Naval Operations and Ships

Photographs of naval vessels, including destroyers and landing ships, detailing military activities and port operations during various exercises.

UH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) and AH-1 Cobra helicopters are loaded aboard the rapid-response vehicle cargo ship USNS CAPELLA (T-AKR-293) in preparation for transportation back to Germany in the aftermath of Operatioans Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

DN-ST-86-07251. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard quarter view of the Soviet Kashin class guided missile destroyer OBRATSOYY underway near allied ships during the multilateral NATO Exercise BALTOPS '85. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '85 Country: Baltic Sea

DN-ST-86-12471. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members stand at the railing as the tank landing ship USS SPARTANBURG COUNTY (LST-1192) returns to port following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) lies tied up at the naval station prior to its departures for the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-07138. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-07249. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

UH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) and AH-1 Cobra helicopters are loaded aboard the rapid-response vehicle cargo ship USNS CAPELLA (T-AKR-293) in preparation for transportation back to Germany in the aftermath of Operatioans Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

The large harbor tug SANTAQUIN (YTB-824) moves the tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST-1180) into its place at the pier. The MANITOWOC has returned to Little Creek following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10322. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

A bow view of the West German destroyer FGS SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN (D-182) underway duringNATO exercise Northern Wedding '86. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: North Atlantic Ocean

DN-ST-86-02429. Country: Caribbean Sea

DN-ST-89-09456. Base: Naval Submarine Base, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-11651. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-02982. Base: Naval Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Line handlers stand by as a tug boat helps maneuver the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) toward the pier. The MIDWAY, which has come to North Island to prepare for decommissioning, had been based at U.S. Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan, since 1973 as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The forecastle of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) is moored to a pier following its arrival in port. The vessel has been deployed to the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Yokohama Country: Japan(JPN)

DN-ST-87-03070. Base: USS Worden (CG 18)

A view from the forward part of the hangar deck of the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga (CV-60) looking out at the prominent refueling hoses stretched out to the combat support ship USS Detroit (AOE-4) during an underway replenishment operation as part of a 1992 Mediterranean deployment. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-ST-90-01304. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Country: Unknown

A forklift is used to load containers of ordnance aboard the cargo ship Buyer (T-AK-2033) as the U.S. Navy removes supplies and equipment from the naval station in preparation for its closure. The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority will assume control of the area. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

View of the forward port side of the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62) as the gates are opened in a drydock here. The ship is being refitted after 12 years in mothball storage. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Dock lined with American flags leading to US Missouri Memorial

A Mark 25 Sea Sparrow basic point defense missile launcher is lowered to the pier after being removed from the deck of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) during recent modifications. Base: Yokohama Country: Japan (JPN)

Navy personnel inspect damage to the hull of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) as the vessel sits in dry dock awaiting repairs. The damage was inflicted by an Iraqi mine that the ship struck while serving as a mine-clearing platform in the northern Persian Gulf on February 18 during Operation Desert Storm. The TRIPOLI was able to continue operations after damage control crews stopped the flooding caused by the explosion. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain(BHR)

DF-ST-86-09969. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An M-998 multi-purpose wheeled vehicle is loaded aboard the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH 9) as equipment of the 2nd Marine Division is readied for transport to the Middle East in support of Operation DESERT SHIELD. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-02943. Base: USS Wichita (AOR 1)

Crew members aboard the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH-9) pass lines between their vessel and the tank landing ship USS LA MOURE COUNTY (LST-1194) as the two ships prepare to conduct underway replenishment operation. Country: Unknown

Sailors gather on the bow of a Sovremenny class guided missile destroyer as the vessel stands moored beside a Manych class water tanker. The Russian sailors are watching the departure of the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG-41) and the high endurance cutter USCGC CHASE (WHEC-718) following their three-day goodwill visit to the Russian port. Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: Russia (RUS)

A Military Sealift Command fleet oiler USNS TIPPECANOE (T-AO 199) conducts a replenishment at sea with the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). NIMITZ and her embarked air wing are currently deployed in support of UN sanctions, to enforce the No-Fly Zone over southern Iraq. Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, Persian Gulf, 7 November 1997. U.S. Navy PHOTO by Photographers Mate 3rd Class Christopher Mobley (Released) Digital Scan From Film. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68)

