Naval Operations and Ships

Scenic views of naval vessels, aircraft carriers, and repair docks, illustrating significant operations across U.S. naval bases.

DN-SC-87-08339. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The destroyer tender USS Samuel Gompers (AD-37) passes the submarine tender USS Dixon (AS-37), lower left, and medium auxiliary repair dock Arco (ARDM-5), lower right, as it departs Naval Station, San Diego, Clif., to take part in PACEX '89. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-08339. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-11549. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A passenger ferry, upper left, passes the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the ship lies tied up beside the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41). The MIDWAY is en route from Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan, to Naval Air Station, North Island, California, where it will be decommissioned in the spring of 1992. The INDEPENDENCE will travel to Yokosuka to take over as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-05393. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen man the rails of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV-43) as commerical tugs guide the ship out of the shipyard. The ship is being moved to Naval Station, Norfolk, where it is scheduled to be decommissioned on April 30, 1990. Base: N.N.S., Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

050111-N-5328N-010. Base: Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-03814. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-88-05863. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Point Loma State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial view of US Navy ships docked at the naval station. They are (clockwise from bottom): the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62), the aircraft carriers USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) and USS RANGER (CV 61), the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS LONG BEACH (CGN 9) and the guided missile destroyer USS CHANDLER (DDG 996). Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120813-N-XO436-128 MINA SALMAN PIER, Bahrain (Aug. 13, 2012) The amphibious dock-landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) arrives at Mina Salman Pier, Kingdom of Bahrain for a scheduled port visit. Gunston Hall, with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

A bow view of the tank landing ship USS TUSCALOOSA (LST-1187) in the medium auxiliary floating dry dock STEADFAST (AFDM-14). Exact Date Shot Unknown. Country: Unknown

DN-SC-87-05397. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SAN DIEGO (Dec 19, 2016) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) departs Naval Air Station North Island for its first underway period since arriving at its new homeport in San Diego.

DN-SC-87-02007. Base: Hampton Roads, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The S-Frigate Hr.Ms. Van Kinsbergen (1980-1995).

NORFOLK (Dec. 19, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) makes its approach pierside at Naval Station Norfolk. Dwight D. Eisenhower returns to Naval Station Norfolk after a six-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

International navy vessels on anti-piracy duty, Djibouti Port; Djibouti, East Africa

DN-SC-88-05870. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Point Loma State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-89-06520. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-88-05860. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Point Loma State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DA-SC-87-01698. Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE 86 State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-07416. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial starboard beam view of the battleship IOWA (BB-61) being moved by tugs from mooring in mothball storage in preparation for modernization, reactivation and recommissioning in January 1985. Base: Philadelphia State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-89-00582. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-09569. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221007-N-VX158-1058 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 7, 2022) Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Kansas City (LCS 22) sails under the Golden Gate Bridge during the parade of ships in support of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW). SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas 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 the city and its surrounding areas.

The USS Anchorage, carrying the Orion crew module, arrives in San Diego on Dec. 8, 2014. The Orion spacecraft successfully completed the first flight last week, traveling to an altitude of 3600 miles and returning to Earth at 20,000 miles per hour. The Navy and NASA team on board the USS Anchorage recovered Orion in the Pacific Ocean after splashdown. Part of Batch image transfer from Flickr.

A Military Sealift Command (MSC) Bob Hope Class Large, Medium-speed, roll-on/roll-off (T-AKR) ship tied-up at the pier at the port of Mina Ash-Shuaibah, Kuwait, to take part in troop rotations from Iraq during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. MSC is the transportation provider for the Department of Defense with the responsibility of providing strategic sealift and ocean transportation for all military forces overseas. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Mina Ash-Shu'Aibah Country: Kuwait (KWT)

DN-SC-88-08194. Base: Apra Harbor State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial view of the harbor, looking west-southwest at Bravo piers. Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force ships are at far left, with Canadian frigates positioned behind them. The vessels are in port to take part in exercise RimPac '86. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '86 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Standing behind F/A-18 Hornet aircraft on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71), crew members watch from the railing as the vessel transits the Suez Canal en route to the Red Sea. State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY)

