Maritime Security Operations

Images of naval operations featuring ships and aircraft conducting maritime security. Scenes included involve compliance checks and tactical drills.

220902-N-TC847-1039 ADRIATIC SEA (Sep. 2, 2022) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Shayne Chevalier, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), instructs a Sailor during a M240 machine gun qualification, Sep. 2, 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. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christine Montgomery)

220819-N-CE703-0469 (August 19, 2022) Commanding officer of Independence-varaint littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24), Cmdr. Derek Jaskowiak, observes an Oceania Maritime Support Initiative (OMSI) vessel compliance boarding, Aug. 19, 2022. Oakland is deployed in support of the Oceania Maritime Support Initiative, a secretary of defense program leveraging Department of Defense assets transiting the region to increase the Coast Guards maritime domain awareness, and law enforcement operations in Oceania.

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Huey circles USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5) during a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure exercise, Philippine Sea, Aug. 7, 2022.VBSS is part of Maritime Interception Operations that aim to delay, disrupt, or destroy enemy forces or supplies in the maritime domain. 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.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 5, 2022) Sailors move ordnance on the flight deck of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, led by Carrier Strike Group 3, deployed from San Diego, Jan. 3, in support of global maritime security operations. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navys role across the full spectrum of military operations from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region.

220902-N-TC847-1039 ADRIATIC SEA (Sep. 2, 2022) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Shayne Chevalier, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), instructs a Sailor during a M240 machine gun qualification, Sep. 2, 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. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christine Montgomery)

ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 30, 2013) Gunners Mate 2nd Class Daniel Thomas engages an inflatable buoy target with a MK 38 Mod 2 25 mm machine gun from the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) during a live-fire exercise. Mason 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.

220714-N-SI601-1013 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 14, 2022) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Michael Vang, from Fresno, California, observes the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) as the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) approaches to conduct a replenishment-at-sea. During the evolution, Yukon transported cargo and fuel to Ronald Reagan via connected replenishment. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 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.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 13, 2020) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Steven Shoemate, from Lansing, Kan., fires a .50-caliber machine gun on the focsle during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group assigned to Amphibious Squadron 11, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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.

EAST CHINA SEA (Nov. 29, 2019) Capt. William Blodgett, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52), looks over the bridge wing of the ship as Barry conducts divisional tactics exercises with the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67). Barry is underway conducting operations in the Indo-Pacific region while assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force.

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (May 11, 2013) Gunners Mate Seaman Anna Collins fires a shot line from the forecastle of the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) to the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) during a replenishment-at-sea. Hue City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 17, 2024) Ensign Mahmoud Abusaid stands watch aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14). Cesar Chavez is assigned to Military Sealift Command Far East (MSC FE) who in coordination with Commander, Task Force 73, refuels and resupplies deployed naval forces, along with regional allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. Rafael Peralta is forward-deployed and assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force. Navy

060822-N-8591H-003. Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63)

110220-N-9793B-005 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2011) Ensign Leah M. Fontenot looks through a telescopic alidade on the ship's port bridge wing aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68). Anzio is conducting training operations in the Atlantic Ocean as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

110114-N-6006S-001 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 14, 2011) Ensign Livy Coe shoots a bearing off the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), right, aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) during a transiting exercise with the Republic of Korea navy destroyers ROKS Dae Jo Yeong (DDG 977) and ROKS Kwangyaeto Dae Wang (DDH 971). Bunker Hill and Carrier Strike Group 1 are on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

221004-N-ZQ263-1044 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 4, 2022) U.S. Navy Cmdr. Kevin Schaeffer, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93), identifies a surface contact during a training exercise with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group. Chung-Hoon is operating with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 23, 2022) Boatswains Mate Seaman Apprentice Yerson Zamora, from Houston, Texas, uses a sound-powered phone while tracking surface contacts as the starboard aft lookout aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Operating as part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, units assigned to Carl Vinson and Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Groups, America and Essex Amphibious Ready Groups, alongside Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, are conducting training to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

DN-SC-89-03243. Base: USS Sumter (LST 1181)

220922-N-XN177-1763 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 22, 2022) - Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Jesse Pedersen, from Black River Falls, Wisconsin, operates a rescue winch in an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 during a search and rescue (SAR) swimmer training evolution Sept. 22, 2022. HSC-23 is embarked aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7). 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.

220915-N-TT639-1029 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 15, 2022) - Gunners Mate Seaman Justin Nelson, from Memphis, Tennessee, fires a shot line to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) during a replenishment-at-sea aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Sept. 15, 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.

DN-ST-88-07609. Base: Persian Gulf

Quartermaster Seaman LeTeiacesa Lewis identifies landmarks using a telescope as the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) transits the Danish Straits June 20, 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.

