Naval Operations At Sea

Action-packed scenes of sailors conducting replenishment operations, executing commands, and watching aircraft flyovers on various naval vessels.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 25, 2022) Seaman Luis Ruiz-Villasenor, assigned to Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), move packages during a vertical replenishment operation, April 25, 2022. Gunston Hall, assigned to the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, is on a scheduled deployment under the command and control of Task Force 61/2 while operating in U.S. sixth Fleet in support of U.S., Allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 25, 2022) Seaman Luis Ruiz-Villasenor, assigned to Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), move packages during a vertical replenishment operation, April 25, 2022. Gunston Hall, assigned to the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, is on a scheduled deployment under the command and control of Task Force 61/2 while operating in U.S. sixth Fleet in support of U.S., Allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Blue Crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) execute an exchange of command and crews at sea. This regularly scheduled exchange of command at sea demonstrates the continuity and operational flexibility of our sea-based nuclear deterrent operations and our ready, reliable ballistic-submarine force. The efficiency of exchanges of crews at sea allows Sailors to reunite with their families and provides a ready, resilient submarine force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Xavier Saldana/Released)

220918-N-LK647-0201 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 18, 2022) Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) take in line as part of a replenishment-at-sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class oiler John Lenthall (T-AO-189) during Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT). Normandy 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.

230330-N-KC543-1053 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 30, 2023) Sailors assemble on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) to watch an F-35II Lightning fly-over passed the ship, March 30, 2023. Wasp is underway conducting Type Commander (TYCOM) sea trials.

220807-N-GF955-1087ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 7, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) conduct a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Commands fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195), Aug. 7, 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.

Aviation Ordnance Airman Ian Denger, back, from Panora Island, Iowa, and Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Brandon Decker, from Dallas, both assigned to weapons department, observe a MK38 - 25 mm machine gun system operate during a live-fire exercise as part of a combat systems operational readiness exercise (CSORE), July 8, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting an independent steaming operation.

AZORES, Portugal (April 14, 2022) - Sailors prepare the accommodation ladder during a sea and anchor detail aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), April 14, 2022. Porter, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is currently underway in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

220427-N-XK047-1002PACIFIC OCEAN (April 27, 2022) - Sailors prepare to be lowered in a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), April 27. RHIBs are used for security, personnel transfer and for man overboard recovery. Makin Island is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

230209-N-JJ744-1012:Sailors assigned to the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) conduct small boat operations, Feb. 9, 2023. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications.

220611-N-TC847-1078 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 11, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) pull line from the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195) June 11, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway completing a certification exercise to increase U.S. and allied interoperability and warfighting capability before a future deployment. The George H.W. Bush CSG is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat Americas adversaries in support of national security.

050628-N-4309A-142. Base: USS Normandy (CG 60)

GULF OF ADEN (July 5, 2019) Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lower an RQ-21A Blackjack unmanned aerial system from a recovery system aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26). The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

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

ENGLISH CHANNEL (Oct. 9, 2022) Chief Quartermaster Sean Appelberg, a Sailor assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), flashes a spotlight, simulating gunfire, on a small craft acting as a hostile contact during a surface exercise as part of Exercise Joint Warrior 22-2, Oct. 9, 2022. Exercise Joint Warrior 22-2 is a U.K.-hosted, multilateral training exercise designed to provide NATO and allied forces with a unique multi-warfare environment to prepare for global operations. Roosevelt is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

240104-N-CK669-2050 RED SEA (Jan. 4, 2024) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Spencer Guerette, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), checks his flotation device before conducting small boat operations in support of Operation Prosperity Guardian (OPG) in the Red Sea, Jan. 4. Led by Combined Task Force 153 of the Combined Maritime Forces, OPG represents a focused, international effort to address maritime security challenges in the southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, with the goal of ensuring freedom of navigation for all countries and bolstering regional security. More than 20 countries have confirmed their participation in the operation.

