Naval Operations and Replenishment

Visuals of sailors engaged in replenishment-at-sea operations aboard various naval vessels. The mood is focused and active, showcasing teamwork and seamanship in maritime settings.

220715-N-QI593-1308 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 15, 2022) Sailors prepare to lower a rigid hull inflatable boat during a seamanship training exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) in the Mediterranean Sea, July 15, 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.

220920-N-TC847-1019 ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 20, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) heave line from the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) during a replenishment-at-sea, Sept 20, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

220716-N-OH262-0074 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 16, 2022)--Civil Service Mariners assigned to Military Sealift Command's dry cargo ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13), send over a fuel line as the ship conducts an underway replenishment at sea with MSC's fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8), July 16.

220715-N-QI593-1308 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 15, 2022) Sailors prepare to lower a rigid hull inflatable boat during a seamanship training exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) in the Mediterranean Sea, July 15, 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.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 10, 2022) Service members of U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Guam and Maritime Expeditionary Security Group One (MESG-1), Detachment Guam, conduct integrated training aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143).

220621-N-DE439-1119 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 21, 2022) Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Lloyd Tillman, from Mt. Vernon, N.Y., connects the hooks during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), June 21, 2022. Porter 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.

230406-N-YV347-2112 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 6, 2023) U.S. Navy Seaman Andres Ruiz Acosta, from Phoenix, handles line aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) during a replenishment at sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class dry cargo ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11). Bunker Hill, part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is in U.S. 7th fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navys largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

Seaman Joshua Whitaker, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), handles line as a rigid-hull inflatable boat is brought out the water during small boat operations, Sept. 25, 2022. Ramage is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group for Ford's 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.

220929-N-FD648-1058 ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 29, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) pull alongside the ship in a rigid-hulled inflatable boat during small boat operations, Sep. 29, 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.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 29, 2022) Gunners Mate 2nd Class Jakob Morgan from Rossville, Georgia, prepares to fire a shot line aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) during a replenishment-at-sea with Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO-204) while operating in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 29. Milius is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force.

Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) prepare the cargo rig to receive supplies during a replenishment-at-sea with the Royal Canadian supply ship MV Asterix as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 17, 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.

220721-F-LN908-0540DJIBOUTI, Djibouti (July 21, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) heave around line prior to getting underway, July 21, 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.

221015-N-AL206-1061 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2022) Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Loren Maxwell, left, and Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Asahiah Grimes attach fuel lines during a replenishment at sea with the Canadian commercial container ship MV Asterix while underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations along 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.

220626-N-AO868-1155 VALLETTA, Malta (June 20, 2022) Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Nicholas Suarez, from Miami, throws a messenger line from the fan tail of USS San Jacinto (CG 56) in preparation to enter Valletta, Malta for a scheduled port visit, June 26, 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.

221009-N-ZQ263-1115 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 9, 2022) U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) prepare to take on fuel from the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187). Chung-Hoon is currently operating with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 16, 2022) Gunners Mate 2nd Class Kayla Vixay, from Fort Worth, Texas, fires a shot line off of the forecastle aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) during a replenishment-at-sea. USS Milius 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. Milius 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.

Sea of Japan (May 15, 2022) Sailors and civilian mariners assigned to expeditionary sea base ship USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5) prepare to launch a training mine-shape during Exercise Noble Vanguard. Noble Vanguard serves as an enabler to reinforce tactics and techniques of different mission sets that contribute to regional stability.

220402-N-CM110-2156 PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 2, 2022) - Sailors lower a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) into the water from amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Apr. 02. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 31, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193). Mustin is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation supporting security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220716-N-OH262-0106 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 16, 2022)--Civil Service Mariners assigned to Military Sealift Command's dry cargo ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13), man the telephone and distance line as the ship conducts an underway replenishment at sea with MSC's fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8), July 16.

220621-N-DE439-1152 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 21, 2022) Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Lucas Francis, left, from Akron, Ohio, and Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Marc Fabien, from Long Island, N.Y., participate in a replenishment-at-sea aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), June 21, 2022. Porter 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.

