Combat Vessels in Action

Images showcasing various naval ships in action, emphasizing their capabilities and roles within military operations.

DN-ST-85-05430. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard view of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) underway near its home port of U.S. Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan. Base: USS Blue Ridge(LCC 19) State: Tokyo Bay Country: Japan(JPN)

Aerial starboard bow on view of the patrol craft USS MONSOON (PC-4) underway off the coast of San Clemente Island. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The large harbor tug WAUWATOSA (YTB-775) escorts the amphibious transport dock USS DUBUQUE (LPD-8) as the vessel gets underway after departing Naval Station, Subic Bay. Country: Philippines(PHL)

Freges of predator class with in the foreground Hr.Ms. FRET (ex-US PCE 1604, 1953-1984) and behind it Hr.Ms. Jaguar (ex-US PCE 1609, 1954-1983)

A bow view of the Russian Slava-class guided missile cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV. Country: North Atlantic Ocean

DN-ST-87-03911. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220910-N-N3764-2006Caribbean Sea - (Sept. 10, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15) stand in formation forming the number fifteen for a picture during a photo exercise in the Caribbean Sea, Sept. 10, 2022. Billings is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.

220910-N-N3764-2006Caribbean Sea - (Sept. 10, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15) stand in formation forming the number fifteen for a picture during a photo exercise in the Caribbean Sea, Sept. 10, 2022. Billings is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.

An aerial starboard wide view of the Chinese Navy Jiangwei class guided missile frigate Huaibei (F-541)..

A port beam view of the mine countermeasures ship USS DEFENDER (MCM-2) underway. Country: Unknown

American sailors stand on the bow of a U.S. Navy ship as they watch the Soviet Slava class guided missile cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV tie up in port. The MARSHAL USTINOV is one of three Soviet vessels in Mayport for a four-day goodwill visit. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida(FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard bow view of the oiler USNS HASSAYAMPA (T-AO 145) refueling the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) while underway. Country: Northern Arabian Sea

A port view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

A rescue team exits the docking well of the tank landing ship USS SUMTER (LST 1181) to assist in the rescue of crewmen from the sinking Panamanian ship "SKY ONE". Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-SC-87-09874. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-84-00768. Base: Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard quarter view of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD-43) underway with crew members manning the rails. Base: San Diego Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port view of the frigate USS PHARRIS (FF 1094) followed by the guided missile frigate USS HALYBURTON (FFG 40). An unidentified NATO ship is in the background. The vessels are taking part in the multilateral NATO exercise BALTOPS '85. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '85 Country: Baltic Sea

An aerial port bow view of the tank landing ship USS FREDERICK (LST-1184) underway. Country: Unknown

A bow view of the guided missile cruiser SHILOH (CG-67) during sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A starboard beam view of the oiler USNS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO-187) underway during Unitas XXXI, an annual, joint exercise between the U.S. Navy and the naval forces of nine South American countries. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXI Country: Unknown

NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 4, 2022) - The German Sachsen-class air-defense frigate FGS Sachsen (F 219) sails with Allied units in the North Atlantic Ocean in support of exercise Northern Viking 22, April 4, 2022. Northern Viking 22 strengthens interoperability and force readiness between the U.S., Iceland and allied nations, enabling multi-domain command and control of joint and coalition forces in the defense of Iceland and Sea lines of Communication in the Greenland, Iceland, United Kingdom (GIUK) gap.

Starboard quarter view of the Guided Missile Destroyer USS LASSEN (DDG 82) tied up at the fitting out pier, Ingalls Shipyard, Pascagoula, Mississippi following the vessel's float off. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-08618. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The Bahraini fast attack craft BNS A1 Jabiri (FPB-21) patrols in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain(BHR)

A starboard beam view of the Indian Navy Kashin II class guided missile destroyer Ranvijay (D-55) in the harbor. Base: Bombay Harbor Country: India (IND)

221002-N-DK042-1082 PORT OF KUSHIRO, Japan (Oct. 2, 2022) USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) conducts refueling operations with an Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS) craft in support of Operation Resolute Dragon 22, Oct. 2, 2022. USS Benfold (DDG 65), USNS Dahl (T-AKR 312), and USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) are participating in joint bilateral integration with III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) in support of Resolute Dragon 22. Exercises like this one reassure our allies and partners of the U.S. commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific.

