Submarines in Action

Dynamic images of military submarines in various operations, showcasing sleek designs in coastal and open ocean environments.

HMAS STIRLING, Australia (April 22, 2012) The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) arrives at HMAS Stirling for a visit as part of its deployment to the western Pacific.

110427-N-JI215-109BREMERTON, Wash. (April 27, 2011) The Seawolf-class attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) returns to port at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton after participating in Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2011 in the Arctic Circle. Connecticut and the Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) worked with the U.S. Navy Arctic Submarine Laboratory and the University of Washington Applied Physics Laboratory to test new equipment and train for under-ice operations in an arctic environment.

060725-N-6074Y-111. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard quarter view of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine USS KENTUCKY (SSBN-737) underway as the ship departs for sea. Base: Fort Lauderdale State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial starboard view of the submarine USS DOLPHIN (AGSS 555) underway off the coast of Southern California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

HMAS STIRLING, Australia (April 22, 2012) The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) arrives at HMAS Stirling for a visit as part of its deployment to the western Pacific.

110113-N-5947C-001 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 13, 2011) Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Newport News (SSN 750) render honors as the submarine passes the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

060331-N-1464F-010. Subject Operation/Series: Enduring Freedom Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

BANGOR, Wash. (May 6, 2012) The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) returns to its homeport of Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol.

Four Zodiac boats carrying members of SEAL Team One are shown racing to catch up to the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS LOUISVILLE (SSN-724) just after the sub surfaced at the rendezvous point off the coast of southern California during Operation Varsity Swimmer '93. Subject Operation/Series: VARSITY SWIMMER '93 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2021) Marines assigned to the 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force, assemble a combat rubber raiding craft during a scheduled exercise aboard the guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726). The exercise is part of ongoing III MEF and U.S. 7th Fleet efforts to provide flexible, forward-postured and quick-response options to regional commanders.

A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BOISE (SSN-764) underway at high speed off the Virginia Capes during builders sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

101029-N-3560G-001PEARL HARBOR (Oct. 29, 2010) The Los Angeles-class submarine USS Louisville (SSN 724) returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after completing a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific region.

DN-ST-85-02384. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PUGET SOUND, Wash. (April 2, 2018) The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) transits the Hood Canal as it returns to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a test launch of two unarmed Trident II D5 missiles off the coast of Calif. The test launch was part of the U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs demonstration and shakedown operation certification process. The successful launch certified the readiness of an SSBN crew and the operational performance of the submarines strategic weapons system before returning to operational availability.

The U.S. Navys newest attack submarine, USS SEAWOLF (SSN 21), conducts Bravo sea trials off the coast of Conneticut in preparation for its scheduled commissioning in July 1997. The aerial image is shot towards the port stern, looking forward. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-89-09545. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Aboard USS Fletcher, November 12, 2000 - USS Tucson (SSN-770) underway in support of Exercise Arabian Shark 2000.

Starboard beam view of the Los Angeles Class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS LA JOLLA (SSN-701) being guided by channel markers to the open sea as she leaves port. State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Tugs maneuver the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS MIAMI (SSN-755) into a berth. Base: Port Everglades State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

BANGOR, Wash. (Nov. 13, 2012) The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) returns to its homeport of Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol. 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.

Crew members man the rails aboard the attack submarine USS BARBEL (SS 580). Base: Fleet Activities, Sasebo Country: Japan (JPN)

POLARIS POINT, Guam (April 3, 2013) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS San Francisco (SSN 711) arrives at Apra Harbor for a port visit and maintenance. San Francisco is conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

An aerial starboard bow view of the nuclear-propelled strategic missile submarine USS VON STEUBEN (SSBN-632) underway. Country: Unknown

The LOS ANGELES class Attack Submarine USS SALT LAKE CITY (SSN 716) glides past Orote Point as the submarine enters the mouth of Apra Harbor for a short port visit to Guam. The fast attack submarine has one nuclear reactor and measures at 360 feet long. The SALT LAKE CITY is on deployment and homeported out of San Diego, California. State: Guam Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)

