Naval Operations and Carriers

Images of aircraft carriers and naval operations at sea, featuring military vessels in action during maritime missions and deployments.

Santa Rita, Guam, February 21, 2005 - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) approaches Apra Harbor, Guam, during a scheduled port call.

120105-N-OY799-347ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 5, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) is underway alongside the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a vertical replenishment.John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibilityconducting maritime security operations and support missions as part ofOperation Enduring Freedom.

DN-SC-87-10735. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Santa Rita, Guam, February 21, 2005 - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) approaches Apra Harbor, Guam, during a scheduled port call.

A port quarter view of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV-43) underway. The carrier is returning to its home port of Naval Air Station, Alameda, California, after a Western Pacific (WESTPAC) deployment. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-87-05339. Country: Unknown

220929-N-MW880-1072 ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 29, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) sails alongside the supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) during a replenishment-at-sea, Sept. 29, 2022. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 and the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG). The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, VFA-103, VFO-86, VFA-136, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, VAW-121, HSC-5, and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46. The GHWBCSG 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-88-01732. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 10, 2016) The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) transits the Atlantic Ocean. Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group currently on an 8-month combat deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

220608-N-GP384-1414 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 8, 2022) Turkish Navy Frigate TCG Giresun (F 491), left, transits nearby USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), June 8, 2022. The Harry S. Truman 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.

220728-N-DF558-2095 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) sails in formation during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 28. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 30 unmanned systems, approximately 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.

120504-N-DR144-445 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 4, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 approaches the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

A bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) underway. Country: Unknown

041230-N-4308O-099. Country: Persian Gulf

The amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) prepares to dock at the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, harbor May 20, 2022. Due to its geographic location and collocated airfield and harbor, MCAS Iwakuni is uniquely postured to provide advanced naval integration in support of regional security. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serves as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

July 24, 2010 - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) leads a mass formation of ships from Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, France, Canada, Australia and the United States through the Pacific Ocean during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010. RIMPAC is the world's largest international maritime exercise and is designed to increase mutual cooperation and enhance the tactical capabilities of participating nations in various aspects of maritime operations at sea.

An MH-60S Knighthawk, attached to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, prepares to land on the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck, 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.

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.

A starboard beam view of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) underway with various aircraft parked on the flight deck during Operation Desert Storm.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: USS Saratoga(CV 60)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 15, 2013) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is underway conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2019) The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) steams in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 27, 2019, for the first time since July 2018. Gerald R. Ford is conducting sea trials following its 15 month post-shakedown availability.

070209-N-5961C-001. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-86-10567. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

120708-N-UK248-063ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 8, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) performs a full power run and rudder swing checks during sea trials. Truman is conducting sea trials in collaboration with Norfolk Naval Shipyard to train Sailors and ensure operability of equipment and systems while at sea.

DN-SC-87-01968. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port beam view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carriers USS NIMITZ (CVN-68), foreground, and USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) underway. The guided missile frigate USS FLATLEY (FFG-21) leads the way. Country: Unknown

PACIFIC OCEAN (August 7, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) sails alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during an air power demonstration. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet.

ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 9, 2018) An SA-330 Puma helicopter lowers supplies onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a vertical replenishment with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) in the northern Arabian Sea, Dec. 9, 2018. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

050517-N-0120R-127. Base: Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN)

220413-N-TT639-1187 PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 13, 2022) - Amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) sails through the Pacific Ocean, April 13, 2022. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

090729-N-3038W-306SAN DIEGO (July 29, 2009) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 transits into San Diego prior to mooring at Naval Air Station North Island. Nimitz is preparing for a 2009 regularly scheduled Western Pacific Deployment.

110416-N-7508R-005ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 16, 2011) The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) is underway with the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19). Bataan and the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group are deploying to the Mediterranean Sea.

120321-N-RY232-196 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 21, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) participates in an ammunition on-load with the aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77). Dwight D. Eisenhower is underway conducting training in the Atlantic Ocean.

110609-N-VQ827-308MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 9, 2011) The Spanish navy frigate ESPS Almirante Juan De Borbon (F 102), left, is underway with the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

040407-N-4768W-052. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

001028-N-8743M-014. Subject Operation/Series: DETERMINED RESPONSE Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1)

171024-N-XN518-233PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2017) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) simulates a strait transit as part of Dawn Blitz 2017. Dawn Blitz is a scenario-driven exercise designed to train and integrate Navy and Marine Corps units by providing a robust training environment where forces plan and execute an amphibious assault, engage in live-fire events, and establish expeditionary advanced bases in a land and maritime threat environment to improve naval amphibious core competencies.

