Naval Operations and Tactics

Images focus on naval vessels in action, showcasing fuel transfers, operations, and the use of technology during maritime missions.

061021-N-5330L-281. Base: USS Anzio (CG 68)

111213-N-KQ416-078 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 13, 2011) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) transfers 500,000 gallons of fuel from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) during a connected replenishment. Abraham Lincoln is underway in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. The ship is changing homeports from Everett, Wash. to Norfolk, Va. following deployment for a periodic refueling complex overhaul.

DN-ST-87-04420. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

061021-N-5330L-281. Base: USS Anzio (CG 68)

A Pioneer remotely piloted vehicle (RPV) is recovered in a net near the stern of the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) during Operation Desert Shield. The RPV is assigned to Detachment 1, Fleet Composite Squadron 6 (VC-6). Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Persian Gulf

061116-N-8907D-001. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Major Command Shown: USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 5, 2012) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO-197) is underway in the South China Sea. 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.

DN-ST-88-05883. Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 8, 2024) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), receive stores during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE-7), while conducting routine operations in the Pacific Ocean, February 8. 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. Navy

A CH-47 Chinook lands on the US Ship USS GERMANTOWN LSD-3, Oct. 30, 1998. The Chinook, assigned to the USS BELLEAUWOOD LHA-3 is dropping off passengers from the BELLEAU WOOD. Both ships and their crews are deployed to the Republic of Korea in support of Foal Eagle '98. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98KOREA CD Base: Port Of Pyongtaek Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

Crewman aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) rig refueling lines during an underway replenishment by the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO179). Country: Unknown

The crash barricade is raised on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71). Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

DM-ST-88-07873. Base: Virginia Beach State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A pair of High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV), are simultaneously craned onto the Maritime Positioning Ship (MPS) TAK 3008) SS OBREGON in the Mediterranean Sea during DYNAMIC MIX '98. Subject Operation/Series: DYNAMIC MIX '98 Base: Iskenderum Country: Turkey (TUR)

PORT OF DJIBOUTI- Military members from Camp Lemonnier, Port Ops and MSRON-1A tested their ability to embark a 34ft patrol boat onboard the USS Herschel "Woody" Williams (ESB-4) for the first time July 31, 2022. This represents an increased capability to provide maritime security while traveling in the 6th fleet AOR where host nation support is nonexistent.

SAN DIEGO (Aug 19, 2022) -- Commander, Submarine Squadron 11 welcomes Peruvian sailors aboard submarine BAP Pisagua (SS 33) to Naval Base Point Loma on Aug. 19 in support of the Diesel-Electric Submarine Initiative program. During her stay, the Pisagua will participate in a multitude of different exercises, to include surface, air, and sub-surface anti-submarine warfare exercises.

DF-ST-88-02647. Base: USS Okinawa (LPH 3)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 26, 2013) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198), left, conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the the guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81). Winston S. Churchill is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 2nd Fleet area of responsibility.

DN-ST-87-00037. Base: Norfolk Naval Shipyard State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The large harbor tug Kalispell (YTB-784) moves toward the hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH-19) prior to the vessel's deployment for the Middle East in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

060515-N-6031Q-001. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members stand watch on the bow of the guided missile destroyer USS KIDD (DDG-993) as reflagged Kuwaiti tankers move through Persian Gulf waters. The convoy includes, from front to back: the GAS KING, OCEAN CITY, SEA ISLE CITY and BRIDGETON. The KIDD and other U.S. Navy ships are serving as protection against possible attack from hostile forces until the tankers reach open waters. Country: Unknown

Fuel lines connect the aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV-59) with the replenishment oiler USS MILWAUKEE (AOR-2) during an underway replenishment during exercise West WInd '88. Subject Operation/Series: WEST WIND '88 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-88-01984. Base: Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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

A silhouetted starboard beam view of the Philippine tank landing ship COTOBATO DEL SUR (LT 87) being used for the reenactment of General MacArthur's landing at Red Beach on October 20, 1944. Base: Leyte Island Country: Philippines (PHL)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - TURRET HOMECOMING USS MONITOR

The Royal Navy during the Second World War A 20 mm Oerlikon gunner on board HMS DIDO getting a light from a pal between bombing attacks in the eastern Mediterranean.

