Naval Operations and Destroyers

Images of various navy destroyers and cruisers at sea, showcasing their construction and operations alongside aircraft in military missions.

GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 12, 2020) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) man the rails of the ship during a remembrance ceremony in the Gulf of Aden to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Oct. 12, 2000 attack on the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67). Winston S. Churchill 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 Sea and Pacific Ocean through the western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce.

A starboard beam view of the destroyer USS FIFE (DD-991) with a Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 11 (HC-11) UH-46 Sea Knight tied to the hull. The helicopter crashed on takeoff due to an engine failure. Country: Unknown

221011-N-LK647-0334 ATLANTIC OCEANA view of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) from the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), steaming alongside Normandy as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 11, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment 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.

The ticonderoga class cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG 60) underway in the Arabian Sea. Normandy is part of the aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) battle group and is headed for the Persian Gulf to provide added forward presence in the Gulf region under Operation Southern Watch following Iraq's refusal to comply with UN weapon's inspections. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown

020701-N-2022G-001. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Strait Of Gibraltar Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Normandy (CG-60)

The destroyer USS ARTHUR W. RADFORD (DD-968) sails off the coast of Saudi Arabia during Operation Red Reef III. Subject Operation/Series: RED REEF III Base: USS Arthur W Radford(DD 968)

An aerial starboard bow view of the frigate USS ALBERT DAVID (FF-1050) underway near San Diego, Calif. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

BAY OF BENGAL (Sept. 20, 2012) The Bangladesh navy guided-missile frigate BNS Bangabandhu (F-25) transits off the coast of Bangladesh during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor Leste.

DN-SC-85-04398. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 12, 2020) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) man the rails of the ship during a remembrance ceremony in the Gulf of Aden to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Oct. 12, 2000 attack on the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67). Winston S. Churchill 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 Sea and Pacific Ocean through the western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce.

Starboard bow view of the US Navy (USN) ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS (FLIGHT IIA) GUIDED MISSILE DESTROYER (AEGIS), USS SHOUP (DDG 86), underway in the Gulf of Mexico, during the builders sea trails. Country: Unknown

DN-SC-85-00564. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 26, 2012) The guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) is underway in the Arabian Sea. Hue City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

110110-N-7981E-642PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 10, 2011) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Kurama (DDH 144) joins formation with 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.

220604-N-IR734-1091 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 4, 2022) The guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) steams into formation with the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), Carrier Strike Group 5 and Republic of Korea Navy ships, 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.

061127-N-8907D-003. Base: Persian Gulf

DN-SC-87-10286. Country: Persian Gulf

221015-N-N0777-1067 IONIAN SEA (Oct. 15, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) sails alongside a merchant vessel during the NATO-led vigilance activity Neptune Strike 22.2 (NEST 22.2), Oct. 15, 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.

050605-N-6268K-003. Country: Persian Gulf

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 11, 2013) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) sails into position for a passing exercise (PASSEX) with the Canadian frigate HMCS Regina (FFH 334) in the Pacific Ocean. Stockdale is part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and is transiting the western Pacific Ocean.

060703-N-7730P-145. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

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

USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) US Navy

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 26, 2013) Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Sydney (FFG 03), right, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Murasame (DD 101), left, and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) break formation behind the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88), not shown, during Pacific Bond 2013. Pacific Bond is a U.S. Navy, Royal Australian Navy, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force maritime exercise designed to improve interoperability and further relations between nations.

220728-N-VI910-3075 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) sails in formation during Rim of the Pacific, 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.

A port bow view of the frigate USS BARBEY (FF-1088) underway in rough seas.. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

220618-N-YS933-1006 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 18, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) transits the Pacific Ocean. Wayne E. Meyer is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations.

980505-N-4015M-015. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sailors man the rails aboard the guided missile cruiser USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CG-58) as the ship is maneuvered toward the pier by a large harbor tug. The vessel is one of five ships of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group returning to Mayport following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard beam view of the destroyer USS HAYLER (DD 997) underway 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 Country: Unknown

Aerial starboard quarter view of the Spruance class destroyer USS JOHN YOUNG (DD-973) immediately after firing its two 5-inch/54-caliber guns during a gunnery exercise. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Red Sea, June 7, 2009 - The guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG-95) conducts operations in the Red Sea.

An aerial port quarter view of the guided missile frigate JOHN L. HALL (FFG-32), underway during sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-03-10047. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-10937. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

050827-N-6106R-064. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2022) USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) sails in formation with ships of Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Navy. ABECSG is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navys role across the full spectrum of military operationsfrom combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ian Thomas)

U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 27, 2012) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

An aerial port bow view of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS LEWIS B. PULLER (FFG 23) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A port bow view of the frigate USS LANG (FF 1060) underway during PACEX '89. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Country: Unknown

220718-N-MR124-1016 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 18, 2022) Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Chaffee (DDG-90), right, sails alongside Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) for a refueling-at-sea during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 18. 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.