An aerial starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69), right, during underway replenishment with the Wichita Class replenishment oiler USS SAVANNAH (AOR-4), center. The destroyer USS SPRUANCE (DD-963) is being replenished from the starboard side of the oiler. Country: Unknown

Aircraft attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 sit on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck as the ship steams through the Atlantic Ocean, April 13, 2022. Ford is underway conducting carrier qualifications and strike group integration prior to operational deployment.

Members of the US Navy's elite Sea, Air and Land (SEAL) Team Eight, Echo Platoon, make a rapid return to the US Navy's nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) after a training exercise in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Enterprise is on a regularly scheduled deployment to the Mediterranean and Persian Gulf. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Port bow view of the Wasp Class, Amphibious Assault Ship, USS WASP (LHD 1) en route to Norfolk, Virginia. The ship is returning to port after putting to sea to avoid the effects of Hurricane Floyd along the east coast. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

190120-N-LI081-0011STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Jan. 20, 2019) The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) transits the Strait of Hormuz, while deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The Stennis Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is supporting naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

The fleet oiler USNS NEOSHO (T-AO-143) steams alongside the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV-43) in preparation for an underway replenishment. The guided missile frigate USS BOONE (FFG-28) is in the background. Country: Caribbean Sea

A bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) underway off Cape Henry, Va.. Country: Atlantic Ocean(AOC)

An aerial port view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) underway. On the WASPs flight deck are 14 AV-8B Harrier aircraft, two SH-3 Sea King helicopters and, on the starboard bow, a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter. Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED)

A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) underway with more than 50 aircraft of its air wing parked on the flight deck. Country: Unknown

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 13, 2013) Helicopters prepare to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is conducting its final pre-deployment evaluation.

Crew members pose for a photo on the bow of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) as an SH-3D Sea King helicopter takes off from the flight deck. Country: Unknown

101112-N-1485C-470INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2010) The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) is underway toward Phuket, Thailand after completing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations of the coast of Pakistan. Phuket will be Peleliu's first liberty port since visiting Darwin, Australia at the beginning of July.

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 2, 2013) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) transits the Pacific Ocean. Nimitz is on a western Pacific deployment.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 15, 2020) Ships from the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group and the America Expeditionary Strike Group transit the South China Sea, March 15, 2020. Operating as an expeditionary strike force, the Navy-Marine Corps team integrates the combat power of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group with the flexible capability of the America Expeditionary Strike Group and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to provide the fleet commander with a capable, credible combat force that can be deployed anywhere in the world.

060211-N-0413R-230. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

120623-N-LP801-145 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2012) The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) transits through the Pacific Ocean. Essex is deployed for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise 2012, the worlds largest multinational maritime exercise, which includes 22 nations, 42 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel.

DN-SC-87-10309. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

000709-N-7412M-008. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 2000 Base: Uss Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69)

STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Nov. 9, 2020) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53), center, and the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) sail in formation during a scheduled transit of the Strait of Hormuz, Nov. 9, 2020. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. With Nimitz as the flagship, deployed strike group assets include staff, ships and aircraft of Carrier Strike Group 11, Destroyer Squadron 9, Princeton and Carrier Air Wing 17.

The large harbor tugs WAPAKONETA (YTB-766), left, and WATHENA (YTB-825) push on the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) as the ship departs for the Persian Gulf region to support Operation Desert Shield. Two Marine Corps OV-10 Bronco aircraft are on the IWO JIMA's flight deck. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USNS Leroy Grumman (TAO 195) transfers fuel to the U.S. Navy nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during underway replenishment operations en-route to the Adriatic Sea. The USS George Washington, commanded by Captain Malcolm P. Branch, will operate in the Adriatic Sea in support of Operation Joint Endeavor. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 8, 2014) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) prepares for flight operations in the Arabian Gulf. Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations, and theater security cooperation efforts in the region.

220919-N-TC847-1106 ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 19, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during combined operations with the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), and the Italian Orizzonte-class destroyer ITS Caio Duilio ( D 554) in the Adriatic Sea, Sept. 19, 2022. CVW-7 is the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group 10, George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG). The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86, VFA-103, VFA-136, VFA-143, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46. The GHWBCSG 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 port bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) underway. The carrier is in the region in support of efforts to enforce the no-fly zone against Iraq during the first day of Operation Southern Watch. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown

SUNDA STRAIT (April 15, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Sunda Strait. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

111122-N-MP556-001 YOKOSUKA, JAPAN (Nov. 22, 2011) - Sailors man the rails as the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) pulls into her forward operating port of Yokosuka, Japan. George Washington returned to its forward operating port of Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka November 22 after a nine week fall patrol marking the end of the ship's 2011 cruise schedule. George Washington is the Navy's only full-time forward-deployed aircraft carrier ensuring security and stability across the western Pacific Ocean.