A starboard quarter view of the frigate USS GLOVER (FF-1098) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS (CG-27) underway during Unitas XXXI, a combined exercise involving the naval forces of the United States and nine South American nations.. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXI Country: Unknown

An aerial starboard view of the frigate USS THOMAS C. HART (FF-1092) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The frigate USS AYLWIN (FF-1081), left, and the guided missile destroyer USS DAHLGREN (DDG-43), lie tied up behind the Venezuelan frigate GENERAL SALOM (F-25), right, during Unitas XXXII, a combined exercise involving the naval forces of the United States and eight South American nations. Base: La Guaira Country: Venezuela(VEN)

A port view of the Japanese destroyer KURAMA (DD 144) departing Pearl Harbor through the channel.. State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA)

220823-N-NO146-1001 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 23, 2022) Royal Bahrain Naval Force patrol boat RBNS Ahmed Al-Fateh (P20) sails in the Arabian Gulf during exercise Sentinel Shield, Aug. 23.

DF-ST-85-04212. Subject Operation/Series: PITCH BLACK Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

DN-ST-87-03057. Country: Unknown

Has GW-frigate hr.ms. Tromp (1975-1999).

NORFOLK (Oct. 13, 2022) - The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Arlington (LPD 24), 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 1st Class Ryan Seelbach)

DN-SC-87-01834. Base: Naples Country: Italy (ITA)

DN-SC-88-02555. Country: Unknown

110307-N-4959G-034 NORFOLK (March 7, 2011) The guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) departs Naval Station Norfolk for a six-month independent deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Monterey will be providing the first ballistic missile defense under the European Phased Adaptive Approach.

An aerial port bow view of the tank landing ship USS TUSCALOOSA (LST 1187) underway. Base: Agana Bay State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)

DN-ST-89-00650. Base: Naval Operating Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221019-N-OK195-1208 TYRRHENIAN SEA (Oct. 19, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) and German Rhon-class tanker FGS Spessart (A1442) perform a refueling-at-sea during Mare Aperto, Oct. 19, 2022. Mare Aperto 22-2 is an Italian Navy-led joint and combined high-end maritime exercise designed to test the combat readiness of participating forces through realistic multi-domain scenarios. Truxtun, part of 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.

A port beam view of the Soviet Kresta II class guided missile cruiser ADMIRAL YUMASHEV underway. Country: Unknown

A starboard beam view of the destroyer USS HARRY W. HILL (DD-986) approaches Naval Air Station, North Island. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 13, 2012) The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) arrives for a scheduled port visit. Robert G. Bradley is homeported in Mayport, Fla., and is deployed conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

Hr.MS air defense factory. Jacob van Heemskerck (1986)

The frigate USS ALYWIN (FF-1081), left, the tank landing ship USS BARNSTABLE COUNTY (LST-1197), center, and the guided missile destroyer USS DAHLGREN (DDG-43) lie tied up alongside one another during Unitas XXXII, a combined exercise involving the naval forces of the United States and nine South American nations. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXII Base: Naval Station, Rodman Country: Panama(PAN)

An stern view of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO-179) refueling the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) during an underway replenishment. Country: Unknown

DN-SC-87-01530. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

A port beam view of the U.S. Army's logistic support vessel GEN BREHON B. SOMERVELL (LSV 3) departing Pearl Harbor.. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA)

A starboard beam view of the Brazilian frigate DEFENSORA (F-41) tied up at the north wall of the naval base. Two other frigates are moored to port of the DEFENSORA. Base: Rio De Janeiro Country: Brazil (BRA)

Aerial bow-on view of the Virginia Class nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN-40) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

240225-N-RP467-1158 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 25, 2024) The Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship Argus (A135) steams in formation with ships from the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) in the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 25. The Bataan ARG 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

A UH-46 Sea Knight helicopter lifts a load of supplies from the deck during underway replenishment on the Military Sealift Command oiler USNS HASSAYAMPA (T-AO-145), underway during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Northern Arabian Sea

A port quarter view of the Military Sealift Command aviation maintenance/support ship USNS WRIGHT (T-AVB-3) undergoing overhaul prior to its return to the Persian Gulf area to retrieve equipment used during Operation Desert Storm.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA)

230404-N-DU622-1596 EAST CHINA SEA (April 4, 2023) The Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Chungmugong Yi Sun-Shin-class destroyers ROKS Dae Jo young (DDH 977) and ROKS Choi Young (DDH 981) steam in formation with the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a trilateral photo exercise. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is conducting a trilateral maritime exercise with the ROK Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force in the U.S. 7th Fleet are of operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

A starboard bow view of the Soviet Kirov class nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser KALININ.. Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED)

HR.MS supplies ship. Zuiderkruis (1975-) with a S-fregat (1978-2003) in addition to itself.

An aerial port beam view of the guided missile frigate ELROD (FFG 55) underway off the coast of New England prior to its commissioning. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A Royal Canadian Navy submarine passes three improved Restigouche class frigates as it enters port during the joint U.S.-Canadian fleet exercise MARCOT '93. Subject Operation/Series: MARCOT '93 Base: Victoria State: British Columbia (BC) Country: Canada (CAN)

220515-O-NR876-478SEA OF JAPAN (May 15, 2022) The Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) sails off the coast 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.

