Battleships and Amphibious Operations

Images of battleships and amphibious assault ships in port and at sea, featuring crew activities, helicopters, and naval operations in various operational environments.

A CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter hovers over the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS INCHON (LPH-12) during NATO exercise Northern Wedding '86. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Crewmen man the rails as the large harbor tug MARINETTE (YTB-791) maneuvers the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) into port. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-00318. Base: Elizabeth River, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

111203-N-PB383-042PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 3, 2011) An SH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 takes off from the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) to pick up pallets of supplies from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10). New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group.

A CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter hovers over the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS INCHON (LPH-12) during NATO exercise Northern Wedding '86. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-86-03996. Base: USS Coral Sea (CV 43) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

The crew of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) man the rails as the ship arrives at the pier. The SARATOGA and the ships of its battle group are returning to Mayport following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The destroyer USS BRISCOE (DD-977) is moored alongside the replenishment oiler USS SAVANNAH (AOR -4) while undergoing overhaul and conversion at the Norfolk Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Corporation on the Elizabeth River.. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA)

DN-ST-86-07250. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-01502. Base: Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-07260. Country: Unknown

The destroyer USS SPRUANCE (DD-963), left, and the guided missile frigate USS FLATLEY (FFG-21) lie tied up at the naval station. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida(FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) US Navy

A starboard view of the bow section of the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS Long Beach (CGN-9) as the ship departs from port during PACEX '89. The aircraft carrier USS Independence (CV-62) is docked in the background. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-00019. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A bow view of the Soviet Slava class guided missile cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV as the vessel ties up at a pier. The MARSHAL USTINOV is one of three Soviet ships in Mayport during a four-day goodwill visit. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida(FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park Mobile Alabama, USA

060901-N-8604L-071. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-90-03979. Base: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS LONG BEACH (CGN-9) tied up at the 32nd Street Naval Station. The ship is preparing to deploy to the Eastern Pacific for the next six months. It will then go to Norfolk, Virginia for decommissioning. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members man the rails aboard the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) during the ship's decommissioning ceremony. The ceremony marks the end of the WISCONSIN's third period in commission, which began on October 22, 1988. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) lies at anchor with its well deck opened as it waits for the arrival of U.S. Marines and their equipment for transportation to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISHENHOWER (CVN-69), the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CVN-66), the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) and the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) moored at the station's carrier piers. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer ASAYUKI (DD-132) lies tied up alongside the destroyer USS INGERSOLL (DD-990).. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA)

Superstructure of the USS Alabama (BB-60) "Navy photographers were assigned to cover illegible of the Alabama's first battle practice. Here PH1 William Belknap Jr. of Grand Canyon, Arizona snaps the massive superstructure from the fan tail of the Navy's most powerful warship.".

Two Phalanx Mark 15 (3X1) weapons systems are lifted into place aboard the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47). The 3,000 rounds-per-minute 20mm gun can be fitted readily on any ship from the Oliver Hazard Perry class frigate to the Nimitz class aircraft carrier. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-05852. Base: Qingdao Country: China (CHN)

220412-N-JC401-1017SEA OF JAPAN (April 12, 2022) Sailors observe from the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Kongō-class guided-missile destroyer JS Kongō (DDG 173) sails in formation during a U.S.-Japan bilateral exercise. During bilateral exercises between Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and JMSDF, the two navies strengthen all-domain awareness and maneuvers across a distributed maritime environment. Bilateral operations like this one reassure our allies and partners of the U.S. commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

A starboard bow of the salvage and rescue ship USS BRUNSWICK (ATS-3) as it tows the large auxiliary floating dry dock MACHINIST (AFDB-8), which is being relocated to Pearl Harbor during the U.S. military withdrawal from Subic Bay. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines(PHL)

A garland decorated the bow of the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) and sailors man the rails as the vessel returns to Naval Station, Long Beach, following deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

