Naval Operations In Open Waters

Images of naval vessels including cruisers and destroyers in formation at sea, showcasing military exercises and international collaboration.

220427-N-TT059-2100 ARABIAN SEA (Apr. 27, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) conducts a bilateral training exercise with the Indian Navy's guided-missile frigate INS Trishul (F 43). USS Momsen is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force, and is underway supporting a free and open Indo-Pacific.

220913-N-LK647-2009 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 13, 2022) A view from aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Ramage (DDG 61), USS James E. Williams (DDG 95), and USS McFaul (DDG 74) steaming in formation during Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT), Sept. 13, 2022. Normandy is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford 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.

220427-N-TT059-2100 ARABIAN SEA (Apr. 27, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) conducts a bilateral training exercise with the Indian Navy's guided-missile frigate INS Trishul (F 43). USS Momsen is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force, and is underway supporting a free and open Indo-Pacific.

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 2, 2012) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 retrieves supplies from the the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO 203) during a replenishment-at-sea.

220510-N-PC065-2006 AEGEAN SEA (May 10, 2022) - Hellenic Navy Jason-class tank landing ship HS Chios (L 173), center, and Hydra-class frigate HS Salamis (F 455) sail in formation behind the U.S. Navy San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), out of view, May 10, 2022. Arlington, with embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is participating in exercise Alexander the Great 2022 under the command and control of Task Force 61/2. ATG22 is a bilateral U.S.-Greece (Hellenic) amphibious training event designed to exercise battalion-level command and control and company-level combined arms training in order to increase U.S. and Greek interoperability and demonstrate the trans-Atlantic relationship between U.S. Navy-Marine Corps and Hellenic Armed Forces.

DN-SC-87-10743. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-89-02909. Country: Unknown

220728-N-MQ703-1122 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) - Multinational ships steam in formation during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 2022 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC 2022 provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

060416-N-5837R-113. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A 495th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-111F aircraft makes a low-level pass over the Dutch frigate HR MS BLOYS VAN TRESLONG (F-824) during Open Gate '89. Open Gate is a Joint Chiefs of STAFF/NATO exercise designed to simulate air and sea power tactics required to keep the Straits of Gibraltar open during a crisis. Subject Operation/Series: OPEN GATE '89 Country: Unknown

120712-O-ZZ999-007PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) is underway with a submarine during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise in the series that began in 1971. (New Zealand Defence Force

Pacific Ocean, May 7, 2013 - The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68), the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG059) transit the Pacific Ocean while conducting a replenishment-at-sea.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2022) - Japan Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ship JS Kirisame (DD 104) and helicopter (SH-60K) transit the Pacific Ocean during a multilateral search and rescue exercise (SAREX) coordinated with the U.S. Navy, Republic of Palau, U.S. Coast Guard, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Royal Navy in support of 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.

The frigate USS BREWTON (FF-1086) passes off the stern of the oiler USS CIMARRON (AO-177) while the ships are en route to the Persian Gulf after the invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi forces. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/STORM Country: Indian Ocean(IOC)

Sea of Japan (May 19, 2022) A MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter attached to forward deployed detachment Airborne Mine Countermeasures aircraft based in Korea, Helicopter Maritime Squadron (HM) 14, Detachment 2A flies between USS Miguel Keith and USS Charleston (LCS 18) during Exercise Noble Vanguard. Noble Vanguard serves as an enabler to reinforce tactics and techniques of different mission sets that contribute to regional stability.