980505-N-4015M-006. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-01452. Base: Naples Country: Italy (ITA)

A port bow view of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) underway after departing Naval Station, Subic Bay following refresher training. Base: USS Blue Ridge(LCC 19) Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

A port quarter view of the Russian guided missile destroyer ADMIRAL VINOGRADOV (BPK-554) underway as part of a multinational naval force participating in exercises in the region. Country: Northern Arabian Sea

050801-N-7676W-546. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FSF-1

An aerial port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL ELIOT MORISON (FFG-13) and a U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat escorting the 44-gun sail frigate USS CONSTITUTION during the its annual turnaround cruise in the harbor. After a 21-gun salute to the nation, the CONSTITUTION will be returned to its berth facing the opposite way to help it weather evenly and preserve the wood. Base: Boston Harbor State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060106-N-8825R-159. Base: Naval Station, Everett State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The landing vessel L9513 (1963-), type MK I - polyester, alongside one of Speyk Frigate

Soot blowing through the submarine harr.ms. Limburg (1956-1980).

The dock landing ship USS ANCHORAGE (LSD-36) arrives at Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, for a port visit before returning to Naval Station, San Diego, Calif. The ANCHORAGE is returning to the U.S. following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA)

DN-ST-85-11632. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Hr.Ms guided arms factory. Tromp (1976-1999).

The guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) and the fleet oiler USNS PAWCATUCK (T-AO-108) participate in underway replenishment operations with another ship. Country: Caribbean Sea

A bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS MOBILE BAY (CG-53) arriving in Sydney for ceremonies commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Base: Sydney State: New South Wales Country: Australia(AUS)

A view of the AE-176 76.2mm/59 caliber dual-purpose gun on the bow of the USNS HIDDENSEE (185NS9201) moored at the Naval Sea Systems Command facility at Solomons Annex. The Soviet-built Tarantul I class missile corvette was acquired from the Federal German navy in November 1991, and is currently undergoing testing and evaluation by the U.S. Navy. Named Rudolf Egelhofer when it was part of the East German navy, the ship was renamed HIDDENSEE after the reunification of Germany in 1990. Country: Solomons

The French underway replenishment tanker FS VAR (A-608) is moored at port during Operation Desert Shield. Behind the VAR is the French aircraft carrier FS CLEMENCEAU (R-98). Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Djibouti Country: Djibouti(DJI)

DN-ST-90-08294. Base: Naval Station, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate USS CLIFTON SPRAGUE (FFG-16) underway during sea trials. The ship's deck are covered by a thin layer of snow. State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard bow view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) during its transit across the Continental Divide at the Gaillard Cut. State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN)

An elevated bow view of the guided missile frigate HAWES (FFG-53) underway off the coast of New England. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

050122-N-9076B-037. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The USS KLAKRING (FFG 42) navigates the tight canyons and fjords of the Inter-Chilean Waterway while transiting from Valparaiso, Chile to Argentina, around the southern-most tip of South America. (Substandard image). Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS 2000 Base: Uss Klakring (FFG 42) Country: Chile (CHL)

Fully dressed, the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59) lie moored in the harbor. They are making the second goodwill visit by American warships to a Soviet port since World War II. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

US Navy aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) cruises alongside US Navy fast combat support ship USS ARCTIC (AOE 8) during an underway replenishment in preparation for a scheduled deployment to the Mediterranean Sea. Country: Unknown

060327-N-4658L-007. Base: Apra Harbor State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The amphibious transport dock USS DUBUQUE (LPD-8), left, and the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA-5), right, lie tied up at a pier as supplies and equipment are loaded prior to the combined South Korean/U.S. exercise Team Spirit '90. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '90 State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

A starboard beam view of the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62) firing its 16-inch/50-caliber guns. The NEW JERSEY has recently been renovated and modernized and is undergoing sea trials prior to its scheduled reactivation in January 1983. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A silhouette of the destroyer USS CUSHING (DD 985) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS ARKANSAS (CGN-41) passes in review with crewmen manning the rail during Fleet Week activities. Base: San Francisco Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port beam view of the Canadian frigate HMCS MACKENZIE (261) underway.. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA)

DN-SC-90-01700. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-02158. Base: Sydney State: New South Wales Country: Australia (AUS)

Has GW-frigate hr.ms. Tromp (1975-1999).

HMS Richmond (F239) at the Royal Navy base in Portsmouth in Hampshire.

Aerial of a US Navy (USN) Belknap Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS FOX (CG 33) underway off the coast California (CA). A USN UH-3H Sea King is seen lifting away from the helicopter pad. State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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