Naval Operations and Exercises

Dynamic aerial views of naval fleets in formation during military exercises or operations. Calm ocean waters and strategic displays highlight maritime collaboration and readiness.

DN-ST-87-04749. Base: Off Virginia Capes Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) steams int the Atlantic Ocean in formation with the German frigate FGS Hessen (F 221), the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), the Spanish Armada frigate Álvaro de Bazán (F 101), and the Dutch frigate HNLMS De Zeven Povincien (F 802), 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.

A Marine Corps AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicle moves away from the amphibious transport dock USS DUBUQUE (LPD-8) prior to the ship's arrival at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. The DUBUQUE has brought elements of the 6th Marine Regiment to Saudi Arabia to support Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Gulf Of Bahrain

An aerial port quarter view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) underway with other ships from its task group. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-87-06001. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An aerial view of the aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV-59) and elements of its battle group underway during Exercise West Wind '88. Subject Operation/Series: WEST WIND '88 Country: North Atlantic Ocean

220610-N-DU622-1033 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 10, 2022) Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 9 sails with the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations.

A port bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

120210-N-XH369-128SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, Calif. (Feb. 10, 2012) Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1635 launches from the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) to begin the beach assault phase of exercise Iron Fist 2012. This bilateral training exercise between U.S. Marines and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force is designed to increase interoperability and amphibious capabilities throughout the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

DN-ST-90-00256. Base: Hampton Roads, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-04749. Base: Off Virginia Capes Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Head-on aerial view of the US Navy's first guided missile frigate, the Brooke Class, USS BROOKE (FFG 1) off the coast of San Clemente Island, California, during a missile exercise. Base: San Clemente Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) US Navy

110722-N-XG305-529 CORAL SEA (July 22, 2011) A landing craft air cushion returns to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship transits alongside the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge and Germantown are in the Coral Sea participating in Talisman Sabre 2011, a bilateral exercise intended to enhance planning and readiness between the U.S. and Australian forces.

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 28,2012) The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) approaches the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO 203) in preparation for a replenishment-at-sea. New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) and is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) From left, U.S. Navy Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), U.S. Navy Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001), Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331), Royal Malaysian Navy Kasturi-class corvette KD Lekir (F 26), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Takanami-class destroyer JS Takanami (DD 110), and U.S. Navy medium displacement unmanned vessel Sea Hunter sail in formation during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 28. 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. RIMPA

The salvage and rescue ship USS EDENTON (ATS-1) tows the battleship WISCONSIN (BB-64) as harbor tugs escort the ship from port. The WISCONSIN, which was decommissioned on September 30th, is being taken to the Philadelphia Shipyard's Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2012) The MK-45 5-inch/62 caliber lightweight gun of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) is fired at a shore-based target during Mustin's Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS) recertification. NSFS is an exercise in which destroyers and cruisers train to fire deck guns ashore in support of ground troops.

High oblique aerial view of the Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer USS HIGGINS (DDG 76) underway on builder's sea trials off the coast of New England. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Two LCM-8 mechanized landing craft move toward the open well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) 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 first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and ships assigned to the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) steam the Atlantic Ocean during a simulated straits transit, Oct. 9, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is deployed in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navy's commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

DN-ST-86-00931. Base: Makassar Strait Country: Indonesia (IDN)

A port beam view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). The carrier is participating in exercise Team Work '88. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM WORK '88 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-86-06158. Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67)

Ships from four nations sail in formation during the NATO Southern Region exercise DRAGON HAMMER '90. The ships are, from left: the British light aircraft carrier HMS INVINCIBLE (R-05), the Italian light aircraft carrier ITS GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI (C-551), the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69), the Spanish aircraft carrier SPS PRINCIPE DE ASTURIAS (R-11) and the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2). Subject Operation/Series: DRAGON HAMMER '90 Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-SC-85-07449. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-88-01853. Country: Gulf Of Oman

USCGC Bear (WMEC 901) is seen from the left side of a formation during a photo exercise (PHOTOEX) as a part of Operation Nanook, Northern Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 6, 2022. Bear is partaking in the Tuugaalik phase of Operation Nanook, an annual exercise that allows the United States and multiple other partner nations to ensure security and enhance interoperability in Arctic waters.

Photograph of the USS Enterprise (CVAN-65), USS Ranger (CVA-61), USS Oriskany (CVA-34), USS Bronstein (DE-1037), USS Fanning (DE-1076), USS Corry (DD-817), USS William C. Lawe (DD-763), and the USS Cone (DD-866)"South China SeaThe nuclear-powered attack aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVAN-65), the attack aircraft carrierrs USS Ranger (CVA-61) and USS Oriskany (CVA-34), the escort ships USS Bronstein (DE-1037) and USS Fanning (DE-1076) and the destroyers USS Corry (DD-817), USS William C. Lawe (DD-763) and USS Cone (DD-866) cruise together in the multiple aircraft carrier force at the end of the hostilities." Photographer: SA Larry Hayes.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 18, 2022) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) sails away from Royal Australian Navy Supply-class replenishment oiler HMAS Supply (A 195) following a fueling-at-sea during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

220728-N-LM220-1040 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) Ships sail 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.