DN-SC-88-05365. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

PHILIPPINE SEA (July 08, 2021) Amphibious transport dock USS New Orleans (LPD 18) (left) recieves fuel lines from USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) during a replinishment-at-sea. New Orleans, part of the America Expeditionary Strike 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. (US Navy

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 20, 2022) The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9) sails alongside USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during a replenishment-at-sea. Operating as part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Abraham Lincoln is conducting training to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jett Morgan)

INDIAN OCEAN (May 8, 2012) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), left, the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) transit the Indian Ocean. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

DN-SC-89-11523. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 26, 2022) Two French paratroopers conduct a freefall jump from a French Dassault Atlantique 2 towards the French aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R 91), right, while the ship sails in formation with the French frigate FS Forbin (D620), middle, and the French replenishment oiler FS Marne (A630), left, Nov. 26, 2022. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), currently attached to the Charles de Gaulle 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.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2022) - Japan Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ship JS Kirisame (DD 104) and Royal Navy River Class vessel HMS Tamar (P233) transit the Pacific Ocean during a multilateral search and rescue exercise (SAREX) coordinated with the U.S. Navy, Republic of Palau, U.S. Coast Guard, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Royal Navy in support of 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.

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 28, 2012) The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) transits alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO 203) during a replenishment at sea. Iwo Jima is the flagship of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. 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.

220728-N-MQ703-1137 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) - Indonesian Navy frigate KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai (332) sails with multinational ships during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 2022 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC 2022 provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 10, 2019) The Royal Danish Navy frigate HDMS Peter Willemoes (F 362), right, the U.S. Military Sealift Command underway replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) and the Royal Netherlands Navy frigate HNLMS Van Speijk (F 828) transit the Atlantic Ocean during exercise Cutlass Fury 2019. Cutlass Fury is designed to be a biennial, medium-scale exercise off the coast of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, with the sole purpose to exercise Canada's Atlantic Fleet, allied navies, and other joint elements in tactical-level warfare.

Highline party members stand by onboard the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG-54). The nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS LONG BEACH (CGN-9) is underway off the port bow of the FORD. The ships are participating in an reflagged tanker escort operation. Country: Gulf Of Oman

DN-ST-87-03835. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) sails with ships of the Argentine Task Group, the destroyer ARA SARANDI (D-13) and the frigates ARA PARKER (F-44) and ARA GUERRICO (F-32) during the LINCOLN's circumnavigation cruise around South America. Country: South Atlantic

TSUGARU STRAITS (Feb. 4, 2024) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) transits the Tsugaru Straits. 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

041001-N-9336V-001. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN EAGLE Country: Unknown

220920-O-NR876-161ARAFURA SEA (SEP. 20, 2022) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) prepares to conduct a replenishment-at-sea with Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Supply-class replenishment oiler HMAS Stalwart (A304) during the RAN Exercise Kakadu 2022 (KA22) in the waters off Northern Australian, Sept. 20, 2022. KA22 is the 15th iteration of the RANs flagship biennial regional maritime international engagement exercise, drawing together approximately 3000 personnel, 15 warships and more than 30 aircraft from 22 countries.

060726-N-1063M-038. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The German frigate FGS Hessen (F 221) steams in formation with the Danish frigate HDMS Peter Willemoes (F 362) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), Oct. 25, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) 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.

Arleigh-burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) prepares to conduct a replenishment-at-sea with Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 26, 2024. George Washington is conducting Tailored Ships Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP). TSTA prepares the ship and crew for full integration into a carrier strike group through a wide range of mission critical operations. Navy

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) From left, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter destroyer JS Izumo (DDH 183), U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Royal Australian Navy landing helicopter dock HMAS Canberra (L02) sail in formation during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Video by Royal Australian Navy Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez)

040506-N-7586B-081. Complete Scene Caption: Ships and four Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIB) from the Multinational Combined Task Force One Five Zero (CTF-150) sail in formation for a photo opportunity while underway in the Gulf of Oman, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Pictured foreground-to-background: Pakistan Navy Tariq (Amazon) Class (Type 21) Frigate, PNS (Pakistani Naval Ship) KHAIBAR (D 183), the German Navy, Bremen Class (Type 122) Frigate, FGS AUGSBURG (F 213), the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF), Murasame Class Destroyer, SAMIDIRE (D-106); the New Zealand Navy, Anzac (Meko 200) Class Frigate, HMNZS TE MANA (F 111); The Italian Navy Maestrale Class, Frigate, ITS SCIROCCO (F 573); and the US Navy (USN) Spruance Class: Destroyer, USS CUSHING (DD 985). Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown

110214-N-8607R-603GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 14, 2011) Ships comprising the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group are underway in formation during exercise Cobra Gold 2011. Cobra Gold is a U.S. and Thailand co-sponsored multi-national exercise to improve interoperability between participating nations.

