Naval Strike Group Operations

Images of naval vessels in formation during military exercises, featuring aircraft carriers, destroyers, and submarines in open waters under clear skies.

171128-N-AC254-322 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 28, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), center, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70), left, and the Anzac-class frigate HMAS Warramunga (FFH 152) steam in formation while participating in a photo exercise in the Arabian Gulf. America is the flagship for the America Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region.

220930-N-SI601-1237 WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (Sept. 30, 2022) The U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), a U.S. Navy Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy destroyer ROKS Munmu the Great (DDH 976), and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS Asahi (DD 119), steam in formation in waters east of the Korean Peninsula, Sept. 30. Ronald Reagan, operating as the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5 is conducting a trilateral anti-submarine warfare exercise with the JMSDF and ROK Navy. The operations between the Reagan Strike Group, JS Asahi, and ROKS Munmu The Great, involved operating with a U.S. submarine to enhance interoperability between the nations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

220929-N-JO823-1085 WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (Sept. 29, 2022) The U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USS Benfold (DDG 65), USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy ships ROKS Gwanggaeto the Great (DDH 971), ROKS Munmu the Great (DDH 976) and ROKS Gangwon (FFG 815), steam in formation in waters east of the Korean Peninsula, Sept. 29. 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.

A starboard quarter view of the aircraft carriers USS CORAL SEA (CV 43), left, and USS MIDWAY (CV 41), center, and the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65), right, underway during CINCPAC Exercise FLEETEX '83. The US Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and the Canadian navy are participating in the exercise near the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. Subject Operation/Series: FLEETEX '83 Country: Northern Pacific

The tank landing ship USS BOULDER (LST 1190), center, and the amphibious cargo ship USS CHARLESTON (LKA 113), right, sit off the coast of Puerto Rico during exercise OCEAN VENTURE '88. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '88 Country: Caribbean Sea

An aerial starboard bow view of the replenishment oiler USS SAVANNAH (AOR-4) underway. Country: Unknown

120414-N-DR144-590BAY OF BENGAL (April 14, 2012) The Indian navy guided-missile corvette INS Kulish (P63) and the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) are underway in formation with other U.S. and Indian navy ships during Exercise Malabar 2012. Malabar is an annual bi-lateral naval training exercise with the Indian Navy to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues.

An aerial port quarter view of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) underway with two other ships assigned to its battle group. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

DN-SC-04-09043. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

171128-N-AC254-322 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 28, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), center, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70), left, and the Anzac-class frigate HMAS Warramunga (FFH 152) steam in formation while participating in a photo exercise in the Arabian Gulf. America is the flagship for the America Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region.

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) sails with its battle group along with two Royal Saudi naval vessels. Country: Unknown

220604-N-JO823-1711 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 4, 2022) The U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), along with Carrier Strike Group 5 and Republic of Korea Navy ships, steams in formation during Carrier Strike Group Exercise 2022. Carrier Strike Group Exercise is a bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea Navy. This exercise allows our navies to refine operations and engagement to strengthen future cooperation while supporting the alliance that remains vital to the security interests of both nations and to stability in Northeast Asia.

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 8, 2012) The guided-missile frigate USS Nicholas (FFG 47) conducts a passing exercise with USS Underwood (FFG 36) in the Pacific Ocean. Underwood is deployed to Central and South America and the Caribbean in support of Southern Seas 2012.

DN-SC-88-06249. Base: Hampton Roads Country: United States Of America (USA)

220604-N-N1109-1005 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 6, 2022) - Republic of Korea Navy surface ships ROKS Sejong The Great (DDG 991), front, and ROKS Munmu The Great (DDH 976) participate in a fueling at sea with replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO-198) during Carrier Strike Group Exercise 2022. Carrier Strike Group Exercise is a bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea Navy. This exercise allows our navies to refine operations and engagement to strengthen future cooperation while supporting the alliance that remains vital to the security interests of both nations and to stability in Northeast Asia.

DN-ST-86-00927. Base: Makassar Strait Country: Indonesia (IDN)

DN-SC-87-09250. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 26, 2013) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and the Italian destroyer Francesco Mimbelli (D561) are underway during operations in the central Mediterranean Sea. Nimitz is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations.

