Naval Operations at Sea

Various naval vessels including submarines and frigates engaged in different operational activities at sea, showcasing a range of military exercises and replenishment operations.

A starboard view of the Eucadorian corvette ESMERALDAS (CM 11) underway near the port of Manta, Ecuador, during Operation UNITAS XXV. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard view of the Eucadorian corvette ESMERALDAS (CM 11) underway near the port of Manta, Ecuador, during Operation UNITAS XXV. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A flight deck crewman signals to an approaching helicopter on the flight deck of the frigate USS FANNING (FF-1076) during exercise Eager Sentry 92-4. The destroyer USS KINKAID (DD-965) and the frigate USS KIRK (FF-1087) are in the background. Subject Operation/Series: EAGER SENTRY 92-4 Country: Unknown

Crew members stand watch at the top of the sail of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ALEXANDRIA (SSN-757) during post-commissioning trials off Andros Island, Bahamas. The ALEXANDRIA was commissioned on June 29, 1991.. Country: Atlantic Ocean(AOC)

The guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) moves away after taking part in underway replenishment operations with the nuclear-powered aircraft USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) and the fleet oiler USNS PAWCATUCK (T-AO-108). Country: Caribbean Sea

The Chilean oiler ARAUCANO (AO-53) endures rough seas as it refuels the guided missile cruiser USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS (CG-27) during underway replenishment operations. 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 Mark 46 torpedo is launched from a U.S. Navy Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate during Exercise RimPac '86. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Marine Corps AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicles move away from the amphibious transport dock USS DUBUQUE (LPD-8) prior to the ship's arrival at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. The DUBUQUE has brought elements of the 6th Marine Regiment to Saudi Arabia to support Operation Desert Shield. An LCM-8 mechanized landing craft is at left. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Gulf Of Bahrain

010922-N-3560G-002. Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63)

A RIM-66 Standard-MR (medium range) SM-2 missile is launched from the guided missile ship USS NORTON SOUND (AVM-1) on the Pacific Missile Test Center Range. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missile is launched from a Mark 29 box launcher aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70). Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-85-05408. Base: USS Iowa (BB 61) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

221211-N-NM271-1011 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2022) Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27) conduct small boat operations in preparation for the NASA Artemis I Orion spacecraft recovery, Dec. 11, 2022. Portland, along with Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8), is underway in U.S. 3rd Fleet in support of the recovery. The retrieval operation is part of a Department of Defense effort that integrates combatant command service capabilities to determine best practices for safely retrieving spacecraft capable of carrying humans into space. The U.S. Navy has many unique capabilities that make it an ideal partner for supporting NASA, including its amphibious and expeditionary capabilities with the ability to embark helicopters, launch and recover small boats, three-dimensional air search radar and advanced medical facilities.

110815-N-PB383-003PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2011) Amphibious assault vehicles depart the well deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans and embarked Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting pre-deployment work-ups as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group.

220816-N-BR419-1479 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 16, 2022) The U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships JS Ohnami (DD 111) and JS Yamagiri (DD 152) break formation in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 16. The U.S. Navy and JMSDF routinely conduct naval exercises together, strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance and maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. 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.

Landing craft prepare to return to the wet well aboard the amphibious transport dock USS DUBUQUE (LPD-8) during exercise Team Spirit '82. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '82 Base: P'Ohang Country: Korea

240206-N-AB188-1191 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 6, 2024) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) and the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) transit in formation with the Turkish frigates TCG Gaziantep (F-490) and TCG Gemlik (F-492) in the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 6. Bataan and Carter Hall are 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. Navy

ARABIAN GULF (April 19, 2021) The guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) transits alongside guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61), not pictured, during a live-fire exercise in the Arabian Gulf. Monterey is supporting the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group while deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations and conducting naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Pacific Ocean through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

DN-ST-86-06080. Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67)

A CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter transports supplies to the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70) during a vertical replenishment in preparation for operations in the North Arabian Sea. Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT)

A view of the No. 1 and No. 2 Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber gun mounts on the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) from the 05 level lookout station. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ALEXANDRIA (SSN-757) surfaces during post-commissioning trials off Andros Island, Bahamas. The ALEXANDRIA was commissioned on June 29, 1991.. Country: Atlantic Ocean(AOC)

A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion maneuvers in formation with Hellenic Marine Corps combat rubber reconnaissance crafts for a combined forces event during exercise Alexander the Great 2022, Skyros, Greece, May 16, 2022. Alexander the Great 22 strengthens interoperability and force readiness between the U.S., Greece, and Allied nations, enhancing strategic defense and partnership while promoting security and stability in the region.