221009-N-XK462-1041 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 9, 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.

220714-N-TO573-1053 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 14, 2022) Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Michael Tofalo, from Dracut, Massachusetts, picks up shell casings following a live-fire exercise aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), July 14, 2022. The Harry S. Truman 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.

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 13, 2013) Sailors and Marines commit the body of a former service member to the sea during a burial at sea aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Anchorage is underway after being commissioned in its namesake city of Anchorage, Alaska.

230326-N-MG537-1062LAS PALMAS, SPAIN (March 26, 2023) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) stow mooring lines while leaving Las Palmas, Spain, March 26, 2023. Bulkeley routinely operates in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and Partner interests.

161107-N-NT265-029 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 7, 2016) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) man the phone and distance line during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10). McCampbell is on patrol in the Philippine Sea with Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5 supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 20, 2022) Sailors fight a simulated fire during an aircraft firefighting drill on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111). 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.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 14, 2022) A Royal Canadian Navy member from the Halifax-class frigate HMCS Winnipeg (FFH 338) fires a shot line toward the Royal Australian Navy Supply-class replenishment oiler HMAS Supply (A195) off the coast of Hawaii during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29-Aug 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

221007-N-XB010-1010 Philippine Sea (Oct. 7, 2022) - Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) assist Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) returning to the well deck in combat ready rubber crafts (CRRCs). 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.

120130-N-LP801-033SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 30, 2012) Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) load the ship's RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) self-defense system. Germantown is underway on a spring patrol.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 24, 2022) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with Royal New Zealand Navy auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMNZS Aotearoa (A 11) 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.

DN-ST-88-09170. Base: USS Ticonderoga (CG 47) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

070131-N-4009P-099. Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

221009-N-TC847-1041 IONIAN SEA (Oct. 9, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) take a fuel sample prior to refueling an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46, Oct. 9, 2022. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group 10, George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG). The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86, VFA-103, VFA-136, VFA-143, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, and HSM-46. The GHWBCSG 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.

220412-N-TI693-1072ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 12, 2022) - Sailors and civilian mariners assigned to the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), transfer cargo to another ship during a personnel transfer evolution, April 12, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.

110520-N-SP676-120STRAIT OF MALACCA (May 20, 2011) Sailors aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS Avenger (MCM 1) lower a mine neutralization vehicle into the water.

061210-N-7241L-001. Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

221001-N-TC847-1012 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 1, 2022) Boatswains Mate 1st Class Jordan Henkel, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), signals to the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) during a replenishment-at-sea, Oct. 1, 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.

210522-N-MJ302-1036 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.

220106-N-TR141-0169 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 6, 2022) Seaman Darren Carrillo, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), heaves in the underway replenishment line during a replenishment-at-sea with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ship JS Oumi (AOE 426). Dewey is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and is underway supporting a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. CTF 71/DESRON 15 is the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force.

110512-N-ZS026-384 GULF OF ADEN (May 12, 2011) Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) 65, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, approaches the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer and ACU 5 are part of Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and are underway supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate 1st Class David Liberty of the USS John P. Murtha communicates with the NASA Recovery Team during Underway Recovery Test-7 (URT-7) on Nov. 1, 2018, in the Pacific Ocean. URT-7 is one in a series of tests that the Exploration Ground Systems Recovery Team and U.S. Navy are performing to verify and validate procedures and hardware that will be used to recover the Orion spacecraft after it splashes down in the Pacific Ocean following deep space exploration missions. Orion will have emergency abort capability, sustain the crew during space travel and provide safe re-entry from deep space return velocities.

ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 6, 2015) The guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) receives stores during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO-188). Oscar Austin is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

011106-N-3093M-008. Base: Crowley 450-10 Barge State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: CINCPACFLT

Sea of Japan (May 16, 2022) Sailors assigned to expeditionary sea base ship USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5) prepare to launch the 8m rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RIB) during Exercise Noble Vanguard. Noble Vanguard serves as an enabler to reinforce tactics and techniques of different mission sets that contribute to regional stability.

