Naval Operations and Exercises

Vessels from different navies conducting maneuvers and replenishments at sea, demonstrating maritime cooperation and military readiness.

220911-N-LK647-0189 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 11, 2022) A view from aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) as the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Ramage (DDG 61), foreground, USS James E. Williams (DDG 95), and USS McFaul (DDG 74) leave formation during Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT), Sep. 11, 2022. SWATT, led by Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), is designed to increase warfighting proficiency, lethality, and interoperability of participating units.

USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757) and Singapore Naval ship MSRV Bastion conduct at sea maneuvering drills Sept. 8, 2022, within international waters in the southern reaches of the South China Sea. The Singapore Navy is the second international engagement during Midgett's Western Pacific deployment.

230326-N-AL206-1134 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 26, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) breaks away from USNS Joshua Humphreys after a replenishment at sea while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, March 26, 2023. Thomas Hudner is underway as part of the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group in the Atlantic Ocean executing its Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), an intense, multi-week exercise designed to fully integrate a carrier strike group as a cohesive, multi-mission fighting force and to test their ability to carry out sustained combat operations from the sea.

A starboard quarterview view of the Argentine frigate ARA PARKER (F-44) underway off the port bow of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-88-04292. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

120622-N-QQ884-122 EAST CHINA SEA (June 22, 2012) Ships from the USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group, the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force and the Republic of Korea navy are underway during a trilateral exercise. The exercise included integrated helicopters operations, visit, board, search and seizure exchanges and demonstration, communication links, interoperability, dynamic ship maneuvers and liaison officer exchanges. The trilateral events improve interoperability, readiness and the capability to respond quickly to various situations in the region, ranging from disaster relief to maritime security activities.

220911-N-LK647-0189 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 11, 2022) A view from aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) as the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Ramage (DDG 61), foreground, USS James E. Williams (DDG 95), and USS McFaul (DDG 74) leave formation during Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT), Sep. 11, 2022. SWATT, led by Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), is designed to increase warfighting proficiency, lethality, and interoperability of participating units.

The French underway replenishment tanker FNS VAR (A608) approaches for an underway replenishment with the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70). Country: Northern Arabian Sea

A bow beam view of the guided missile frigate USS MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG-27) underway off of San Diego. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

240116-N-IW069-2058 AT SEA (Jan. 16, 2024) Ships from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Republic of Korea Navy, and U.S. Navy Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, sail together during a trilateral exercise, Jan. 16. The exercise allowed maritime forces from Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the U.S. to train together to enhance coordination on maritime domain awareness and other shared security interests. CSG-1 is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

DN-ST-87-03440. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Norwegian Sea

230124-N-UI066-2010 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 24, 2023) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) transits the Mediterranean Sea along with the Israeli Navy during Juniper Oak 2023-2, Jan. 24, 2023. Juniper Oak 23-2 is a bilateral military exercise led by U.S. Central Command and the Israeli Defense Force, designed to enhance interoperability between the U.S. and Israel militaries. Juniper Oak 23-2 joins the long-standing Juniper series that the U.S. and Israel have conducted for more than 20-years.The George H.W. Bush CSG 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.

DF-ST-85-08331. Country: Caribbean Sea

CARIBBEAN SEA (May 23, 2021) The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11), top, conducts a bi-lateral maritime interdiction exercise with the Dominican Republic navy coastal patrol vessels Orion (GC 109) and Betelgeuse (GC 102), May 23, 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.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 28, 2013) The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), center-right, leads the George Washington Carrier Strike Group and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships in tactical maneuver training during Annual Exercise (AnnualEx) 13. AnnualEx 13 is designed to increase the defensive readiness and interoperability of Japanese and U.S. Naval forces through training in air and sea operations.

220928-N-LI114-1092 WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (Sept. 28, 2022) The Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy destroyer ROKS Munmu the Great (DDH 976) sails with the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in waters east of the Korean peninsula, Sept. 28. 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.