DN-SC-86-03384. Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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

Coast Guard Cutters - Northland (WMEC 904) - 26-HK-76-126. CGC Northland ops--Coast Guardsman on cutter looking at civilian vessel2. Hurricane Katrina

SULU SEA (Feb. 25, 2013) A crane from the U.S. Navy contracted ship M/V Jascon 25 safely removes the exhaust funnel structure from the mine countermeasures ship USS Guardian (MCM 5). Guardian ran aground on the Tubbataha Reef Jan. 17. The funnel's removal was a milestone in the dismantling process of the Guardian. The U.S. Navy and contracted salvage teams are safely dismantling and removing the ship from Tubbataha Reef. The U.S. Navy continues to work in close cooperation with the Philippine authorities to safely dismantle Guardian from the reef while minimizing environmental effects.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2014) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) departs after transferring fuel to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during an underway replenishment-at-sea. America is the first ship of its class, replacing the Tarawa-class of amphibious assault ships and is scheduled to be commissioned Oct. 11 in San Francisco.

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 Brazilian oiler MARAJO G-27) refuels the guided missile cruiser USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS (CG-27) during underway replenishment operations between the two ships. The vessels are taking part in 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 Country: Unknown

A deck view, looking toward the bow, of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine OHIO (SSBN-726) with crewmen on deck and missile tubes opened during precommissioning activities. The submarine, built by General Dynamics Corp., carries TRIDENT C-4 (UGM-96) submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM). Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Oct. 06, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), along with the embarked staff of Carrier Strike Group 10, arrives in Souda Bay, Crete for a scheduled port visit, Oct. 6, 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. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., allied, coalition, and partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

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The Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 4 lies tied up at Pier 12 North. The ship's deck aft of its bridge has been submerged to permit the unloading of three U.S. Navy ocean minesweepers. The minesweepers have returned to Norfolk after being deployed for 14 months in the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-08026. Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DM-ST-85-09140. Base: Wilmington State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An overhead view of the ocean surveillance ship USNS VICTORIOUS (T-AGOS-19) underway off of Mayport, Fla. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Recruits undergo basic training aboard the training destroyer escort USS RECRUIT (TDE 1) at the Naval Training Center. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of a Mark 105 hydrofoil minesweeping sled and several rigid-hull inflatable boats of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15 (HM-15) secured in the well deck of the amphibious transport dock USS DULUTH (LPD-6). The DULUTH is acting as a platform for HM-15 operations during the joint U.S. - Canadian fleet exercise MARCOT '93. Subject Operation/Series: MARCOT '93 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Crewmen aboard the surveying ship USNS CHAUVENET (T-AGS-29) lower a 34-foot hydrographic survey launch, for use in shallow water. The CHAUVENET is engaged in a surveying expedition to update present navigation charts of the strait. Base: Makassar Strait Country: Indonesia (IDN)

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

DN-ST-87-02999. Base: USS Leftwich (DD 984)

The Chilean tanker Almirante Jorge Montt (AO-52) refuels a U.S. Navy ship during exercise Unitas XXXII, an annual, combined exercise involving the U.S. Navy and the naval forces of nine South American countries. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXII Country: Unknown

Coast Guard personnel in a Sea Raider utility craft patrol the waters of the harbor during Operation Desert Shield. The maritime pre-positioning ship SGT. Matej Kocak is in the background. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR)

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

220709-N-AO868-1107 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 9, 2022) USS San Jacinto (CG 56) receives a refueling probe during a replenishment-at-sea with USNS Supply (T-AOE6) in the Mediterranean Sea, July 9, 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.

011014-N-5961C-005. Base: Dsv Rockwater 2

Aerial starboard quarter view of the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) underway. In the background is the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41). Country: Unknown

DN-ST-85-03993. Subject Operation/Series: INTENSE LOOK Base: USS Shreveport (LPD 12) Country: Gulf Of Suez

Sailors stand at the railing on the quarterdeck of the guided missile cruiser USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS (CG-27) as some of their shipmates descend the accommodation ladder to go on shore leave during a port visit. The cruiser is one of five U.S. Navy ships taking part in 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 Country: Unknown

CORAL SEA (July 18, 2017) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) is underway alongside the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), as part of a replenishment-at-sea during Talisman Saber 2017. Talisman Saber is a realistic and challenging exercise that brings service members closer and improves both U.S. and Australia's ability to work bilaterally and multilaterally, and prepares them to be poised to provide security regionally and globally.