220728-N-VI910-3081 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) Ships sail in formation during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 28. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 30 unmanned systems, approximately 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

A bow view of the frigate USS LANG (FF 1060) underway during PACEX '89. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Lang (FF 1060)

A port view of the destroyer USS SPRUANCE (DD-963) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

220913-N-EH998-1445 RED SEA (Sept. 13, 2022) Guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) sails with the Royal Jordanian Navy in the Red Sea, Sept. 13. USS Nitze is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

110405-N-WP746-665PACIFIC OCEAN (April 5, 2011) The guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) transits in waters surrounding the island of Oahu during the Koa Kai photo exercise. Hawaii-based surface Navy and other combatant units participated in Koa Kai 11-2, an integrated training event with the goal of attaining deployment certificates and training.

220425-N-JX182-1014 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 25, 2022) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) begins its approach alongside the Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200). 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.

060323-N-6074Y-064. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

220613-N-UP745-1629 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 13, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) fires a 25mm Mk 38 autocannon during a live-fire exercise in the Atlantic Ocean, June 13, 2022. Jason Dunham 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.

221013-N-LK647-1046 ATLANTIC OCEANA view from the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) of the Canadian Halifax-class frigate HMCS Fredericton (FFH-337), USS Ramage (DDG 61), USS James E. Williams (DDG 95), and USS McFaul (DDG 74) participating in a screen formation during a Tactical Force Exercise while Normandy is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 13, 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. Navy’s commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

040929-N-7034S-005. Complete Scene Caption: Royal Australian Navy (RAN) deck department Sailors, aboard the Long Range Escort Frigate Her Majestys Australian Ship (HMAS) ADELAIDE (FFG 01), make final preparations before pulling alongside the Sacramento Class Fast Combat Support Ship USS SEATTLE (AOE 3) (center) and the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS ESSEX (LHD 2) (left) during a Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) operation in the Northern Persian Gulf. A US Navy (USN) MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 8 (HC-8), Dragon Whales, Naval Air Station (NAS) Norfolk, Virginia (VA), shuttles between the ships. The ADELAIDE, home ported in Garden Island, Western Australia, is conducting joint operations in the North Persian Gulf under Commander Task Force 58 (CTF-58). Country: Persian Gulf

DN-ST-85-05425. Subject Operation/Series: COMTUEX '85 Country: Unknown

The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), foreground, the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3), middle, and the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD-24) sail during a maneuvering exercise in the Baltic Sea, Aug. 16, 2022. Gunston Hall (LSD 44) 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.

An aerial port bow view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) and the frigate USS MEYERKORD (FF 1058), left, underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

220825-N-DK042-1006 A rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) follows Research Craft (RCS) 1 during a mine countermeasure (MCM) live fire training exercise off the coast of San Clemente Island, Aug. 25, 2022. The MCM live fire is realistic, relevant training that enables our joint, multi-domain forces to integrate and rehearse a critical capability and complex skillset.

DN-SC-87-08268. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

040701-N-7408M-041. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A starboard bow view of the Australian guided missile frigate HMAS DARWIN (04) underway during exercise RimPac '86. The aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) is in the background. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '86 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

220410-N-VJ326-2058 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2022) - Amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) sails through the Pacific Ocean, April 10. Anchorage is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

DN-ST-88-03706. Base: Gulf Of Oman

DN-SC-87-05074. Country: Unknown

220928-N-LI114-1037 WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (Sept. 28, 2022) The Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy destroyer ROKS Munmu the Great (DDH 976) sails with the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in waters east of the Korean peninsula, Sept. 28. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is participating with the ROK Navy in Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) to strengthen interoperability and training. The U.S. routinely conducts CSG operations in the waters around the ROK to exercise maritime maneuvers, strengthen the U.S.-ROK alliance, and improve regional security.

