Naval Operations and Replenishments

Images depict various naval vessels including replenishment ships and a mine countermeasure ship operating in diverse sea conditions. The mood is operational and dynamic.

Red Sea, July 20, 2013 - The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge.

The mine countermeasure ship USS GUARDIAN (MCM-5) is loaded above the submerged aft section of the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT I for transport back to the United States. Base: Naval Station, Rota Country: Spain(ESP)

970625-N-4724B-001. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A port amidships view of the replenishment oiler USS WICHITA (AOR-1) conducting an underway replenishment operation in heavy seas. Country: Unknown

050130-N-8629M-022. Subject Operation/Series: UNIFIED ASSISTANCE Country: Singapore (SGP)

A starboard beam view of the West German frigate FGR KOLN (F-211) underway off the port side of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) during NATO exercise Northern Wedding '86. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Port bow view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) ready for its recommissioning ceremony. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Red Sea, July 20, 2013 - The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge.

111001-N-TU221-037 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2011) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 makes an approach to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) during a vertical replenishment. Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise.

EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 3, 2022) The fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) sails alongside and fuels the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) during a fueling-at-sea in the East China Sea, Aug. 3, 2022. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

A bow view of the IOWA/MIDWAY battle group.Ships pictured are, left to right: , the ammunition ship USNS KILAUEA (T-AE-26), the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41), the combat stores ship USS WHITE PLAINS (AFS-4), the fleet oiler USNS MISPILLION (T-AO-105), and the destroyer USS DEYO (DD-989). Country: Unknown

The Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Takami class minesweeper OKITSU (MSC 646), foreground, the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19), left, background, and the amphibious cargo ship USS ST. LOUIS (LKA 116) are moored at a pier. Several JMSDF vessels have returned to the area after serving in the Persian Gulf area while the U.S. Navy ships are in the region to take part in exercise Valiant Blitz '91. Subject Operation/Series: VALIANT BLITZ '91 Base: White Beach State: Okinawa Country: Japan(JPN)

Starboard quarter view of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS AUBREY FITCH (FFG 34) immediately after sliding down the ways into the water at the conclusion of its launch ceremony. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Dutch frigate HDMS PEDER SKRAM (F-352) participates in an underway replenishment with the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) during NATO exercise Northern Wedding '86. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: North Atlantic Ocean

A starboard quarter view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship Mighty Servant 2 partially submerged with its cargo, the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58), secured on deck. The MIGHTY SERVANT 2 will lift the frigate out of the water for the trip home to Newport, R.I. The ROBERTS was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988. Country: Unknown

Tug boats pass by the destroyer ship USS STUMP (DD-978), left, the destroyer tender USS YELLOWSTONE (AD-41), center, and the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH-9) as they lie tied up at the naval station. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

110816-N-YX920-599ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 24, 2011) An SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Navy Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15 approaches the Royal Navy landing ship dock RFA Lyme Bay (L3007) during a bilateral training exercise to improve overall mine countermeasure readiness. The training is intended to refine coalition warfare capabilities while strengthening partner relationships and enhancing regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

220913-N-NQ285-1315ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 13, 2022) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), background, steams in formation with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) during a simulated strait transit for Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT), Sept. 13, 2022. Ramage is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group conducting 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.

221015-N-FD648-1080 IONIAN SEA (Oct. 15, 2022) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46, and a rigid-hulled inflatable boat, attached to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), approach a vessel for a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure exercise during the NATO-led vigilance activity Neptune Strike 22.2 (NEST 22.2), Oct. 15, 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. NEST 22.2 is the natural evolution of NATOs ability to integrate the high-end maritime warfare capabilities of a carrier strike group to support the defense of the alliance in Europe.

220531-N-CJ603-2052ATLANTIC OCEAN - (May 31, 2022) A landing craft utility (LCU) enters the well deck of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), May 31, 2022. Carter Hall is currently underway conducting routine operations.

A Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15 (HM-15) MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter takes off from the deck of the amphibious transport dock USS DULUTH (LPD-6) to conduct mine-clearing operations while towing a Mark 105 hydrofoil minesweeping sled. HM-15 is using the DULUTH as a base of operations during the joint U.S. -Canadian fleet exercise MARCOT '93. Subject Operation/Series: MARCOT '93 Country: Strait Of Juan De Fuca

The amphibious assault ship USS OKINAWA (LPH-3) is silhouetted by the sun as it arrives in port. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines(PHL)

USNS WALTER S. DIEHL (T-AO 193) pulls alongside USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) to conduct an underway replinshments. Truman is on station in the Persian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

DN-ST-88-05470. Base: Persian Gulf

Crewmen on the stern of the salvage and rescue ship USS EDENTON (ATS-1) secure a line to an anchor chain from the decommissioned battleship WISCONSIN (BB-64) in preparation for towing the ship to Naval Shipyard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The large harbor tug WATHENA (YTB-825) is at left. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Critical Incident Stress Management - Mississippi - 26-HK-140-308. Hurricane Katrina

061002-N-6091H-098. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060401-N-4772B-089. Subject Operation/Series: RSIO//FE 2006 Base: USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49)

DN-ST-87-07731. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Coast Guard Cutters - Decisive (WMEC 629) - 26-HK-74-1. CGC Decisive near destroyed building in Gulfport. Hurricane Katrina

A port quarter view of the Military Sealift Command chartered freighter AUSTRAL LIGHTNING (T-AK-5061) undergoing overhaul at the Norfolk Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Corporation on the Elizabeth River. The vessel has returned to Norfolk following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA)

220920-N-BR419-1049 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 20, 2022) The U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), comes alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler, USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204), for a fueling-at-sea in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 20. Fueling-at-sea increases the capability of the U.S. Navys carrier force, allowing ships to stay at sea indefinitely by providing aviation fuel anywhere in the world. 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.

Coast Guard Cutters - Decisive (WMEC 629) - 26-HK-74-2. CGC Decisive near destroyed building in Gulfport2. Hurricane Katrina

When astronauts return to Earth from destinations beyond the Moon in NASAs Orion spacecraft and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, theyll still need to safely get out of the spacecraft and back on dry land. Using the waters off the coast of Galveston, Texas, a NASA and Department of Defense team test Orion exit procedures in a variety of scenarios on July 11, 2017. Part of Batch images transfer from Flickr.

050408-N-3992W-003. Subject Operation/Series: UNIFIED ASSISTANCE Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

The rapid-response vehicle cargo ship USNS BELLATRIX (T-AKR-288) and three commercial tankers transit the Suez Canal. The BELLATRIX is transporting equipment to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Egypt (EGY)

220524-N-TI693-2091MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 24, 2022) - Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewman prepare to climb the pilot's ladder aboard the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) during a mission deck training evolution, May 24, 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.

981013-F-5789F-504. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98 Base: Posco Port, Pohang Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

220831-N-GF955-1374BALTIC SEA (Aug. 31, 2022) A MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, Detachment 4 unloads cargo onto the flight deck of the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12) during a vertical-replenishment (VERTREP) with the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in the Baltic Sea, Aug. 31, 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.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 20, 2015) Sailors receive cargo in hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187). The John C. Stennis Strike Group is undergoing a composite training unit exercise and joint task force exercise, the final step in certifying to deploy.

The LSV-3 (Logistics Support Vessel) leaves the Port of Pusan headed for Pyongtaek, Republic of Korea, Oct. 22, 1998. The LSV-3 leaves on its first mission through Korean waters transporting various types of military vehicles. The vehicles come from the 3rd Brigade 2nd Infantry Division out of Fort Lewis, Washington. Upon its arrival in Pyongtaek the vehicles will be discharged and will proceed to Camp Humphreys where they will link up with the rest of their element and continue their mission in Foal Eagle '98. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98 Base: Pusan Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

DN-ST-89-00642. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial view navy military ship in the open sea, Aerial view amphibious ship transport.

A view from the pier of the port side of the combatant missile (hydrofoil) patrol ship USS ARIES (PGM-5) during its commissioning ceremony. Base: Bremerton State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-03385. Base: Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-01293. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Base: Naval Station, Roosevelt Roads Country: Puerto Rico (PRI)

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 13, 2022) - Sailors aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) prepare to moor the ship to the pier at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story after returning from a deployment with the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), Oct. 13. More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines assigned to the Kearsarge ARG supported a wide range of interoperability opportunities and exercises across the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations increasing combat readiness and crisis response capabilities while strengthening relationships with both NATO Allies and partners.

221005-N-DK042-1208 PORT OF KUSHIRO, Japan (Oct. 5, 2022) An Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS) craft from USNS Dahl (T-AKR 312), operated by Sailors from Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) 1, as part of the Navy Support Element in support of Operation Resolute Dragon 22, sails in Kushiro Port, Japan, Oct. 5, 2022. USS Benfold (DDG 65), USNS Dahl (T-AKR 312), and USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) are participating in joint bilateral integration with III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) in support of Resolute Dragon 22. Exercises like this one reassure our allies and partners of the U.S. commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific.

