Fleet Week Celebrations

Images capturing naval ships arriving in New York for Fleet Week, showcasing maritime operations and community engagement.

220914-N-TP544-1001 GDYNIA, Poland (Sept. 14, 2022) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) arrives in Gdynia, Poland for a scheduled port visit, Sept. 14, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

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.

DN-ST-89-00319. Base: Elizabeth River, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The large harbor tug Anoka (YTB-810) assist the guided missile cruiser USS Thomas S. Gates (CG-51) toward the pier upon return from Operation Desert Storm. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Commercial harbor tugs maneuver the tank landing ship USS FAIRFAX COUNTY (LST 1193) toward the pier during Fleet Week. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220914-N-TP544-1001 GDYNIA, Poland (Sept. 14, 2022) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) arrives in Gdynia, Poland for a scheduled port visit, Sept. 14, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG-60) being pushed clear of the pier at her homeport at Naval Station Staten Island by a civilian tugboat. The ship is getting underway for the 50th anniversary commemoration of the June 6th D-Day Invasion of Europe. When the ship returns state side, it will go to Norfolk, Va. for homeporting as the Staten Island Base is closing. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

010703-N-9271Z-003. Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATION AFLOAT READINESS AND TRAINING 2001 Base: Changi Naval Base Country: Singapore (SGP) Scene Major Command Shown: FLTCOMBATCAMGRUPAC

The nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SKIPJACK (SSN-585) waits ahead of the destroyer USS NICHOLSON (DD-982) in a lock as the two ships transit the canal. Base: Naval Station State: Panama Canal Area Country: Panama (PAN)

SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 3, 2022) - Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) conduct line handling while making port at San Francisco for San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW 2022), Oct. 3, 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.

Naval Amphibious Base. AAVP-7 assault amphibian tracked landing vehicles move toward shore after separating from the tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST-1180) during an amphibious demonstration for the 14th Annual Inter-American Naval Conference. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SD-06-14347. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A tug moves the USS AVENGER (MCM-1) away from a pier as preparations are made for loading the mine countermeasure ship aboard the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The SUPER SERVANT 3 will transport ADROIT and other minesweepers to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Escorted by a PBR Mark 2 riverine patrol boat, the guided missile cruiser USS CHANCELLORSVILLE (CG 62) makes its way across Gatun Lake during its transit of the Panama Canal. Country: Panama (PAN)

Russia, Saint Petersburg, Petrograd, Cruiser Aurora, fired the first shot of the October Revolution, October, 25, 1917

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG 47) in port during Exercise BALTOPS '85. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '85 Base: Kiel Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

The guided missile cruiser USS LEYTE GULF (CG-55) lies tied up at the naval station. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida(FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

050208-N-9851B-009. Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN)

DN-ST-89-01499. Base: Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Pressed during the 1989 fleet days. The British type 22 frigate HMS Boxer (F 92, 1984) attracted interest.

An aerial starboard bow view of the tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST-1180). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port side view of the Coontz class guided missile destroyer USS PREBLE (DDG-46) underway. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of the amidships section of the guided missile frigate REUBEN JAMES (FFG-57) during an inclining test. Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PASCAGOULA, Miss. - The future USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) departed Huntington Ingalls Shipyard to conduct Acceptance Trials in the Gulf of Mexico. Acceptance Trials are the last significant milestone before delivery of the ship to the Navy later this year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dustin Knight/Released)

A port bow view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) passing the USS ARIZONA Memorial. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SAN DIEGO (Jan. 14, 2012) The Arleigh-Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110), part of the Nimitz Strike Group Surface Action Group (SAG), departs San Diego for a Western Pacific deployment. The Nimitz Strike Group SAG will focus on maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts, which helps establish conditions for regional stability.

NORFOLK (Oct. 31, 2013) The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) returns to homeport at Naval Station Norfolk as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group following a deployment to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

DN-SC-85-03113. Base: Chesapeake Bay State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USS Santee (CV-29)

DN-SC-90-01629. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-07723. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-08684. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Philippine BRP Waray LC-288, approaches a Navy Roll-On/Roll-Off Discharge Facility, during a combined joint logistics over-the-shore offload in preparation for Balikatan 23 at Camp Agnew, Casiguran, Philippines, April 6, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades shared experiences.