220902-N-GP384-1457 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 2, 2022) Sailors download an MK53-Decoy Launching System (DLS) (NULKA) system on board the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Sep. 2, 2022. The Harry S. Truman 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.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2022) Gunners Mate 3rd Class Josee Hightower, from Sacramento, Ky., fires the shot line from the focsle of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) to Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) during a fueling-at-sea as part of 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 2022is the 28th in the series that began in 1971.

220614-N-TD381-1186 SAN DIEGO (June 14, 2022) Aviation Boatswains Mate Airman Jorge Eviralobato, front, a native of Charlotte, N.C., and Aviation Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Marquez Horton, a native of Atlanta, Ga., lower an elevator safety net in preparation for attachment to the enlisted brow aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), June 14. Vinson is currently pierside in its homeport of San Diego.

220902-N-GP384-1176 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 2, 2022) Sailors download an MK53-Decoy Launching System (DLS) (NULKA) system on board the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Sep. 2, 2022. The Harry S. Truman 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.

220108-N-ED646-0523- ADRIATIC SEA (Jan. 8, 2022) Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) load pallets to send to fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) during a replenishment-at-sea, Jan. 8, 2022. Gravely is deployed with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security, and defend U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

BALTIC SEA (Oct. 19, 2022) Sailors prepare for boat operations aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), Oct. 19, 2022. 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.

221013-N-TC847-1040 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 13, 2022) Sailors assigned the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) remove cargo nets from pallets of mail during a replenishment-at-sea with the fast combat replenishment ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8), Oct. 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.

RIGA, Latvia (Aug 20, 2022) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), change an assembly head on a close-in weapon system (CIWS), in Riga, Latvia, Aug. 20, 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.

111229-N-VH839-037ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 29, 2011) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) receives fuel at two fueling stations during an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO 188). Dewey is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations.

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 18, 2013) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) conduct a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Ranier (T-AOE 7). Mason is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

221012-N-IL330-1045 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 12, 2022) - Fire Controlman 2nd Class Joshua Concepcion, from Los Angeles, loads ammunition onto the skip box aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Oct. 12, 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.

220503-N-TT059-1355 ARABIAN SEA (May 03, 2022) Seaman Hunter Nelson disconnects a hook during a replenishment-at-sea with dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) in the Arabian Sea, May 3. Momsen is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

220803-N-VJ326-1144 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 3, 2022) - Sailors lower a seven-meter rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) during a man overboard drill aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 3, 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.

221029-N-TC847-1072 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 27, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) send pallets to the fleet replenishment oiler USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12) during a replenishment-at-sea, Oct. 29, 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.

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Edgar Hernandez, from San Francisco, assigned to USS Gerald R. Fords (CVN 78) deck department, directs a standard underway replenishment fixture during an ammunition on-load with USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12), April 9, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and strike group integration as part of the ships tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment

220920-N-ET093-1013 ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 20, 2022) Gunners Mate 2nd Class Eric Shaffer, left, Moline, Illinois, and Gunners Mate 3rd Class Franklin Rosa, from Suffern, New York, both assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), shoot a shot line to supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) during a replenishment-at-sea, Sept. 20, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

220908-N-GF955-1326BALTIC SEA (Sept. 8, 2022) U.S. Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Lau, from Kenner, Louisiana, attaches a securing hook to a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), Sept. 8, 2022. Paul Ignatius is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, 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.

Supplies are pulled across to USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with signals fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 10, 2022.RAS helps units restock the ship with supplies, tools and food while underway. The 31st MEU is operating aboard the 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.

EAST CHINA SEA (May 30, 2022) Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Daniel Bello, from San Jose, California, folds a cargo net on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) after a vertical replenishment with Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE-06). Dewey is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleets principal surface force.

220126-N-HD110-1020PONCE, Puerto Rico - (Jan. 26, 2022) -- Sailors handle line on the flight deck of the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Milwaukee (LCS 5) as the ship departs Ponce, Puerto Rico, after completing a planned maintenance availability (PMAV), Jan. 26, 2022. Milwaukee is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force Souths mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danielle Baker/Released)

220917-N-NQ285-2114ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 17, 2022) Sailors assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) prepare to chock and chain an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the Vipers of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 48, during flight operations, Sept. 17, 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.

