Naval Operations and Replenishment

Images of U.S. and allied naval ships conducting operations at sea, showcasing destroyers, replenishment at sea, and exercises in various ocean environments.

PHILIPPINE SEA (March 1, 2020) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Barry (DDG 52) and USS Mustin (DDG 89) are underway in formation with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force missile destroyer JS Sawagiri (DD 157) during the U.S.-Japan Bilateral Advanced Warfighting Training exercise. BAWT improves interoperability between the U.S. and Japanese forces. This exercise enhances the ability of the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force to work together to confront any contingency.

220616-N-OK195-0072 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 16, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) sails alongside the Italian navy destroyer ITS Caio Duilio (D 554) during a replenishment-at-sea with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195), June 16, 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.

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 20, 2014) The guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) conducts a turn during a torpedo evasion maneuvers exercise. Col is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

221015-N-XK462-1146 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2022) U.S. Sailors heave the line during an underway replenishment aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108). Wayne E. Meyer is currently operating with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

PHILIPPINE SEA (March 1, 2020) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Barry (DDG 52) and USS Mustin (DDG 89) are underway in formation with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force missile destroyer JS Sawagiri (DD 157) during the U.S.-Japan Bilateral Advanced Warfighting Training exercise. BAWT improves interoperability between the U.S. and Japanese forces. This exercise enhances the ability of the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force to work together to confront any contingency.

A view from onboard the US Navy (USN) ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS (FLIGHT I) GUIDED MISSILE DESTROYER (AEGIS), USS BENFOLD (DDG 65), as the ship takes evasive measures to bring her Mark 45, 5-inch / 54-caliber (lightweight) gun to bear on two Rigid Hull Inflatable (RHIB) small attack craft, during the Fleet Battle Experiment Juliet (FBE-J), conducted under the overarching objectives of Exercise MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE 2002 (MC02). Subject Operation/Series: MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE 2002 Base: USS Benfold (DDG 65)

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 12, 2013) Cmdr. Wilson Marks, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), bottom center, renders passing honors to the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56). The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), top right, guards the formation. Mason is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) From left, Republic of Korea Navy Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer ROKS Sejong The Great (DDG 991), Royal Australian Navy landing helicopter dock HMAS Canberra (L02) and Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331) 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. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Video by Royal Australian Navy Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez)

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 31, 2012) The Military Sealift Command Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE-11) performs an underway replenishment with the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Green Bay is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 19, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) approaches the French replenishment oiler FS Marne (A630) for a replenishment-at-sea, Nov. 19, 2022. Roosevelt, 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.

U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51), left, and Royal Fleet Auxiliary Ship RFA Argus (A 135), right, transit in formation in the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 25, 2024. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group transferred to NATO command in the Eastern Mediterranean in order to conduct a series of short notice vigilance activities with elements of Allied Maritime Commands Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 and the Turkish Navy. Marine Corps

061018-N-6106R-160. Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The Royal Danish Navy Iver Huitfeldt-class frigate HDMS Peter Willemoes (F362), left, steams with ships from the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group during a replenishment-at-sea with the Lewis and Clarke-class dry cargo ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE-13), Nov. 2, 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.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 14, 2022) Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Winnipeg (FFH 338) conducts a Replenishment at Sea (RAS) with Royal Australian Navy Supply-class replenishment oiler HMAS Supply (A195) as USS Mobile Bay conducts a RAS 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.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 26, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198). The guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) (is in transit behind the two ships. Winston S. Churchill is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 2nd Fleet area of responsibility.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) Indonesian Navy Martadinata-class frigate KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai (332), Philippine Navy Jose Rizal-class guided-missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF 151) and U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) 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. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

220706-N-SI601-1051 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 6, 2022) The U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) approaches the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) to conduct a replenishment-at-sea. During the evolution, Yukon transported cargo and fuel 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.

221120-N-PS962-1372 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 20, 2022) The Royal Australian Navy supply ship, HMAS Stalwart (A304), steams in formation with Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Milius (DDG 69), in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 20. USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), 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.

220430-N-CE463-1145 GULF OF ADEN (April 30, 2022) Amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose (F 236), guided-missile destroyers USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) and USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) sail in formation while operating in support of Combined Task Force (CTF) 153 in the Gulf of Aden, April 30. CTF 153 is a Combined Maritimes Forces task force focused on maritime security and capacity building in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb and Gulf of Aden.

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.

220603-N-UF593-1090 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 3, 2022) Sailors prepare to conduct refueling-at-sea with USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) from the flight deck of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) 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.

220718-N-YN807-1018 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 18, 2022) Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001), right, conducts a fueling-at-sea with Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) left, July 18. 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 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.

PHILIPPINE SEA (July 5, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), left, approaches Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) for a replenishment-at-sea. Higgins is assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleets principal surface force.