The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) steams in formation with Spanish Armada frigate Álvaro de Bazán (F 101), Danish frigate HDMS Peter Willemoes (F 362), Dutch frigate HNLMS De Zeven Provincien (F 802), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), German frigate FGS Hessen (F 221), Dutch frigate HNLMS Van Amstel (F 831), and Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), Oct. 25, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) 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.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 23, 2018) The guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) and the Republic of Korea navy destroyer Yulgok Yi (DDG 992) conduct a replenishment-at sea with the Royal Australian Navy multi-product replenishment oiler HMAS Success (OR 304) during the 2018 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, July 23, 2018. Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, and about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 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 of the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2018 is the 26th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) steams in the Atlantic Ocean in formation with the German frigate FGS Hessen (F 221), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), Danish frigate HDMS Peter Willemoes (FFH 362), Canadian frigate HMCS Montreal (FFH 336), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116), Spanish Armada frigate Álvaro de Bazán (F 101), Dutch frigate HNLMS De Zeven Provincien (F 802), French frigate FS Chevalier Paul (D 621), Nov. 7, 2022. Exercise Silent Wolverine is a U.S.-led, combined training exercise that tests Ford-class aircraft carrier capabilities through integrated high-end naval warfare scenarios alongside participating allies in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is conducting their first deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations.

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii (July 30, 2022) The Republic of Korea Navy ship ROKS Marado (LPH-6112) steams off the coast of Oahu during an amphibious raid for a multinational littoral operations exercise as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 at Pyramid Rock Beach, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 30, 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

DN-SC-87-08291. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

120222-N-OY799-221 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) transits the Pacific Ocean as aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 perform a flyover in formation during an air power demonstration for Tiger Cruise. John C. Stennis is operating in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of responsibility while on a seven-month deployment.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 27, 2022) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the Raptors of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71, conducts a vertical replenishment-at-sea with French Navy Floréal-class frigate FS Prairial (F731) while transiting alongside U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

DN-SC-87-01947. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

110405-N-WP746-364PACIFIC OCEAN (April 5, 2011) The fast attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770), the guided-missile cruisers USS Lake Erie (CG 70) and USS Port Royal (CG 73), the guided-missile destroyers USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93), USS Russell (DDG 59), USS Chafee (DDG 90) and the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) transit in waters surrounding the island of Oahu during the Koa Kai photo exercise. Hawaii-based surface Navy and other combatant units participated in Koa Kai 11-2, an integrated training event with the goal of attaining deployment certificates and training.

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2022) The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMAS Supply (A 195), right, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101), middle, and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) sail in formation with ships of Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and RAN. ABECSG is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navys role across the full spectrum of military operationsfrom combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (Photo by Mass Communication Special

DN-SC-89-08410. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

221008-N-CM110-1114 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 8, 2022) - Ensign Allison Taylor, deck officer, assigned to amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) partcipates in an 11-meter rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) training evolution in the South China Sea Oct. 8, 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.

050803-N-8154G-042. Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5)

220728-N-VI910-3073 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) Ships sail in formation during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 28. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 30 unmanned systems, approximately 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

221110-N-N3764-0013CARIBBEAN SEA - (Nov. 10, 2022) - An 11-meter rigid inflatable boat (center) from the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Milwaukee (LCS 5) and Dominican navy vessels Altair (GC-112) (right) and Becrux (LI-170) (left) conduct a bilateral maritime interdiction exercise off the coast of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic November 10, 2022. 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.