220723-O-LR179-1001-CA HAWAII (July 23, 2022) Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Winnipeg (FFH 338) participates in war at sea exercise (WASEX) alongside Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter destroyer JS Izumo (DDH 183), Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Republic of Korea Navy destroyer ROKS Sejong The Great (DDG 991) and the Blue Task Force during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 23. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 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. (Royal Canadian photo by S1 Melissa Gonzalez)

150502-N-TC437-326 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 2, 2015) U.S. Navy ships are underway as part of a group sail with the John C. Stennis Strike Group. Group sails provide an opportunity for crews to focus on teamwork, communication, and hone skills Sailors need when executing the nation's maritime strategy.

DN-SC-87-09270. Country: Unknown

A port quarter view of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) underway during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

An aerial starboard bow view of the first battleship battle group to deploy to the Western Pacific since the Korean War underway with Australian ships during a training exercise. The ships are, clockwise from right: USS LONG BEACH (CGN-9), USS MERRILL (DD-976), HMAS SWAN (D-50), HMAS STUART (D-48), HMAS PARRAMATTA (D-46), USNS PASSUMPSIC (T-AO-107), USS WABASH (AOR-5), HMAS DERWENT (D-49), USS KIRK (FF-1087), USS THACH (FFG-43), HMAS HOBART (D-39) and USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62), center. Country: South China Sea

The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189), Oct. 17, 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. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

DN-ST-87-06002. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Commander Destroyer Squadron Seven (COMDESRON-7) US Navy

240206-N-AB188-1246 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 6, 2024) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) transits the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 6. Bataan 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. Navy

Two LCM-8 mechanized landing craft approach the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) as the utility landing craft LCU-1643 pulls away from the SAIPAN's well deck during Operation Sharp Edge. Marines embarked aboard the SAIPAN 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)

The Navy's first operational Mark III LAMPS (Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System) SH-60B Seahawk helicopter lands on the flight deck of the guided missile frigate USS CROMMELIN (FFG 37), during flight deck landing qualifications off the coast of San Clemente, California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2022) Ships of Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG) sail in formation with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Navy ships. Front row, left to right: Royal Australian Navy amphibious assault ship HMAS Canberra HMAS Canberra (L02), Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter destroyer JS Izumo JS Izumo (DDH-184). Second row, left to right: Royal Australian Navy auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMAS Supply HMAS Supply (A 195) and Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53). Back row: Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101). 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 operationsfr

220713-G-LB555-1105 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2022) Peruvian Navy corvette BAP Guise (CC-28), French Navy frigate FS Prairial (F731) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) gather in formation behind Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757) 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 relationshipsamong 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.

230404-N-NX635-1143 EAST CHINA SEA (April 4, 2023) The Republic of Korea (ROK) Great-class destroyer ROKS Yul Gok Yi (DDG 992) steams in formation with the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a trilateral photo exercise. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is conducting a trilateral maritime exercise with the ROK Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force in the U.S. 7th Fleet are of 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.

220731-N-DW158-1022 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 31, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) steams ahead of The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) as it prepares to conduct a replenishment-at-sea with the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in the Philippine Sea, July 31. During the evolution, Carl Brashear transported cargo and ammunition to Ronald Reagan via connected and vertical 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.

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2022) Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) sails in formation with Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and the Royal Australian Navy ships. 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.

aPACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) The Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 fleet sails in formation from Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter destroyer JS Izumo (DDH 183) viewpoint. 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. (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kikuchi Takanori)

A bow view of the Knox class frigate USS GRAY (FFG-1054) underway off the coast of California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

120622-N-QQ884-375 EAST CHINA SEA (June 22, 2012) Ships from the USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group, the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force and the Republic of Korea navy are underway during a trilateral exercise. The exercise included integrated helicopters operations, visit, board, search and seizure exchanges and demonstration, communication links, interoperability, dynamic ship maneuvers and liaison officer exchanges. The trilateral events improve interoperability, readiness and the capability to respond quickly to various situations in the region, ranging from disaster relief to maritime security activities.