Canadian and American ships are moored together at a pier during exercise RimPac '90. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '90 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) pulls alongside USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in preparation for a Refueling At Sea (RAS) just as dawn breaks over the Horizon of the Arabian Gulf. TRUMAN is on station in the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH establishes a southern no fly zone over Iraq and extends to the borders to just south of Baghdad, capital city of Iraq. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

041109-F-9528H-006. Base: Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

001029-N-8743M-013. Subject Operation/Series: DETERMINED RESPONSE Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Yemen (YEM)

DA-SC-87-04234. Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '86 Base: Baltimore State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USS Iwo Jima - 26-HK-274-7. Hurricane Katrina

220418-N-TI693-2049NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (April 18, 2022) - Tug boats maneuver the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) towards the pier while arriving at Naval Station Rota, Spain, April 18, 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.

The Military Sealift Command transport oiler USNS SEALIFT ARABIAN SEA (T-AOT-169) undergoes 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)

The USS Anchorage, carrying the Orion crew module, arrives in San Diego on Dec. 8, 2014. The Orion spacecraft successfully completed the first flight last week, traveling to an altitude of 3600 miles and returning to Earth at 20,000 miles per hour. The Navy and NASA team on board the USS Anchorage recovered Orion in the Pacific Ocean after splashdown. Part of Batch image transfer from Flickr.

220720-N-QR052-1012 SAN DIEGO (July 20, 2022) San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) returns to San Diego during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 in Southern California. 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.

070127-N-7130B-161. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-88-05874. Base: Elizabeth River State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Helo Air Station - 26-HK-147-190. Hurricane Katrina

DN-SC-05-10865. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-86-03217. Base: Naval Station, Treasure Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

110707-N-XZ912-183 NORFOLK (July 7, 2011) The guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) pulls into Naval Station Norfolk, the largest naval base in the world.

High oblique aerial view of the Naval Air Station North Island looking east towards the city of San Diego and Lindbergh Field (background). NAS San Diego is host to a vast naval industrial complex serving both naval surface and air force command, Pacific based squadrons, many major Pacific coast commands such as Commander, Naval Air Forces. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-86-03219. Base: Naval Air Station, Alameda State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial view of the decommissioned destroyer USS BARRY (DD 933) moored at the Washington Navy Yard. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

980309-N-8492C-501. Subject Operation/Series: STRONG RESOLVE '98 Base: Lisbon Harbor Country: Portugal (PRT)

PORTLAND, Ore. (June 4, 2015) The guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) arrives to participate in Portland Fleet Week during the 106th annual Rose Festival. The festival and Portland Fleet Week are a celebration of the sea services, with Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from the U.S. and Canada making the city a port of call.

060415-N-3286G-080. Base: USS Honolulu (SSN 718) State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Principal Federal Official - 26-HK-369-24. Hurricane Katrina

An aerial view of various ships moored at the shipyard. From front to back are a Spruance class destroyer, the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) and the amphibious assault ship USS ESSEX (LHD-2). The decommissioned aircraft carrier RANGER (CV-61) is in a graving dock in the background. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Overall aerial view of a section of the Norfolk Naval Base showing the destroyer and submarine (D&S) piers 24 and 23 to the right with Pier 2 of the supply section to the left. Visible in the photograph are many naval vessels including a large number of Spruance class destroyers and Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyers. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

061102-N-5677B-002. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members man the rails as large harbor tugs maneuver the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) into port. Base: Port Everglades State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) in the Southwest Marine Corp. floating dry dock Pride of San Diego while undergoing an overhaul. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-88-05880. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221006-N-IP029-1143 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Oct. 6, 2022) Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Merissa Daley participates in a cruise in celebration of the Navys 247th birthday in the Chesapeake bay.

220927-N-XN177-1064 MANILLIA, Philippines (Sept. 27, 2022) - Amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) pulls into Manilla, Philippines for a port visit Sept. 27, 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.