An elevated starboard beam view of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) while underway. Off the carrier's starboard quarter is the guided missile cruiser USS STERETT (CG 31), and off the port quarter is a combat stores ship. Country: Northern Arabian Sea

RED SEA (April 24, 2015) The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) prepare to conduct a vertical replenishment-at-sea. New York is a part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

Hydrofoils of Patrol Combatant Missile Hydrofoil Squadron 2 travel in formation en route to Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Virginia for decommissioning. Hydrofoils making the journey include the USS PEGASUS (PHM 1), the USS HERCULES (PHM 2), the USS TAURUS (PHM 3), the USS AQUILA (PHM 4), the USS ARIES (PHM 5) and the USS GEMINI (PHM 6). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2012) The Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) pulls alongside the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) to conduct a fuel and ammunition on load. Nimitz is conducting carrier qualifications off the southern coast of California.

DN-SC-87-10318. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) passes the amphibious transport dock ship USS NASHVILLE (LPD-13) during leapfrog drills. Both ships are participating in operation Northern Wedding. Subject Operation/Series: OPERATION NORTHERN WEDDING Country: Unknown

Lt. Cmdr Deena Abt and CWO3 Dallas Rodriguez watch from the USS Gerald R. Fords (CVN 78) hangar bay as an MH-60S Nighthawk, attached to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, prepares to transport ammunition to Ford during an ammunition on-load with USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12), April 9, 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.

CARIBBEAN SEA (Aug. 20, 2012) The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36) approaches the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) on its port side for an underway replenishment. Underwood is deployed to Central and South America and the Caribbean supporting Southern Seas 2012.

ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 17, 2018) The guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), left, and the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), back, conduct a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) in the Arabian Sea, Dec. 17, 2018. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group 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.

220930-N-EH998-1004 BAB AL MANDEB (Sept. 30, 2022) Guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) transits the Bab Al Mandeb, Sept. 30. Nitze is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

The combat support ship USS CAMDEN (AOE-2) and the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70) flank the Military Sealift Command combat stores ship USNS MARS (T-AFS-1) and oiler USS PECOS (T-AO-197) during a vertical replenishment operation off the coast of Sri Lanka. The CARL VINSON Battle Group is about to enter the Arabian Gulf on a six month deployment. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

220719-N-YN807-2067PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2022) - Mexican Navy frigate ARM Benito Juarez (F-101) transits the Pacific Ocean during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 19. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug 4 in and around Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2014) The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) conducts visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training off the coast of Southern California. The training marked the first time a littoral combat ship, an MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopter and an SH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter conducted integrated VBSS training.

110315-N-3185H-405PACIFIC OCEAN (March 15, 2011) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) pulls alongside the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) to conduct a replenishment at sea. Blue Ridge is en route to Japan to support earthquake and tsunami relief efforts as part of Operation Tomodachi.

Combined Task Force One Five Zero (CTF-150) Gulf of Oman

The USS HURRICANE (PC-3) underway off the coast of Haiti operating with other U.S. ships in support of Operation Restore Democracy. Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE DEMOCRACY Base: USS Hurricane @@(Pc 3) Country: Caribbean Sea

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 19, 2017) Sailors stand watch on the bow of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) as the ship approaches the fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 198) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) during a replenishment-at-sea. San Diego, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region.

An aerial port beam view of the guided missile cruiser USS WAINWRIGHT (CG-28) underway. Country: Unknown

ARABIAN SEA (March 23, 2013) The German navy frigate FGS Hamburg (F220) is underway alongside the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) as the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) approaches during a replenishment-at-sea. Dwight D. Eisenhower and Hamburg are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

220612-N-KU796-1053 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 12, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63), and the Ticonderoga-class guided missle cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), sail in formation during a strait transit exercise with the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations.

DF-ST-87-09590. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '86 Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

An aerial starboard bow view of the Kidd class guided missile destroyer USS CHANDLER (DDG 996) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) transits the Atlantic Ocean while conducting flight operations, Oct. 23, 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.

Warship moving on water, USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), US Navy

220521-O-NR876-138PHILIPPINE SEA (May 21, 2022) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, detachment 8, transports pallets of supplies from the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) to the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102). Charleston, 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.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 25, 2023) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) steams in the South China Sea alongside the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JS Kirisame (DD 104) while conducting operations with Kirisame and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93), March 25. Milius is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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