An Air-cushioned Landing Craft (LCAC) prepares to enter the well deck of the USS Wasp (LHD-1), during the 26 MEU PMINT. This pre-deploymewnt workup took place off of the coast of Camp Lejeune, NC. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Navy Seals conduct boat seizure training with Guatemalan soldiers during CENTAM Guardian 2023 in Guatemala, Mar 23. 2023. CENTAM Guardian 23 (CG23) is an annual multi-national partnership-building exercise designed to build capacity and capabilities with Central American partner nations.

Steelworker Constructionman Erica Goldman hauls on a line attached to a pile extractor during a causeway-building exercise with Amphibious Construction Battalion 1 (ACB-1). Base: Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220520-N-AO868-1014 BARCELONA, Spain (May 20, 2022) Quartermaster Seaman Pedro Zuniga stands a bridge lookout watch as the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) departs Barcelona, Spain, May, 20, 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.

Members of the deck force as the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS NORFOLK (SSN-714), are shown preparing to get underway from alongside a submarine tender at the Norfolk Naval Base. The large harbor tug Wapokoneta (YTB-766) is alongside to the right to assist the Norfolk in getting underway. Base: Hampton Roadstead State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

990419-M-3368I-017. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Anchorage (LSD 36) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PORT OF DJIBOUTI- Military members from Camp Lemonnier, Port Ops and MSRON 1 tested their ability to embark a 34ft patrol boat onboard the USS Herchel "Woody" Williams (ESB-4) for the first time July 31, 2022. This represents an increased capability to provide maritime security while traveling in the 6th fleet AOR where host nation support is nonexistent. US Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Randi Brown

A Mark 105 electro-magnetic influencing device is towed through the water near Atlantic Beach, N.C., by an MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter during a joint military exercise called OCEAN VENTURE '92. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '92 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

030203-M-0523L-008. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Kuwait (KWT)

The Sentinel-class fast response cutter USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) participate in a multilateral formation sail leaving Cairns, Australia, on Sept. 6, 2022, with crews from Australia and Fiji as the other ships depart for Exercise Kakadu off Darwin. The ships include HMAS Melville, a Leeuwin-class ship, HMAS Wollongong, an Armidale-class ship, RFNS Savenaca, a Guardian-class ship, and the Oliver Henry. (U.S. Coast Guard photo Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean Ray Blas)

The recovered Command Module from the first Apollo unmanned test flight, AS201, sits on the deck of the USS Boxer. The stack consisted of the Block 1 Command Service Module (CSM) and two Saturn rocket stages, and was designed to test the launch vehicle and CSM separation and rocket firing.

An M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) is lowered onto a lighter from the deck of themaritime prepositioning ship SS PFC. EUGENE A. OBREGON. The ship is participating in the first in-stream offload exercise of a maritime prepositioning ship in the open ocean. Equipment and supplies are being unloaded from the ship by the 6th Marine Amphibious Brigade and shuttled to shore by lighter as part of exercise Solid Shield '87. Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD '87 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A deck view, looking toward the bow, of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine OHIO (SSBN-726) with crewmen on deck and missile tubes opened during precommissioning activities. The submarine, built by General Dynamics Corp., carries TRIDENT C-4 (UGM-96) submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM). Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

110215-N-ZC343-021SAN DIEGO (Feb. 15, 2011) The Ready Reserve Force aviation maintenance logistics ship SS Curtiss (T-AVB 4) is moored at Naval Base San Diego.

An overhead view from the ship's island of, from left: Linkless-Ammunition-Loading Systems (LALS), 500-lb. bombs, AIM-7 Sparrow missiles and an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). A refueling hose extends from the LINCOLN as carrier conducts underway replenishment operations. Country: Caribbean Sea

110202-N-2907P-002ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 2) A small boat being towed by a suspected pirate mothership is destroyed by weapons fire from the guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) after Momsen disrupted an attack on a commercial oil tanker in the Arabian Sea. Momsen and the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 54) came to the aid of the merchant vessel simultaneously in a coordinated rescue and assist effort after receiving a distress call. Momsen and Bunker Hill are deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

010331-N-0271M-004. Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: South China Sea

OKINAWA, Japan (April 7, 2011) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) launches an amphibious assault vehicle. Harpers Ferry arrives in White Beach, Okinawa, to disembark components of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) after deployment in the western Pacific Ocean.

