Navy Operations at Sea

Photos of sailors conducting boat operations and drills aboard U.S. Navy ships in various oceanic regions, showcasing maritime equipment and teamwork.

Members of the French Navy collect a bundle aboard a rescue boat in support of a bilateral airdrop on the south Pacific Ocean Tahiti, French Polynesia, May 11, 2022. The goal of exercise Marara 22 is to aim in the improvement of civil and military coordination for disaster preparedness and relief, humanitarian assistance, evacuation operations and development efforts while also improving interoperability and mutual knowledge.

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 3, 2022) Sailors in a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) move away from the ship while conducting small boat operations aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

120612-N-VY256-079ARABIAN GULF (June 12, 2012) Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) deploy a rigid-hull inflatable boat for a marine artillery scout observer course. Cape St. George is deployed as part of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

221124-N-TC847-2033 IONIAN SEA (Nov. 24, 2022) Fire Controlman Martin Cabello, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), lowers himself into the water during a search and rescue drill, Nov. 24, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - The Orion boilerplate test vehicle floats in the Pacific Ocean during the third day of Underway Recovery Test 4A. Orion was lowered into the water from the USS Salvor, a safeguard-class rescue and salvage ship, using a stationary crane. Tether lines were attached to the test vehicle from the ship for a towing test. Navy divers in a Zodiac boat practice recovery procedures and monitor Orion. NASA, Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Navy are conducting the test to prepare for recovery of the Orion crew module on its return from a deep space mission. The underway recovery test allows the teams to demonstrate and evaluate the recovery processes, procedures, new hardware and personnel in open waters.The Ground Systems Development and Operations Program is conducting the underway recovery test. Orion is the exploration spacecraft designed to carry astronauts to destinations not yet explored by humans, including an asteroid and Mars. It will have emergency abort capability, su

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion with Naval Beach Unit 7 flies to shore during well deck operations aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 1, 2022. Landing craft, air cushions are used to transport vehicles and personnel from ship to shore. The 31st MEU is operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Expeditionary Strike Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region.

Members of the French Navy collect a bundle aboard a rescue boat in support of a bilateral airdrop on the south Pacific Ocean Tahiti, French Polynesia, May 11, 2022. The goal of exercise Marara 22 is to aim in the improvement of civil and military coordination for disaster preparedness and relief, humanitarian assistance, evacuation operations and development efforts while also improving interoperability and mutual knowledge.

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 21, 2022) Sailors on a rigid-hull inflatable boat sail towards the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during a search and rescue drill for Abraham Lincoln. 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.

120110-G-ZZ999-007 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 10:: 2012) Coast Guardsmen assigned to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Monomoy (WPB-1326) turn over Iranian mariners to the Iranian Coast Guard. The cutter rendered assistance to six Iranian mariners who had to abandon the Ya-Hussayn after its engine room flooded. Monomoy is assigned to Commander:: Task Force (CTF) 55:: supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

120421-A-OO955-025CARIBBEAN SEA (April 21, 2012) U.S Navy and Coast Guard personnel assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Elrod (FFG-55) signal toward narcotics bales April 21, 2012 during recovery operations in the Caribbean Sea.

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, maneuver through the water in combat rubber raiding crafts during a launch and recovery exercise, in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 6, 2022.The Marines conducted this exercise to refine launching and recovering from USS New Orleans (LPD 18) with help from the Sailors assigned to the LPD.The 31st MEU is operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region.

220803-N-VJ326-1313 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 3, 2022) - Sailors assigned to amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) operate a seven-meter rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) in the Pacific Ocean during a man overboard drill, Aug. 3, 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.

220504-N-TT059-1071 ARABIAN SEA (May 04, 2022) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) conduct a passenger transfer aboard a rigid hull inflatable boat to the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) in the Arabian Sea, May 4. Momsen is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

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

110514-N-XO436-241MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 14, 2011) A rigid-hull inflatable boat and an UH-1N Huey helicopter assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) provide support while Marines board the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise. Barry is on a routine deployment conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation missions in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

120129-N-AP176-038 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2012) Members of the visit, board, search, and seizure team aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) board a rigid-hull inflatable boat in preparation for a training exercise. Nitze is part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group, which is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 15, 2022) Crewmembers assigned to the U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757), rescue a simulated survivor during a mass rescue exercise as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

111006-N-MW330-826PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 6, 2011) Sailors launch Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) in combat rubber reconnaissance craft at the stern gate of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). The Marines are participating in an amphibious integration training exercise. Germantown is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting operations in the western Pacific region.