020510-N-6492H-503. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Seattle (AOE 3)

110216-N-3154P-662RED SEA (Feb. 16, 2011) The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), right, and the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Lewis and Clark (T-AKE 1) prepare for a replenishment-at-sea. The guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) is in the background. Kearsarge is the command ship of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

SEA OF JAPAN (Sept. 27, 2022) Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with USNS Yukon (T-AO-202) in the Sea of Japan on Sept. 27, 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.

220703-N-QI593-1015 IONIAN SEA (July 3, 2022) USS Cole (DDG 67) transits behind USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) during a fire power demonstration in the Ionian Sea, July 3, 2022. Bainbridge is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

221010-N-UF592-1037 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 10, 2022) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS Asahi (DD 119), sails by the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea, Oct. 10. 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.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 12, 2022) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) approaches Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) while preparing to conduct a replenishment-at-sea in the South China Sea, Sept. 12. Higgins is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleet's principal surface force.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 29, 2020) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), right, pulls alongside the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) to conduct an underway replenishment, June 29, 2020. Gabrielle Giffords, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force.

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PENTLAND FIRTH STRAIT (Oct. 7, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) transits through the Pentland Firth Strait while participating in exercise Joint Warrior 22-2, Oct. 7, 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.

A port quarter view of the British frigate HMS BRILLIANT (F-90) underway off the starboard bow of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) during exercise Ocean Safari '85. Subject Operation/Series: EXERCISE OCEAN SAFARI '85 Country: Norwegian Sea

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.

INDIAN OCEAN (June 14, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) fires a 5-inch round during a live-fire exercise. Gonzalez is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) Republic of Korea Navy Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship ROKS Marado (LPH 6112) 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. (Video by Royal Australian Navy Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez)

120720-O-ZZ999-017PACIFIC OCEAN (July 20, 2012) The Royal New Zealand Navy fleet oiler HMNZS Endeavour (A11), center, refuels the Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMNZS Te Kaha (F77), left, and the Republic of Korean destroyer ROKS Choi Young (DDH 981). Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in the biennial RIMPAC exercise from June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise in the series that began in 1971. (New Zealand Defence Force

060726-N-1063M-009. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2015) A Sailor aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) stands watch as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS McFaul (DDG 74), right, USS Laboon (DDG 58), left, and USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) conduct a simulated strait transit exercise. Farragut is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

120322-N-BQ817-069 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 22, 2012) The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) transits alongside the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during an underway replenishment. Dwight D. Eisenhower is underway conducting training in the Atlantic Ocean.

CARIBBEAN SEA (Feb. 16, 2020) The Freedom-varian littoral combat ship USS Little Rock (LCS 9) transits the Caribbean Sea, Feb. 16, 2020. Little Rock is deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF-S) Campaign MARTILLO targeting counter illicit drug operations.

The Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Kansas City (LCS 22) sails alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 16, 2022. Shoup was underway to participate in a Live Fire With A Purpose exercise.

The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), departed Naval Station Norfolk, Jan. 24, 2024 commencing operations for Steadfast Defender 2024, NATO's largest excercise in decades. Steadfast Defender will demonstrate NATO's ability to deploy forces rapidly from across the Alliance to reinforce the defense of Europe.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) Mexican Navy tank landing ship ARM Usumacinta (A-412) sails in formation with Indonesian Navy frigate KRI 1 Gusti Ngurah Rai (332) 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 Ernesto Sanchez)

220709-N-UF592-1167 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 9, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) receives fuel from the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during a fueling-at-sea. 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.

220815-N-XB010-1010 Philippine Sea (Aug. 15, 2022) The dry cargo ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7), foreground, steams alongside underway replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO-199), as seen from the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during a replenishment-at-sea. New Orleans, part of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

221003-N-EH998-1030 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.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2020) The guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103), right, and the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) transit the Atlantic Ocean in formation with the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Ike is conducting operations in the Atlantic Ocean as part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group.

060914-N-1328S-002. Base: USS Howard (DDG 83)

110722-N-XG305-527CORAL SEA (July 22, 2011) The U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), front, conducts flight operations while underway with the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Blue Ridge and Germantown are in the Coral Sea supporting Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011, which enhances joint combat readiness and interoperability between U.S. and Australian air, land and maritime forces. The exercise and will focus on crisis action planning and execution of emergency response operations.

120823-N-SH505-017PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 23, 2012) Cpl. Saul Muro, left, from Chicago, and Cpl. Jacob Kroshus, from Fernley, Nev., observe as the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) takes on fuel from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187). Peleliu is the flagship for the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group currently underway conducting certification exercise (CERTEX).