A U.S. Army soldier sitting atop a hardshell M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) gazes seaward where the Navy has stationed two four-ship amphibious groups off the coast of Somalia in support of the March 25th troop withdrawal. Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM)

DN-ST-89-04760. Base: Gaeta Country: Italy (ITA)

A ship is silhouetted on the horizon as it is underway during Unitas XXXI, an annual, joint exercise between the U.S. Navy and the naval forces of nine South American countries. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXI Country: Unknown

220919-N-NQ285-1037ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) steams in formation behind the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), during a submarine familiarization exercise, Sept. 19, 2022. Ramage is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group conducting Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (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.

DN-ST-87-02224. Country: Unknown

110123-N-6632S-194ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2011) Sailors assigned to the weapons department of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) participate in a .50-caliber machine gun live-fire exercise. George H.W. Bush is in the Atlantic Ocean conducting a composite unit training exercise.

A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS NEVADA (SSBN-733) underway. Country: Unknown

Soviet officers watch from the railing as the large harbor tug CANONCHET (YTB-823) escorts their ship toward Naval Station, San Diego. The Udaloy class destroyer ADMIRAL VINOGRADOV, the Sovremenny class destroyer BOYEVOY and the Kaliningradneft class support tanker ARGUN are arriving at the station for a four-day, goodwill visit. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

230403-N-MD713-1125 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 3, 2023) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) transits the Atlantic Ocean. IKE is underway conducting routine operations in the Atlantic Ocean.

060818-N-8547M-002. Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2)

DN-ST-86-00704. Base: Makassar Strait Country: Indonesia (IDN)

ARABIAN SEA (April 12, 2012) A landing craft air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 approaches the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

981021-A-7891P-504. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98 Base: Pusan Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

DN-ST-87-03311. Base: USS Iowa (BB 61) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

020514-F-0201H-128. State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The air cushion landing craft LCAC6 pulls away after backing out of the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) to take Marines ashore for a field exercise during PACEX '89. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

220628-N-TC847-1023 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 28, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Nitze (DDG 94), front, USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119), middle, and USS Truxtun (DDG 103) sails with the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), June 28, 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.

The hatches of the 12 vertical-launch Tomahawk missile tubes stand open on the bow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS OKLAHOMA CITY (SSN-723). Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220522-N-VQ947-1043 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 22, 2022) A landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) approaches the well deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27), May 22, 2022. Portland is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

AT SEA (May 27, 2013) A landing craft, air cushion vessel assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) transports light armored vehicles and Humvees assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU). The 26th MEU is a Marine air-ground task force forward-deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility aboard the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group serving as a sea-based, expeditionary crisis response force capable of conducting amphibious operations across the full range of military operations.

DN-ST-86-11480. Base: USS Yorktown (CG 48)

221008-N-XK462-1005 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 8, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) steams in line with cruisers and destroyers from Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG). Wayne E. Meyer is currently operating with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

PHILIPPINE SEA (April 26, 2022) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, conducts search and rescue training for the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

220730-N-XB010-1006 EAST CHINA SEA (July 30, 2022) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) departs from the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) well deck. New Orleans, part of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

A stern view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1). Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SAINT LAWRENCE ISLAND, Alaska (Sept. 14, 2022) An F-22 Raptor, assigned to 3rd Alert Flight Squadron, flies over as personnel from a West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare command conduct a long-range transit as part of Operation Noble Defender. This Noble Defender operation demonstrates the ability to launch at a moment's notice from dispersed air and maritime locations to defend Northern approaches in multiple regions of the continent across all domains, displaying resilience in the face of multiple and complex threats.

A combat tank, aboard a mechanized landing craft (LCM-8), lands during Valiant Blitz, the amphibious assault landing phase of exercise Team Spirit '82. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '82 Base: Tok Sok Ri Beach Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

220825-N-ZG822-1074 STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Aug. 25, 2022) An MH-60S Nighthawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 5, flies over the Strait of Gibraltar during the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Groups (GHWBCSG) transit through the Strait of Gibraltar into the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 25, 2022. The GHWBCSG is comprised of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26, the Information Warfare Commander, and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55). 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.

U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, operating in the Pacific Ocean. Dramatic shot with interesting sky. Taken from second ship, a U.S. Navy frigate following the carrier during a lull in flight operations, while in a plane guarding role.(Water Series. Ocean. Military. National Security.)