060115-N-8637R-004. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Pararescue specialists from the 304th Rescue Squadron, located in Portland, Oregon and supporting the 45th Operations Groups Detachment 3, based out of Patrick Air Force Base, prepare equipment during an April astronaut rescue exercise with NASAs Commercial Crew Program and SpaceX off of Floridas eastern coast. The pararescue specialists, also known as “Guardian Angels,” jumped from military aircraft and simulated a rescue operation to demonstrate their ability to safely remove crew from the SpaceX Crew Dragon in the unlikely event of an emergency landing. The pararescue specialists are fully qualified paramedics able to perform field surgery, if necessary.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 21, 2015) Marines from Amphibious Assault Platoon, Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, conduct splash and recovery operations during a certification exercise off the East Coast of the United States. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) and the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are being certified by evaluators with the Expeditionary Operations Training Group in preparation for a deployment later this fall.

The Over the Horizon (OTH) cutter boat crew assigned to the Famous-class medium endurance cutter USCGC Mohawk (WMEC 913) conducts a LA51 warning device shoot in the Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 5, 2022. USCGC Mohawk is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

220910-N-EH998-1178 RED SEA (Sept. 10, 2022) Sailors assigned to guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) conduct visit, board, search, and seizure drills with the Royal Jordanian Navy in the Red Sea, Sept. 10. Nitze is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, give hand and arm signals during a launch and recovery exercise, in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 6, 2022.The Marines conducted this exercise to refine launching and recovering from USS New Orleans (LPD 18) with help from the Sailors assigned to LPD 18.The 31st MEU is operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region.

220427-N-TT059-1245 ARABIAN SEA (Apr. 27, 2022) Indian Navy sailors board a rigid hull inflatable boat during a bilateral training exercise between the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) and 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.

221008-N-OK195-1103 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 8, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) man a rigid-hull inflatable boat to investigate an abandoned vessel, Oct. 8, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

110715-N-MH885-004 INDIAN OCEAN (July 15, 2011) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) approach the ship's stern dock during rigid-hull inflatable boat operations with the guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54), background, to transport mail and personnel. George Washington departed its forward-operating base of Fleet Activities Yokosuka for its latest patrol to the western Pacific region on June 12, 2011.

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron prepare to be extracted by an HH-60G Pave Hawk during a search and rescue training in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 13, 2022. PJs are trained, equipped and postured to conduct full spectrum personnel recovery operations in both peacetime and combat environments.

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

Coast Guard cutter Joseph Napier boat crew prepares to embark a group of Haitians Oct. 19, 2022 who were abandoned by smugglers on Mona Island, Puerto Rico. The Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Napier crew completed the two-day operation Oct. 20, 2022 in which 102 Haitians and 2 Dominican Republic nationals were rescued from Mona Island and transported to Mayaguez Puerto Rico, where U.S. Border Patrol agents took custody of the group.

A long-range intercept boat from U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) approaches a Republic of Singapore Navy vessel during a boarding exercise conducted off the coast of Singapore, Feb. 29, 2024. The boarding exercise provided members from both services an opportunity to collaborate on best practices for at-sea evolutions. Coast Guard

Members of NASAs Landing and Recovery Team, along with Navy sailors from the USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) and divers from EOD Mobile Unit 3, MDS Company 3-1, approach a test version of Orion during Underway Recovery Test-8 off the coast of California. During the test, the team practiced to ensure recovery procedure timelines are validated as NASA plans to send Artemis I around the Moon and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.

The Over the Horizon (OTH) cutter boat crew assigned to the Famous-class medium endurance cutter USCGC Mohawk (WMEC 913) conducts training in the Atlantic Ocean, July 6, 2022. USCGC Mohawk 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.

220331-N-GF955-1063CARIBBEAN SEA - (March 31, 2022) Coast Guardsmen assigned to the Los Ochos Locos of Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) 408 and Sailors assigned to the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15) recover the rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) after conducting counter narcotics operations with the Royal Netherlands navy, March 31, 2022. Billings 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.

060522-N-3136P-034. Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Bales of marijuana are recovered by boarding team members of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Active (WMEC 618) near Golfito, Costa Rica, March 7, 2023. The Actives crew recovered over $3.5 million of marijuana discharged overboard by suspected drug traffickers.

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, form up during a company formation exercise of the USS New Orleans (LPD 18) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 6, 2022. Blackhearts practiced formations on the water to refine infantry tactics. The 31st MEU is operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Expeditionary Strike Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region.