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 25, 2016) The Turkish G-Class frigate TCG Gaziantep (F-490) is underway in formation with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) during an exercise with the Turkish and United States navies.

A starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate USS RENTZ (FFG-46) underway. Country: Unknown

060127-N-7542D-103. Base: Tampa Harbor State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

100712-N-3446M-176SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 12, 2010) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) and U.S. Coast Guard cutter Mellon (WHEC 717) pass each other during a surface gunfire exercise. Chung-Hoon, Mellon and other U.S. and Republic of Singapore Navy ships are participating in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore 2010. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness.

111011-N-ZC343-470SAN DIEGO (Oct. 4, 2011) The guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) practices an emergency breakaway during an underway replenishment with the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), not shown.

A port bow view of the destroyer USS SPRUANCE (DDG-963) homeported at Naval Station Mayport, FL, operates off the coast of Haiti.(Exact date unknown). Subject Operation/Series: SEA SIGNAL Country: Haiti (HTI)

The U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) operates in the waters of the Western Atlantic Ocean as a CH-46 "Sea Knight" from Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Eight (HC-8) takes off from the Kilauea Class Ammunition Ship, USS Mount Baker (AE 34) January 29, 1996. Both vessels are part of USS George Washington Battle Group, under the command of RADM Henry Giffen, currently enroute to the Mediterranean Sea for a scheduled six-month deployment. While there, they will patrol the waters of the Adriatic Sea in support of the NATO peace keeping mission Operation Joint Endeavor. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

040416-N-8977L-002. Base: Naval Base, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The guided missile destroyer USS MCFAUL (DDG 74) approaches the USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) in the Atlantic Ocean. (Substandard image). Base: Uss Enterprise (CVN 65) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG-48) taking part in a naval exercise with the Russian guided missile destroyer RASTOROTNY. The YORKTOWN and the destroyer USS O'BANNON (DD-987) are visiting the Russian naval base at Severomorsk as part of an ongoing exchange between the navy's of the United States and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Subject Operation/Series: ' Country: Barents Sea

220606-N-OC333-1001 SHUAIBA PORT, Kuwait (June 6, 2022) The guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73) sits pierside in Kuwait, June 6. The visit highlighted the strong maritime partnership between Kuwait and the United States.

060504-N-1928H-093. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Atlantic Ocean, July 5, 2008 - The amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA-4) and the guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG-84), both ships assigned to the Nassau Strike Group, transit the Atlantic Ocean.

DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (date) -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) arrives in Diego Garcia for a scheduled port visit Feb. 11, 2023. The visit underscored the strategic importance of Diego Garcia to an enduring free and open Indo-Pacific by enabling presence, assuring access, and providing defense to the global commons. Paul Hamilton, part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations.

220704-N-SP805-0027 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 4, 2022) Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) makes her approach alongside Italian Navy Vulcano-class logistics support ship ITS Vulcano (A5335) during a replenishment-at-sea. USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) is the flagship for Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2), a multinational integrated task group that projects a constant and visible reminder of the Alliances solidarity and cohesion afloat and provides the Alliance with a continuous maritime capability to perform a wide range of tasks, including exercises and real-world operations in periods of crisis and conflict.

NORFOLK (April 17, 2017) The guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) departs Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment to conduct maritime operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation.

060814-N-2716P-028. Base: Yokosuka State: Kanagawa Country: Japan (JPN)

A starboard bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51), foreground, and the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47), background, tied to a pier at Port Everglades. State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members man the rails aboard the guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG-59) as the ship departs from Pearl Harbor through the channel.. State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA)

USS Benfold at the Naval dockyards, San Diego Harbor, San Diego, California.

DN-ST-88-03704. Base: Gulf Of Oman

A port beam view of the guided missile frigate RODNEY M. DAVIS (FFG-60) underway during sea trials off the coast of Southern California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 2, 2022) - Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) approaches the Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) while operating in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 2, 2022. Military Sealift Command Far East ensures approximately 50 ships in the Indo-Pacific region, including Tippecanoe, are manned, trained, and equipped to deliver essential supplies, fuel, cargo, and equipment to warfighters, both at sea and on shore. Under Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with 35 maritime nations in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (Photo by Christopher Bosch)

SAN DIEGO (Feb. 6, 2013) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) departs Naval Base San Diego for a scheduled underway.

220724-N-DE439-1240 BALTIC SEA (July 24, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) concludes a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-A0-195), July 24, 2022. Arleigh Burke 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.

