Naval Operations and Replenishment

Various naval vessels performing refueling and replenishment operations at sea, showcasing military cooperation and maritime logistics.

The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), right, steams in formation with the Royal Netherlands Navy guided-missile carrying fast frigate HNLMS De Zeven Provincien (F802) and other coalition warships during a formation transit, Oct. 25, 2022. Ford 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.

220517-N-TO573-1267 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 17, 2022) The fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6), left, transits alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during a replenishment-at-sea, May 17, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

Sailors aboard the guided missile frigate USS JOHN H. SIDES (FFG 14) prepare for underway replenishment during PACEX '89. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS John H. Sides (FFG 14)

The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), right, steams in formation with the Royal Netherlands Navy guided-missile carrying fast frigate HNLMS De Zeven Provincien (F802) and other coalition warships during a formation transit, Oct. 25, 2022. Ford 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.

110727-N-ZC343-076PACIFIC OCEAN (July 27, 2011) The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) performs an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AE 200). Bonhomme Richard is on its way to represent the Navy at Seattle Seafair.

Military Sealift Command Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13) sails alongside the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) prior to a replenishment-at-sea in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 7, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit 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.

ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 26, 2014) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7). Sterett is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations, and theater security cooperation efforts in the region.

Military Sealift Command (MSC) chartered ship MV Cape Horn (T-AKR 5068) departs the port of Sattahip, Thailand, after discharging about 260 end items for exercise Cobra Gold 2024, Feb. 22. CG24 is the 43rd iteration of the Joint Cobra Gold series of exercises. CG24 emphasizes coordination on readiness, civic action, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and seeks to expand regional cooperation and collaboration in these vital areas. MSC directs and supports operations for approximately 140 civilian-crewed ships that replenish U.S. Navy ships at sea, conduct specialized missions, preposition combat cargo at sea around the world, perform a variety of support services, and move military equipment and supplies to deployed U.S. forces. (

060123-N-1919W-002. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030114-N-3235P-505. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Donald Cook (DDG 75)

220605-YD371-1144 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 5, 2022) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) conducts 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 Americas adversaries in support of national security.

220726-A-EQ028-1350 GULF OF ADEN (July 26, 2022) Expeditionary sea bases USS Hershel Woody Williams (ESB 4) and USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) sail together in the Gulf of Aden, July 26. Lewis B. Puller is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

An MH-60S Nighthawk, attached to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, transports ammunition from Dry Cargo and Ammunition Ship USNS Medgarers (T-AKE-B) to the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during an ammunition onload, Sept. 25, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and workups for a scheduled deployment this fall.

A starboard view of the aviation logistic ship USNS WRIGHT (T-AVB 3) anchored off the coast of Puerto Rico during exercise OCEAN VENTURE '88. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '88 Country: Caribbean Sea

Pallets of cargo are transferred from the combat stores ship USNS SPICA (T-AFS-9) via a highline rig to the aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV-59) during an underway replenishment operation. Country: Unknown

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 2, 2022) Dry cargo and fuel ship USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AKE 187) breaks away from amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) after a replenishment-at-sea, Sept. 2. Replenishments-at-sea efficiently provide Navy ships with fuel and supplies without having to pull into a port. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting integrated training operations with the 13th MEU in the U.S. 3rd Fleet to prepare for an upcoming deployment.

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Dec. 28, 2012) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) approaches the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO 188) for a replenishment-at-sea. Mobile Bay is deployed with the John C. Stennis Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

GULF OF ADEN (April 16, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) conducts a replenishment at sea with the British Royal Fleet Auxiliary replenishment oiler RFA Fort Victoria (A387). Porter and Fort Victoria are assigned to Combined Task Force 151, a multi-national, mission-based task force working under Combined Maritime Forces, to conduct counter-piracy operations in the Southern Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Somali Basin, Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean. Fort Victoria is the flagship for CTF 151.

U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 28, 2017) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team and U.S. Coast Guardsmen assigned to the Maritime Security Response Team prepare to board a vessel to conduct a VBSS exercise. Hue City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region.

110630-N-MJ491-205ARABIAN SEA (June 30, 2011) Fuel lines are transferred from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), not pictured, during a replenishment at sea. Ronald Reagan and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting close-air support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

220916-N-NQ285-2020ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), foreground, separates from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) following a replenishment-at-sea, Sept. 16, 2022. 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.

The periscope of the submarine HMS COURAGEOUS (S-106) is up, right, as the submarine makes assessments of the Harpoon missile damage aboard the radar picket escort ship USS HISSEM (DER-400) during testing. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

220521-N-LY692-1011 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 21, 2022) USNS Henry J. Kieser (T-AO-187) steams along side the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a replenishment at sea. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations.