220803-N-VJ326-1353 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 3, 2022) - Sailors attach a winch cable to a seven-meter rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) during a man overboard drill aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 3, 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.

January 2, 2005, Dubai, United Arab Emirates © Koninklijke Marine / Jens Grijpstra Hr.Ms. Tjerk Hiddes

120402-N-XR557-439 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 2, 2012) Members of the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) conducts a VBSS exercise in a rigid-hull inflatable boat for flag officer sea training (FOST). The ship is underway engaged in FOST, which assesses the ships operational readiness for multiple battle situations.

Naval Special Warfare training in San Diego Harbor, San Diego, California.

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 17, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) drive a seven-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat to conduct search and rescue swimmer training. USS Milius is assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleets principal surface force. Milius 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.

An AAVP-7A1 assault amphibian vehicle heads for shore during the joint service exercise Ocean Venture '93. A tank landing ship is in the background. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '93 State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

970624-N-4724B-003. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA (LHA 1)

011023-F-7203T-002. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, tow a combat rubber raiding craft during a company formation exercise off the USS New Orleans (LPD 18) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 6, 2022. Blackhearts practiced formations on the water to refine infantry tactics. The 31st MEU is operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Expeditionary Strike Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region.

GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 7, 2016) Members of the visit, board, search and seizure team climb into a rigid hull inflatable boat from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41). Whidbey Island is deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct an amphibious landing during KAMANDAG 6, Zambales, Philippines, Oct. 7, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

220910-N-EH998-1210 RED SEA (Sept. 10, 2022) Sailors assigned to guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) conduct visit, board, search, and seizure drills with the Royal Jordanian Navy in the Red Sea, Sept 10. Nitze is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

120212-N-NG317-001INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 12, 2012) The crew of the guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) take a break and hold swim call while transiting in the U.S. 7th Fleet. Milius is on deployment to the western Pacific and Indian Oceans.

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

220410-N-LR905-1029PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2022) - An Amphibious Combat Vehicle with the 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, approaches the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during waterborne training in the Pacific Ocean, April 10. The two-day waterborne training evolution focused on safety and transport capabilities for both the Navy and Marine Corps and is part of a larger training plan to refine tactics and doctrine for amphibious operations. Makin Island is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

Orion recovery training and operations continue in the Pacific Ocean on Sept. 14, 2014. NASA and the Navy team on board the USS Salvor are evaluating procedures for pulling a test version of the spacecraft out of the ocean using the ship's crane. Part of Batch image transfer from Flickr.

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen, assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, check their gear underwater during water operations training at White Beach Naval Facility, Japan, May 4, 2022. The team practiced dropping combat rubber raiding craft from a U.S. Navy MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter, jumping in after it and assembling the CRRC upon landing in the water.

220512-O-NR876-875SEA OF JAPAN (May 12, 2022) Sailors onboard the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) prepare to launch the MK 18 MOD 1 Swordfish and the on water transportation system (OWTS) via the Twin Boom Extensible Crane (TBEC) during Exercise Noble Vanguard. The Swordfish is an unmanned underwater vehicle with the sonar capabilities to scan the ocean floor for potential mines. Noble Vanguard serves as an enabler to reinforce tactics and techniques of different mission sets that contribute to regional stability.

011129-N-9483W-006. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Kitty Hawk

120801-N-SS993-250 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 1, 2012) Landing crafts air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, approach the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during 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 the biennial 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.

Sesimbra (Portugal), 09/21/2023. Repmus 2023 and NATO Dynamic Messenger exercise. In the image, demonstration of the autonomous submarine system Cmre Uuv. Photo: Ignacio Gil. Archdc.

220908-N-GF955-1007BALTIC SEA (Sept. 8, 2022) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) transfer Swedish Navy sailors aboard a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) for a tour of the ship, Sept. 8, 2022. Paul Ignatius is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

A rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) attached to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 11 and a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) prepare to deploy an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) during a mine countermeasure (MCM) live fire training exercise off the coast of San Clemente Island, Aug. 26, 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.

DF-ST-85-12008. Subject Operation/Series: FUERZAS UNIDAS Country: Ecuador (ECU)

220917-N-NQ285-1226ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 17, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95), right, steams on from a destroyed, unmanned small boat target after disabling it with its Mark 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire weapons exercise, Sept. 17, 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.