An aerial port bow view of the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) underway. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

060628-N-4856G-054. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) heads out to sea after embarking the Marine units that it will carry to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield. The tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST-1180) is tied up at left. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-95-01174. Subject Operation/Series: WESTPACE '93 Base: USS Abraham Lincoln @@(Cvn 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

221208-N-ZQ263-1054 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 8, 2022) U.S. Navy Sailors form the phrase "Beat Army" on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations.

A port bow view of the aircraft carrier (CV-63) underway with various aircraft on the flight deck. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

220730-N-BR419-1213 SAN BERNARDINO STRAIT (July 30, 2022) The U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 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.

Aircraft attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 sit on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck as the ship steams through the Atlantic Ocean, April 13, 2022. Ford is underway conducting carrier qualifications and strike group integration prior to operational deployment.

A starboard quarter view of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62), left, the fast combat support ship USS DETROIT (AOE-4), center, and the British frigate HMS SCYLLA (F-71) as the carrier is refueled by the support ship during a NATO exercise. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

120123-N-JL826-045 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65), bottom, the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser UDD Vicksburg (CG 69), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS James E. Williams (DDG 95), USS Porter (DDG 78), USS McFaul (DDG 74), USS Cole (67) and USS Nitze (DDG 94) maneuver into formation during the Enterprise Carrier Strike Groups composite training unit exercise.

980926-N-9746C-001. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Uss Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)

STRAIT OF BAB AL MANDEB (Oct. 8, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) transits the Strait of Bab Al Mendeb. Enterprise is returning from a deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, where the ship conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

A starboard quarter view of the ammunition ship USS SURIBACHI (AE-21) and the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) side by side during the carrier's first underway replenishment. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A stern view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) at anchor in the harbor. A barge is positioned against the LINCOLN's docking grate so that crew members may transfer to the shuttle boat, at right, to go on liberty. Base: Rio De Janeiro Country: Brazil (BRA)

221008-N-CM110-1025 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 8, 2022) - Amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) sails through the South China Sea Oct. 8, 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.

120808-N-JV638-063 U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Aug. 8, 2012) The British Royal navy destroyer HMS Diamond (D 34) maneuvers alongside the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 6, 2012) The guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) approaches the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) during an underway replenishment with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Bunker Hill, Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) steams the Atlantic Ocean during a simulated straits transit with the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) in the Atlantic Ocean, 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.

A port quarter view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) underway during a seapower demonstration for military officials from the People's Republic of China visiting aboard the vessel. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 12, 2021) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) transits the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 12, 2021. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. As the U.S. Navys largest forward deployed fleet, with its approximate 50-70 ships and submarines, 140 aircraft, and 20,000 Sailors in the area of operations at any given time, U.S. 7th Fleet conducts forward-deployed naval operations in support of U.S. national interests throughout a free and open Indo-Pacific area of operations to foster maritime security, promote stability, and prevent conflict alongside 35 other maritime nations and partners.

PACIFIC OCEAN (August 7, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) sails alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, flies by during an air power demonstration for embarked guests. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet.

DN-SC-87-01139. Base: Virginia Capes Country: United States Of America (USA)

220515-N-BR419-1148 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 15, 2022) The U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) steams alongside dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) during a replenishment-at-sea. Amelia Earhart transported cargo to Ronald Reagan via vertical and connected replenishment. 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.

060630-N-8157C-109. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A high angle port bow view of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) making a right turn. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Aerial bow view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) (right) and the frigate USS MEYERKORD (FF-1058). The ships are part of a task group underway off the coast of California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-87-04468. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: North Atlantic Ocean

The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) steams the Atlantic Ocean during a simulated straits transit with the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) in the Atlantic Ocean, 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.

Various helicopters line the deck of the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: USS Iwo Jima(LHD 7)

A port bow view of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) underway with the destroyer USS PETERSON (DD-969) in the background. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

140623-N-UN830-084PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2014) An F/A-18 Super Hornet is launched from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is en route to Hawaii for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014. Twenty-three nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in the biennial RIMPAC exercise from June 26 to Aug. 1.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) pulls alongside the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12) during a practice underway replenishment. Gerald R. Ford is underway conducting test and evaluation operations.

A port beam view of the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64) underway during operations with the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62). Base: Gulf Of Alaska State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) underway en route to the Norfolk Naval Base upon returning from sea. The WASP and almost all the Atlantic Fleet ships based at Norfolk had left the area due to the passage of Hurricane Felix. Base: Chesapeake Bay State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

050304-N-3770P-010. Base: Naval Station, Everett State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS A. Lincoln (CVN-72)

A port quarter view of the amphibious assault ship USS INCHON (LPH-12) underway along with other amphibious support ships during NATO exercise Northern Wedding '86. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

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