Naval Operations and Exercises

International naval exercises featuring multiple vessels conducting replenishment and coordination in diverse maritime environments.

Pacific Ocean (July 14, 2022) Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Winnipeg (FFH 338) pulls away as USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) moves up to conduct Replenishment at Sea (RAS) approaches on Royal Australian Navy HMAS Supply (A195) off the coast of Hawaii 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-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.

Pacific Ocean (July 14, 2022) Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Winnipeg (FFH 338) pulls away as USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) moves up to conduct Replenishment at Sea (RAS) approaches on Royal Australian Navy HMAS Supply (A195) off the coast of Hawaii 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-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.

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fly in a MV-22B Osprey during a rehearsal for an immediate company size reinforcement aboard the Amphibious Assault Ship USS America (LHA-6), in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 28, 2023. The rehearsal was conducted to improve mission response time in preparation for urgent real-world scenarios. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

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) and Ticonderoga-class Cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), Oct. 9, 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.

220816-N-JO823-1006 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 16, 2022) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) JS Yamagiri (DD 152) sails alongside the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 16. The U.S. Navy and JMSDF routinely conduct naval exercises together, strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance and maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. 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.

181031-N-IC246-0334 NORTH SEA (Oct. 31, 2018) The guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) fires its MK 45 5-inch gun as part of a live-fire exercise. Forrest Sherman is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group. Harry S. Truman will continue its deployment by conducting sustainment operations in the Atlantic.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 22, 2022) Royal Australian Navy Supply-class replenishment oiler HMAS Supply (A195), left, sails alongside U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 22, 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 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.

220913-N-FD648-1001 ADRIATIC SEA (Sep. 13, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) pulls alongside the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) for a replenishment-at-sea, Sep. 13, 2022. The George H.W. Bush 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.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 1, 2022) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), center, cruises in formation with Izumo-class multi-purpose destroyer JS Izumo (DDH 183) left, and a Japanese submarine while conducting routine operations in the South China Sea, Oct. 1. Higgins is participating in multi-lateral exercises in the South China Sea in support of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces Indo-Pacific deployment, along with the Royal Canadian Navy. Routine multi-lateral exercises like this strengthen interoperability and our mutual commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific.

DN-ST-88-02593. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Country: Unknown

220628-N-TC847-1076 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 28, 2022) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) fires a MK 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise, June 28, 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 Americas adversaries in support of national security.

STRAITS OF FLORIDA (Sept. 23, 2012) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) approaches the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO-201) while the Colombian navy frigate ARC Antioquia (FM 53) and the Mexican navy patrol boat ARM Independencia (PO-163) are underway alongside Patuxent during a practice replenishment at sea exercise for UNITAS Atlantic 2012. UNITAS is an annual multi-national exercise that involves naval forces from 13 partner nations to promote interoperability and cooperation with each other and is hosted by the U.S. 4th Fleet.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 22, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74), left, Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler Joshua Humphreys (T-AO-188), center, and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) conduct a replenishment-at-sea March 22, 2023. McFaul, as part of the Ford Carrier Strike Group, is underway in the Atlantic Ocean completing its Composite Training Units 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.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 21, 2021) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) handle line during a fueling-at-sea with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Mitscher is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

220718-N-MR124-1054 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 18, 2022) French Navy frigate FS Prairial (F 731), right, conducts a refueling-at-sea with Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 26. 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.

221003-N-EH998-1005 GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 3, 2022) The guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) pulls into the Port of Djibouti, Oct. 3. Nitze is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

CELTIC SEA (Sept. 30, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) transits the Celtic Sea, Sept. 30, 2022. Roosevelt, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its fourth patrol in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

220909-N-XN177-2187 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 9, 2022) - A U.S. Marine fast ropes out of an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) during a training evolution aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Sept. 9, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

011101-N-6744W-001. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 011101-N-6744W-01

PHILIPPINE SEA (April 22, 2022) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

221205-N-KU796-1047 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 5, 2022) USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO-187) steams alongside the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a replinishment at sea. Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations.

EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 17, 2022) The amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) sails alongside the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) in the East China Sea, Sept. 17, 2022. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2022) The forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) fires its close-in weapon system while sailing in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 3, 2022. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

221212-N-YV347-1006 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 12, 2022) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) transits the Pacific Ocean. Bunker Hill, part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is currently underway conducting routine operations.

220712-G-LB555-1234PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2022) Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757) crewmembers and U.S. Navy Sailors secure a Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter to the flight deck 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 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.

220823-N-IL330-1220 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 23, 2022) - The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS Ohnami (DD 111) sails alongside amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 23 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220605-YD371-1096 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 5, 2022) USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Command Master Chief Ronald Glass watches a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195), June 5, 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.

220920-N-EL850-1010 ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 20 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) approaches the supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) for a replenishment-at-sea, Sept. 20, 2022. The George H.W. Bush 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.

220617-N-FD648-1066 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 17, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) pulls away after a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195), June 17, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway completing a certification exercise to increase U.S. and allied interoperability and war fighting 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 Americas adversaries in support of national security.

110711-N-TB177-457GULF OF ADEN (July 11, 2011) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103), right, stand by as the ship approaches the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) and the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) for a replenishment at sea. Truxtun is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

230207-N-PQ495-1133 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2023) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) sails alongside Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Vinson is currently underway conducting routine maritime operations.

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 18, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) approaches the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO 203) for a replenishment at sea. Dwight D. Eisenhower 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.

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 11, 2013) The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Ford (FFG 54) approaches the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) as it prepares for a replenishment-at-sea during Exercise Trident Fury 2013. Trident Fury is a biennial joint and multinational naval training exercise led by the Royal Canadian Navy.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 20, 2022) The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9) sails alongside USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during a replenishment-at-sea. Operating as part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Abraham Lincoln is conducting training to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

110703-N-TX232-002SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 3, 2011) The guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) conducts a replenishment with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6). Mustin is one of seven Arleigh Burke-class destroyers assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet.

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) and U.S. Marines attached to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), right, heave line during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13), left, in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 7, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd MEU is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2013) An Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician (EOD) conducts a fast-rope exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88). Preble is on a deployment to the western Pacific region.

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101), conduct rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) operations during a personnel transfer. Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet.

220716-N-OH262-0203 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 break away after an underway replenishment at sea, July 16.

111206-N-FI736-102 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 6 2011) The guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) transits the Atlantic Ocean.

Various aircraft line the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) as the vessel circumnavigates South America. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

220622-N-TT059-1005 ARABIAN GULF (June 22, 2022) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Darrell Taylor fires a .50 caliber machine gun during a live-fire gun exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) during Iron Defender 2022 in the Arabian Gulf, June 22. 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.

Atlantic Ocean, January 31, 2012 - Gunners Mate mans the MK-38 25mm machine gun while conducting a small-arms action team training exercise with training support vessel Prevail (TSV 1) aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter. Porter is underway participating in exercise Bold Alligator 2012.

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), prepare to land an AH-1Z Viper on USS Jackson (LCS 6) during exercise Steel Knight 23, in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 10, 2022. Exercise Steel Knight 23 provides 3rd MAW an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting in support of I Marine Expeditionary Forceand fleet maneuver.

220426-N-UP745-3100 CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 26, 2022) Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) approaches Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO-203) during a replenishment-at-sea, in the Central Mediterranean Sea, April 26, 2022. Jason Dunham is a part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interest in Europe and Africa.

DN-SC-87-06344. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

ARABIAN SEA (May 19, 2019) Capt. Putnam H. Browne, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), watches as Abraham Lincoln pulls alongside the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) during a replenishment-at-sea. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area 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. With Abraham Lincoln as the flagship, deployed strike group assets include staffs, ships and aircraft of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON ) 2, the guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7.

060904-N-4856C-016. Base: USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7)

221209-N-DU622-2048 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 9, 2022) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) transits the Pacific Ocean. Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations.

