Naval Operations and Logistics

Images illustrate naval personnel conducting operations at sea, including cargo handling, evacuations, and equipment management on ships.

A flight deck crewman carries an infant across the flight deck of the tank landing ship USS BARNSTABLE COUNTY (LST-1197) after taking the child off of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter during Operation Sharp Edge. Civilians are being brought aboard U.S. Navy ships off the coast of Liberia after being evacuated from the midst of that country's civil war. Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A flight deck crewman carries an infant across the flight deck of the tank landing ship USS BARNSTABLE COUNTY (LST-1197) after taking the child off of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter during Operation Sharp Edge. Civilians are being brought aboard U.S. Navy ships off the coast of Liberia after being evacuated from the midst of that country's civil war. Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

981009-M-3661W-003. Subject Operation/Series: DYNAMIC MIX '98 Base: Iskenderum Country: Turkey (TUR)

A 24-foot rigid-hull inflatable boat is lowered over the side of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A hookup man steps away from two stacks of empty ammunition crates on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) after attaching them to the cargo hook of a CH-46D Sea Knight helicopter. The KENNEDY is in the Red Sea to support Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea

On Board a Battleship, November 1942 Pom-pom naval anti-aircraft guns on a battleship. (Possibly HMS KING GEORGE V).

DF-ST-87-08155. Subject Operation/Series: PATRIOT PEACH '86 Base: Gulfport Air National Guard Base State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-04385. Base: USS Coronado (AGF 11)

A gunner on the Brazilian aircraft carrier MINAS GERAIS (A 11) stands ready for an anti-aircraft defense exercise during Operation UNITAS XXV. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Base: Minas Gerais (A 11)

CAPT. William B. Hayde, commanding officer of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72), watches from the bridge as the LINCOLN conducts underway replenishment operations with the fleet oiler USNS PAWCATUCK (T-AO-108), and the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39). Country: Caribbean Sea

Sailors stationed onboard the USS Portland watch as fellow crewmembers from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit refuel LCAC's in the well deck. Country: Unknown

Members of Fleet Composite Squadron 6 (VC-6) run pre-launch tests on a BQM-74C target drone on the flight deck of 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. The drones will be used as a target by anti-aircraft gunners aboard ships taking part in the exercise. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXII Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The captain's gig returns to the guided missile cruiser USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS (CG-27) as the ship is anchored in port during Unitas XXXI, an annual, joint exercise between the U.S. Navy and the naval forces of nine South American countries. The tank landing ship USS HARLAN COUNTY (LST-1196) approaches in the distance. (Exact date shot unknown). Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXI Base: USS Josephus Daniels (CG 27) Country: Chile (CHL)

DN-ST-88-02113. Base: USS Guadalcanal (LPH 7)

A flight deck crewmen signals to a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during flight operations aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61). Base: USS Iowa (BB 61) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Mr. Thomas Gavey, Division Head, Motion Media Department, Naval Audiovisual Center, stands beside the hangar bay director signaling "Elevator Up" during filming aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67). Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A crew member tosses a mooring line between two mine countermeasures ships tying up at Trumbo Point Annex. The USS DEFENDER (MCM-2), USS DEVASTATOR (MCM-6), USS SENTRY (MCM-3) and USS SCOUT (MCM-8) are all tying up at the station. Base: Naval Air Station, Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Soviet shipborne laser rangefinder device. Country: Unknown

Boatswain's Mate 1ST Class Earnest Smith watches from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) as his shipmates prepare to pull a towing line out to a disabled Iranian fishing boat (not shown). ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress. 980304-N-2568S-018. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-88-03099. Country: Arabian Sea

DN-ST-89-04383. Base: USS Coronado (AGF 11)

A member of GUNNERY Divion 4 loads a 25mm Mark 38, Mod 0 gun system with practice ammunition during gunnery practice on the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63). Country: Unknown

Operation Frequent Wind was the evacuation by helicopter of American civilians and 'at-risk' Vietnamese from Saigon, South Vietnam, on 29-30 April 1975 during the last days of the Vietnam War. More than 7,000 people were evacuated from various points in Saigon, and the airlift left a number of enduring images. Preparations for the airlift already existed as a standard procedure for American embassies. In the beginning of March, fixed-wing aircraft began evacuating civilians through neighboring countries. By mid-April, contingency plans were in place and preparations were underway for a possible helicopter evacuation. As the imminent collapse of Saigon became evident, Task Force 76 was assembled off the coast near Vung Tau to support a helicopter evacuation and provide air support if required. Air support was not needed as the North Vietnamese recognized that interfering with the evacuation could provoke a forceful reaction from US forces. On April 28, Tan Son Nhut Air Base came under a

The Westland Wasp Mk.1, Series 2 & 2A (AH-12A) Submarine booth control helicopter 243 (1967-1981) Above the flight deck of a frigate.