220918-N-LK647-0077 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 18, 2022) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Allan Maver connects a headset to stand as phone talker aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) as part of a replenishment-at-sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO-189) during Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT). Normandy 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.

221026-N-EH998-1096 GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 26, 2022) Sailors aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) work to extinguish a fire aboard a civilian motorboat in the Gulf of Aden, Oct. 26. Nitze is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

220629-N-TC847-1057 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 29, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) heave line from the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AO 8) for a replenishment-at-sea June 29, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway completing a certification exercise to increase U.S. and allied interoperability and warfighting capability before a future deployment. The George H.W. Bush CSG is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat Americas adversaries in support of national security.

Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Elvin Rivera Perez, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), operates the boat davit during small boat operations as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 11, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict free Atlantic region.

US Navy Sonar Technician Anthony Thompson handles a line between his ship, the USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57) and the Chilean ship ARAUCANO (AO 53) during underway replenishment training as part of Exercise TEAMWORK SOUTH '99 while off the coast of South America. Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK SOUTH '99 Base: USS Reuben James (FFG 57)

120406-N-BC134-094PACIFIC OCEAN (April 6, 2012) Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) receive a refueling probe from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) during an underway replenishment. Bunker Hill is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 6, 2022) Sailors heave in the phone-and-distance line during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AKE 202) aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53). 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.

Commanding Officer of the submarine USS TUCSON (SSN 770), US Navy Commander Dennis Murphy (left) and Weapons Officer US Navy Lieutenant Commander Rusty Wellham (right) take their boat out to sea from the port of Mejillones, Chile, while participating in Exercise TEAMWORK SOUTH '99. Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK SOUTH '99 Base: USS Tucson (SSN 770)

220408-N-UP745-1716 East Mediterranean Sea (April 8, 2022) Sailors, aboard Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), conduct a chock and chain safety check during flight operations, in the East Mediterranean Sea, April 8, 2022. Jason Dunham is a part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interest in Europe and Africa.

Ordnance crew members aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) load an AGM-65 Maverick air-to-surface missile onto an aircraft during maritime interdiction operations. Country: Unknown

060418-N-3527B-076. Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1)

221011-N-YV347-1110 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 11, 2022) U.S. Navy Sailors reel in a shot line fired from the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) during a replenishment at sea with the Lewis and Clark class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4). Bunker Hill is currently operating with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

220802-N-CM110-1016 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 2, 2022) - Sailors stand on an 11-meter rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) during a training evolution aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 2, 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 line chief petty officer from Fighter Squadron 74 (VF-74) inspects a wheel on an F-14A Tomcat aircraft parked near a deckedge elevator aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea

A diver from the U.S. Air Force missile recovery ship (MR-85 1603) attaches a recovery sling to a Firebee drone. The drone parachuted into the ocean after completion of a mission as a target for aircraft participaing in the air-to-air combat training exercise William Tell '82. Subject Operation/Series: WILLIAM TELL '82 State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Fire fighting drill - Soldiers with the 8th Theater SustainmentCommand's 10th Support Group in Okinawa, Japan, participate infire-fighting drills aboard a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessel atYokohama North Dock, Japan, during exercise Pacific Reach '08, June13-17. Pacific Reach aimed to evaluate the Army's ability to meetwatercraft operational requirements for supporting watercraftdeployments.Photos by: Corey Horn, AMC G3 APS Operations

220528-N-CM110-1005 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 28, 2022) - Sailors stand by during an M9 service pistol sustainment shoot aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 28, 2022. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet.

221024-N-ET093-1171 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct 24, 2022) Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Justin Whitney, from Salem, Oregon, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), fires an M240 machine gun during a live-fire exercise, Oct. 24, 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.

240126-N-FK754-1093 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 26, 2024) Sailors participate in a small-arms live fire exercise on an aircraft elevator aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting advanced tactical training that increases warfighting capability and tactical proficiency across all domains.