DN-ST-86-05288. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-01517. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-SC-04-15491. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 92 Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DANISH STRAITS (Sept. 22, 2022) - The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) approaches the Great Belt Bridge in the Danish Straits Sept. 22, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

Crewmen man the rails of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51) duirng the ship's commissioning ceremony. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An overhead, starboard view of the dock landing ship USS ASHLAND (LSD-48) Med-moored in port. The ASHLAND is taking on supplies destined for Flordia communities devastated by Hurricane Andrew as part of Operation Help From the Sea. Subject Operation/Series: HELP FROM THE SEA Base: Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba(CUB)

DN-ST-89-01498. Base: Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-07537. Base: San Diego Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220707-N-EE352-1423 PEARL HARBOR (July 7, 2022) - U.S. Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN72) and Republic of Korea Navy amphibious assault ship ROKS Marado (LPH 6112) moored at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickham, Hawaii, during 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 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.

With its crew manning the rails, the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN-40) returns to the naval station following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port quarter view of the Military Sealift Command chartered freighter AUSTRAL LIGHTNING (T-AK-5061) undergoing overhaul at the Norfolk Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Corporation on the Elizabeth River. The vessel has returned to Norfolk following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA)

Aerial view of the Destroyer and Submarine Piers. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221007-N-VX158-1145 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 7, 2022) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) sails past Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay during the parade of ships in support of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW). SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas Sea services. During Fleet Week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.

NORFOLK (June 25, 2016) The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) departs Naval Station Norfolk as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

050215-N-3019M-001. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-89-01755. Country: Unknown

221004-N-KK394-1080NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 4, 2022) The Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) departs Naval Station Norfolk, Oct. 4. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) is deployed in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navy's commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

DN-ST-88-00965. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221007-N-VX158-1073 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 7, 2022) Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Kansas City (LCS 22) transits through the San Francisco Bay during the parade of ships in support of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW). SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas Sea services. During Fleet Week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.

Bow view, bit to the port side, of Osprey class coastal mine hunter USS ROBIN (MHC 54 is visiting the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. These ships are mine hunter-killers capable of finding, classifying and destroying moored and bottom mines. Base: US Naval Academy, Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-10249. Base: Bordeaux Country: France (FRA)

A starboard view of the frigate USS Fanning (FF-1076) departing from port during PACEX '89. The aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CV-64) is docked in the background. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-11273. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040426-N-2038L-003. Base: Port Everglades State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port 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)

DN-SC-89-00606. Base: Unknown

Crew members aboard the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) man the rails as tugs assist their ship into port. The MISSOURI is on an around-the-world shakedown cruise. Base: Naples Country: Italy (ITA)

Highlights from visit of then-Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne and wife Patricia to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for Naval tour and Philadelphia Phillies baseball game

DN-SC-86-06971. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

050111-N-1919W-003. Subject Operation/Series: UNIFIED ASSISTANCE Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sailors watch as the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64) makes its way towards its berth at the air station. The carrier is returning to its home port after a 32-month service life extension program (SLEP) overhaul at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and a 55-day cruise around South America. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-06644. Base: Coronado Roads State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard view of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) docked at the British naval facility HMS Tamar. The BLUE RIDGE is making a port call en route to its home port at Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan following deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Country: Hong Kong(HKG)

DM-ST-89-07622. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial starboard bow view of various ships tied up at the Fairfield Marine Terminal awaiting scrapping. In the near group is the Forest Sherman class destroyers DAVIS (DD-937) (left) BIGELOW (DD-942) and two Adams class guided missile destroyers, the LAWRENCE (DDG-4) and the CLAUDE V. RICKETTS (DDG-5). In the rear group is the former U.S. Army N-3 type port repair ship MADISON JORDAN MANCHESTER and the Forest Sherman class destroyers FORREST SHERMAN (DD-931) and BLANDY (DD-943). Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of the shipyard and guests assembled for the commissioning of the guided missile frigate NICHOLAS (FFG-47). Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Group of people boarding on a military ship, USS Bowfin, Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii Islands, USA

New Orleans - 26-HK-199-6. Hurricane Katrina

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)

120827-N-QP351-591SAN DIEGO (Aug. 27, 2012) A search and rescue swimmer mans his position in an 11-meter rigid hull inflatable boat from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) as the ship gets underway. Boxer is currently underway off the coast of Southern Calif.