DN-ST-86-12455. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members inspect control panels aboard the aviation logistic ship USNS WRIGHT (T-AVB 3) during exercise OCEAN VENTURE '88. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '88 Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members on an ocean minesweeper stand by at the winch controls as they prepare to deploy minesweeping floats during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

A cargo drop reel is used to transfer supplies between a Henry J. Kaiser class oiler and the guided missile cruiser USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS (CG 27). The underway replenishment operations are taking part during Unitas XXXI, an annual, joint exercise between the U.S. Navy and the naval forces of nine South American countries. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXI Country: Unknown

A view, looking forward, of the target destroyer ex-USS BAUSELL, as a Tomahawk cruise missile flies over during tests at the Pacific Missile Test Center. Base: Naval Air Station, Point Mugu State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Navy Tomahawk cruise missile lands a direct hit on a target ship after being launched from the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS GUITARRO (SSN-665). Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Sailors on the flight deck of the guided missiled destroyer USS DAHLGREN (DDG-43) hold onto a target before it is put over the side for gunnery practice. The DAHLGREN is en route to its home port of Naval Station, Norfolk, Va., following Unitas XXXII, a combined exercise involving the naval forces of the United States and eight South American nations. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

STAFF SGT. Tony Thompson, the loadmaster aboard a 21st Tactical Airlift Squadron (21st TAS) C-130 Hercules aircraft, removes a tie-down from a container delivery system box during a "Tac Trainer" mission. The 21st TAS deployed to South Korea from Clark Air Base, Philippines, to conduct terrain-following navigation and tactical air drop training missions. Country: South Korea

An officer takes a bearing with a telescopic alidade as his ship, one of the three Soviet vessels to visit Naval Station, San Diego, nears port. The Udaloy class destroyer ADMIRAL VINOGRADOV, the Sovremenny class destroyer BOYEVOY and the Kaliningradneft class support tanker ARGUN are arriving at the station for a four-day, goodwill visit. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Marine UH-1N Iroquois helicopter is refueled and tied down on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) after coming aboard the ship to take part in PACEX '89. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-87-06327. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69)

An M-1038 high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle is lifted off of the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS DUBUQUE (LPD-8). The DUBUQUE has brought elements of the 6th Marine Regiment to Saudi Arabia to join Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Dhahran Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

DN-ST-94-02598. Subject Operation/Series: SHARP GUARD Country: Adriatic Sea

American servicemen examine a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter unloaded from the cargo ship LYRA for exercise SHADOW HAWK. Shadow Hawk is the segment of the multiservice Exercise BRIGHT STAR '87 that tests joint Jordan-US operations. Subject Operation/Series: BIRGHT STARSHADOW HAWK Base: Aqaba Country: Jordan (JOR)

Soldiers of the 1181st Transportation Terminal Unit help push a UH-1H Iroquois helicopter onto the Saudi Arabian roll-on/roll-off cargo ship SAUDI HAIL during loading operations at Blount Island Terminal. Helicopters and support equipment of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) are being loaded aboard the SAUDI HAIL for transport to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Jacksonville State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of the stern area of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HOUSTON (SSN-713) as she completes mooring at the Point Loma Submarine Base following her return from deployment. The ship is shifting colors to a moored status. Base: San Diego Harbor State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Onboard USS INCHON (MCS 12), Helicopter Squadron HM-15 maintenance team begins opening aircraft panels to perform a routine inspection. USS INCHON is currently operating in the Mediterranean and Adriatic Sea, supporting Operation Shining Hope, a joint combined NATO and U.S. military humanitarian relief effort in conjunction with civilian relief agencies. Operation Shining Hope is bringing relief to thousands of refugees (not shown) created from the recent unrest in the Operation Shining Hope. Subject Operation/Series: SHINING HOPE Country: Unknown

A jeep is driven off a utility landing craft by a Marine beachmaster during a multinational peacekeeping operation. Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)

DN-ST-85-03279. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen handle electrical cables, or "mag-tail," during sweeping exercises aboard the ocean minesweeper USS CONSTANT (MSO 427). The cables, used to simulate the magnetic pull of a vessel, are towed behind the ship to attract magnetic mines. The ship is assigned to the Naval Reserve Force (NRF). Base: USS Constant (MSO 427) Country: Gulf Of Alaska

rescue inside watching waiting to jump rescue watching other rescue helicopter over ocean

Flight deck personnel aboard the aviation logistic ship USNS WRIGHT (T-AVB 3) prepare for flight operations at the start of exercise OCEAN VENTURE '88. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '88 Base: Usns Wright (T-AVB 3)

A flight deck crewman aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) pushes an NAN-2 nitrogen servicing unit across the flight deck. The ship is participating off the coast of Lebanon. Base: USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-ST-85-04067. Subject Operation/Series: INTENSE LOOK Base: Usns Harkness (T-AGS 32) Country: Gulf Of Suez