Aerial starboard beam view of the guided missile destroyer USS FARRAGUT (DDG-37) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 30, 2022) The French aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R 91) conducts flight operations in the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 30, 2022. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) currently attached to the Charles de Gaulle 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-87-06004. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Aircraft attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 fly over the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) as the ship steams in formation with Spanish Armada frigate Álvaro de Bazán (F 101), Danish frigate HDMS Peter Willemoes (F 362), Dutch frigate HNLMS De Zeven Provincien (F 802), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), German frigate FGS Hessen (F 221), Dutch frigate HNLMS Van Amstel (F 831), and Ticonderoga-class guided missile-cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), Oct. 25, 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. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Mattingly)

DN-ST-89-08628. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DF-ST-89-04285. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 88 Base: Bellows Air Station, Oahu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-04954. Country: Unknown

060803-N-3946H-057. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

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.

981009-N-9288T-001. Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63)

220811-N-NY430-1346PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 11, 2022) - Amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) conduct a straits transit exercise, Aug. 11. Straits transit exercises demonstrate the ability of the U.S. Navy to uphold the countrys commitment to free and open navigation around the world. Makin Island, flagship of Amphibious Squadron (CPR) SEVEN, along with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is currently underway conducting integrated training in the U.S. 3rd fleet to prepare for an upcoming deployment.

040710-N-6551H-142. Complete Scene Caption: The US Navy (USN) experimental High Speed Vehicle 2 (HSV 2) Swift refuels the Mine Countermeasures Ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) off the coast of Hawaii (HI) during Exercise RIM OF THE PACIFIC (RIMPAC) 2004. The Swift is a wave-piercing aluminum-hulled catamaran that can move at speeds greater than 45 knots. With a draft allowing it to navigate in only 12 feet of water it can easily maneuver in and out of littoral environments. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom and United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The various ships taking part in Exercise RimPac '88, including the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63), disperse off the coast of Hawaii at the exercise's conclusion. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '88 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-88-04175. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

A view from aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) as the ship approaches Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Country: Caribbean Sea

Aerial stern view of the guided missile frigate MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG 27) underway during sea trials. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

220412-N-JC401-1004SEA OF JAPAN (April 12, 2022) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Kongō-class guided-missile destroyer JS Kongō (DDG 173) sails in formation alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) 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.

The fleet oiler USS PLATTE (AO-186) refuels the West German destroyer FGS HESSEN (D-184) during NATO exercise Northern Wedding '86. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

221111-N-UL352-1263 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 11, 2022) A U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider and a Navy P-8A Poseidon fly over guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) while operating in the Arabian Gulf, Nov. 11. Delbert D. Black is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

BALTIC SEA (April 12, 2016) A Russian Kamov KA-27 HELIX helicopter flies low-level passes near the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) while the ship was operating in international waters April 12, 2016. Donald Cook is forward deployed to Rota, Spain, and is conducting routine patrols in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

220621-N-TT059-3004 ARABIAN GULF (June 21, 2022) United Arab Emirates and U.S. ships sail in formation for a photo exercise during Iron Defender 2022 in the Arabian Gulf. Iron Defender is an annual bilateral training event between U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and forces from the United Arab Emirates. The exercise focuses on maritime security operations, mine countermeasures and harbor defense.

110507-N-QP268-057MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 7, 2011) The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) makes her approach during an amphibious training exercise. Bataan is the command ship of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

The fleet oiler USNS NEOSHO (T-AO-143), left, conducts an underway replenishment with the destroyer USS O'BANNON (DD-987) during Unitas XXXII, a combined exercise involving the naval forces of the United States and nine South American countries. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXII Country: Unknown

Two patrol combatant missile hydrofoils (PHMs) are silhouetted against the waters of the gulf while on patrol. The hydrofoils operate out of Key West, Florida, as part of PHM Squadron 2, which is used extensively in the nation's drug interdiction program. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

An aerial bow view of the frigate USS STEIN (FF-1065), left, the guided missile cruiser USS HALSEY (CG-23), center, and the frigate USS BARBEY (FF-1088) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Destroyer Squadron One (DesRonOne) steaming in formation off the coast of San Clemente Island. The formation consists of seven FFG class ships of the Naval Reserve Force. From left to right, rear to front; left row (rear) USS SIDES (FFG-14), (front) USS MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG-27), middle row (rear) USS DUNCAN (FFG-10) (center) USS COPELAND (FFG-25) (lead ship) USS LEWIS B. PULLER (FFG-23), right row (rear) USS GEORGE PHILIP (FFG-12) and (front) USS WADSWORTH (FFG-9). Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

220428-N-UN585-1127 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 28, 2022) Lt. Drake Davis, left, and Ensign Michael Metler observe as a P-8 Poseidon aircraft flies by the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) while conducting a detect-to-engage exercise in the Mediterranean Sea, April 28, 2022. Ross, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its 12th patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

A Mark 29 box launcher for RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missiles aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70). Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2022) Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Winnipeg (FFH 338), alongside Philippine Navy frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF 151), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90), and Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), participate in a Naval Surface Firing Support (NSFS) exercise during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 16. 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. (Royal Canadian Navy photo by Sailor 1st Class Melissa Gonzalez)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 16, 2009) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) transits the western Pacific Ocean. Mustin is one of seven Arleigh Burke-class destroyers assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and operates from Yokosuka, Japan.