A starboard bow view of the Soviet "Kanin" class missile destroyers in a column. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

20604-N-JO823-1649 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 4, 2022) An MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, an MH-60R assigned to the Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77, and a Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Lynx helicopter fly in formation over the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), along with Carrier Strike Group 5 and Republic of Korea Navy ships, during Carrier Strike Group Exercise 2022. Carrier Strike Group Exercise is a bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea Navy. This exercise allows our navies to refine operations and engagement to strengthen future cooperation while supporting the alliance that remains vital to the security interests of both nations and to stability in Northeast Asia.

U.S. Marines, aboard a tracked landing vehicle (LVTP-7), land 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)

The guided missile cruiser USS GRIDLEY (CG-21) prepares for an underway replenishment with the oiler USNS KAWISHIWI (T-AO-146). Country: Gulf Of Oman

An overhead view of the Perry class guided missile frigate USS VANDEGRIFT (FFG-48) underway off the coast of southern California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The conventional aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) and the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) conduct an underway turnover. The KENNEDY will return to Norfolk, Virginia as the GEORGE WASHINGTON continues towards the Mediteranean on a scheduled six-month deployment. Pictured from left to right are the GEORGE WASHINGTON, the JOHN F. KENNEDY and the fast combat support ship USS ARCTIC (AOE 8). Strait of Gibralter, 16 O0ctober 1997. Country: Strait Of Gibraltar

Sea of Japan (May 15, 2022) The Independence variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) sails the Sea of Japan during Exercise Noble Vanguard. Noble Vanguard serves as an enabler to reinforce tactics and techniques of different mission sets that contribute to regional stability.

ARABIAN SEA (March 23, 2013) The German navy frigate FGS Hamburg (F220) receives a fuel line during an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10). Hamburg is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts with Carrier Strike Group Eight.

060215-N-4772B-083. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: LHD-2, LPD-10, T-AO 193

An aerial view of the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) and other ships of Battle Group Bravo participating in battle maneuvers. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

DF-ST-89-04298. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 88 Base: Bellows Air Station, Oahu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port beam view of the frigate USS BARBEY (FF-1088) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-87-10302. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-87-09252. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

An air cushion landing craft (LCAC) approaches the stern of the dock landing ship USS WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD-41) during Operation Sharp Edge. The Whidbey Island is part of an amphibious ready group on station off the coast of Liberia to provide support for the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, and evacuate civilians caught in that country's civil war. Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

220427-N-TT059-2141 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.

An aerial starboard bow view of the replenishment oiler USS WICHITA (AOR-1) underway. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

An elevated starboard bow view of the destroyer USS Paul Foster (DD-964) underway. Country: Unknown

110629-N-XZ912-128ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 29, 2011) The Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dauntless (D 33), left, the French navy frigate FS Ventose (F 733), the Russian navy destroyer RFS Admiral Chabanenko (DD 650), and the U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) participate in maneuvering exercises during FRUKUS 2011. FRUKUS is an invitational exercise intended to enhance communication and interoperability between the navies of France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Turning starboard, the aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV-59) steams at the head of its battle group, all in a line, during Fleet Week celebrations. Base: New York Harbor State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2014) Ships from various nations in the Baltic Region and the U.S. 6th Fleet command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) begin the underway phase of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2014. The annual multinational exercise is in its 42nd year and is conducted to enhance maritime capabilities and interoperability and to support regional stability.

A bow view of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) underway during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

040507-N-5362A-394. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

220929-N-DW158-1228 WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (Sept. 29, 2022) An MH-60S Sea Hawk attached to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, flies by the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), USS Benfold (DDG 65), Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy ships ROKS Gangwon (FFG 815), ROKS Gwanggaeto the Great (DDH 971), ROKS Munmu the Great (DDH 976), and ROKS Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong (DDG 993), as they steam in formation in waters east of the Korean Peninsula, Sept. 29. 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.

220816-N-MZ836-2107 BALTIC SEA (Aug. 16, 2022) The Finnish Rauma-class patrol craft FNS Porvoo (PGG 72), front, and The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) sail in formation during a photo exercise Aug. 16, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, 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.

111111-N-OY799-512 ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 11, 2011) The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) steams alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) while a rigid hull inflatable boat conducts boat operations. John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom and New Dawn.

A silhouetted port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) underway. Country: Caribbean Sea

171026-N-EG687-1539 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97), fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) transit the Pacific Ocean. Theodore Roosevelt is currently underway for a regularly scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

DN-SC-89-02531. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

221205-N-YV347-1097 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 5, 2022) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) transits through the Pacific Ocean during a training exercise with an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Battle Cats" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73. Bunker Hill, part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is currently underway conducting routine operations.