110324-N-BZ392-451ARABIAN SEA (March 25, 2011) SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopters from Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 11 and Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 48 embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) respond to a distress call and disrupt a pirate attack on M/V Falcon Trader II, a Philippine-flagged merchant vessel. The Filipino vessel reported being attacked by pirates March 24. All 20 Filipino crew members of the Falcon Trader II are safe and in control of the vessel. Leyte Gulf and Enterprise continue to support Operation Enduring Freedon and regional maritime security operations as part of their deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

030513-N-7833F-015. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 6, 2022) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) conducts a fueling-at-sea with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). 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.

220505-N-ED646-0215- GDYNIA, Poland (May 5, 2022) Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) look out as Polish tugboats Uran and Fairplay VII sail beside Gravely as it prepares to pull into Gdynia, Poland for a scheduled port visit, May 5, 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 U.S., Allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

An aerial view of the harbor with docked ships, including the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63), upper right, with the destroyer USS INGERSOLL (DD-990) and the oilers USNS NAVASOTA (T-AO-106) and USNS MISPILLION (T-AO-105) docked at its stern. The combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS-7) is at the lower left with the frigate USS HAROLD E. HOLT (FF-1074), the destroyer USS O'BRIEN (DD-995) and the guided missile destroyer USS BUCHANAN (DDG-14) docked at its bow. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

A stern view of the superstructures of the Russian Maritime Border Guard Krivak III class frigate OREL (149) and the guided missile destroyer ADMIRAL TRIBUTS (DDG-552) moored in port. Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: Russia (RUS)

Oblique aerial starboard side view of the aft superstructure and main mast of the guided missile cruiser USS GETTYSBURG (CG 64) underway off the Virginia Capes. State: Atlantic Ocean Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-06383. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PHILIPPINE SEA (April 30, 2022) Sailors transport cargo from the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) to the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) during a replenishment-at-sea. 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 Military Sealift Command-chartered freighter Del Monte (T-AK-5049) is docked at pierside in preparation for taking on equipment and ordnance for redeployment to the United States in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

DN-ST-86-04955. Country: Unknown

NORFOLK (July 27, 2020) The expeditionary sea base USS Hershel Woody” Williams (ESB 4) departs Naval Station Norfolk, Va., for deployment. Hershel Woody” Williams is conducting its inaugural deployment following its commissioning in March.

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - CGC Harry Claiborne - Support Fleet - 26-HK-314-29. Support Fleet includes CGC Decisive, CGC Greenbrier, CGC Hatchet, CGC Pamlico, CGC Harriet Lane, CGC Hudson, CGC Oak, CGC Primrose (Ret), CGC Barbarra Mabrity, and Various Navy Ships and Aircraft. Hurricane Katrina

U.S. Navy Sailors with Amphibious Assault Ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) observe the arrival of the USS Rappahannock for a replenishment at sea aboard LHA 7 in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 11, 2022. A RAS delivers food, supplies, fuel, and mail to Sailors and Marines while underway. 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.

Warships participating in Operation Nanook 2022 follow HMCS Margaret Brooke in line ahead formation within Saglek Fjord in northern Labrador, Canada.

Baltic Sea (Aug. 14, 2022) A Finnish Jehu-class military combat boat U704 embarks aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) during a U.S.- - Finland bilateral exercise in the Baltic Sea. Gunston Hall (LSD 44) 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.

Marines unload a crawler tractor from the maritime pre-positioning ship PFC. EUGENE A. OBREGON (T-AK-3005) during exercise Ocean Venture '88. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '88 Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-05604. Base: Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Sept. 23, 2022) Tugboats prepare to maneuver the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) to port in Busan, Republic of Korea, Sept. 23. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 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.

221115-N-XB010-1009 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 15, 2022) - Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) direct members of the Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB) as they return in Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) from the Philippine Sea during Keen Sword 23. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral, biennial field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability and strengthen the ironclad Japan-U.S. alliance.

A signalman aboard the French tanker FS Somme (A 631) communicates with the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) while the ships conduct a replenishment-at-sea during the training exercise Silent Wolverine while underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Nov. 12, 2022. Exercise Silent Wolverine is a U.S.-led, combined training exercise that tests Ford-class aircraft carrier capabilities through integrated high-end naval warfare scenarios alongside participating allies in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is conducting their first deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations.