DF-ST-86-07602. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Philippine Sea (Aug. 12, 2022) Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) prepares to come alongside USNS Rappahannock (T-AO-204) for a replenishment-at-sea in the Philippine Sea on Aug. 12, 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.

221030-N-XN177-2052 WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2022) - Sailors assigned to amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) participate in a swim call Oct. 30, 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.

An elevated view of the aft array of radar equipment aboard the Ticonderoga class Aegis guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG 47) moored at the naval station. Note the SPS-49 three-dimensional air search radar on the platform of the main mast, left, the SPY-1A radar, right, and the Mark 99 missile directors, top right.. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-10145. Country: Unknown

070316-M-9389C-036. Base: USS Bataan (LHD-5) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Major Command Shown: 26TH MEU

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 7, 2019) Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) 1651, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, enters the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay, part of the Commander Amphibious Squadron 11, is operating in the region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency.

220709-N-UF592-1177 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 9, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) conducts a break-away from the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) after 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.

220716-N-OH262-0161 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 16, 2022)--Military Sealift Command's dry cargo ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13) conducts an underway replenishment at sea with MSC's fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8), July 16.

The tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST-1180) lies tied up in front of a pier prior to bringing aboard elements of a Marine unit bound for the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port view of the aft section of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1) anchored off the coast of Thailand near Pattaya during Exercise COBRA GOLD '86. CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters can be seen on the flight deck and a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter is parked on the stern. (SUBSTANDARD IMAGE). Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD '86 Country: Gulf Of Thailand

A U.S. Marine Corps SH-60 Sea Hawk with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, flies toward the USS Tippecanoe during a replenishment at sea in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 15, 2022. This RAS delivered food, supplies, parts, and mail to Sailors and Marines underway across multiple naval ships. The 31st MEU 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.

060527-N-3136P-034. Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2022) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Takanami-class destroyer JS Takanami (DD 110) conducts a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel areparticipating 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 1st Class Miura Naoto )

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 6, 2022) Dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) conducts an underway replenishment (UNREP) with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO-187) during exercise Steel Knight (SK23), Dec. 6, 2022. SK23 provides U.S. 3rd Fleet and I Marine Expeditionary Force with an opportunity to practice amphibious operations and demonstrate that amphibious forces can access critical areas that shape actions across the range of military operations to resolve conflict, conduct humanitarian assistance or combat the adversary. Steel Knight is an annual combined-arms live-fire exercise led by the 1st Marine Division which ensures forces are optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spaces and is purpose-built to facilitate future operations afloat and ashore.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 17, 2012) Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1648, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1, departs the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during an ammunition transfer with the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). The U.S. Navy is reliable, flexible, and ready to respond worldwide on, above, and below the sea. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

020301-N-0000X-024. Base: Virginia Beach State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PHILIPPINE SEA (April 22, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199). 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.

The guided missile destroyer USS WILLIAM V. PRATT (DDG-44), flagship of the Maritime Interdiction Force (MIF), circles the Turkish freighter Rize K., the first freighter approved by the United Nations to deliver humanitarian aid to Iraq. The MIF was charged with enforcing U.N. sanctions against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea

A starboard bow view of the U.S. Army's logistical support vessel GENERAL FRANK S. BESSON JR. (LSV-1) approaching a quay with ramp partially lowered.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Shu Albah Country: Kuwait(KWT)

020705-N-6967M-002. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS 2002 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-87-01849. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

220519-N-TI693-1076MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 19, 2022) - Sailors assigned to the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), conduct a small-arms weapons qualification course on the flight deck, May 19, 2022. Hershel Woody Williams is rotationally deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and Partner interests.

221115-N-BR419-1004 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 15, 2022) The U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), prepares to come alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler, USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204), prior to a fueling-at-sea in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 15. 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.

DN-SC-03-12984. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Two Harpoon missile launchers and a 5-inch DP Mark-45 gun mounted on the aft deck of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG 47) during tests near the Atlantic Fleet Weapons Training Facility, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - The USS Salvor, a safeguard-class rescue and salvage ship, is docked at Naval Base San Diego in California. Preparations are underway to load the Orion boilerplate test vehicle and associated hardware onto the ship for Underway Recovery Test 4A. The ship will head out to sea for four days to test crew module crane recovery operations. NASA, Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Navy are conducting the test to prepare for recovery of the Orion crew module on its return from a deep space mission. The underway recovery test will allow the teams to demonstrate and evaluate the recovery processes, procedures, new hardware and personnel in open waters.The Ground Systems Development and Operations Program is conducting the underway recovery test. Orion is the exploration spacecraft designed to carry astronauts to destinations not yet explored by humans, including an asteroid and Mars. It will have emergency abort capability, sustain the crew during space travel and provide safe r

221210-N-N3764-0003CARIBBEAN SEA - (Dec. 10, 2022) - Harbor pilots disembark the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Milwaukee (LCS 5) after a port visit at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Dec. 10, 2022. Milwaukee is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations under Destroyer Squadron 40 and Commander, Task Force 45 with a mission set of performing combined naval operations, exercises, and partnership building, and acts as a service provider to Joint Interagency Task Force - South in support of counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.