Ten ships of Task Force 155 gather during Operation Desert Storm. They are, from left: the guided missile cruiser USS SAN JACINTO (CG-56), the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66), the guided missile destroyer USS PREBLE (DDG-46), the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60), the guided missile cruiser USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CG-58), the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN-40, the guided missile cruisers USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) and USS NORMANDY (CG-60), the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67), the guided missile cruiser destroyer USS WILLIAM V. PRATT (DDG-44). Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea

DN-ST-90-01306. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Country: Unknown

230215-N-ZQ263-1149 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 15, 2023) Ships and aircraft from Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (MKI ARG), with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), operate in formation in the South China Sea. NIMCSG, MKI ARG and 13th MEU are conducting combined expeditionary strike force (ESF) operations, demonstrating unique high-end war fighting capability, maritime superiority, power projection and readiness. Operations include integrated training designed to advance interoperability between the two groups while simultaneously demonstrating the U.S. commitment to our alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. NIMCSG 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.

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 12, 2022) From left to right, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), the America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) 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.

A starboard beam view of the destroyer USS LEFTWICH (DD-984) underway. Country: Gulf Of Oman

DN-ST-88-04169. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-SC-90-01812. Country: Unknown

120214-N-OY799-716 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 14, 2012) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) and the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) transit the Pacific Ocean during a photo exercise. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is operating in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of responsibility while on a seven-month deployment.

221026-A-NR779-1003 ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 26, 2022) From front to back, U.S. Navy ship USS Chinook (PC 9), Royal Bahrain Naval Force ship RBNS Al-Manama, Royal Saudi Navy ship HMS Khalid, UK Royal Navy ship HMS Bangor (M109), Royal Bahrain Naval Force ship RBNS Al-Fateh, U.S. Navy ship USS Hurricane (PC 3), and UK Royal Navy ship RFA Cardigan Bay (L3009) sail in formation in the Arabian Gulf, Oct. 26.

The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Stockdale and USS Okane conduct an integrated live fire exercise 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

DN-ST-86-11483. Base: USS Yorktown (CG 48)

220929-N-DW158-1198 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.

DN-SC-88-06197. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

A stern view of the Knox class frigate USS GRAY (FFG-1054) executing a turn off the coast of California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 10, 2015) Arleigh-burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) conducts an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (USNS T-AKE-4). Lassen is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

With the crews of both ships manning the rails in the naval tradition of rendering passing honors, the destroyer USS O'BANNON (DD-987) steams alongside the Russian Sovremenny class destroyer RASTOROPNNY (EM-400) while heading for the Russian city of Severomorsk. Country: Barents Sea

120118-N-YL945-090INDIAN OCEAN (Jan 18, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) transits the Indian Ocean. Abraham Lincoln is in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility as part of a deployment to the western Pacific and Indian Oceans to support coalition efforts.

120627-N-NR998-347 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 27, 2012) Sixteen coalition partner ships sail in formation while participating in the War of 1812 fleet exercise. The exercise is a week-long multi-national exercise involving 19 ships from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Norway, Denmark, Brazil, and Portugal, and is designed to increase interoperability with allied nations, improve tactical prowess and certification of participating units.

An aerial bow view of the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) and other ships of Battle Group Bravo participating in battle maneuvers. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

An overhead view of the guided missile destroyer USS BENJAMIN STODDERT (DDG-22) underway. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS JACK WILLIAMS (FFG 24) approaching the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) for refueling operations. Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

240113-N-CK669-1003 RED SEA (Jan. 13, 2024) Sailors stand watch while the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) sails alongside the Royal Navy air-defence guided missile destroyer HMS Diamond (D34) during a passenger transfer while the ship operates in support of Operation Prosperity Guardian (OPG) in the Red Sea, Jan. 13. Led by Combined Task Force 153 of Combined Maritime Forces, OPG represents a focused, international effort to address maritime security challenges in the southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, with the goal of ensuring freedom of navigation for all countries and bolstering regional security. More than 20 countries are taking part in the operation.