230406-N-YV347-2002 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 6, 2022) U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Noah Rau, left, from Foley Minn., and Gunners Mate Seaman Dulce Mojica, from Fresno, Calif., prepare a shot line to be fired from Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) during a replenishment at sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class dry cargo ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11). Bunker Hill is currently operating with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 3, 2022) Sailors launch a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) while conducting small boat operations aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105). 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.

220126-N-PH222-1267 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 26, 2022)Sailors prepare to transport supplies from the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during a vertical replenishment-at-sea with fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden)

U.S. Navy Sailors with Amphibious Construction Battalion 1, Naval Beach Group 1, rigs fenders on the power module during exercise Resolute Dragon 22 on United States Naval Ship Dahl (T-AKR 312) in Kushiro Port, on Sept. 30, 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.

SEA OF JAPAN (Oct. 27, 2022) Sailors put out a simulated class B fire on the flight deck during a crash and salvage drill aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), Oct. 27. Benfold is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Gabe Waldrop, a machinery technician assigned to Coast Guard Station Destin, participates in tow training near Destin, Florida on June 23, 2022. Station Destin personnel performed tow training in the weeks prior to Fourth of July weekend.

220723-N-EU544-9821 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 23, 2022) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Byron Banuelos, from El Paso, Texas, signals to line handlers while alongside USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) during a replenishment-at-sea evolution aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) in the Philippine Sea, July 23. Jackson, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

220912-N-NQ285-1247ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 12, 2022) Seaman Edgar Gonzalez, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), prepares to chock and chain an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the Spartans of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70, during flight operations for Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT), Sept. 12, 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.

USCGC Oak (WLB 211) Seaman Jada Mento and Petty Officer 2nd Class Liam Boyle drop a floating buoy in the waters south of Nuuk, Greenland, July 12, 2022. The International Ice Patrol uses the buoy to monitor currents along the west coast of Greenland. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Diana Sherbs.

The submarine Hr.Ms. Tiger shark (1972-1995).

Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) conduct small boat operations, Sept. 25, 2022. Ramage is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group for Ford's inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict free Atlantic region.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Gold Crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) prepare to board and assume responsibility of the ship during an exchange of command and crews at sea. This regularly scheduled exchange of command at sea demonstrates the continuity and operational flexibility of our sea-based nuclear deterrent operations and our ready, reliable ballistic-submarine force. The efficiency of exchanges of crews at sea allows Sailors to reunite with their families and provides a ready, resilient submarine force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Xavier Saldana/Released)

Boatswains Mate Seaman Zach Thornton, from Lexington, Texas, assigned to the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Fords (CVN 78) deck department, performs routine maintenance on the ships railings, Nov. 21, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is deployed in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2022) Boatswains Mate 1st Class Anthony Thomas and Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Kyle Jaycoe guide refueling operations aboard the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21) during the ship's MOB-A certification, Sept. 14, 2022. Minneapolis-Saint Paul is homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Florida.

A crew member aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SAND LANCE (SSN-660) tosses a messenger line to another U.S. Navy vessel. The SAND LANCE is coming alongside the other vessel during a break in activities connected with 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

230329-N-CE729-2064ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 29, 2023) A boat crew assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) transits in a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) during small boat operations, March 29, 2023. Wasp is underway conducting Type Commander (TYCOM) sea trials.

220413-N-UN585-2434 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 12, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) recover a combat rubber raiding craft from the water after deploying it for Marines assigned to Task Group 61/2.4, April 12, 2022. Task Group 61/2.4 is part of Task Force 61/2, which will temporarily provide command and control support to the commander of U.S. Sixth fleet to synchronize Navy and Marine Corps units and capabilities already in theater, in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests. Ross, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its 12th patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

220714-N-CO548-1002 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 14, 2022) U.S. Navy Gunners Mate Seaman Nathaniel Strole, left, from Cincinatti, and Gunners Mate 3rd Class Alexandra Garcia Herrera, from Richmond, Va., prepare to fire a shot line as the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 54) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with Royal Australian Navy auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMAS Supply (A 195) and Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Winnipeg (FFH 338) 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 29th exercise in