990419-M-7028L-001. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Mcb Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: C3F

DN-SC-95-00685. Base: Elizabeth River, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

240201-N-DY413-1485 RED SEA (Feb. 1, 2024) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) in the Red Sea, Feb. 1. Laboon is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. Navy photo)

A starboard bow view of the destroyer tender USS YELLOWSTONE (AD-41), the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS BAINBRIDGE (CGN-25) and the guided missile frigate USS MCINERNEY (FFG-8) tied up alongside each other while in a harbor. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

WATERS TO THE WEST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (March 20, 2013) The Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7), left, performs a replenishment-at-sea with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85). McCampbell is part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, and is underway to conduct exercise Foal Eagle 2013 with allied nation Republic of Korea in support of regional security and stability of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

KALUNDBORG, Denmark (JULY 19, 2022) Danish tug-class ship Svitzer Madeira guides the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) during a sea and anchor evolution in Kalundborg, Denmark, July 19, 2022. Gunston Hall, assigned to the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, is on a scheduled deployment under the command and control of Task Force 61/2 while operating in U.S. Sixth Fleet in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

U.S. Sailors with Gaum detachment, Naval Expeditionary Logistics Support Group, offload a beach module during exercise Resolute Dragon 22 on United States Naval Ship Dahl (T-AKR 312) at Kushiro Port, on Oct. 2, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains.

The amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) rides at anchor. Base: Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB)

Harbor tugs position the tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST 1180) into port as the ship prepares to take on Marines headed for the Middle East in support of Operation DESERT SHIELD. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

221107-N-ER894-2142 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 7, 2022) The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship, USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7), steams alongside the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during a replenishment-at-sea in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 7. 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.

220823-N-EJ843-1001 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (Aug. 23, 2022) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) departs Klaipeda, Lithuania Aug. 23, 2022. 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.

050212-N-1450G-197. Subject Operation/Series: UNIFIED ASSISTANCE Base: Sumatra Country: Indonesia (IDN)

20915-N-XN177-2129 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.

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 8, 2013) Sailors wait to perform a stern gate marriage with a utility landing craft in the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

CARIBBEAN SEA (April 15, 2015) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the Sea Knights of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HC) 22 provides search and rescue support during a search and rescue exercise conducted by the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) during Continuing Promise 2015. Continuing Promise is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored and U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet-conducted deployment to conduct civil-military operations including humanitarian-civil assistance, subject matter expert exchanges, medical, dental, veterinary and engineering support and disaster response to partner nations and to show U.S. support and commitment to Central and South America and the Caribbean.

DN-ST-88-00257. Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) From left, Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) and Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Warramunga (FFH 152) 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)

061002-N-6091H-137. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DM-ST-88-07868. Base: Virginia Beach State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220904-N-PC065-2046 BALTIC SEA (Sept. 4, 2022) - U.S. ally and partner ships sail in formation behind the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) during a maneuvering exercise in the Baltic Sea, Sept. 4, 2022. The Arlington is part of 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.

DN-SN-89-04568. Country: Unknown

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.

221006-N-EH998-1017 GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 6, 2022) Guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) pulls into the port of Salalah, Oman, Oct. 6. Nitze is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

The boarding party from the Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG-48) are standing by on the non-propelled barge which is being pushed by the commercial tug INVINCIBLE. They have just completed an inspection of the vessel as it was departing Port au Prince, Haiti and are preparing to return to their ship visible in the background). The YORKTOWN is assigned to Operation Support Democracy. Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea

A starboard bow view of the fleet oiler USNS TRUCKEE (T-AO-147) underway during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

DN-SC-89-00597. Base: Unknown

DESEMBARCO DE UN CARRO DE COMBATE EN LA PLAYA DEL SARDINERO - II SEMANA NAVAL DE SANTANDER JULIO 1968. Location: II SEMANA NAVAL DE SANTANDER JULIO 1968. Santander. Cantabria. SPANIEN.

July 6, 2004 - A Navy Landing Craft Utility approaches the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA-1) while participating in Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2004 off the coast of Hawaii. Rim of the Pacific is an international exercise that enhances the joint cooperation and proficiency of maritime and air forces of Australia, Canada, Chile, Peru, Japan, Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States.