091117-N-6720T-194PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2009) The guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) transits the Pacific Ocean during the break-up of a 26 ship formation photo exercise. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), the NavyÕs only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, participated in a photo exercise, which was the culmination of Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX 21G), the largest annual bilateral exercise with the U.S. Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

Ten ships of Task Force 155 gather during Operation Desert Storm. They are, from left: the guided missile destroyer USS PREBLE (DDG-46), the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66), the guided missile cruisers USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CG-58), and the USS SAN JACINTO (CG-56) the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN-40), the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60), the guided missile cruisers USS NORMANDY (CG-60) and USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) and the guided missile destroyer USS WILLIAM V. PRATT (DDG-44). Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea

The USS Pearl Harbor scans the water during a search and rescue exercise on the south Pacific Ocean Tahiti, French Polynesia, May 14, 2022. The training supports Marara 22 and highlights the U.S. commitment to our Indo-Pacific allies and partners, and reinforces incentives for multilateral cooperation.

240206-N-AB188-1374 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 the Mediterranean Sea in formation with the Turkish frigates TCG Gaziantep (F-490) and TCG Gemlik (F-492), 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

220911-N-YD731-1496 ADRIATIC SEA (Sep. 11, 2022) An E-2D Hawkeye, attached to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121 and an E/A-18G Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, flies over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), Sep. 11, 2022. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 and the George H.W. Bush CSG. The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, VFA-103, VFA-86, VFA-136, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, 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.

A starboard bow view of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) underway with its battle group during RimPac '86. From left to right are: the guided missile frigate USS VANDEGRIFT (FFG-48), the frigate USS BREWTON (FF-1086), the guided missile cruiser USS GRIDLEY (CG-21), the guided missile destroyer USS BENJAMIN STODDERT (DDG-22), the guided missile cruiser USS WILLIAM H. STANDLEY (CG-32) and the destroyer USS JOHN YOUNG (DD-973). Subject Operation/Series: RIM PAC '86 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-87-10727. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

BALTIC SEA (May 17, 2022) - The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), the Finnish pollution control vessel FNS Louhi (999), the Finnish Hämeenmaa-class Minelayer FNS Hämeenmaa (02), the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107), the Swedish Carlskrona-class auxiliary support ship HSwMS Carlskrona (P 04), and the Finnish Katanpää-class mine countermeasure vessel FNS Purunpää (41) sail in formation during a maneuvering exercise in the Baltic Sea, May 17, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, 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.

DN-ST-86-02423. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

220516-DN159-1288 TYRRHENIAN SEA (May 16, 2022) The littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11), right, transits the Tyrrhenian Sea alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), May 16, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

DN-SC-85-12765. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-88-08299. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) USS Camden (AOE 2) US Navy

110114-N-6006S-054 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 14, 2011) The guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) transits behind the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), center, Republic of Korea Destroyer Daejoyung, and the Republic of Korea navy destroyers ROKS Dae Jo Yeong (DDG 977) and ROKS Kwangyaeto Dae Wang (DDH 971). Bunker Hill and Carrier Strike Group 1 are on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 1, 2022) U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) transits the Pacific Ocean as part of an amphibious raid during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, Aug. 1. 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.

A port beam view of the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS CALIFORNIA (CGN-36) underway off the coast of Southern California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 12, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), front left, sails in formation with the America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), front center, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), front right, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), middle left, Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), middle center, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54), middle right, Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), back left, and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), back right, during Valiant Shield 2022 (VS22). VS22 is a U.S.-only, biennial field training exercise (FTX) focused on integration of joint training in a multi-domain environment. This training builds real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking, and engaging units at sea, in the air, on lan

050610-N-0421S-129. Base: Tasman Sea Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-88-02526. Country: Sea Of Japan

DN-SC-87-10718. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

120119-N-YL945-045 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 19, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carriers USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) join for a turnover of responsibility in the Arabian Sea. Both ships are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

A port bow view of the Spruance class destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979) underway off the coast of Haiti during Operation Support Democracy. Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea

A Sturgeon class submarine approaches the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) as the two vessels take part in anti-submarine exercises off the coast of San Diego. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 19, 2014) U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships are underway in formation at the conclusion of Keen Sword 15. Keen Sword is a joint-bilateral training exercise involving the U.S. military and the Japan Self-Defense Force to increase combat readiness and interoperability of U.S. forces and the Japan Self-Defense Force.