061025-N-7130B-127. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

221006-N-DW158-1013 SEA OF JAPAN (Oct 6, 2022) Ships from the U.S., Japan and Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral ballistic missile defense exercise in the Sea of Japan, Oct. 6. The ships included Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) (not pictured), part of the USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers JS Chokai (DDG 176) and JS Ashigara (DDG 178) (not pictured), and Republic of Korea Navy destroyer ROKS Sejong the Great (DDG 991) and demonstrated the strength of the trilateral relationship and the interoperability of U.S., Japanese and ROK collective forces. Chancellorsville provided air defense to the units as they conducted the ballistic missile exercise, which includes, detecting, tracking, and intercepting simulated targets, as well as coordination, communication, and information-sharing between the three countries.

220716-N-OH262-0013 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 16, 2022)--A view of Military Sealift Command's fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) from MSC's dry cargo ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13) as the ships pull along-side each other for an underway replenishment at sea, July 16.

A Marine UH-1N Iroquois helicopter flies toward the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA 4) as it lies anchored off the coast of North Carolina near Morehead City. The NASSAU is embarking Marines that will be transported to the Persian Gulf region for Operation DESERT SHIELD. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

220624-N-OK195-0039 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195), June 24, 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.

The destroyer USS ARTHUR W. RADFORD (DD-968) and other ships sail off the coast of Saudi Arabia during Operation Red Reef III. Subject Operation/Series: RED REEF III Country: Unknown

Aerial starboard view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

060225-N-4772B-010. Country: Philippine Sea

220724-N-DN159-1169 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 24, 2022) Ships from the standing NATO maritime group two sail in formation in the Mediterranean Sea, July 24, 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. Sixth220724-N-DN159-1169 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 24, 2022) Ships from the Standing NATO Maritime Group 2, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) and Italian Navy Carlo Bergamini-class frigate ITS Alpino (F594) sail in formation in the Mediterranean Sea, July 24, 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.

DN-ST-87-03071. Country: Unknown

An overhead view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) with its guns trained to fire a broadside to starboard. Country: Unknown

DN-SC-88-06147. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

221024-N-N0777-1297 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 24, 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. 24, 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.

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

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 12, 2013) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) transits the Pacific Ocean behind the Military SEaliftCommand fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) as it conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59). Nimitz is underway for a sustainment training exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

DN-SC-89-00563. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The Van Speyk class Frigate Hr.Ms. Van Galen (1967-1987) in the foreground

DN-SC-87-09261. Country: Unknown

An LCM-8 mechanized landing craft approaches the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) as the utility landing craft LCU-1643 backs out of the SAIPAN's well deck during Operation Sharp Edge. Marines embarked aboard the SAIPAN 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)

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG-26) taken from the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4). Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Mark 16 20mm Phalanx close-in weapons system is fired from the stern of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

220527-N-EU544-9177 GULF OF THAILAND (May 27, 2022) The Royal Thai Navy Chao Phraya-class frigates HTMS Kraburi (FFG 457), HTMS Bangpakong (FFG 456) and Naresuan-class frigate HTMS Naresuan (FFG 421) sail in formation with the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) as a P-8A Poseidon flies above during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2022. CARAT Thailand is an annual bilateral naval exercise between the U.S. Navy and Royal Thai Navy. Thailand has been part of the CARAT exercise series since 1995. Now in its 28th year, the CARAT series comprises multiple multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and allied and partner navies abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific.

DN-ST-88-07592. Base: Pohang Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Ships of NATO's Standing Naval Force Atlantic prepare to enter port. The ship in the foreground is the destroyer USS MOOSBRUGGER (DD-980). Base: Port Everglades State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220930-N-DW158-1294 WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (Sept. 30, 2022) The U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), a U.S. Navy Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy destroyer ROKS Munmu the Great (DDH 976) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS Asahi (DD 119), steam in formation in waters east of the Korean Peninsula, Sept. 30. Ronald Reagan, operating as the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5 is conducting a trilateral anti-submarine warfare exercise with the JMSDF and ROK Navy. The operations between the Reagan Strike Group, JS Asahi, and ROKS Munmu The Great, involved operating with a U.S. submarine to enhance interoperability between the nations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

220929-N-LI114-1183 WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (Sept. 29, 2022) The U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) launches an aircraft as 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.