000915-N-9404C-012. Base: Naval Station, Everett State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221211-N-UI066-1013 ADRIATIC SEA (Dec. 11, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) watch an MH-60S Nighthawk helicopter attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5 retrieve supplies during a replenishment-at-sea with the supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8), Dec. 11, 2022. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of CSG-10 and the George H.W. Bush CSG. The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, VFA-103, VFA-86, VFA-136, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, HSC-5, and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46. 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.

220904-N-EJ843-1032 BALTIC SEA (Sep. 4, 2022) From foreground, the Royal Netherlands Navy multi-mission support ship HNLMS Karel Doorman (A 833), the U.S. Navy San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), the Portuguese Vasco Da Gama-class frigate NRP Corte-Real (F332), the Norwegian replenishment oiler HNoMS Maud (A530), the U.S. Navy Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), the Norwegian Fridtjof Nansen-class frigate HNoMS Roald Amundsen (F331), and the U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) sail in formation with the U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a maneuvering exercise Sep. 4, 2022. 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 inte

A port beam view of the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH 7) anchored off the coast of Puerto Rico during exercise OCEAN VENTURE '88. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '88 Country: Caribbean Sea

221203-N-OX430-1686SAN DIEGO (Dec. 3, 2022) Navy divers assigned to Naval Special Warfare Group 1 approach amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) during well deck dive training, Dec. 3, 2022. Pearl Harbor is underway in U.S. 3rd Fleet participating in exercise Steel Knight, an annual combined-arms live-fire exercise led by the 1st Marine Division which ensures forces are optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spaces and is purpose-built to facilitate future operations afloat and ashore. Naval Special Warfare is the nation's premier maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the fleet's reach and deliver all-domain options for naval and joint force commanders.

BALTIC SEA (Sept. 4, 2022) The Norwegian Fridtjof Nansen-class frigate HNoMS Roald Amundsen (F331), left, and the U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) sail in formation with U.S., allied and partner ships in the Baltic Sea, as seen from Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), 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.

050706-N-4772B-015. Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Country: Japan (JPN)

061204-N-8076C-009. Base: Persian Gulf

DN-ST-89-01438. Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220711-N-VI910-1137 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 11, 2022) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) sails away from the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) after a fueling-at-sea 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.

Trucks from the SS SGT. Matej Kocak are off-loaded by crane onto a lighter and then taken to shore. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the US Marine Corps Norway Air-Landed Marine .... Complete Scene Caption: Trucks from the SS Sgt. Matej Kocak are off-loaded by crane onto a lighter and then taken to shore. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Es

220925-N-XB010-1009 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 25, 2022) - The forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) receives supplies during an underway replenishment-at-sea with USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) while in the South China Sea. New Orleans, part of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st MEU, 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.

120509-N-ZZ999-034PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2012) The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) prepares to pull into Pearl Harbor during Pacific Partnership 2012. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-government organizations and international agencies to build partnerships and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters.

San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) steams underway for NASAs Underway Recovery Test 11, Feb. 22, 2024. In preparation for NASAs Artemis II crewed mission, which will send four astronauts in Orion beyond the Moon, NASA and the Department of Defense will conduct a series of tests to demonstrate and evaluate the processes, procedures and hardware used in recovery operations for crewed lunar missions. Amphibious transport docks, like USS San Diego, have unique capabilities that make it an ideal partner to support NASA, including embarking helicopters, launching and recovering small boats, three dimensional air search radar and advanced medical facilities. Navy

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG-48) underway as seen from the stern of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). The IOWA is preparing to deploy two Pioneer I remotely piloted vehicles (RPV). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-88-01863. Country: Gulf Of Oman

220426-N-UN585-1026 VALLETTA, Malta (April 26, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) leaves port in Valletta, Malta, April 26, 2022. Ross, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its 12th patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

DN-SN-85-07573. Country: Unknown

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Sept. 9, 2020) Sailors assigned to Naval Station Rota, Spain, perform line handlers for the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Indiana (SSN 789) as it moor to the pier, Sept. 9, 2020. Indiana pulled into port to replenish stores during their scheduled deployment.

The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) steams in formation with Spanish Armada frigate Álvaro de Bazán (F 101), Danish frigate HDMS Peter Willemoes (F 362), Dutch frigate HNLMS De Zeven Provincien (F 802), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), German frigate FGS Hessen (F 221), Dutch frigate HNLMS Van Amstel (F 831), and Ticonderoga-class guided missile-cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), Oct. 25, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) is deployed in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

PACIFIC OCEAN (August 1, 2022) U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757) 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). 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.

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