A port quarter view of the destroyer USS PAUL F. FOSTER (DD-964) undergoing replenishment operations with the replenishment oiler USS WICHITA (AOR-1) off the coast of San Diego. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-86-04064. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-SC-87-05827. Base: Chesapeake Bay Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-04582. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

220728-N-IT121-1349 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.

PHILIPPINE SEA (July 21, 2020) The Royal Australian Navy destroyer HMAS Hobart (DDG 39), left, the frigate HMAS Arunta (FFH 151), the landing helicopter dock ship HMAS Canberra (L02), the fleet replenishment vessel HMAS Sirius (O 266), the U.S. Navy forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), the guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54), the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Teruzuki (DD 116) and HMAS Stuart (FFH 153) steam into formation during a trilateral exercise. Trilateral exercises between the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Australian Defense Force and U.S. Navy support shared goals of peace and stability while enhancing regional security and the right of all nations to trade, communicate, and choose their destiny in a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

240225-N-RP467-1026 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 25, 2024) The Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship Argus (A135) steam in formation in the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 25. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group will be transferred to NATO command in the Eastern Mediterranean in order to conduct a series of short notice vigilance activities with elements of Allied Maritime Command's Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 and the Turkish Navy. Navy

Aerial starboard bow view of the Soviet Kirov Class nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser FRUNZE underway. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

220724-N-DN159-1133 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 24, 2022) Ships from the Standing NATO Maritime Group 2, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) and Italian Navy Carlo Bergamini-class frigate ITS Alpino (F594) sail in formation in the Mediterranean Sea, July 24, 2022. The Harry S. Truman 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.

120626-N-RY232-149 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 26, 2012) Ships from Carrier Strike Group 8 are in formation for a photo exercise in the Atlantic Ocean. The strike group is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

The dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD-42) approaches the fleet oiler USNS ANDREW J. HIGGINS (T-AO-190) for an underway replenishment in the waters off Saipan during Operation Tandem Thrust. Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A combined Japanese and American naval force underway in formation. Country: Unknown

DN-SC-88-05372. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

A starboard bow view of the replenishment oiler USS WABASH (AOR 5) (center) conducting an underway replenishment of the guided missile frigate USS DUNCAN (FFG 10). The Australian frigate HMAS DARWIN (F-04) is underway on the right. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) transits alongside the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and other coalition warships, Oct. 25, 2022. Ford 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.

220529-N-BR419-1248 PHILIPPINE SEA (May 29, 2022) Two MH-60R Sea Hawks, attached to the Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77, and an C-2A Greyhound, attached to the Providers of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30, fly alongside the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). 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.

DN-ST-89-08183. Base: East China Sea

An aerial bow view of various U.S. ships of the KITTY HAWK battle group underway. They are, left to right, front row: frigate USS STEIN (FF-1065), guided missile cruiser USS HALSEY (CG-23) and frigate USS BARBEY (FF-1088); second row, guided missile destroyer USS CALLAGHAN (DDG-994), ammunition ship USS MOUNT HOOD (AE-29), aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63), combat stores ship USS MARS (AFS-1), guided missile frigate USS VANDEGRIFT (FFG-48); and the fleet oiler USS WILLAMETTE (AO-180). Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 6, 2020) Aircraft from Carrier Air Wings (CVW) 5 and 17 fly in formation over the Nimitz Carrier Strike Force. The aircraft carriers USS Nimitz (CVN 68), right, and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and their carrier strike groups are conducting dual carrier operations in the Indo-Pacific as the Nimitz Carrier Strike Force.

A bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49) underway off the coast of California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

220624-N-NR343-2325 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (June 24, 2022) U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships participates in a photo exercise while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, June 24. Sioux City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

061007-N-8158F-092. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-89-06211. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training South China Sea

Aerial starboard view of the Leahy Class guided missile cruiser USS REEVES (CG-24) underway. Country: Philippine Sea

DN-SC-04-17175. Country: Unknown

110816-N-YX920-695ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 24, 2011) U.S. and Royal Navy mine countermeasure ships are underway in formation with the Royal Navy landing ship dock RFA Lyme Bay (L3007) during a bilateral training exercise to refine coalition warfare capabilities while strengthening partner relationships and enhancing regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

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