230404-N-NX635-1216 EAST CHINA SEA (April 4, 2023) U.S. Navy Machinist's Mate 1st Class Janelle Menzel, from Camden, N.J., observes from the fantail as the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) sails in formation with the the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Decatur (DDG 73) during a trilateral maritime exercise. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) conducted a trilateral maritime exercise with the ROKN and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).

A starboard quarter view of the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62) leaving Naval Station, Long Beach, California, for sea trials. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

221028-N-YD731-1437 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 28, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) and German Rhon-class tanker FGS Spessart (A1442) perform a replenishment-at-sea during the NATO-led vigilance activity Neptune Strike 2022.2 (NEST 22.2), Oct. 28, 2022. NEST 22.2 is the natural evolution of NATO's ability to integrate the high-end maritime warfare capabilities of a carrier strike group to support the defense of the alliance in Europe.

BALTIC SEA (Aug. 30, 2022) BALTIC SEA (Aug. 30, 2022) From right, the Swedish Visby-class corvette Nyköping (K34), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), and the Visby-class corvette Karlstad (K35), sail during a maneuvering exercise in the Baltic Sea, Aug. 30, 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.

061210-N-8158FF-042. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

220716-N-OH262-0097 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 16, 2022)--A view of the bow of Military Sealift Command's fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) as the ship conducts an underway replenishment at sea with MSC's dry cargo ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13), July 16.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2022) - Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ship JS Kirisame (DD 104) participates in a multilateral search and rescue exercise coordinated (SAREX) with the U.S. Navy, Republic of Palau, U.S. Coast Guard, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Royal Navy in support of Pacific Partnership 2022. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

NORTH SEA (Oct. 8, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), foreground, sails alongside the Norwegian replenishment oiler HNoMS Maud (A530) in the North Sea, Oct. 8, 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. (U.S. Navy graphic by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danielle Baker/Released)

EAST CHINA SEA (Nov. 29, 2019) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) conducts divisional tactics exercises with the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67). Barry is underway conducting operations in the Indo-Pacific region while assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force.

An overhead starboard beam view of the tank landing ship USS SCHENECTADY (LST-1185) underway off the coast of San Diego. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The French Navy replenishment ship, Somme (A631), sails alongside the Famous-class medium endurance cutter USCGC Mohawk (WMEC 913) during a joint exercise in the Atlantic Ocean, July 24, 2022. USCGC Mohawk is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

220920-N-NO146-1005 RED SEA (Sept. 20, 2022) Egyptian Navy frigate ENS Alexandria (F911), left, and expeditionary sea base USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) sail alongside in the Red Sea Sept. 20. Lewis B. Puller is forward-deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo)

111008-N-JO245-078SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 8, 2011) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) conducts a dual replenishment at sea with the guided-missile destroyers USS Kidd (DDG 100) and USS Mustin (DDG 89). Kidd and Mustin, currently traveling with the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), conducted a RAS to stock up on fuel and supplies. George Washington departed her forward-operating port of Yokosuka, Japan, Sept. 19 to continue her 2011 patrol.

120718-N-TX154-345PHILIPPINE SEA (July 18, 2012) The forward deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) participates in an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199). George Washington is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, and is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

Port bow view of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) DURANCE CLASS: Underway Replenishment Tanker, Her Majestys Australian Ship (HMAS) SUCCESS (OR 304), underway in the Pacific Ocean, during a Replenishment At Sea (RAS), conducted in support of Exercise RIMPAC 2004. The US Navy (USN) Amphibious Assault Ship, USS TARAWA (LAH 1) is underway in the background. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise conducted in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands, and is designed 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. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220607-N-NX635-2198 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 07, 2022) Seaman Apprentice Johnathan Lajoy from Los Angeles., mans the phone and distance line during a replenishment at sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations.

220512-N-UP745-1001 IONIAN SEA (May 12, 2022) Sailors, aboard Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), man a phone-and-distance line on the focsle, in the Ionian Sea, May 12, 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.

220109-N-UP745-1118 GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 9, 2022) Dry-cargo ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKA-8) transits alongside guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) during a replenishment at sea, Jan. 9. Jason Dunham is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

Crew members stand by on the stern of the guided missile destroyer USS GOLDSBOROUGH (DDG-20) as the vessel prepares to tow the frigate USS BREWTON (FF-1086) during towing exercises off the coast of southern California. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 17, 2022) JS Amagiri (DD 154) of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) sails alongside the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 17. The U.S. Navy and the 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.

220613-N-DU622-1015 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 13, 2022) Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73), approaches the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) for a fueling at sea. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations.