New Orleans - 26-HK-200-28. Hurricane Katrina

110627-N-AH647-041NORFOLK (June 27, 2011) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) render honors to the amphibious assault ship USS Keararge (LHD 3) as part of the at-sea phase of FRUKUS 2011. The international exercise is designed to enhance communication and interoperability between the navies of France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

A bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS SAN JACINTO (CG-56) and the guided missile destroyer USS SCOTT (DDG-995) moored side by side at the dock. The ships are among eight U.S. Navy warships participating in Navy Appreciation Week sponsored by the Navy League. Base: Fort Lauderdale State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A sailor holds a mooring line attached to the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63). The vessel has just returned to Naval Station, Long Beach, following deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members line the rails aboard the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) as they look out over the crowd gathered on the pier to welcome the ship. The WISCONSIN is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-89-11519. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-00256. Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT)

M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) from the 25th Infantry Division are loaded aboard the amphibious assault ship USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA-3) as the vessel prepares to transport the equipment to the island of Kauai for use during Task Force Garden Isle, the joint military disaster relief effort organized in the aftermath of Hurrican Iniki. Subject Operation/Series: GARDEN ISLE Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SAN JUAN (SSN-751) tied up to the pier. Two destroyers are tied up in the background. Base: Port Everglades State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-03954. Subject Operation/Series: INTENSE LOOK Base: Rota Country: Spain (ESP)

The guided missile frigate USS FLATLEY (FFG-21) is moored at a pier on the station's opening day. Base: Naval Station, New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

NEW YORK (May 25, 2022) The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) arrives in New York during a Parade of Ships marking the beginning of Fleet Week New York 2022, May 25. Fleet Week New York, now in its 34th year, is the citys time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, and witness firsthand the latest capabilities of todays maritime services. The weeklong celebration has been held nearly every year since 1984 and will host nearly 3,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen this year.

People touring USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park Mobile Alabama

DN-SC-87-02920. Base: Point Mugu State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

NORFOLK (Aug. 21, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) returns to Naval Station Norfolk. George H.W. Bush arrived at Naval Station Norfolk with its carrier strike group following a seven-month deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

A BGM-109 Tomahawk long-range cruise missile is launched from the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63). Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

DN-ST-86-07295. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USS Missouri in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

DN-ST-88-08238. Base: Elizabeth River, Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Soviet crew members watch from the railing of the Udaloy class destroyer ADMIRAL VINOGRADOV and the Sovremenny class destroyer BOYEVOY, background, as a crowd gathers for the welcoming ceremony to be held in their honor at Naval Station, San Diego. The Kaliningradneft class support tanker ARGUN are at the station for a four-day, goodwill visit. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060325-N-6074Y-003. Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

060809-N-4965F-005. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The frigate USS BREWTON (FF-1086) pulls alongside the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70) for underway replenishment. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 13, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) prepares to receive fuel and stores from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AOE 198). Porter is deployed as part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group and is returning from a deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, where the ship conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. 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.

DN-ST-85-05481. Country: Unknown

Port bow view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) ready for its recommissioning ceremony. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the fleet oiler USS SAVANNAH (AOR-4) and the destroyer USS SPRUANCE (DD-963) alongside the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) during an underway replenishment. Country: Unknown

Crew members watch from the bows of three frigates as ships return from deployment in the Persian Gulf area where they served during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-03368. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-90-03732. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-86-08814. Country: Unknown

A port bow view of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) moored to a pier in preparation for exercise Valiant Blitz '91. Subject Operation/Series: VALIANT BLITZ '91 Base: White Beach State: Okinawa Country: Japan(JPN)

A starboard quarter view of the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47) tied to a pier at Port Everglades. State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen man the rails as the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) arrives in port. Base: Kiel Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

DN-ST-89-09455. Base: Naval Submarine Base, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