A starboard bow view of the Argentinian frigate ARA GRANVILLE (F-33) tied up at the naval station. The GRANVILLE is making a port visit after being on station off Haiti for a portion of Operation SUPPORT DEMOCRACY. The destroyer USS SPRUANCE (DD-963) is tied up astern of the GRANVILLE. Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Base: Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

110621-N-EC658-026ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 21, 2011) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 exits the well deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during amphibious operations. Bataan is the command ship of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group participating in the bilateral Spanish Amphibious Landing Exercise 2011 off the coast of Spain.

USS Iwo Jima - 26-HK-274-5. Hurricane Katrina

220524-N-VQ947-1044 LOS ANGELES (May 24, 2022) Sailors conduct a stern gate marriage with a landing craft, utility (LCU), in the well deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 24, 2022. LAFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America’s sea services. During Fleet Week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angles and its surrounding areas.

DM-ST-85-09181. Base: Wilmington State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221015-N-N0777-1028 IONIAN SEA (Oct. 15, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), right, sails alongside merchant vessel during the NATO-led vigilance activity Neptune Strike 22.2 (NEST 22.2), Oct. 15, 2022. NEST 22.2 is the natural evolution of NATOs ability to integrate the high-end maritime warfare capabilities of a carrier strike group to support the defense of the alliance in Europe.

DJIBOUTI (June 5, 2022) Littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) moored pierside in Djibouti, June 5. Sioux City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

An aerial starboard bow view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) en route to the United States Naval Facility. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Reflagged Kuwaiti tankers move through Persian Gulf waters escorted by U.S. Navy ships. The convoy includes, from front to back: the GAS KING, OCEAN CITY, SEA ISLE CITY, and BRIDGETON. U.S. Navy ships are serving as protection against possible attack from hostile forces until the tankers reach open waters. Country: Unknown

120207-N-IZ292-203DAKAR, Senegal (Feb. 7, 2012) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Jonathan Salas heaves a mooring line to a tugboat as the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) arrives in Dakar for refueling. Simpson is conducting theater security cooperation and maritime security operations in the Naval Forces Africa area of responsibility.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 10, 2013) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195) is underway in the Atlantic Ocean.

COTS-2 Freedom Star Thermal Imaging Test

Bow view, on the deck of the bridge, of Osprey class coastal mine hunter USS ROBIN (MHC 54) is visiting the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. These ships are mine hunter-killers capable of finding, classifying and destroying moored and bottom mines. Base: US Naval Academy, Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220903-F-LN908-0349WALVIS BAY, Namibia (Sep. 3, 2022) The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) in port after arriving in Namibia, Sep. 3, 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.

040508-N-4633P-001. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The Military Sealift Command combat stores ship USNS SIRIUS (T-AFS-8) tied up to take on cargo following Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Jiddah Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-309-9. Hurricane Katrina

120726-N-VY256-289 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 26, 2012) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadaloupe (T-AO 200) sends fuel to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) during a replenishment at sea. Cape St. George is deployed as part of Carrier Strike Group 9, operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

Sailors from Navy Cargo Handling Battalion (NCHB) 1 and NCHB-5 offload sections of modular causeway system from the Military Sealift Command-chartered cargo ship MV Ocean Giant to Soldiers from U.S. Army 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Joint Task Force-Support Forces Antarctica (JTF-SFA), oversees the activities of the joint services and provides Department of Defense support to the National Science Foundation (NSF) and United States Antarctic Program (USAP) through Operation Deep Freeze.

DN-ST-85-07924. Base: Stugeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Salvage Engineering Response Team - New Orleans - Early October - 26-HK-351-144. Hurricane Katrina

Soviet Naval Infantry PT-76 amphibious tanks emerge from the bow of a Ropucha class tank landing ship during a naval demonstration for the officers and crew of two visiting US Navy ships. Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

060829-N-4856C-019. Base: USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7)

A refueling hose is retracted following underway replenishment operations between the fleet oiler USNS PAWCATUCK (T-AO-108), the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) and another ship. Country: Caribbean Sea

120207-N-NL541-187 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2012) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 departs the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during exercise Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator is the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. This exercise takes place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina.

The destroyer USS O'BANNON (DD 987) prepares to depart from the Gatun Locks following its transit of the Panama Canal during Unitas XXXII, a combined exercise involving the naval forces of the United States and nine South American nations. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXII Country: Panama(PAN)

050110-N-5313A-040. Base: USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-85-04060. Subject Operation/Series: INTENSE LOOK Country: Egypt (EGY)

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