120725-N-XK513-034 ARABIAN SEA (July 25, 2012) The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) conducts a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealife Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7). New York and its embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit are part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

221118-N-RT917-1004 ARABIAN GULF (NOVEMBER 18, 2022) Guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) sails alongside dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9) and UK Royal Navy ship HMS Lancaster (F229) in the Arabian Gulf, Nov. 18. The Sullivans is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

The guided missile cruiser USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS (CG-27) approaches the Brazilian oiler MARAJO G-27) to take on fuel during underway replenishment operations. The vessels are taking part in 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 port beam view of the Dutch frigate HR MS BANCKERT (F-810) underway during Fleet Ex 1-90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 27, 2012) The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), right, conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO 203). Iwo Jima is the flagship of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 15, 2013) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Island Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 prepares to deliver supplies to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) in support of Operation Damayan. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group supports the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade to assist the Philippine government in response to the aftermath of the Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Republic of the Philippines.

181214-N-YW238-1376Arabian Sea (Dec. 14, 2018) The guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), center, and the guided missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73) sail in formation with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group. Stennis CSG, Essex Amphibious Ready Group, and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting integrated operations in the Arabian Sea to ensure stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 4), conducts small boat operations while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 14, 2024. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of USS Boxer (LHD 4), USS Somerset (LPD 25), and Harpers Ferry, and the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are underway conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

220514-N-DO281-1391ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 14, 2022) Sailors man the rails as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) pulls along side the Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO-201) for a replenishment-at-sea, May 14, 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.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 18, 2022) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter destroyer JS Izumo (DDH 183) conducts a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with Royal Australian Navy auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMAS Supply (A 195) 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 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)

Amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) changes course after sailing alongside the amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) during a photo exercise in the East China Sea, Sept. 17, 2022. This training evolution provided two America-class ships the opportunity to sail together in close proximity, providing valuable training to both crews. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli 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.

Sailors and Marines line the railing of the tank landing ship USS SCHENECTADY (LAST 1185) as the vessel deploys to the Middle East to take part in Operation DESERT SHIELD. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 2, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts a fueling-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) and 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.

110409-N-RC734-016ARABIAN SEA (April 9, 2011) The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) pulls away from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) after an underway replenishment. Comstock is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and is underway supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

DN-SC-87-08255. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

220924-N-EH998-1019 PORT OF AQABA, Jordan (Sept. 24, 2022) Guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) pulls out of the Port of Aqaba, Jordan, Sept. 24. 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 (Oct. 4, 2012) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) is underway alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericksson (T-AO-194) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during a replenishment at sea. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

DN-SC-87-08266. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

220816-N-PC065-1087 BALTIC SEA (Aug. 16, 2022) - The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), left, sails in formation with the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a photo exercise in the Baltic Sea, Aug. 16, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 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.

220716-N-OH262-0169 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 16, 2022)--Capt. Zachary Daniels, Ships Master of Military Sealift Command's dry cargo ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13) observes an underway replenishment at sea with MSC's fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8), July 16.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (June 9, 2022) The U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class cutter USCGC Munro (WMSL 755) sits pier side at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). Munro visited CFAY during a scheduled port call while deployed in support of Operation North Pacific Guard, an annual high seas international law enforcement operation designed to detect and deter illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. For more than 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleets forward-deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.

A port beam view of an Alligator 3 class tank landing ship underway. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

060725-N-8629M-158. Complete Scene Caption: 060725-N-8629M-158 (Jul. 25, 2006)(From front-to-back), The Chilean Navy Prat Class Guided Missile Destroyer (DDG) BLANCO ENCALADA (15), the Peruvian Navy Meliton Carvajal Class Frigate Buque Armada Peruana (BAP) MARIATEGUI (FM 54), the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS O'KANE (DDG 77), and the USN Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS CHAFEE (DDG 90) sail in formation during a photo exercise at the end of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise is designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US).U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Second Class Rebecca J. Moat (RELEASED) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Speyk class Fregat Hr.MS flight deck. Van Galen (1967-1987)

20915-N-XN177-2120 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 15, 2022) - An AS-332 Super Puma helicopter picks up a load of supplies from Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) during a replenishment-at-sea with amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Sept. 15, 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.

120321-N-FI736-139ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 21, 2012) The guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69) is alongside the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) for a replenishment at sea. Vicksburg and Supply are a part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group and are deployed to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2020) The expeditionary sea base USS Hershel Woody” Williams (ESB 4), front, conducts a training exercise with the Royal Moroccan Navy Floreal-class frigate Mohammed V in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 15, 2020. Hershel Woody” Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations.

220831-N-AO868-1016 ATLANTIC OCEAN (August 31, 2022) Sailors man a phone and distance line on the focsle of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56), during a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet combat supply ship USNS Supply (T-AOE6), in the Atlantic Ocean, August 31, 2022. San Jacinto 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.

The USCGC Mohawk (WMEC 913) and the NRP Antonio Enes sailing in formation after completing an exercise together in the Atlantic Ocean, July 4, 2022. USCGC Mohawk 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.

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