An overhead view of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) as it heads back to the U.S. after participating in Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: USS America (CV 66)

An elevated port 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

A port bow view of the replenishment oiler USS ROANOKE (AOR-7) participating in an underway replenishment operation with the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-7O). Country: Northern Pacific

120119-N-YL945-272ARABIAN SEA, (Jan 19, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carriers USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) join for a turnover of responsibility in the Arabian Sea. Both ships are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

An aerial port bow view of the patrol combatant-missile (hydrofoil) USS Aquila (PHM-4) underway during high-speed maneuvers. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

An air-to-air left side view of an SH-3 Sea King helicopter from Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 9 (HS-9) over the nuclear-powered aircraft carriers USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) and USS NIMITZ (CVN-68).The ships are in port for the flag change of commander, Task Force 60, from the NIMITZ to the EISENHOWER. Base: Tangier Country: Morocco (MAR)

DN-SC-89-07074. Country: Unknown

A US Marine Corps (USMC) AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter with the Medium Helicopter Squadron 263 (HMM-263), circles the USS TORTUGA (LSD-46), center and USS NASSAU (LHA-4) as the ships launch landing craft with vehicles and Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) ashore in Support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown

An F/A-18 Hornet aircraft of Strike Fighter Squadron 195 (VFA-195) is catapulted from the waist position on board the aircraft carrier USS Independence (CV-62) into the early morning sunrise of the Persian Gulf. The United Kingdom Royal Navy guided missile destroyer HMS Gloucester (D-96) is steaming close aboard the port side of the Indy. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-85-02899. Base: USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-89-08798. Country: Persian Gulf

040616-N-1281L-089. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) and other coalition warships steam as 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. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict free Atlantic region.

DN-SC-86-00166. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

United States Naval Ship Dahl (T-AKR 312) enters Kushiro Port during exercise Resolute Dragon 22, on Sept. 26, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains.

980922-N-4264N-023. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Persian Gulf

220614-N-ED646-0568 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 14, 2022) USS Gravely (DDG 107) fires a Mk 38 25mm machine gun during a live-fire exercise in the Atlantic Ocean, June 14, 2022. Gravely 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.

HMCS Goose Bay (MM 707) during Operation Nanook 2022 within Saglek Fjord in northern Labrador, Canada.

DN-SC-87-08256. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

DN-ST-85-06275. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

181120-N-UX013-1155 GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 20, 2018) A visit, board, search and seizure team on rigid-hulled inflatable boats inspect a suspect dhow as part of maritime security operations with the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham 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.

221007-N-VX158-1140 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 7, 2022) From the left, Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Kansas City (LCS 22), Harpers Ferry-class landing ship dock USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), and Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) sail through the San Francisco Bay during the parade of ships in support of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW). SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas Sea services. During Fleet Week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.

220404-N-TT639-4032 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 4, 2022) - Three F-35B Lightning II aircraft attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 fly by amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), April 4. VMFA-211 is embarked aboard Tripoli as part of the U.S. Marine Corps Lightning carrier concept demonstration. The Lightning carrier concept demonstration shows Tripoli and other amphibious assault ships are capable of operating as dedicated fixed-wing strike platforms when needed, capable of bringing fifth generation Short Takeoff/Vertical Landing (STOVL) aircraft wherever they are required.

DN-SC-87-06262. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) transits the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 6. Carter Hall 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

DN-ST-87-08824. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

DN-SC-89-08857. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

060824-N-8547M-039. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jun. 20, 2013) An amphibious assault vehicle exits the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) for a joint amphibious assault exercise with the Royal Malaysian Navy as a part of the exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2013. More than 1,200 Sailors and Marines are participating in CARAT. 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.

Flight deck crewmen prepare to launch an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft from the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41). Country: Philippine Sea

220623-N-CH260-1201 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2022) Ships of Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG) break away with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and 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.

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 26, 2022) Four French paratroopers conduct a freefall jump from a French Dassault Atlantique 2 towards the French aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R 91), right, while the ship sails in formation with the French frigate FS Forbin (D620), middle, and the French replenishment oiler FS Marne (A630), left, Nov. 26, 2022. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), currently attached to the Charles de Gaulle 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.

220505-N-ED646-0059- GYDNIA, Poland (May 5, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) approaches the pier of Gdynia, Poland during a port visit, May 5, 2022. Gravely is deployed with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., Allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

240204-N-EJ843-2001 LAS PALMAS, Spain (Feb. 4, 2024) - Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) prepare to depart Las Palmas, Spain, Feb. 4, 2024. Delbert D. Black is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by the U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests. Navy

060410-N-7981E-049. Base: USS Shoup (DDG 86)

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