck to provide the landing force a ship-to-shore capability. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region.

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, navigate in a combat rubber raiding craft during a boat launch rehearsal aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18) in the South China Sea, Sept. 20, 2022. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region.

040223-A-1526R-018. Subject Operation/Series: NEW HORIZONS 2004 Base: Puerto Cortes Country: Honduras (HND)

Amphibious forces participating in Exercise Team Spirit '82 stand off shore ready to make their assault on a beach strewn with barbed wire. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '82 Country: South Korea

7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conduct open water interdiction training with Mexico and partner countries in Chetumal Bay, Mexico, during exercise TRADEWINDS 2022, May 15. TRADEWINDS provides the opportunity for U.S. SOF to train with Mexico and participating nations to improve interoperability and effectively execute future maritime operations. (Photo by U.S. Army Maj. Daisy Bueno)

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) secured on the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II. The frigate was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DM-ST-88-07807. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR Base: El Hamman Country: Egypt (EGY)

U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Matteo Ventrella, an electronics technician aboard USCGC Bear (WMEC 901), reports contacts as well as their bearings and distance from the bridge, Boston, Massachusetts, Sep. 8, 2022. Ventrella was the port side lookout for the Bears inbound transit.

A broadside is fired from the Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber turrets aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Two projectiles are in flight on the left. Country: Unknown

U.S. Marines with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division conduct an amphibious raid during Recon Day on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 2, 2022. Recon Day provided Marines considering lateral moves from other specialties with an opportunity to observe reconnaissance tactics and skills. .

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, navigate in combat rubber raiding crafts during a boat raid debarkation aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 2, 2022. The 31st MEU is operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region.

S69-27925 (13 March 1969) --- The Apollo 9 spacecraft, with astronauts James A. McDivitt, David R. Scott, and Russell L. Schweickart aboard, floats in the Atlantic immediately after splashdown. Moments later the three crewmen were picked up by a helicopter and flown to the deck of the USS Guadalcanal, prime recovery ship for the Apollo 9 10-day Earth-orbital space mission. Splashdown occurred at 12 00 53 p.m. (EST), March 13, 1969, only 4.5 nautical miles from the USS Guadalcanal. Just after this picture was taken U.S. Navy underwater demolition team swimmers were dropped into the water to assist in the recovery operations, including attaching a flotation collar to the spacecraft.

230406-N-XK462-1076 EAST CHINA SEA (April 6, 2023) A U.S. Navy Sailor stands phone talker watch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

A US Marine Corps AAVP-7 amphibious assault vehicle carrying a squad of Colombian Marines heads toward the shore for a beach assault on Naval Station, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. The assault is part of UNITAS XXV, an Exercise involving forces from the US and six South American nations. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Crew members and U.S. Coast Guardsmen aboard the guided missile destroyer USS WILLIAM V. PRATT (DDG-44) watch as an F-14A Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102) flies overhead. Country: Red Sea

DN-ST-88-02049. Base: Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Targets float in the water about 80 miles off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, during Operation Cope Angel. Subject Operation/Series: COPE ANGEL Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

SENIOR AIRMAN Steven "Pepe" Perez, Flight Engineer with the 76 Helicopter Flight, along with approximately 30 other flight crew members braved the bone chilling waters of Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, for their annual water survival training. Perez psyches himself prior to sitting in the aircraft egress simulator for a dip in the 54 degree water. Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: US Air Force Space Command

A Dolphin Strainer siphons water during a Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 22's Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 22, 2022. CLB-22s MCCRE is the battalion's final evaluation to demonstrate combat readiness through proficiency in core mission essential tasks before they begin a change of operational control (CHOP) to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Supply Bundles create a splash as two recovery boats approach near Ulithi Atoll in the Caroline Islands during Operation Christmas Drop 2022, Dec. 6, 2022. Operation Christmas Drop is the longest running Department of Defense humanitarian mission that delivers critical aid to island communities throughout the western Pacific while also providing an opportunity for aircrew to hone important skills needed for future operations.

1978 - A starboard view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine BIRMINGHAM (SSN-695) conducting an emergency surfacing exercise during sea trials. .

220409-N-GF955-1242CARIBBEAN SEA - (April 9, 2022) -- The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15) operates in the Caribbean Sea, April 9, 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.

ROTA, Spain (March 24, 2014) Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8 conduct cast and recovery training operations with the Ghostriders of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, Det. 1.

Basic Underwater Demolition/Sea-Air-Land (BUD/S) Class 183 puts out to sea for the first time in inflatable assault boats. Base: Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of the flight deck on the aircraft carrier USS AMERCIA (CV 66) during operations in foggy weather conditions. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

110618-N-VF350-080NGHE AN PROVINCE, Vietnam (June 18, 2011) Personnel assigned to Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) and Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1 conduct underwater recovery operations off the northern coast of Vietnam. Three recovery teams are searching at burial and underwater sites for 13 missing Americans from the Vietnam War. The mission of JPAC is to achieve the fullest possible accounting of all Americans missing as a result of the nation's past conflicts.

U.S. Marines with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division conduct an amphibious raid during Recon Day on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 2, 2022. Recon Day provided Marines considering lateral moves from other specialties with an opportunity to observe reconnaissance tactics and skills. .