DN-SN-85-10788. Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-97-00780. Base: Elizabeth River, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A five man unit from Seal Team 2, deployed from Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Va. and a four man Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Unit 8 detachment from Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy are coming on board the Russian flagship, the Russian guided missile frigate NEUSTRASHIMYY (FFG-712) after a parachuting demonstration as part of exercise Baltic Operation '94 (BALTOPS 94). Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS 94 Country: Baltic Sea

As the Australian HMAS MELBOURNE (FFG 5) sails out of Pearl Harbor with the aid of a tugboat, Leading SEAMAN (Signalman) Paul Francis of the Australian Navy watches from the HMAS PERTH (DDG 38) as he radios the bridge to make preparations for sea during the exercise RIMPAC 98. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '98 Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

(BUQUE DE GUERRA) - SIGLO XX - ACUARELA. Author: GILLERMO GONZALEZ DE ALEDO (1923-2000). Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION.

Crew members man the rails aboard the Soviet Udaloy class destroyer ADMIRAL VINOGRADOV as the ship heads for port at Naval Station, San Diego. The VINOGRADOV, along with the Sovremenny class destroyer BOYEVOY and the Kaliningradneft class support tanker ARGUN is taking part in a four-day, goodwill visit to the naval station. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of the capsized Philippine destroyer DATU KALANTIAW (ex-USS BOOTH DE-170). In the foreground, a crewman from the ammunition ship USS MOUNT HOOD (AE-29) takes a break from salvage operations. Base: Calayan Island Country: Philippines

DM-ST-85-09125. Base: Wilmington State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Salvage Engineering Response Team - Various Operations - 26-HK-360-70. mm 49 to 59 photos. Hurricane Katrina

Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. is highlined from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) to the deck of the guided missile destroyer USS MAHAN (DDG-42). Country: Unknown

PACIFIC OCEAN - Fire Control Technician 1st Class Jose Calles, assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760), receives a line aboard Annapolis from a Japanese tug boat mooring alongside Annapolis, May 7. Annapolis is conducting maritime operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to maintain a safe and open Indo-Pacific.

Coast Guard Personnel - Katrina and Rita - 26-HK-337-30. Hurricane Katrina

Aftermath - Salvage Operations - Empire, Louisiana - 26-HK-33-3. Hurricane Katrina

Medical personnel stand beneath lifeboats aboard the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH-20) as the vessel prepares to depart for the Middle East during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

020430-M-9902V-037. Base: USS Anchorage (LSD 36) Scene Major Command Shown: 3 MEF

U.S Coast Guard members respond to a simulated active shooter incident on Lake Huron during exercise Straits Shield 22, April 27, 2022. The U.S. Coast Guard, Michigan State Police, Michigan National Guard, and other agencies joined together at Straits Shield 22 to improve the effectiveness multiagency response plans and Sault region maritime security plans.

Crewmen prepare to launch a tow target from the aft deck of the guided missile destroyer USS KING (DDG-41) during exercise Unitas XXI. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXI Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-89-07461. Base: USS Independence (CV 62) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Crew members and passengers wait near the bow of the Indian passenger ship AKBAR as members of the law enforcement detachment from the guided missile destroyer USS GOLDSBOROUGH (DDG-20) search the ship. The GOLDSBOROUGH is operating as part of the Maritime Interdiction Force (MIF) to enforce U.N. trade sanctions against Iraq.. Country: Unknown

Salvage Engineering Response Team - New Orleans - Early October - 26-HK-351-164. Hurricane Katrina

Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Fords (CVN 78) deck department conduct small boat operations in the Atlantic Ocean, April 11, 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.

120220-N-WV964-272 GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 20, 2012) Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) heave a phone and distance line aboard the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO-199). Germantown, with embarked elements of the 31st MEU, is underway after participating in Exercise Cobra Gold 2012, an annual Thai-U.S. co-sponsored joint and multinational exercise designed to advance security throughout the Asia-Pacific region and enhance interoperability with participating nations.

USS Anchorage (LSD-36) is assisted by tug boats while pulling out of Naval Station 32nd Street, San Diego, California during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FLTCOMBATCAMGRUPAC

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