230321-N-DE439-1108 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 21, 2023) The rifle team of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) fire three volleys during a burial at sea ceremony on the ships flight deck, March 21, 2023. Arleigh Burke 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.

230329-N-CE729-2147ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 29, 2023) Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Steven Briggs, left, and Engineman 2nd Class Jakob Ireland, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) prepare to disembark a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) following small boat operations, March 29, 2023. Wasp is underway conducting Type Commander (TYCOM) sea trials.

110118-A-2554P-077ATLANTIC Ocean (Jan. 18, 2011) Sailors aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock-landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) watch a rigid hull inflatable boat departs the ship during a man overboard drill. Man overboard drills help to ensure that the crew aboard LSD 44 is fully trained in the event someone should fall from the ship.

220913-N-N3764-1007CARIBBEAN SEA - (Sept. 13, 2022) -- Mineman 1st Class Luke Poirier fires an M240B machine gun during a crew serve weapons shoot aboard the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15) in the Caribbean Sea, Sept. 13, 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.

230315-N-HG846-1573 BAY OF BENGAL (March 15, 2023) - Chief Warrant Officer Jesus Santana, from Garden Grove, California, fires an M4 rifle during a live-fire exercise on the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) in the Bay of Bengal, March 15. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 26, 2022) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct maintenance on a UH-1Y Huey helicopter from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265. Green Bay, part of the America 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan D. Berlier)

220825-N-MZ836-1112 BALTIC SEA (Aug. 25, 2022) U.S. Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) Mathew Noe hoists a simulated casualty into an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, during a medical evacuation exercise with the Swedish Carlskrona-class auxiliary support ship SWE Carlskrona (P 04) and the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Aug. 25, 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.

120621-N-OV802-281Atlantic Ocean (June 21, 2012) Sonar Technician (Surface) 1st Class Michael Miller fires a .50 cal machine gun as Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Michael Wakefield instructs during a training exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

221006-N-AL206-1002 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2022) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) man the .50-caliber gun during a gunnery exercise 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.

220601-N-DO281-1282ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 1, 2022) Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Jonathan Lone loads rounds into an M240B machine gun during a live fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) , June 1, 2022. Paul Ignatius 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.

Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Dereck Brown, from New York, attached to the Raging Bulls” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87, washes an F/A-18E Super Hornet on USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) flight deck, April 12, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and strike group integration as part of the ship’s tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment.

221210-N-TC338-1026INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2022) U.S. Navy Sailors on the visual information team aboard the expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), stand watch as the ship arrives at the French island of Reunion for a scheduled port visit, Dec. 10, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams 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.

221017-N-XK462-1009 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 17, 2022) A U.S. Sailor stands lookout watch aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108). Wayne E. Meyer is currently operating with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

220706-N-SI601-1020 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 6, 2022) Operations Specialist Seaman Kurt Goldsmith, from Dunedin, New Zealand, observes the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) as the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) approaches to conduct a replenishment-at-sea. During the evolution, Yukon transported cargo and fuel to Ronald Reagan via vertical and connected replenishment. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 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.

Tour of the Naval vessel, USS Normandy, by Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides during the Secretary's visit to Virginia

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 6, 2013) Ensign Miguel Noyola, from Dallas, directs the course of the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) during a passing exercise with the French frigate Chevalier Paul (D621). Mobile Bay is deployed with the John C. Stennis Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 20, 2022) U.S. Navy Lt. Shauna Bradley, left, from New Plymouth, New Zealand, and U.S. Navy Seaman Bryan Candelaria Gonzalez, from Rincon, Puerto Rico, observe a live-fire exercise conducted aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three 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 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

220613-N-BR419-1195 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 13, 2022) An American flag waves on a small boat attached to the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during small boat operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 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.

220928-N-XB010-1006 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 28, 2022) - Operations Specialist 1st Class Jawann Gibson, from Talbot County, Md., looks through the big eyes” for surface contacts on the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) port bridge wing as the ship pulls into port at Subic Bay, Philippines. 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.

The executive officer of the Spanish frigate Vencedora (F-36) explains boarding procedures to CAPT. Douglas C. Bauer, right, a U.S. Navy historian, as the Vencedora comes alongside a merchant vessel. The Vencedora is one of the ships of the Maritime Interdiction Force (MIF), which was formed during Operation Desert Shield to enforce U.S. trade sanctions against Iraq.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Red Sea

PHILIPPINE SEA (April 22, 2022) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Sydney Buckels, from Cleveland, guides an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Chargers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). 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.

DN-ST-86-12458. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040915-F-3208M-072. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

220925-N-MY408-1003 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 25, 2022) U.S. Navy Quartermaster 3rd Class Pete Duggan, from Atlanta, hoists a flag in preparation of an underway replenishment (UNREP) aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73). Decatur is currently operating with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

220831-N-GF955-1252BALTIC SEA (Aug. 31, 2022) A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) fires a Mark 38 25 mm machine gun during a pre-action calibration firing in the Baltic Sea, Aug. 31, 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.