Arleigh-burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) prepares to conduct a replenishment-at-sea with Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 26, 2024. George Washington is conducting Tailored Ships Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP). TSTA prepares the ship and crew for full integration into a carrier strike group through a wide range of mission critical operations. Navy

220618-N-UL352-2277 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 18, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) transits the Atlantic Ocean, June 18, 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-89-08862. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard bow view of the amphibious transport dock USS TRENTON (LPD-14) underway. Country: Unknown

A starboard beam view of the East German intelligence ship JASMUND, foreground, observing the amphibious assault ship USS INCHON (LPH-12) during NATO exercise North Wedding '86. A CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter is approaching the INCHON for a landing. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravos 1-228th Aviation Regiment performs deck landing qualifications aboard the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Wichita (LCS 13) Aug. 4, 2022, off the coast of Honduras. As an example of multi-domain operations, Joint Task Force-Bravo U.S. Army and the USS Wichita U.S. Navy assets worked together to ensure both entities are mission ready to support humanitarian assistance, disaster relief efforts or other contingency operations across the United States Southern Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Amber Carter)

220910-N-JO245-1048 NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 10, 2022) -The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71)arrives atNaval Station Norfolk.Ross returned to Naval Station Norfolk marking the end of a nearly 10 year tour of her time as a Forward Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E) destroyer working side by side with our Allies and partners, building interoperability and providing invaluable defensive capabilities over the course of 12 patrols within 6th Fleet.

On board the Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer, USS Stout (DDG-55), located in the Adriatic Sea, linehandlers take up the slack lines during an underway replenishment with the Navy oiler, USS Merrimac. Both the USS Stout and USS Merrimac are part of the USS George Washington Battle Group which is patrolling the waters of the Adriatic Sea in support of Operation Joint Endeavor. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: USS Stout (DDG 55) Country: Adriatic Sea

A starboard bow view of the frigate USS MCCANDLESS (FF-1084) underway. Country: Unknown

A port quarter view of the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS TRUXTUN (CGN-35) underway off San Diego. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 2, 2022) - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) steams in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 2. Barry is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 2, 2022) - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) steams in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 2. Barry is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force.

021002-N-6132R-002. Base: USS Mcclusky (FFG 41) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

020619-N-3228G-001. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Cruisser USS Chosin (CG-65)

110518-N-OI955-006PACIFIC OCEAN (May 18, 2011) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Kidd (DDG 100) and USS Pinckney (DDG 91) are underway in the Pacific Ocean. Kidd and Pinkney are part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and are participating in a composite training unit exercise off the coast of Southern California.

The Spanish frigate Alvaro de Bazan (F101) steams the Atlantic Ocean during a simulated strait 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 bow view of the destroyer USS DEYO (DD-989) entering port during exercise BALTOPS '93. DEYO is serving as flagship for the exercise commander. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Base: Aarhus Country: Denmark (DNK)

DN-ST-90-01515. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Country: Unknown

Seamen on a guided missile destroyer, USS Momsen, Everett, Washington, USA

A port side view of the destroyer USS SPRUANCE (DD-63) tied up at the surface operations pier. Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220706-N-QI593-1022 ADRIATIC SEA (July 6, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Cole (DDG 67) and USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) participate in a maneuvering exercise in the Adriatic Sea, July 6, 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.

A Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 5 (HC-5) CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter from the combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS-7) flies past the guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG-49) during a vertical replenishment operation. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

DN-SC-03-10215. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 18, 2014) Ships from Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26 transit the Atlantic Ocean in support of exercise Joint Warrior 14-1. Joint Warrior is a semi-annual, United Kingdom-led training exercise.

CORAL SEA (July 7, 2019) A UH-1Y Huey helicopter assigned to the Dragons of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and two MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to the Island Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 hover near the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) drill with the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay and Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, are operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to perform a wide range of military operations.

DN-ST-88-07555. Base: San Diego Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-05287. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard quarter view of the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG 47) underway in rough seas during Exercise BALTOPS '85. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '85 Country: Baltic Sea

SAN DIEGO (Jan. 5, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) departs Naval Base San Diego. Wayne E. Meyer is deploying to the Western Pacific as part of the Carl Vinson Strike Group.

Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) connect a fueling line from the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during a fueling-at-sea evolution, Oct. 10, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) is deployed in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) connect a fueling line from the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during a fueling-at-sea evolution, Oct. 10, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) is deployed in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

Aerial Port side view showing the US Navy (USN) Oliver Hazard Perry Class; Guided Missile Frigate, USS CARR (FFG 52) underway of the coast of Monrovia, Liberia. The CARR is arriving in Monrovia to commemorate the inauguration of Liberias President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.(Duplicate image, see also DNSD0608436 or search 060115N8637R014). Base: Monrovia Country: Liberia (LBR)

020404-N-5961C-001. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Uss Seattle (AOE 3) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Hue City (CG-66)

DN-SC-85-04321. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port bow view of the coastal patrol ship USS CYCLONE (PC-1) underway. Base: USS Cyclone Country: Chesapeake Bay

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