221001-N-TC847-1029 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 1, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) heave line from the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) during a replenishment-at-sea, Oct. 1, 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.

040128-N-5405H-001. Base: USS Detroit (AOE 4)

220926-N-VI910-1110 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 26, 2022) Sailors prepare to operate a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

APRA HARBOR, Guam (April 9, 2013) A Sailor aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Jacksonville (SSN 699) throws a receiving line to the pier as Jacksonville arrives to conduct liberty and maintenance. Jacksonville is conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

Sailors from U.S. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command and staff from Naval Oceanographic Office embarked on Military Sealift Command oceanographic survey ship USNS Pathfinder (T-AGS 60) for training and a familiarization underway. The Pathfinder is the oldest of six ships in the Pathfinder Class, and is named for Matthew Fontaine Maury, "Pathfinder of the Seas" and "Father of Modern Oceanography and Naval Meteorology." The ship was delivered to the Navy in October of 1994 and has completed over 250 survey missions. U.S. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (NMOC) directs and oversees more than 2,500 globally-distributed military and civilian personnel who collect, process and exploit environmental information to assist Fleet and Joint Commanders in all warfare areas to make better decisions faster than the adversary.

Crewmen steady a ship's boat being moved by a crane on the dock landing ship USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD-44). Country: Adriatic Sea

U.S. Coast Guard crewmembers connect the hoisting sling to the helicopter cargo hook during vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operations aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 7, 2022. 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.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 1, 2022) Sailors on the portside deck aboard Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) receive a pallet of goods from the Henry J Kaiser Class Oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) while the ships conduct a replenishment-at-sea in the South China Sea on Aug. 1, 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.

221107-N-WU964-1170 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 7, 2022) Sailors remove transport cables from cargo on the flight deck of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship, USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) 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.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Workers on the deck of NASA's Liberty Star ship prepare for testing in the Atlantic Ocean of an Orion flight test capsule to begin.The Crew Module Recovery Attach Fitting Test (CRAFT) on the capsule, which began at-sea operations Nov. 29, is under way. Multiple attach clips are being evaluated against the current recovery cleat configuration by U.S. Air Force pararescue jumpers (PJs) and a U.S. Navy diver. The 21st Century Ground Systems Program will use data collected from the tests to help develop ground operations support equipment that could be used to recover an uncrewed Orion flight test capsule after splashdown. The Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle is NASA's next-generation spacecraft being developed for deep space missions to asteroids, moons and other interplanetary destinations throughout the solar system.

Philippine Sea (Aug. 12, 2022) Sailors on focsle of Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) heave the phone and distance line while conducting a replenishment-at-sea with USNS Rappahannock (T-AO-204) 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.

220803-N-VJ326-1317 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 3, 2022) - Sailors assigned to amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) operate a seven-meter rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) in the Pacific Ocean during a man overboard drill, Aug. 3, 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.

Japan Coast Guard ship Kotobiki (PC52) docks at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 9, 2022. JCG Kotobiki (PC52) visited the air station to confirm its ability to moor at the harbor for the conduct of law-enforcement operations in order to reinforce standard operating procedures and maintain interoperability proficiency.

DN-SD-03-16528. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS 43-03 Base: Uss Yorktown (CG 48) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Yorktown (CG 48)

220422-N-AB188-11181NORFOLK, VA. (April 22, 2022) - Seaman Darius Lightfoot assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) heaves along the phone and distance line during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12), April 22, 2022. Bataan is underway in the 2nd fleet area of operations. Bataan is homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.

PHILIPPINE SEA (July 5, 2022) A Sailor aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) connects a surf block to a highline during a replenishment-at-sea with Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202). 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.

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221208-N-SN516-1200 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 8, 2022) U.S. Navy Sailors hoist a Mark 46 torpedo up to the aft missile deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73). Decatur, part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is currently underway conducting routine operations.