The guided missile destroyer JOHN S. MCCAIN (DDG-56) slips off the ways after being christened at the Bath Iron Works shipyard. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-86-06961. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-89-06669. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A high wide-angel view of the harbor at Port Everglades, Florida (FL), showing US Navy (USN) Ships conducting mooring operation. Pictured back-to-front, the ENTERPRISE CLASS: Aircraft Carrier, USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65); the OLIVER HAZARD PERRY CLASS; GUIDED MISSILE DESTROYER, USS SIMPSON (FFG 56), the ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS (FLIGHT I): GUIDED MISSILE DESTROYER (AEGIS), USS MITSCHER (DDG 57); and the LOS ANGELES CLASS; Attack Submarine, USS MIAMI (SSN 755). Base: Port Everglades State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-10782. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) visits the Netherlands Antilles

Line handlers stand by on the pier as the destroyer tender USS ACADIA (AD-42) approaches its berth. The ACADIA is returning to San Diego 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, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060421-N-2456S-260. Base: USS Nashville (LPD 13)

DN-SC-05-07447. State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members man the rails aboard the auxiliary aircraft landing training ship USS LEXINGTON (AVT-16) underway as it departs from the naval station. Base: Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba(CUB)

An aerial view of part of the Norfolk Naval Station showing pier one and pier two with various types of naval vessels tied up. Base: Hampton Roadstead State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PERTH, Australia (April 19, 2022) The Royal Australian Navy Collins-class submarine HMAS Farncomb (SSG 74) prepares to moor alongside the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) at HMAS Stirling Navy Base, April 19, 2022. Frank Cable is currently on patrol conducting expeditionary maintenance and logistics in support of national security in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

DN-ST-89-07037. Country: Unknown

060515-N-7992K-002. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DA-ST-88-04755. Subject Operation/Series: CAMILLE Country: Dominica (DMA)

A port bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) passing through the Miraflores Locks. Base: Panama Canal Country: Panama (PAN)

DN-ST-87-00030. Base: Norfolk Naval Shipyard State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120827-N-VA840-106 CLEVELAND (Aug. 28, 2012) Sailors man the rails on board the Oliver Hazard Perry-class Frigate USS DeWert (FFG 45) while pulling into Cleveland during Navy Week. This celebration is one of 15 signature events planned across America in 2012. The weeklong event commemorates the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, hosting service members from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy.

A port beam view of the guided missile cruiser USS WILLIAM H. STANDLEY (CG-32) as it departs from the harbor. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial starboard bow view of various ships tied up at the Baltimore Fairfield Marine Terminal awaiting scrapping. In the foreground is the Forest Sherman class destroyer BIGELOW (DD-942) and the Adams class guided missile destroyers, the LAWRENCE (DDG-4) and the CLAUDE V. RICKETTS (DDG-5). In the background is the former U.S. Army N-3 type port repair ship MADISON JORDAN MANCHESTER and the destroyers BLANDY (DD-943) and FORREST SHERMAN (DD-931). Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial view of pier #11 at the Norfolk Naval Base showing the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH-9) and the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN-40) tied up on the north side of the pier. Base: Hampton Roads, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An elevated port bow view of the guided missile frigate DE WERT (FFG-45) underway during sea trials. Country: Unknown

The battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) approaches the upper level, east chamber of the Mira Flores Locks during a transit of the canal. State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN)

A stern view of the aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CV-64) departing from port during PACEX '89. The aircraft carrier USS Independence (CV-62) is moored in the background. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The USS LEMOURE COUNTY (LST-1194) arrives bringing a new Marine Security Force. The ship will later be used to bring Cuban migrants from Panama to Guantanamo Bay. Subject Operation/Series: SEA SIGNAL V Base: Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB)

DN-SC-87-08400. Country: Unknown

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