The Orion Crew Module Uprighting System (CMUS) and Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory team completed two successful sea tests off the coast of Galveston, Texas, Dec. 1-3, 2018. CMUS is designed to inflate five bags after the Orion spacecraft and its crew splash down after returning from deep space missions, enabling the capsule to upright itself. NASA partnered with United States Coast Guard and Air Force and Texas A&M Galveston teams to perform the tests operations.

220925-N-XB010-1001 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 25, 2022) - Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, and Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4, and Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), enjoy a “swim call” while in the South China Sea. New Orleans, part of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st MEU, 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.

110505-N-OS574-146MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 5, 2011) Marines climb into a rigid-hull inflatable boat during a visit, board, search and seizure, hook and pull exercise with the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19). Mesa Verde is deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

221108-N-RT917-1014 GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 8, 2022) U.S. naval forces approach a fishing vessel transiting international waters in the Gulf of Oman, Nov. 8, during an interdiction.

120318-N-ZF681-230ARABIAN SEA (March 18, 2012) Sailors assigned to the visit, board, search and seizure team aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) talk to members of the Yemen Coast Guard. Two Yemen patrol boats were out of fuel near Yemen and required assistance. Halsey is the flagship for Combined Task Force 151, a multinational, mission-based task force working under Combined Maritime Forces to conduct counter-piracy operations in the Southern Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Somali Basin, Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean.

GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 25, 2018) A visit, board, search and seizure team, assigned to the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), inspects a dhow as an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Vipers" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 48, provides over-watch security during maritime security operations. 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.

221007-N-XB010-1014 Philippine Sea (Oct. 7, 2022) - Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) stand by to assist Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) returning to the well deck in combat ready rubber crafts (CRRCs). New Orleans, part of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st MEU, 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.

220722-A-EQ028-1038 GULF OF ADEN (July 22, 2022) A MANTAS T-12 unmanned surface vessel sails during an operations check and maintenance drill aboard the expeditionary sea base USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) in the Gulf of Aden, July 22. Lewis B. Puller is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

A cameraman films the rescue of a "survivor" by pararescuemen of the 55th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron, Eglin AFB, Fla. The sea rescue exercise is being staged for a movie production. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

NORTH SEA (Jan. 27, 2022) - Fire Controlman (Aegis) 2nd Class Adam Younker instructs Gunner's Mate Seaman where to fire the phone and distance shotline during a replenishment-at-sea while aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), Jan. 27, 2022. Porter, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its 10th patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Coffer/Released)

120205-N-RP435-498 GULF OF ADEN (Feb. 5, 2012) The visit, board, search and seizure team from the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) approaches two Yemeni dhows intercepted during routine maritime security operations. Halsey is the flagship for Combined Task Force 151, a multinational, mission-based task force working under Combined Maritime Forces, to conduct counter-piracy operations in the Southern Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Somali Basin, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Briana Johnson, an aircraft avionics technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, jumps from the flight deck during a swim call aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18) in the South China Sea, Sept. 25, 2022. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region.

U.S. Navy Ensign Allysin Marisco, an electrical officer assigned to USS New Orleans (LPD 18), jumps from the catwalk during a swim call aboard New Orleans in the South China Sea, Sept. 25, 2022. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region.

040528-N-3019M-006. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A utility landing craft (LCU-1664) approaches the tank landing ship USS BARNSTABLE COUNTY (LST-1197) for the attachment of a ship-to-shore fuel line during Exercise Crisex '81. The amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) is also visible in the background. Subject Operation/Series: CRISEX '81 Base: Garrucha Country: Spain (ESP)

Members of the Marine Detachment receive instruction on the operation of the 25mm Mark 38, Mod 0 gun system on the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63). Country: Unknown

221009-N-AL206-1041 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 9, 2022) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) man a small caliber auxiliary team weapon during a simulated straight transit while underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations along NATO allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 19, 2014) Sailors on a rigid-hull inflatable boat from the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) respond to a vessel in distress. Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