A stern view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ALEXANDRIA (SSN-757) underway during post-commissioning trials off Andos Island, Bahamas. The ALEXANDRIA was commissioned on June 29, 1991.. Country: Atlantic Ocean(AOC)

A commercial tug moves the nuclear-cleared attack submarine USS TOPEKA (SSN-754) toward the pier at the Point Loma submarine base as the TOPEKA arrives at its new home. The TOPEKA was formerly based at Naval Submarine Base, Groton, Connecticut. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

KINGS BAY, Ga. (May 26, 2022) The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Maryland (SSBN 738) (Blue) returns to its homeport at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia, following a routine strategic deterrent patrol. Strategic deterrence is a top priority of the Department of Defense. The ship is one of six ballistic-missile submarines stationed at the base and is capable of carrying up to 20 submarine-launched ballistic-missiles with multiple warheads.

PUGET SOUND, Wash. (Feb. 13, 2017) The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) transits the Hood Canal as it returns to its homeport following a strategic deterrent patrol. Henry M. Jackson is one of eight ballistic missile submarines stationed onboard Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor providing the most survivable leg of the strategic deterrence triad for the United States.

A forward beam view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS OHIO (SSBN-726), in the foreground, as it is escorted through the Hood Canal by the Coast Guard medium endurance cutter YOCONA (WMEC-168). Base: Naval Submarine Base, Bangor State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A high-angle starboard bow view of the attack submarine USS DARTER (SS-576) underway off the coast of the Philippines. Country: Unknown

040702-N-4304S-160. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57) (top) and USS TUCSON (SSN 770) (bottom) as they participate in Exercise TEAMWORK SOUTH '99 off the coast of Chile. Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK SOUTH '99 Country: Chile (CHL)

KINGS BAY, Ga. (Nov. 17, 2020) The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Tennessee (SSBN 734), Blue crew, returns to homeport at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia following a strategic deterrent patrol. The boat is one of six ballistic missile submarines stationed at the base and is capable of carrying up to 20 submarine-launched ballistic missiles with multiple warheads.

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

221004-N-ZZ999-0036 GROTON, Conn. (October 4, 2022) - The USS Oregon (SSN 793) transits past the New London Ledge Lighthouse during routine operations in the mouth of Thames River in Groton, Conn., Oct. 4. The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Oregon and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) FOUR and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe.

221030-N-EJ241-1087DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (Oct. 30, 2022) - Navy Diver 2nd Class Lorelei Jones, right, and Navy Diver 3rd Class Travis Quick, both assigned to submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39), conduct an Anti-terrorism Force Protection Security Swim during the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS West Virginia (SSBN-736) port visit at U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia. This port visit to Diego Garcia reflects the United States commitment to the Indo-Pacific region, and complements the many exercises, training, operations, and the other military cooperation activities conducted by Strategic Forces to ensure they are available and ready to operate around the globe at any time. West Virginia is one of six ballistic-missile submarines stationed at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia, and is capable of carrying up to 20 submarine launched ballistic missiles with multiple warheads.

Crewmen stand on the deck of the British patrol submarine HMS OCELOT (S-17) as it passes through the Miraflores Locks during its transit of the Panama Canal. Country: Panama (PAN)

SAN DIEGO (Dec. 18, 2013) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) is guided in by tugs as it returns to Naval Base Point Loma following a six-month deployment to the western Pacific region. U.S. Navy

DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (Aug. 21, 2020) The Los Angeles-Class attack submarine USS Greenville (SSN 772) enters Diego Garcias harbor, Aug. 21, 2020. Sailors assigned to U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia provided mail delivery and trash disposal for Greenville. NSF Diego Garcia provides logistic, service, recreational and administrative support to U.S. and Allied Forces forward deployed to the Indian Ocean and Arabian Gulf.

ANDAMAN SEA (April 9, 2018) A Royal Thai Navy helicopter hovers over the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Louisville (SSN 724) during Guardian Sea 2019. Guardian Sea is a premier exercise that demonstrates the U.S. and Royal Thai Navys commitment to ensuring that they are ready to counter any threats together.