SEA OF JAPAN (Jan. 5, 2020) Gunners Mate 3rd Class Franklin Jones, from Oneida, Tenn., fires a shot line from the aft missile deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) to the Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) as the ships conduct a replenishment-at-sea. Milius is underway conducting operations in the Indo-Pacific region while assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force.

220806-N-YC581-1046PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 6, 2022) - Aviation Ordinanceman 3rd Class Diego Torres fires a shot line to dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) during a replenishment-at-sea from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Aug. 6. Shot lines are fired from one ship to the other to send lines needed for replenishment operations. Makin Island, flagship of Amphibious Squadron (CPR) SEVEN, along with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is currently underway conducting integrated training in the U.S. 3rd fleet to prepare for an upcoming deployment.

220812-N-OK195-0032 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 12, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) receive a fuel probe during a replenishment-at-sea with the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) Aug. 12, 2022. Truxtun is part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group, an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat Americas adversaries in support of national security.

110126-N-9589S-099 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 26, 2011) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) heave a line during an underway replenishment. Truxtun is conducting a composite training unit exercise as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group to prepare for an upcoming deployment.

220813-N-TT639-1107 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 113, 2022) - Sailors detach a winch cable from a seven-meter rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 13, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

120609-N-PB383-177 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 9, 2012) Sailors fire 9mm pistols at their targets on the aircraft elevator of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during weapons familiarization training. Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of operations.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 11, 2024) Gunners Mate 3rd Class Desmond Sanchez fires a shot line from the focsle aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7). Brashear is assigned to Military Sealift Command Far East (MSC FE) who in coordination with Commander, Task Force 73, refuels and resupplies deployed naval forces, along with regional allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. Rafael Peralta is forward-deployed and assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force. Navy

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 28 2022) Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with USNS Yukon (T-AO-202) in the Philippine Sea on Oct. 28, 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.

240214-N-RP467-1017 GREECE (Feb. 14, 2024) Yeoman 2nd Class Bryan Starr, assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), loads an ammo can during a small arms live fire exercise, Feb. 14. Mesa Verde is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. Navy

EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 16, 2024) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Jesse Bernal from Show Low, Arizona, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), prepares a crane for a missile upload evolution on the ships flight deck while sailing in the East China Sea, January 16. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navys largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

221204-N-OM737-2018ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2022) Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) Sailors participate in a fueling-at-sea evolution as the Bataan refuels Arleigh-Burke class destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58), Dec. 4, 2022. Bataan is underway participating in Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT).

U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Napana Keoho, a machinery technician aboard USCGC Bear (WMEC 901), climbs downs the Jacobs ladder onto the deck of a 26-foot Over the Horizon small boat to serve as a boarding team member, Atlantic Ocean, July 22, 2022. Coast Guard boarding team members are qualified individuals that assist boarding officers in enforcing maritime laws and regulations.

Retail Specialist 2nd Class Tory Smith, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), lowers nets on the flight deck prior to flight operations as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 7, 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.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 16, 2022) -- The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) receives fuel hoses from the Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) while operating in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 16, 2022. Military Sealift Command Far East ensures approximately 50 ships in the Indo-Pacific region, including Tippecanoe, are manned, trained and equipped to deliver essential supplies, fuel, cargo, and equipment to warfighters, both at sea and on shore. Under Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet and routinely interacts and operates with 35 maritime nations in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific Region. (Photo by Christopher Bosch)

221204-N-SN516-1089 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2022) U.S. Navy Sailors finish refueling an MH-60R Sea Hawk from the Battlecats of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73 during flight quarters aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73). Decatur, part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is currently underway conducting routine operations.

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 18, 2012) Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) receive supplies during a replenishment at sea with fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6). Hue City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. 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.

KIEL, Germany (June 16, 2022) Boatswains Mate Seaman Khalil Lightbourne, assigned to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), secures the brow during BALTOPS 22 in Kiel, Germany, June 16, 2022. BALTOPS 22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. Led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, BALTOPS 22 provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen the combined response capability critical to preserving the freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea.

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