A view of a damaged target after being hit by a High Altitude Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM) warhead, launched from an A-7 Corsair II aircraft. Base: Naval Air Station, Point Mugu State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120614-N-RN782-067BALTIC SEA (June 14, 2012) Visit, board, search and seizure team members from the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) ride in a rigid-hull inflatable boat to board the German navy tender FGS Werra (A514) for a scenario boarding exercise in conjunction with the Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2012 exercise. BALTOPS 2012 is one of the largest, multinational maritime training exercises held in the Baltic region this year and is intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training both on land and at sea.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - U.S. Navy personnel in two rigid hull inflatable boats use tether lines to help guide the Orion boilerplate test vehicle during a portion of Underway Recovery Test 2 in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego. Orion was prepared for the test in the well deck of the USS Anchorage. The bright orange stabilizers help keep the test vehicle floating upright if needed. NASA, Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Navy are conducting the test to prepare for recovery of the Orion crew module on its return from a deep space mission. The underway recovery test will allow the team to demonstrate and evaluate the recovery processes, procedures, new hardware and personnel in open waters.The Ground Systems Development and Operations Program is conducting the underway recovery test. Orion is the exploration spacecraft designed to carry astronauts to destinations not yet explored by humans, including an asteroid and Mars. It will have emergency abort capability, sustain the crew durin

Marines of the 2nd Light Armored Infantry Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, sit atop their vehicles as they ride toward the beach at Vieques, Puerto Rico, aboard a utility landing craft (LCU) during Fleet Ex 1-90. The tank landing ship USS SUMTER (LST-1181) is in the background. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Caribbean Sea

When astronauts return to Earth from destinations beyond the Moon in NASAs Orion spacecraft and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, theyll still need to safely get out of the spacecraft and back on dry land. Using the waters off the coast of Galveston, Texas, a NASA and Department of Defense team test Orion exit procedures in a variety of scenarios on July 11, 2017. Part of Batch images transfer from Flickr.

020422-F-5789F-001. Base: Port Of Valdez State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC

011013-N-7590D-026. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: CINCPACFLT

ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 24, 2012) A visit, board, search and seizure team assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) boards a dhow during a maritime flag verification. Farragut is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. America's Sailors are Warfighters, a fast and flexible force deployed worldwide. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, catch and hold lines during a company formation exercise from the USS New Orleans (LPD 18) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 6, 2022. Blackhearts practiced formations on the water to refine infantry tactics. The 31st MEU is operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Expeditionary Strike Group in the 7th fleet area of operations 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 U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane (WMEC 903) small boat crew waits for U.S. Coast Guard and Vanuatu Fishery Department and Police Maritime Wing officials to conduct a fishery boarding in the Vanuatu Exclusive Economic Zone, South Pacific Ocean, Feb. 27, 2024. Vanuatu Fishery Department and Police Maritime Wing are partnering to conduct fishery boardings to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Coast Guard

Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Fords (CVN 78) deck department conduct small boat operations in the Atlantic Ocean, April 11, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and strike group integration as part of the ships tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment.

220407-N-UN585-1229 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 6, 2022) U.S. Marines assigned to Task Group 61/2.4 use a combat rubber raiding craft to deploy a small unmanned aircraft system while operating with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) in the Mediterranean Sea, April 6, 2022. Task Group 61/2.4 is part of Task Force 61/2, which will temporarily provide command and control support to the commander of U.S. Sixth fleet to synchronize Navy and Marine Corps units and capabilities already in theater, in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests. Ross, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its 12th patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

220829-N-XN177-1193 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 29, 2022) - U.S. Marines prepare a load of supplies for transportation to the hangar bay aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) during a vertical replenishment with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198), Aug. 29, 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.

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 24, 2013) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) prepare to provide humanitarian assistance to a stranded fishing dhow. Gettysburg is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

An air-to-air view of an SH-3 Sea King helicopter attaching a recovery sling to a target drone floating in the ocean near Wallace Air Station, Poro Point, San Fernando. The helicopter is assigned to Fleet Composite Squadron 5 (VC-5). Country: Philippines (PHL)

221007-N-LK647-0555 ATLANTIC OCEANFrom left: Machinists Mate 1st Class Andrew Crosswhite, Ens. Zachary Catz, Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Hope Scott, and Quartermaster 2nd Class Sean Dolan, all assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), collect GPS buoys in a rigid-hull inflatable boat following a Naval Surface Fire Support exercise while Normandy is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 7, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

U.S. Coast Guardsmen aboard a rescue craft survey a search area while conducting a search and rescue exercise, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 29, 2022. The exercise was conducted in order to increase readiness and interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps Community Services and the Honolulu Fire Department, in response to emergency situations at sea.

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Jan. 27, 2022) Master-at-Arms Seaman Alexus Vega motions to a simulated hostile small boat to change course from a harbor security boat during a security drill at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Jan. 27, 2022. NAVSTA Rota sustains the fleet, enables the fighter and supports the family by conducting air operations, port operations, ensuring security and safety, assuring quality of life and providing the core services of power, water, fuel and information technology. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Nathan Carpenter.)

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