Ships of Naval On-call Forces Mediterranean, Task Force 432, are underway in formation during exercise Deterrent Force 2/90, a part of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Soldiers from B Company, 3-2 General Support Aviation Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade conducted deck landings with CH-47F Chinook helicopters on the the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the waters east of the Korean peninsula on September 26, 2022. Deck landing qualifications are conducted to certify air crew members and pilots on landing on a ship. This training was conducted in part with the Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) to strengthen interoperability with our joint partners.

SEA OF JAPAN (April 12, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), center, the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), left, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Kongō-class guided-missile destroyer JS Kongō (DDG 173), right, JMSDF Murasame-class destroyer JS Inazuma (DD 105), back left, and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) sail in formation during a U.S.-Japan bilateral exercise. During bilateral exercises between Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and JMSDF, the two navies strengthen all-domain awareness and maneuvers across a distributed maritime environment. Bilateral operations like this one reassure our allies and partners of the U.S. commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

SEA OF JAPAN (Oct. 7, 2022) Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) transits the Sea of Japan during routine operations on Oct. 7, 2022. Chancellorsville is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific and is assigned to Commander, Task Force 70, a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of its allies and partners in the region.

F/A-18 Hornet aircraft are readied for launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) as the ship is underway in rough seas. Country: Philippine Sea

A silhouetted port view of the guided missile cruiser USS BUNKER HILL (CG-52) and an SH-2F Sea Sprite helicopter in-flight. Country: Gulf Of Oman

221114-N-GF955-1049ENGLISH CHANNEL (Nov. 14, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) fires a Mark 38 25 mm machine gun during a pre-action calibration firing, Nov. 14, 2022. Paul Ignatius, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, 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.

Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) stations behind a fishing vessel while Tactical Law Enforcement Team Pacific Coast Guardsmen conduct an Oceania Maritime Support Initiative (OMSI) vessel compliance boarding, Aug. 19, 2022. Oakland is deployed in support of the Oceania Maritime Support Initiative, a secretary of defense program leveraging Department of Defense assets transiting the region to increase the Coast Guards maritime domain awareness, and law enforcement operations in Oceania.

220925-N-ZQ263-1099 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 25, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-Class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) approaches the USNS Washington Chambers for a replenishment-at-sea. Chung-Hoon is operating with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-111 aircraft fly in formation over the guided missile destroyer USS LUCE (DDG-38) and a dock landing ship. The vessels and aircraft are taking part in ceremonies commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Base: Sydney State: New South Wales Country: Australia(AUS)

An aerial view of various ships underway in formation. They are, counter-clockwise from left: guided missile destroyer WILLIAM V. PRATT (DDG-44), frigate USS TRUETT (FF-1095), destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979), guided missile cruiser USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS (CG-27), destroyer USS COMTE DE GRASSE (DD-974), frigate USS W. S. SIMS (FF-1059), guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39), aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60), guided missile frigate USS HAWES (FFG-53), aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) and replenishment oiler USS KALAMAZOO (AOR-6), center. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

220930-N-DW158-1180 WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (Sept. 30, 2022) An MH-60S Sea Hawk attached to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, hovers in front of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), a U.S. Navy Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy destroyer ROKS Munmu the Great (DDH 976) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS Asahi (DD 119), as they steam in formation in waters east of the Korean Peninsula, Sept. 30. Ronald Reagan, operating as the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5 is conducting a trilateral anti-submarine warfare exercise with the JMSDF and ROK Navy. The operations between the Reagan Strike Group, JS Asahi, and ROKS Munmu The Great, involved operating with a U.S. submarine to enhance interoperability betw

Dutch navy ship patrolling near offshore windfarm on misty North Sea

An elevated starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) and its carrier group underway in formation off the Virginia Capes. Country: Unknown

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