A commercial harbor tug approaches to assist the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HOUSTON (SSN-713) as the submarine returns to San Diego Harbor following routine operations. Base: San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

APRA HARBOR, Guam (April 9, 2013) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) pulls into Apra Harbor to conduct maintenance and liberty. Cheyenne is conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

DN-ST-85-08403. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members man the rails aboard the attack submarine USS BARBEL (SS 580). Base: Fleet Activities, Sasebo Country: Japan (JPN)

DN-SC-93-00494. Subject Operation/Series: SORBET ROYAL '92 Base: Naval Station, Rota Country: Spain (ESP)

LISBON, Portugal (May 6, 2016) The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) arrives in Lisbon, Portugal for a scheduled port visit May 6, 2016. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

120613-N-MO201-120SOUDA BAY, Greece (Jun. 13, 2012) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) gets underway following a routine port visit. Annapolis is homeported in Groton, Conn., and is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine USS WEST VIRGINIA (SSBN-736) tied up at a pier. Base: Port Everglades State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The nuclear-powered attack submarine USS INDIANAPOLIS (SSN-697) pulls into port, assisted by the large harbor tugs TAMAQUA (YTB-797) and NASHUA (YTB-774). Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines(PHL)

A port side view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729). At the right are guests attending the commissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS PUFFER (SSN-652) underway as it nears San Diego. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A port beam view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS PHOENIX (SSN 702) underway. Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED)

DN-SN-86-00740. Country: Unknown

A bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SCRANTON (SSN-756) underway off the Virginia Capes during sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Aerial port bow view of the Lafayette class nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS VON STEUBEN (SSBN 632) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

060129-N-1464F-003. Base: Puget Sound State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The LOS ANGELES class Attack Submarine USS TUCSON (SSN 770) glides past the mouth of Apra Harbor, Guam. The attack submarine has twelve launch missile tubes for Tomahawk cruise missiles to provide defense capabilities and retractable bow planes to give the vessel increased maneuverability. With it's stealth design, endurance, and mobility the TUCSON is able to operate in all ocean areas of the world. She is the 59th of her class and homeported out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. State: Guam Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)

050928-N-6967M-014. Base: Goa Country: India (IND)

220602-N-SS492-1018 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (June 2, 2022) -- The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Charlotte (SSN 766) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a regularly scheduled underway, June 2. Charlotte is capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

DN-SN-84-02534. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

110429-N-FG395-032KINGS BAY, Ga. (April 29, 2011) The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) arrives at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. Florida returned after a 15-month deployment. Florida participated in Operation Odyssey Dawn, becoming the first guided-missile submarine to launch Tomahawk land attack missiles.

APRA HARBOR, Guam -- Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) load a MK 67 submarine launched mobile mine (SLMM) onto Annapolis, May 4. Annapolis will be conducting maritime operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to maintain a safe and open Indo-Pacific.

The submarine Hr.Ms. Tuna (1966-1991) in the weather with an exercise properedo.

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731) moored at a pier during its commissioning ceremony. The guest seating area is on the right. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial port bow view of the Los Angeles Class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS NEW YORK CITY (SSN-696) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-87-03998. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '86 Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-04-09138. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

POLARIS POINT, Guam (Oct. 29, 2012) The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) is maneuvered in Apra Harbor by the tugboats Goliath and Quipuha. 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.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Aug. 25, 2022) The Ohio-class guided missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728), homeported at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga., operates in the vicinity of the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Greece, Aug. 25, 2022. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed when they are needed to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

DN-ST-85-10068. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Escorted by a US Navy PBR Mark 2 riverine patrol boat, the British patrol submarine HMS OCELOT (S-17) enters the Miraflores Locks during its transit of the Panama Canal. Country: Panama (PAN)

A starboard quarter view of the nuclear-powered special operations submarine USS JAMES K. POLK (SSN-645) tied up at a pier. The POLK is carrying a dry deck shelter (DDS) attached aft of the sail. Base: Port Everglades State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DD-ST-85-06625. Country: Unknown

DN-SC-85-06050. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Aerial port quarter view of a Russian Navy Northern Fleet Delta IV class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine on the surface. Country: Baltic Sea

021017-N-6497N-002. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Bangor State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120709-N-ZZ999-098 GROTON, Conn. (July 9, 2012) The Virginia-Class attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) makes its way up the Thames River during its first return-to-homeport after a regular underway period. Mississippi was commissioned June 2 in Pascagoula, Miss.