230127-N-NH267-1115 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) fires a MK 38 machine gun during a live-fire exercise. Paul Hamilton, part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is underway conducting routine operations.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 28, 2015) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 enters the well deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is underway conducting an amphibious squadron and Marine expeditionary unit integration training exercise with Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 3 and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

DN-ST-88-01404. Base: USS Raleigh (LPD 1)

220801-O-QR492-1004-CA PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 01, 2022) Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with Royal New Zealand Navy ship HMNZS Aotearoa (A11) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. This is HMCS Vancouvers fifth RAS with the Aotearoa carried out during RIMPAC. Twenty-six nations, 38 surface ships, three submarines, nine national land forces, more than 30 unmanned systems, approximately 170 aircraft and more than 25,000 personnel will train and operate in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California, June 29 to Aug. 4. 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 Navy photo by Sgt Ghislain Cotton)

220913-N-OK195-1082 ADRIATIC SEA (Sep. 13, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) sails alongside the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) during a replenishment-at-sea, Sep. 13, 2022. The George H.W. Bush 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.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 10, 2014) Sailors aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) participate in a replenishment-at-sea with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary small fleet tanker RFA Gold Rover (A271). Oscar Austin is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

110705-N-ZZ999-025ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 5, 2011) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Sea Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 carries cargo from the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) to the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65), not pictured, during an underway replenishment. The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 23, 2022) A U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757) Sailor looks out at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter destroyer JS Izumo (DDH 183) during a war-at-sea exercise 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 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

220910-N-EH998-1012 PORT OF AQABA, Jordan (Sept. 10, 2022) Guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) departs the Port of Aqaba, Jordan, Sept. 10. Nitze is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

Pacific ocean (July 13, 2022) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Takanami (DD 110) conducts a fueling-at-sea with Royal Australian Navy auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMAS Supply (A195) 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 world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to snsuring 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 1st Class Tateyama Yoshihede)

111112-N-QL471-089 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 12, 2011) The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) prepares to come alongside the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) for a vertical replenishment. George H.W. Bush is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility on its first operational deployment conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn.

060318-N-7526R-068. Base: USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19)

120331-N-NB694-040 ARABIAN SEA (March 31, 2012) Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 2nd Class Gregory Smith watches the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12. Abraham Lincoln 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.

050123-N-6495K-021. Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Major Command Shown: CVN-75 and T-AO-200

SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 13, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) and the Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Laut, Bung Tomo-class corvette KRI Bung Tomo (FF 357) conducted bilateral training, providing the U.S. and Indonesian navies an opportunity to exercise and work together towards common maritime goals. Bilateral operations like this one reassure our allies and partners of the U.S. commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific.

BALTIC SEA (Sept. 4, 2022) The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), foreground, sails alongside the Norwegian replenishment oiler HNoMS Maud (A530) in the Baltic Sea, Sept. 4, 2022. Gunston Hall, assigned to the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, 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.

120411-N-VY256-046ARABIAN SEA (April 11, 2012) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) fires its forward MK-45 lightweight 5-inch gun during a gunnery exercise. Cape St. George is deployed as part of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group 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.

IRISH SEA (Oct. 1, 2022) Sailors hold a phone and distance line aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) as the ship conducts a replenishment-at-sea with dry cargo ship USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12), Oct. 1, 2022. Exercise Joint Warrior 22-2 is a U.K.-hosted, multilateral training exercise designed to provide NATO and allied forces with a unique multi-warfare environment to prepare for global operations. Roosevelt 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.

220506-N-DO281-1220 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 6, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) fires its closed-in-weapons-system during a live fire exercise, May 6, 2022. Paul Ignatius is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., Allied and partner interest in Europe and Africa.

220916-N-NQ285-1831ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), right, performs a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189). Ramage is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group conducting Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercises to increase lethality, ensure combat readiness, and promote tactical innovation. SWATT is led by the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center whose mission is to increase the tactical proficiency and lethality of the surface force.