NORFOLK (Oct. 13, 2022) - The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), returns to Naval Station Norfolk after a seven-month deployment, Oct. 13. More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines assigned to the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) supported a wide range of interoperability opportunities and exercises across the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations increasing combat readiness and crisis response capabilities while strengthening relationships with both NATO Allies and partners. (U.S. Navy Photo/Video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan T. Beard)

A view from forward looking aft at Nos. 1 and 2 16-inch/50-caliber gun turrets and the bridge of the battleship IOWA (BB-61). The ship is in mothball storage here. Base: Philadelphia State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-89-06538. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port amidships view of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) showing the damage resulting from a collision with the Panamanian freighter CACTUS. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Crew members aboard the frigate USS ELMER MONTGOMERY (FF-1082) look over the crowd gathered on the pier to meet the ship as friends and family members begin to come aboard. The ELMER MONTGOMERY has returned to Mayport after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10542. Base: Naval Base, Subic Bay Country: Philippines (PHL)

220909-N-NQ285-1148NORFOLK (Sept. 9, 2022) The crew of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) man the rails as the ship returns to its home port after a nine-month deployment with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, Sept. 9, 2022. Bainbridge conducted operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area to defend U.S. and allied partner interests in the region.

DN-ST-89-09295. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Bow view of the docked Aggressive class ocean minesweeper USS CONSTANT (MSO-427). Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A geyser of water is raised by the impact of an 82,700-pound test sled that was launched from the No. 4 catapult on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) during a catapult load test. The LINCOLN is nearing completion at Newport News Shipbuilding. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-03105. Base: Chesapeake Bay State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A portside view of a Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS), mounted amid-ship, on the USS NICHOLSON (DD 982). Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial view of the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea (CV-43) tied up to the pier during its decommissioning ceremony. The Coral Sea is being decommissioned after nearly 43 years of service. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-11878. Base: USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3)

The Austin Class, Amphibious Transport Dock Ship, USS SHREVEPORT (LPD 12) is moored alongside a Kuwaiti pier, providing the fire-power of an amphibious assault ship and its Marine Corps bretheren. The ship was sent to Kuwait as part of an Southwest Asia build-up of forces in response to Iraq's refusal of U.N. sponsored weapons inspections. Country: Kuwait (KWT)

BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Sept. 23, 2022) Republic of Korea Navy Sailors prepare to moor the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in Busan, Republic of Korea, Sept. 23. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 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-SC-88-06608. Base: Naval Operating Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-03512. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) USS Stethem (DDG 63) USS Howard (DDG 83), US Navy

NORFOLK, Va. (Aug. 8, 2022) - Sailors man the rails as the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) departs Naval Station Norfolk, Aug. 8. Leyte Gulf, assigned to the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group, departed Naval Station Norfolk on a scheduled deployment in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

The Marine Corps honor guard present the colors during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS UNDERWOOD (FFG-36). The ship was built by Bath Iron Works Corp. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-02088. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-ST-87-08808. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

DN-ST-87-04992. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (Oct. 30, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) departs Copenhagen, Denmark, Oct. 30, 2022. Roosevelt 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.

220822-N-KY668-1046NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug. 22, 2022) Sailors man the rails aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) as the ship arrives at Naval Station Mayport, Florida. Mason changed homeports from Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia to Naval Station Mayport.

DN-SC-86-08672. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port side view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) crossing the Trimble Shoals upon returning from sea following the departure of Hurricane Felix off to the east. Base: Chesapeake Bay State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-05322. Base: Taranto Country: Italy (ITA)

230402-N-NQ285-1161KALUNDBORG, Denmark (April 2, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) approaches Kalundborg during a sea and anchor evolution, April 2, 2023. Porter is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by the U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

A port view of the guided missile destroyer USS CHANDLER (DDG-996) anchored off North Island. Base: San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

230922-N-ZQ263-1095 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 23, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-Class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) passes aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) as it transits through the San Diego Harbor. Chung-Hoon is currently operating with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

A port bow view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) heading for Balboa Pier after transiting the canal. State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN)

DN-ST-88-02086. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

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