220128-N-HD110-1359CARIBBEAN SEA - (Jan. 28, 2022) -- Gunners Mate 1st Class Max Fletcher observes Engineman 1st Class Christopher Shires fire an M4 rifle aboard the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Milwaukee (LCS 5) during a gun familiarization shoot, Jan. 28, 2021. Milwaukee is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force Souths mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danielle Baker/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2022) - U.S. Navy Sailors participate in a crash and salvage drill on the flight deck of Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) while underway for Pacific Partnership 2022. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

220906-N-GF955-1102BALTIC SEA (Sept. 6, 2022) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) bring a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) in for recovery during a man overboard drill, Sept. 6, 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.

US Navy SEAMAN Jason Steele throws a line from the forecastle as his ship, USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57) moors alongside the Chilean flagship BLANCO ENCALADA (DLH 15) in the port city of Antofagasta, Chile, during Exercise TEAMWORK SOUTH '99. Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK SOUTH '99 Base: USS Reuben James (FFG 57)

A Coast Guard 45-foot response boat-medium crew conducts hoist training with Air Station Clearwater MH-60 Jayhawk aircrew at Tampa, Florida, Sept. 13, 2022. The Coast Guard routinely conducts training for all servicemembers to be current on qualifications and skills for real-world scenarios.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 6th, 2022) - Military Sealift Command civil service mariner Eric Nanpei, from Guam, assigned to the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), enters the water during a man-overboard drill, July 6, 2022. Frank Cable is currently on patrol conducting expeditionary maintenance and logistics in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific in the 7th Fleet area of operations.

230329-N-CE729-2155ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 29, 2023) Boatswains Mate 1st Class An Nguyen motions to line handlers during the retrieval of a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) on the seven-meter boat deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during small boat operations, March 29, 2023. Wasp is underway conducting Type Commander (TYCOM) sea trials.

Boatswain's Mate 1ST Class Earnest Smith (L) and Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (R) watch from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) as their shipmates prepare to pull a towing line out to a disabled Iranian fishing boat (not shown). ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress. Country: Unknown

221211-N-IX644-1014 ADRIATIC SEA (Dec. 11, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), watch an MH-60S Nighthawk helicopter attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, move cargo during a replenishment-at-sea with the supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8), Dec. 11, 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 Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46. The GHWBCSG is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

(Front to back) U.S. Coast Guard Seaman Zachary Seidle, Seaman Kanon Juneau, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Gerkens make up the sea painter line during Cutter Boat Large (CBL) operations aboard the Famous-class medium endurance cutter USCGC Mohawk (WMEC 913) while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 3, 2022. USCGC Mohawk is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. Fleet Survey Team (FST) Sailors and a Civilian conducted five hydrographic surveys of confirmed and unconfirmed submerged World War 2 (WWII) era aircrafts off the coast of Pensacola, Florida using a multi-beam echo sounder on behalf of Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC). The Team included LTJG Matthew Dullum (OIC) - VA Beach, VA, Mr. Ryan Harner (GS-9) - Mount Holly, NJ, LTJG Rocky Bowman - Columbus, OH, ENS Mark Viteri - Queens, NY, AG2 Steven Vehorn - Charleston, SC and LCDR Bobby Dixon, CNMOC PAO. FST, comprised of approximately 65 military and civilian members, is a rapid-response team with capabilities to conduct quick-turnaround hydrographic surveys anywhere in the world. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command directs and oversees more than 2,500 globally-distributed military and civilian personnel who collect, process and exploit environmental information to assist Fleet and Joint Commanders in all warfare areas to make better decisions fas

240215-N-VJ326-1009 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 15, 2024) - Sailors await instructions prior to an aviation fuels flight deck casualty drill on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Feb. 15. Tripoli is an America-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego. Navy

Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Asahiah Grimes participates in a burial at sea aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) while underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Nov. 01, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations along NATO allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) deck department, conduct small boat operations, March 30, 2022. The purpose of the small boat operations was to train boat officers and search and rescue teams at sea. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting flight deck certification and air wing carrier qualifications as part of the ships tailored basic phase prior operational deployment

220902-N-UL352-1076 RED SEA (Sept. 2, 2022) Seaman Desmond Sanchez, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119), heaves a line during small boat operations in the Red Sea, Sept. 2. Delbert D. Black is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

Coast Guard Cutters - Northland (WMEC 904) - 26-HK-76-60. CGC Northland ops-- Coast Guardsmen on RHI boat preparing to board ship by ladder -- 051710. Hurricane Katrina

221124-N-TC847-2009 IONIAN SEA (Nov. 24, 2022) Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Cole King, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), prepares to enter a rigid-hull inflatable boat during a search and rescue drill, Nov. 24, 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.

NASA test pilots Jim Clue” Less and Wayne Ringo” Ringelberg step to the F/A-18 research aircraft at Ellington Field and conduct pre-flight safety checks on the aircraft prior to a supersonic research flight for the QSF18 series.

230331-N-NQ285-1232BALTIC SEA (March 31, 2023) Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Nakia Hardy, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), signals to the davit operator to lower the rigid-hull inflatable boat during small boat operations, March 31, 2023. Porter is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by the U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

Quartermaster Seaman Clifford Jones, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), lowers signal flags during a replenishment-at-sea with the Royal Canadian supply ship MV Asterix as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 24, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict free Atlantic region.

A flight deck crew member uses a forklift to move pallets of bombs aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) during a vertical replenishment operation. Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67)

220510-N-SI601-1061 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 10, 2022) Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Amel Suljic, left, from Houston, and Sonar Technician (Surface) 1st Class Howard Landon, from Sanford, North Carolina, prepare to test the torpedo countermeasure system, commonly referred to as the Nixie, on the fantail aboard the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The Nixie is a towed device designed to deter incoming torpedoes. 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.

Crew members of the Haitian-bound merchant vessel BLACK EAGLE shift the cargo of flour in the forward hold of the ship for inspection by the boarding party from the training frigate USS AINSWORTH (FFT-1090) off the northwest coast of Haiti during the 100th boarding of a ship as part of Operation Support Democracy, the United Nations embargo of arms and fuel into the island nation. Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea

221015-N-XK462-1188 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2022) U.S. Navy Personnel Specialist Seaman Abdurehim Jufar, from Bowie, Md., writes down the conning officers orders for navigation purposes during an underway replenishment aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108). Wayne E. Meyer is currently operating with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

DN-SC-90-03828. Country: Unknown

030828-C-9409S-504. State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

230327-N-IL330-1085 SAN DIEGO (March 27, 2023) - Engineman 2nd Class Eric Luckett, from Alamosa, Colorado, detaches a winch cable from an 11-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) from amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) during the ships maintenance availability March 27. Tripoli is an America-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego.

970617-N-3149V-003. Complete Scene Caption: Canadian divers from Fleet Diving Unit Pacific in rubber dive boat practice mine counter measure operations as part of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 off the coast of Southern California. The Canadian divers are part of a group of mine counter measure teams, including US and Austrailian teams, working from USS DENVER (LPD 9). The diver ready to enter water has a full face mask used with the SIVA Underwater Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Diving Apparatus an oxygen rebreather. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Country: Pacific Ocean

220627-N-WI365-1070 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 27, 2022) Sailors release a target buoy from the fantail of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) prior to a live-fire exercise. The target buoy provides Sailors a water-borne target to fire at during weapons qualifications and training exercises. 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.

220613-N-PC065-1067 AEGEAN SEA (June 13, 2022) Ensign Glennalyn Ajero, assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Arlington (LPD 24), observes the Turkish Ada-class Corvette TCG Heybeliada (F 511) through binoculars as Heybeliada sails alongside Arlington during a passing exercise in the Aegean Sea, June 13, 2022. Arlington is a 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.