230129-N-KU796-1108 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 29, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73) steams alongside the underway replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) during a replenishment-at-sea near the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

The command ship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3) arrives for a ceremony marking the port's re-opening following Operation Desert Storm. The harbor and its facilities are being re-opened after explosive teams from the EOD teams U.S., Britain and Australia are cleared out the mines and unexploded ordnance that were left behind by Iraqi forces. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Ash Shuaybah Country: Kuwait (KWT)

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) prepare to load vehicles and equipment for in-stream offload in support of Exercise Cobra Gold in the Gulf of Thailand Feb. 23, 2024. Cobra Gold demonstrates the U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements, advancing common interests, and a commitment to our allies and partners in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Marine Corps

A crewman fires a 25mm Mark 38, Mod O gun system during gunnery practice on the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63). Country: Gulf Of Oman

220410-N-IV962-1017PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2022) - A landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 approaches the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), April 10. Amphibious assault ships use LCACs and helicopters to move Marine assault forces ashore. Makin Island is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

DN-ST-87-03601. Base: USS Constellation (CV 64)

DN-SC-87-03993. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '86 Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial bow-on view of the coast patrol craft USS FIREBOLT (PC-10) underway at speed as the ship returns from a Mediterranean deployment. Base: Hampton Roadstead State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

US and British sailors explore the Arctic ice cap while conducting the first US and British coordinated surfacing at the North Pole. The ships are from left to right: the fleet submarine HMS SUPERB (S 109), the nuclear-powered attack submarines, USS BILLFISH (SSN 676) and the USS SEA DEVIL (SSN 664). Country: Unknown

A view of the guided missile cruiser USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CG-58), followed by the frigate USS W. S. SIMS (FF-1059), approaching port as seen through a fish eye camera lens. The PHILIPPINE SEA is one of five ships of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group that is returning to Mayport following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DM-ST-87-11463. Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD '87 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

220510-N-XB010-1006 SASEBO, Japan (May 10, 2022) USS New Orleans (LPD 18) fires an Mk-46 30mm gun weapon system during an inspection. New Orleans, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

DN-ST-89-03367. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Bangor State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

010409-N-6997B-001. Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Gulf Of Thailand

A beachmaster watches as an air-cushion landing craft (LCAC) approaches the beach during Valiant Blitz '89. Subject Operation/Series: VALIANT BLITZ '89 Country: South Korea

Close-up of a military ship, USS Saipan (LHA-2), US Navy

A US Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), exits the well deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) for a training mission. The US Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit spent two months participating in various training operations on and off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sasebo, Japan, Pohang, Korea, and Hong Kong, China. Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

DN-SC-89-05368. Base: Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS HENRY B. WILSON (DDG 7) underway off the coast of California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 24, 2023) The forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier, USS America (LHA 6), fires a RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile during routine operations while underway in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 24. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations. 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.

DM-ST-86-08339. Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A US Navy Sailor aboard the Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS TARAWA (LHA-1), guides Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC-44) into the well deck of the ship to pick up Marines (Not shown) during an amphibious landing operation off the coast of Kuwait in support of the Southwest Asia build-up. Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1)

Coast Guard Cutters - Dauntless (WMEC 624) - 26-HK-73-148. CGC Dauntless -- view of the sea --050928. Hurricane Katrina

220606-N-AO868-1147 ADRIATIC SEA (June 6, 2022) Ensign Stephen Hess uses a telescopic alidade in the pilot house of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56), as it transits behind the Nimitz class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the Adriatic Sea, June 6, 2022. Truman is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and Partner interests.

DN-SC-89-00031. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-ST-85-00696. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '82 Country: Denmark (DNK)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2022) A landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, prepares to enter the well deck of amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), Sept. 6. LCACs bolster the interoperability of the U.S. Navy and Marines using Navy craft to transport Marine land vehicles and troops from ship to shore, creating a more lethal force in support of naval expeditionary warfare. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport docks Anchorage and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting integrated training operations with the 13th MEU in the U.S. 3rd Fleet to prepare for an upcoming deployment.

BAB AL-MANDEB (Nov. 27, 2018) The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) transits the Bab al-Mandeb strait at night. Jason Dunham is 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.

The hatches of the 12 vertical-launch Tomahawk missile tubes stand open on the bow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS OKLAHOMA CITY (SSN-723). Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-06135. Base: Augusta Bay Country: Sicily (SIC)

220919-N-KL637-1174 ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 19, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), center, the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), left, and the Orizzonte-class destroyer ITS Caio Duilio (D 554) sail in formation as Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 performs a flyover during combined operations in the Adriatic Sea, Sept. 19, 2022. CVW-7 is the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group 10, and the 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 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.

A view of the forward deck of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62). The NEW JERSEY, after recently completing renovation and modernization, is undergoing sea trials prior to reactivation in January 1983. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

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