A sailor hauls down the Union Jack from the bow flag staff of the guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG-60) as the ship gets underway from Naval Station Staten island en route to the 50th anniversary commemoration of the June 6th D-Day Invasion in Europe. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of an old coastal defense fort inside Sydney Harbor as seen from the USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19). In the background is the Sydney Naval Base with the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) tied up during a port visit to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea. Base: Sydney Harbor State: New South Wales Country: Australia (AUS)

A starboard side view of the destroyer USS TURNER JOY (DD 951) with the city of San Diego visible in the background. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-88-00892. Base: Nfd Craney Island, Hampton Roads State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-85-13135. Subject Operation/Series: GRANADERO I Base: Puerto De Cortez Country: Honduras (HND)

DN-SD-03-09094. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) in the Southwest Marine Corp. floating dry dock Pride of San Diego while undergoing an overhaul. The barracks ship APL-4 is moored at the pier next to VALLEY FORGE. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-03675. State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of the harbor, home port of the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG-26), flagship of the Sixth Fleet. The BELKNAP is tied up at pier at lower left. Base: Gaeta Country: Italy (ITA)

Sailors and their family and friends take in the sights as the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) transits from Naval Station Norfolk into the Atlantic Ocean during a friends and family day cruise June 25, 2022. Friends and family members were invited aboard Ford to experience a day in the life of a Sailor at sea first-hand.

120131-M-DK975-029ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2012) A landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) vehicle enters the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge during exercise Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator 2012 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 sea basing. This exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina.

SAN DIEGO (Nov. 2, 2022) - West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare operators parachute out of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during a training evolution. Naval Special Warfare is the nations premier maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the fleets reach and deliver all domain options for naval and joint force commands.

DN-SC-88-08552. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060920-N-4856G-023. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial view of the Trident submarine dock at the naval station. Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The LSV-3 (Logistics Suppot Vessel) leaves Pier 6 at 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, Wash. 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)

SUEZ CANAL (Nov. 5, 2012) The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), left, and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), transit the Suez Canal. Iwo Jima is the flagship of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Photos from Aviation Training Center, Mobile - 26-HK-426-262. Showing the Admiral around. Hurricane Katrina

DN-ST-88-08279. Base: James River, Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - CGC Harry Claiborne - Gulfport, Mississippi - 26-HK-310-56. Coast Guard Cutter Harry Claiborne in Gulfport, Mississippi September 2 through 8, 2005. Hurricane Katrina

DA-ST-87-01725. Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE 86 State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Water reflects the pier lights and the lights aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) on the eve of the ship's commissioning. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-07390. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220712-N-LN285-1139 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 12, 2022) -- The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Charlotte (SSN 766) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

DN-ST-87-00036. Base: Norfolk Naval Shipyard State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker and two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters from the 129th Rescue Wing fly in formation over Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, California. The mission of the 129th is to train and be prepared to perform its wartime mission of combat search and rescue anywhere in the world. Its personnel and aircraft locate and recover aircrew and non-aircrew personnel from both enemy-held and friendly territory and seas. In addition, the 129th provides manpower, materiel and equipment to conduct peacetime search and rescue operations in the Pacific Ocean and off the coast of California, and is one of only three Rescue Wings in the Air National Guard. The 129th has saved 292 lives since.... Complete Scene Caption: A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker and two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters from the 129th Rescue Wing fly in formation over Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, California. The mission of the 129th is to train and be prepared to perform its wartime mission of combat search and rescue a

DN-SC-86-04164. Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 7, 2022) - From right to left, San Francisco Fire Department fire boat St. Francis, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) , Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Kansas City (LCS 22), and Arleigh-Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) sail under the Golden Gate Bridge during the parade of ships as part of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2022, Oct. 7, 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas 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 the city and its surrounding areas.

DN-ST-85-00856. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772 - 26-HK-334-41. Hurricane Katrina

Coast Guard Cutters - Spencer - Aftermath and Rescue - 26-HK-332-34. Hurricane Katrina

DM-ST-88-07852. Base: Virginia Beach State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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