The Exploration Ground Systems recovery team, along with the U.S. Navy, practice recovering a test version of the Orion capsule during Underway Recovery Test-7 (URT-7) onboard the USS John P. Murtha, on Oct. 31, 2018, in the Pacific Ocean. URT-7 is one in a series of tests to verify and validate procedures and hardware that will be used to recover the Orion spacecraft after it splashes down in the Pacific Ocean following deep space exploration missions. Orion will have emergency abort capability, sustain the crew during space travel and provide safe re-entry from deep space return velocities.

DN-ST-89-01336. Base: USS Yellowstone (AD 41) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

220731-N-DE439-1386 BALTIC SEA (July 31, 2022) Gunners Mate 1st Class Paul McKinney, right, observes Fire Controlman 3rd Class Stephen Terrazas change the barrel of a .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51), July 31, 2022. Arleigh Burke 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.

220819-N-NR343-1027 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 19, 2022) Sailors conduct flight operations aboard the Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) while transiting the Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 19, 2022. Sioux City 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.

060317-N-8547M-004. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS SAIPAN (LHA 2)

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 22, 2022) Religious Program Specialist 1st Class Isaiah Linares (right) and Legalman 1st Class Jonathan Oshida, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD4), analyze the plan of the day during the ships first abandon ship drill while underway. Boxer is a Wasp-Class Amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego.

220402-N-CM110-2257 PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 2, 2022) - Sailors aboard amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) lift a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) during a training evolution, April 2. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

220824-N-GF955-1067BALTIC SEA (Aug. 24, 2022) U.S. Navy Operations Specialist 2nd Class Donovan Smith, from Las Vegas, Nevada, prepares to enter the water during a man overboard drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), Aug. 24, 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.

220805-N-GF955-1003ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 5, 2022) Seaman Michael Delgado, from Houston, stands lookout on the bridge-wing of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), Aug. 5, 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.

220920-N-GF955-1024BALTIC SEA (Sept. 20, 2022) U.S. Navy Seaman Michael Delgado, from Houston, grinds down a chock aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), Sept. 20, 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.

221205-N-IV962-1036PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 5, 2022) - Quartermaster Seaman Camden Wills unties rope to hoist a flag aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Dec. 5, 2022. Quartermasters stand watch as assistants to Officers of the deck and navigators as well as perform ship control, navigational and bridge watch duties. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit 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.

011016-N-3093M-004. Base: Crowley 450-10 Barge Scene Major Command Shown: CINCPACFLT

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 17, 2024) Sailors unload a pallet of supplies during a vertical replenishment on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14). Cesar Chavez is assigned to Military Sealift Command Far East (MSC FE) who in coordination with Commander, Task Force 73, refuels and resupplies deployed naval forces, along with regional allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. Rafael Peralta is forward-deployed and assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force. Navy

Crewmen of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS MINNEAPOLIS-SAINT PAUL (SSN-708) are shown preparing to get underway. Sonar Technician (Submarine) Third Class Crowell releases the bow mooring line as two of his shipmates watch. Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Navy paratroopers are aboard the Coast Guard ship Firebush after being rescued from the water. The seamen jumped from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during exercise Brim Frost '81. Subject Operation/Series: BRIM FROST '81 Base: Kodiak State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Coast Guard Cutters - Northland (WMEC 904) - 26-HK-76-152. CGC Northland ops--Coast Guardsmen on RHI boat, departing from civilian ship, with cutter in background -- 051710. Hurricane Katrina

230310-N-HG846-1013 BAY OF BENGAL (March 10, 2023) - Gunners Mate Chief Andrew Levett, left, from Parker, Colorado, and Mineman 1st Class Danielle Epperson, from Dalton, Georgia, transfers 57mm training rounds on the focsle aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) in the Bay of Bengal, March 10. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

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