DN-ST-88-07283. Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of the bridge crew aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during a general quarters drill held after the ship's departure from Naval Station, Long Beach, California, at the start of PACEX '89. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Members of Mobile Diving Salvage Unit 1 prepare to dive at the USS ARIZONA Memorial site. Salvage Unit 1 is participating in the joint Navy/Park Service project SeaMark, a surveying and charting effort to assess submerged cultural resources in the Pacific. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Navigery Necesse Est. Officers on the Cap Arcona

Flight deck crewmen aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) gather up hoisting slings, pendants and cargo nets to return them to the replenishment oiler USS KANSAS CITY (AOR-3) following a vertical replenishment. The ships are on station in the Persian Gulf region following Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown

DN-ST-88-02219. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-87-09868. Country: Unknown

A view of a Soviet crewman on the deck of a Petya I class frigate underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Chief Boatswains Mate William A. Sawyer and his Mexican counterpart watch a Mexican sailor paint out the destroyer USS VOGELGESANG'S (DD-862) name, as the ship is prepared for transfer to the Mexican navy. Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Dallas "Morning News" photographer William Snyder takes an informal photo of CAPT. John J. Chernesky left, exectuive officer of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61), and CAPT. Gerald E. Gneckow, commanding officer, using a single gun salvo from turret No. 2 as a backdrop. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-89-10893. Country: Unknown

Off-duty sailors play basketball aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61). Base: USS Iowa (BB 61)

A sailor stands beside an anchor chain aboard the decommissioned battleship WISCONSIN (BB-64) as the ship is prepared for towing. The WISCONSIN will be towed to Naval Shipyard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Disneyland characters cross the brow of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) to greet members of the crew. The ship has just returned to home port after 11 months at sea. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A silhouetted view of crewmen aboard the Brazilian aircraft carrier MINAS GERAIS (A 11) as they perform maintenance on the steam catapult track during Operation UNITAS XXV. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Base: Minas Gerais (A 11)

Aviation Technician Third Class (AT3) Stacey Auger, a member of Light Helicopter Squadron 38 (HSL-38) detachment embarked aboard the Spruance class destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979), is shown making mechanical checks on the SH-60B Seahawk helicopter. The CONOLLY is involved in Operation Support Democracy off the coast of Haiti. Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea

DN-ST-87-08809. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

USS NEW MEXICO crewmen deploying a paravane, during Pacific Ocean operations. Note degaussing cables on deck edge. mid-1944.

A close-up view of supports anchoring the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) aboard the deck of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II. The MIGHTY SERVANT will transport the frigate, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, to its home port in Newport, R.I. Country: Unknown

A sailor swabs the deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

RADM William Retz, commander, Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, and CAPT Douglas Bradt, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA-3), watch from the ship's bridge as supplies are unloaded from the vessel by members of Joint Task Force Garden Isle. The task force was organized to provide disaster relief for residents of the area in the aftermath of Hurricane Iniki. Subject Operation/Series: GARDEN ISLE State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sailors pass along boxes while on a working party aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61). Base: USS Iowa (BB 61)

Members of a boarding party from the guided missile destroyer USS WILLIAM V. PRATT (DDG-44) prepare to enter the cargo hold aboard the Turkish freighter Rize K, during an inspection of the vessel, the first freighter approved by the United Nations to deliver humanitarian aid to Iraq. The PRATT is the flagship of the Maritime Interdiction Force, the unit charged with enforcing U.N. sanctions against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea

S67-49423 (9 Nov. 1967) --- The Apollo Spacecraft 017 Command Module, with flotation collar still attached, is hoisted aboard the USS Bennington, prime recovery ship for the Apollo 4 (Spacecraft 017/Saturn 501) unmanned, Earth-orbital space mission. The Command Module splashed down at 3 37 p.m. (EST), Nov. 9, 1967, 934 nautical miles northwest of Honolulu, Hawaii, in the mid-Pacific Ocean. Note charred heat shield caused by extreme heat of reentry.

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) AIRMAN Jason Beard, prepares the launch of an F-14 Tomcat off the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62). INDEPENDENCE is deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Independence (CV 62)

Project 24 - Operation Hardtack (Enewetak/Bikini/Johnnston Island Area) Test Activities. Aerial view USS BOXER w/YUCCA launcher. Photographs of Atmospheric Nuclear Testing at Pacific Island and Nevada Test Sites.

DN-ST-87-10982. Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-89-10300. Base: Unknown

A Marine armed with shotgun and ammunition belt stands guard at a rail aboard the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63). Country: Unknown

Colors are raised on board the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BALTIMORE (SSN-704) during the ship's commissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmembers of the aircraft carrier USS Midway (CV-41) man the rail along the fantail for the last time as the veteran carrier is decommissioned after 47 years service. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sailors scan of the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) prior to the commencement of flight operations, searching for any debris that could cause foreign object damage (FOD) to aircraft operating on the deck. The EISENHOWER is one of the U.S. Navy ships sent to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Country: Unknown

A petty officer 2nd class serves as coxswain of an LCM-8 mechanized landing craft. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-02255. Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68)

DN-ST-88-01054. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

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