BLACK SEA (Jan. 5, 2015) The guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) transits the Black Sea. Donald Cook, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

120614-N-WO496-200GULF OF OMAN (June 14, 2012) The MK-45 5-inch/.54-caliber lightweight gun fires a round aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) during a live-fire exercise. Porter is deployed as part of Enterprise Carrier Strike Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

020203-N-5992C-001. Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: Ships - Foreign - Japan

041123-F-7194F-004. Base: Kauai State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

020328-N-9849W-004. Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Kitty Hawk

The fast combat support ship USS SACRAMENTO (AOE-1), background, steams alongside the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) as the vertical replenishment is conducted during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 1, 2013) The guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) receives fuel from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment-at-sea. San Jacinto is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

060401-N-4772B-126. Subject Operation/Series: RSIO//FE 2006 Base: USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 13, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) and the Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Laut, Bung Tomo-class corvette KRI Bung Tomo (FF 357) conducted bilateral training, providing the U.S. and Indonesian navies an opportunity to exercise and work together towards common maritime goals. Bilateral operations like this one reassure our allies and partners of the U.S. commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific.

221208-N-EH998-1026 RED SEA (December 8, 2022) Guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) pulls out of the port of Aqaba, Jordan, Dec. 8. Nitze is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East Region.

220629-N-UF592-1055 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 29, 2022) A Super Puma (EC-225) helicopter delivers cargo from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) on to the flight deck of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during a replenishment-at-sea. During the evolution, Amelia Earhart transported cargo to Ronald Reagan via vertical and connected replenishment. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Cheney Machnak, from San Diego, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) weapons department, manually fires the MK 38 - 25 mm machine gun system for inspection, June 15, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting a Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) assessment to report ship readiness and ensure all spaces and equipment meet Navy Standards.

ARABIAN GULF (July 17, 2013) The guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO 188). Monterey is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) A Sailor aboard U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757) look out at the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 fleet as they sail in formation, 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. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

220909-N-XN177-2129 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 9, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Blake Bowen, from Spring Dale, Arkansas, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participates in a fast rope training evolution aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Sept. 9, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220525-N-AB188-1132NEW YORK (May 25, 2022) - A Sailor assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) stands watch as the ship pulls into New York for Fleet Week 2022. May 25, 2022. Bataan is underway in the 2nd fleet area of operations. Bataan is homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.

January 19, 2011 - The MK-45 5-inch/54-caliber lightweight gun aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey fires during a live-fire exercise.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 19, 2012) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) fires its MK45 5-inch lightweight gun during a live-fire exercise. McCampbell is part of the George Washington Carrier Strike Group, the U.S. Navys only continuously forward-deployed carrier strike group, based out of Yokosuka, Japan, and is currently conducting a routine western Pacific patrol in support of regional security and stability of the vital Asia-Pacific region. Americas Sailors are Warfighters, a fast and flexible force deployed worldwide. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

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.

Stern view of the docked test range support ship USS ELK RIVER (IX-501). Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221113-N-EU502-1008 TASMAN SEA (Nov. 13, 2022) - Sailors load ammunition into a close-in weapon system (CIWS) aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Nov. 13, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 11, 2017) The fueling probe is returned to the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) after refueling the guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80). Iwo Jima is underway conducting a series of qualifications and certifications as part of the basic phase of training in preparation for future operations and deployments.

220812-N-EH998-1019 GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 12, 2022) Guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) pulls into Djibouti to refuel, Aug. 12. Nitze is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

NORTH SEA (Feb. 20, 2019) The guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107), the German navy replenishment tanker FGS Spessart (A 1442), right, and the Polish navy guided-missile frigate ORP General K. Pulaski (FrR 232) conduct surface exercises in the North Sea. Gravely is deployed as the flagship of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 to conduct maritime operations and provide a continuous maritime capability for NATO in the northern Atlantic.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2022) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) sails behind Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) 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 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.

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 21, 2013) MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters from the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 transport cargo from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10), left, to the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), not pictured, as the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) pulls alongside during a replenishment-at-sea.

Gulf of Oman, March 28, 2012 - Gunner's Mate fires a 25mm chain gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71).

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) Royal Australian Navy Canberra-class landing helicopter dock HMAS Canberra (L02) sails 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. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Photo by Royal Australian Navy Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (JULY 23, 2012) Sailors perform a 40mm saluting battery test aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The saluting battery is fired when rendering honors to distinguished visitors, senior officers, other naval vessels, or at a change of command. Truman is currently underway conducting carrier qualifications.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 15, 2015) Sailors aboard the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195) conduct an underway replenishment with the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), not pictured.

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