Young men on shipwreck

220902-N-GR655-0175 GROTON, Conn. (September 2, 2022) - The USS San Juan (SSN 751) transits the Thames River as the ship returns from routine operations to Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Sept. 2. The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS San Juan 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.

Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DART) - Marine Safety Office St. Louis - 26-HK-120-187. Hurricane Katrina

DN-ST-85-00743. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Marines of the 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion load their gear into inflatable assault boats while preparing for a mission during the joint service Exercise Ocean Venture '93. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '93 Base: Vieques Island State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Navy Sailors gather on the deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) to observe a fly-by conducted by a P-8A Poseidon, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 Jan. 1, 2024. Gravely is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

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.

A U.S. Marine with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, jumps from the catwalk during a swim call aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18) in the South China Sea, Sept. 25, 2022. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region.

KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Aug. 1, 2022) Mexican Navy Combat Rubber Raiding Crafts (CRRC) and Republic of Korea Navy Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) conduct amphibious raid operations during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, Aug. 1. 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 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.

USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) rests anchored in the harbor off the coastline of Marmaris, Turkey, as Sailors and Marines enjoy a four day port visit in the area. Truman is on its maiden deployment and is scheduled to return to its homeport of Norfolk, Virginia. Country: Turkey (TUR)

The Westland-Lynx SH-14B helicopter, registration number 269, from Marine Vliegkamp De Kooy has a DUVV 4A sonarbuoy. The line of sonar buoy is visible under the helicopter.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conducts live hoist exercises with U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Benjamin Bottoms during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-23 near San Clemente Island, California, Oct. 28, 2022. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, providing standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

A Marine of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) sits at the edge of the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) while waiting to board a helicopter during Operation Sharp Edge. Marines of the 22nd MEU are being sent to the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, to augment security and evacuate U.S. and foreign nationals from the fighting between government and rebel forces. Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

220122-N-HS181-1425 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 22, 2022) An E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, assigned to the Black Eagles of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113, flies over the Philippine Sea Jan. 22, 2022. Operating as part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, units assigned to Carl Vinson and Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Groups, Essex and America Amphibious Ready Groups, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force are conducting training to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Haydn N. Smith)

A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ShinMaywa US-2 conducts a water landing during the JMSDF New Years flight at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 5, 2024. The JMSDF New Years flight is typically held at the beginning of January, and this years flight showcased the US-2s capabilities, as well as Fleet Air Wing 31s ability to swiftly and successfully conduct search and rescue missions. This is the first time in 9 years the event has been held at Iwakuni.

A US Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC 33) departs the beach at Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Station, HI during a simulated Noncombatant Evacuation Exercise, part of Operation RIMPAC 96. A US Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC 33) departs the beach at Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Station, HI during a simulated Noncombatant Evacuation Exercise, part of Operation RIMPAC Ô96.

TINIAN, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (June 17, 2022) Marines, assigned to 1st Marine Expeditionary Force (1MEF), and Sailors, from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5, currently assigned Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70 onboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) integrate to conduct a beach assault and airfield damage repair exercise in support of Valiant Shield 2022. Both units conducted tactical insertion methods, with 1MEF executing a helo cast from a HSC-25 MH-60S Sea Hawk, and EODMU5 completing a static line jump from a VRC-30 C-2A Greyhound. After 1MEF conducted reconnaissance and secured the beach under the cover of darkness, EODMU5 utilized a cargo drop to access the beach and completed an Expeditionary Airfield Damage Repair evolution, clearing simulated submunitions. Exercises such as Valiant Shield allows the Indo-Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming m

010330-N-9851B-011. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Uss Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Bahrain (BHR)

A woman takes in the view from Cap Blanc Nez in the Pas-de-Calais department in Northern France, sitting atop a German gun battery.

DF-ST-89-09560. State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

DF-ST-89-04288. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 88 Base: Bellows Air Station, Oahu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-11386. Base: Makassar Strait Country: Indonesia (IDN)

090723-N-5253W-225 QUEENDSLAND, Australia (July 23, 2009) Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 10, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, makes a late-afternoon run to the beach while transporting U.S. Marines and vehicles back to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).

The tank landing ship USS HARLAN COUNTY (LST 1196) is silhouetted by the sun as it stands at anchor during Unitas XXXI, an annual, joint exercise between the U.S. Navy and the naval forces of nine South American countries. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXI Base: Punta Arenas Country: Argentina (ARG)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob Konefsky, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 2d Marines, conducts reconnaissance for a combined amphibious raid with Philippine Marines during KAMANDAG 6, in San Vicente, Philippines, Oct. 10, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military, designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. 1/2 is forward deployed under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. Konefsky is a native of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

One of the burned platforms of an offshore oil terminal near Kuwait City destroyed during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown

970620-N-3149V-008. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Scene Major Command Shown: USS DENVER

Katrina - General - 26-HK-409-20. Hurricane Katrina

KOROR, PALAU (June 14, 2022) Multiple commands under Commander, Task Force 75, as part of a Port Damage Assessment team demonstate rapidly deployment capability in Palau and conducted a phased approach to harbor clearance, port infrastructure and assessments in support of Exercise Valiant Shield 2022. Exercises such as Valiant Shield allow the Indo-Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photos by Master Chief Navy Diver Marshall Goble/Released)

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