DF-ST-89-02246. Base: Naval Station, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view from port aft of the upper works of the guided missile destroyer USS KIDD (DD 993), showing the radar array and one of the Phalanx 20 mm close-in weapons system (CIWS). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-00231. Base: Boston State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Mark 75 76mm/62-caliber gun mounted amidships on the guided missile frigate USS RODNEY M. DAVIS (FFG-60). Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Two Landing Craft Utility (LCU), loaded with Light Armored Vehicle's (LAV) and equipment from the 4th Light Armor Reconnaissance (LAR) Headquarters and Support Co., nears the stern and wet dock of the USS TARAWA, while MH-53E Sea Dragons operate on its top deck during DEEP STRIKE 97. Subject Operation/Series: DEEP STRIKE '97 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The fantail area on the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter from Detachment 7, Light Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 47 (HSL-47), is readied for a mission on the flight deck guided missile cruiser USS BUNKER HILL (CG-52) during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown

The aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) conducts an underway replenishment with the fast combat support ship USS SEATTLE (AOE-3) during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea

980930-N-4700G-001. Base: Uss Enterprise (CVN 65)

Sailors linger on the deck of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) following the ship's decommissioning ceremony. The ceremony was held inside the ship due to bad weather. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) with crew members gathered at the rails as the large harbor tug WATHENA (YTB 825) maneuvers the vessel into port. The IOWA has returned to its home port following deployment. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The frigate USS AYLWIN (FF-1081), left, and the guided missile destroyer USS DAHLGREN (DDG-43), lie tied up behind the Venezuelan frigate GENERAL SALOM (F-25), right, during Unitas XXXII, a combined exercise involving the naval forces of the United States and eight South American nations. Base: La Guaira Country: Venezuela(VEN)

DN-ST-87-06374. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sailors on the pier haul on a line during docking procedures for replenishment oiler USS KANSAS CITY (AOR-3). Base: Naval Air Station, Alameda State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An amidships view of the missile range instrumentation ship USNS OBSERVATION ISLAND (T-AGM 23) showing one of the ship's two radar spheres. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of the AE-176 76.2mm/59 caliber dual-purpose gun on the bow of the USNS HIDDENSEE (185NS9201) while the ship is moored at the Naval Sea Systems Command facility at Solomons Annex. The Soviet-built Tarantul I-class missile corvette was acquired from the Federal German navy in November 1991, and is currently undergoing testing and evaluation by the U.S. Navy. Named RUDOLF EGELHOFER in the East German navy, the ship was renamed HIDDENSEE after the reunification of Germany in 1990. Base: Usns Hiddensee, Solomons State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DA-ST-85-04866. Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '84 Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Led by Rear Adm. (lower half) William W. Mathis, commander, Mine Warfare Command, and his wife, a group of U.S. Navy officers comes aboard the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper support ship HAYASE (MST-462) for a visit. Three Japanese minesweepers and two support ships are stopping in the Philippines while en route to Kuwait to assist in the multinational effort to clear Iraqi mines from the Persian Gulf following Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

A starboard quarter view of the docked anti-submarine warfare support aircraft carrier ex-USS INTREPID (CVS-11). The INTREPID is to be refitted and opened to the public as a museum in New York. Base: Bayonne State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Republic of Korea navy tank landing ship prepares to offload a tank during rehearsal day activities for Exercise Team Spirit '83. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '83 Base: Toc Sac Re Country: South Korea

View of a convoy during the Second World War.

The fast combat support ship USS SEATTLE (AOE-3) departs from the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) following underway replenishment operations between the two vessels. The SEATTLE and SARATOGA are operating in the area in support of Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea

220505-N-KN989-1012 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (May 5, 2022) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) heave additional foul-weather mooring lines as part of Hurricane Exercise (HURREX) 2022 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. HURREX allows Navy and Air Force activities in Hawaii to review, exercise and validate their response plans and operational capabilities as they pertain to the threat of hurricanes and effects of severe weather.

DN-ST-86-01378. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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

Deck of a battleship USS Wisconsin

DN-SC-89-07743. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

010414-N-6815N-003. Base: Uss Constellation (CV 64)

111001-N-AC979-688KEY WEST, Fla. (Oct. 1, 2011) The guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) is commissioned during a sunset ceremony at Naval Air Station Key West, Fla.

The battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) enters the lower level, east chamber of Gatun Locks to begin a transit of the Panama Canal. The cruise ship ISLAND PRINCESS (background) enters the west chamber at the same time. Base: Panama Canal Country: Panama (PAN)

A bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

An aerial port beam view of the guided missile destroyer USS CHANDLER (DDG-996) underway off the coast of California near San Diego. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A port side view of the mast of the coastal patrol ship USS TEMPEST (PC-2) while the ship is open for public tours at the Washington Navy Yard. On the top platform is the antenna for the Sperry RASCAR navigation/surface search radar, on the middle platform is the sensor for the Vistar Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR) imaging system and on the bottom platform is the antenna for the SPS-64(V)9 navigational radar system. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-07271. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Marines and Sailors deployed with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), Camp Pendleton, California, Man the Rails as the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) pulls away from the pier to embark upon a six month Western Pacific Cruise. Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1)

061127-N-8907D-001. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69)

220927-N-GF955-1004BALTIC SEA (Sept. 27, 2022) U.S. Navy Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jacob Thacke, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), sprays down the SEARAM close-in weapons system during a fresh water wash down of the ship, Sept. 27, 2022. Paul Ignatius, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, 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-ST-88-00317. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A stern view of the mine countermeasures ship USS DEFENDER (MCM 2) underway. Country: Unknown

A helicopter squadron crew member holds a safety rope as his companion installs railing on the deck edge of the aviation logistic ship USNS WRIGHT (T-AVB 3) during exercise OCEAN VENTURE '88. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '88 Country: Caribbean Sea

A crew member on an Sh-60 helicopter prepares to photograph the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HAMMERHEAD (SSN-663) as it travels alongside the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A 2,700-pound projectile is fired from the barrel of a forward 16-inch gun aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) during sea trials off the coast of Mississippi. The battleship is scheduled to be recommissioned into the fleet on April 28, 1984, after completion of modernization/reactivation construction at Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, Mississippi. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

DN-SC-90-02192. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Soviet officers walk along the pier following their arrival at naval station, San Diego for a four-day, goodwill visit. In background, sailors watch from the rails of the Soviet Sovremenny class destroyer BOYEVOY. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-08276. Base: James River, Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 22, 2013) Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Adam Whitley gives distance signals while receiving a pallet from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler ship USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO-188) during an underway replenishment aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106). Stockdale is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

The flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2). The SAIPAN is participating in a joint U.S. and Spanish exercise, Ocean Venture '81. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '81 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-86-02422. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-86-07623. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

The destroyer USS HAYLER (DD-997) lies at anchor with other task force ships during Unitas XXXI, an annual, joint exercise between the U.S. Navy and the naval forces of nine South American countries. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXI Base: Valparaiso Country: Chile (CHL)

A view of the derrick arms used to support the minesweeping gear aboard the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509). Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A front view of an F-4J Phantom II aircraft from Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102) just prior to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62). The aircraft is assigned to Carrier Air Wing 7 (CVW-7). Base: USS Independence (CV 62) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-SC-84-00636. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

USS Prairie (AD-16) "U.S. ships are shown in harbor at Argentina, N.F. USS Prairie (AD-16), surrounded by Corvettes, is seen from USS Albemarle (AV-5).".

Starboard 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)

DN-ST-90-01353. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Base: Minas Gerais (A 11)

A port view of the air cushion landing craft LCAC-11 as it speeds across the water during 6th Fleet amphibious operations in the Mediterranean Sea. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Crew members man the rail aboard the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62). Country: Unknown

Visit to the Atlantic Fleet: President Kennedy views fleet demonstration aboard USS Enterprise. President John F. Kennedy (center left, wearing sunglasses) and other distinguished guests watch U.S. Atlantic Fleet sea and air power demonstrations from the island of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, at sea off the coast of North Carolina. Those pictured on the lower deck with President Kennedy include (L-R): Admiral Robert L. Dennison, Commander in Chief of the Atlantic Command (CINCLANT), Commander in Chief of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet, and Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic (SACLANT); Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara; Secretary of the Navy Fred Korth; Deputy Secretary of Defense Roswell Gilpatric; and Congressman L. Mendel Rivers (South Carolina).

Crew members aboard the frigate USS ELMER MONTGOMERY (FF-1082) wait for the accommodation ladder to be moved into place after tying up at the pier. The ELMER MONTGOMERY has returned to Mayport after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-02413. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN SAFARI '85 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A view of 533mm torpedo tubes and radar equipment aboard the Soviet Udaloy class guided missile destroyer Vitse-Admiral Kulakov (DDG-659). Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

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