220902-N-GR655-0145 GROTON, Conn. (September 2, 2022) - A patrol boat escorts the USS San Juan (SSN 751) as the ship returns from routine operations to Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Sept. 2. The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS San Juan and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) TWELVE and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe.

220902-N-GR655-0145 GROTON, Conn. (September 2, 2022) - A patrol boat escorts the USS San Juan (SSN 751) as the ship returns from routine operations to Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Sept. 2. The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS San Juan and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) TWELVE and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe.

060408-N-4014G-130. Base: Norfolk Naval Shipyard State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PEARL HARBOR (Feb. 9, 2021) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721) returns home to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam from deployment. Chicago performed a full spectrum of operations, including anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, during the six-month Indo-Pacific deployment.

DN-SN-89-09634. Base: Unknown

An LCM-8 Mod-1 mechanized landing craft lands at Onslow Beach during Exercise Solid Shield '85. Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD '85 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A crewman inspects the pylons securing the deep submergence rescue vehicle Avalon (DSRV-2) to the deck of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BILLFISH (SSN-676). Both are scheduled to participate in the NATO deep sea rescue exercise Sorbet Royal '92. Subject Operation/Series: SORBET ROYAL '92 Base: Naval Station, Rota Country: Spain (ESP)

970101-N-0000X-001. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS MINNEAPOLIS-SAINT PAUL (SSN-708) are shown on the fantail as the ship prepares to get underway. A commercial tug boat is in the background to assist the ship clear of the pier. Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

230108-N-EI510-0154 PEARL HARBOR (January 8, 2023) -- The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721) gets under way from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, January 8, 2023. Chicago, the fourth U.S. Navy ship to be named for the Illinois city, is scheduled to begin the inactivation and decommissioning process at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard after 36 years of service..

GROTON, Conn. (April 3, 2013) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757) makes its way up the Thames River to Submarine Base New London. Alexandria completed a scheduled six-month deployment in the U.S. African Command and European Command areas of responsibility.

Aerial port bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS INDIANAPOLIS (SSN-697) entering port to provide assistance after Hurricane Iwa passed through the area. Base: Kauai State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port quarter view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS OHIO (SSBN-726) as it transits the Hood Canal. Base: Hood Canal State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Port side view of the Chilean Type 209/1400 class diesel powered attack submarine Simpson (S-21) operating with US Navy forces during the exercise. Subject Operation/Series: Unitas XXXVI Base: Valparaiso Country: Chile (CHL)

Naval ships - United States Navy submarine USS Grayling, 1909. Color illustration

Submarines and Submarine Officers. 4 February 1943, Malta. HMS TROOPER leaving harbour on patrol.

A view of the speakers platform positioned on the deck of the nuclear-powered stratgegic missile submarine USS Georgia (SSBN 729) during its commissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Details of old war submarine S61

A mechanized landing craft (LCM) moves toward shore during a joint exercise involving units of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Base: Albrook Air Force Station State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN)

The nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HONOLULU (SSN-718) moves through the channel as it arrives for a visit to the naval station.. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA)

Cartagena, 12/19/2017. Report on the military arsenal at the Cartagena Naval Base. In the image, interview with the commander of the Submarine Flotilla and ship captain, Alejandro Cuerda. Photo: Jaime García. ARCHDC.

110908-N-WG146-043DIEGO GARCIA (Sept. 8, 2011) Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Dallas (SSN 700) man the rails as they prepare to moor alongside the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39).

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