220621-A-EQ028-1290 ARABIAN GULF (June 21, 2022) Aviation Warfare Systems 2nd Class Brian Wall scans the horizon during a photo exercise during exercise Iron Defender in the Arabian Gulf, June 21. Iron Defender is an annual bilateral training event between U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and forces from the United Arab Emirates. The exercise focuses on maritime security operations, mine countermeasures, and harbor defense.

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 16, 2022) Ensign Megan Reardon, from Columbia, South Carolina, and Ensign Benjamin Freund, from Old Westbury, New York, fire M9 pistols on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) during a crew serve weapon familiarization shoot. Benfold is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force.

110313-N-SB672-399PACIFIC OCEAN (March 13, 2011) Naval air crewmen assigned to the Black Knights of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 inspect debris drifting in the Pacific Ocean from an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck northern Japan. Ships and aircraft from the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group are searching for survivors in the coastal waters near Sendai, Japan.

220606-N-KY668-1073ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 6, 2022) Senior Chief Gunners Mate Michael R. Zimmerman loads a 50-cal machine gun for a live-fire exercise on the missile deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51), as the ship departs Ferrol, Spain, June 6, 2022. Arleigh Burke, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner nations.

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 22, 2012) Quartermaster Seaman Robert Rahe washes on the navigation bridge windows aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is deployed 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. The U.S. Navy is reliable, flexible, and ready to respond worldwide on, above, and below the sea. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

040625-N-6213R-039. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Crew members aboard USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752) conduct flight operations while underway in the Arctic Ocean, Oct. 10, 2022. Stratton is currently underway in support of a scheduled deployment in the 17th Coast Guard Districts area of operations, patrolling the Bering Sea, North Pacific and Arctic oceans.U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Melissa E. F. McKenzie.

INDIAN OCEAN (June 7, 2013) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class George Meehan, from Philadelphia, Pa., conducts checks on an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

CAPT. Reid and officers on the bridge navigate the guided missile destroyer USS GOLDSBOROUGH (DDG-20) as it prepares for refueling during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Gulf Of Oman

ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 21, 2014) Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) navigate a rigid-hull inflatable boat during visit, board, search, and seizure training. Harpers Ferry is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

A U.S. Sailor fires an M9 pistol aboard the Guided-Missel Destroyer U.S.S. Hopper (DDG 70) near Oahu, Hawaii, Oct. 26, 2022. U.S.S. Hopper and crew are participating in Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) rotation 23-01, alongside the 25th Infantry Division, and elements from the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne). JPMRC rotations allow Army forces to rehearse strategic movements and maneuvers, integrate with allies and partners, and increase the readiness of the Joint Force in the Indo-Pacific region.

Coast Guard Cutters - Dauntless (WMEC 624) - 26-HK-73-67. CGC Dauntless -- Coast Guardsmen at controls of boat --050928. Hurricane Katrina

Royal Canadian Navy Sailor Sarina, a photographer aboard HMCS Margaret Brooke, photographs a naval convoy during Operation Nanook, Northern Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 10, 2022. Sarina was flying aboard a Royal Danish Navy helicopter attached to HMDS Triton.

220416-N-XK047-2064PACIFIC OCEAN (April 16, 2022) - Seaman Kognerma Attassim uses binoculars during a navigation watch aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), April 16. Sailors stand navigation watches to maintain a continuous watch of the sea and report any kind of hazard that can be an obstacle in the navigation and cause harm to the ship. Makin Island is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

A Chilean sailor embarked aboard USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57) observes members of the ships navigation detail perform their duties as Exercise TEAMWORK SOUTH '99 starts. Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK SOUTH '99 Base: USS Reuben James (FFG 57)

A Landing Signals Officer (LSO), aboard the USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70), watches an F/A-18 "Hornet" lands during carrier qualifications. A Landing Signals Officer (LSO), aboard the USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70), watches an F/A-18 "Hornet" lands during carrier qualifications.

CW02 Patrick May, a 2nd Mate Navigation Officer assigned to the US Army Logistics Support Vessel CW03 HAROLD C. CLINGER, directs the ships 1ST Mate to keep the vessel perpendicular with the ramp as they off load a convoy of vehicles at the Port of Pyongtaek, Republic of Korea, (ROK) Oct. 24, 1998. The vehicles belong to the 1ST Battalion, 23rd Infantry, 3rd Brigade, Fort Lewis, Washington, and are on their way to Camp Casey, ROK in support of Foal Eagle '98. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98KOREA CD Base: Port Of Pyongtaek Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

220409-N-IL330-1083 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 9, 2022) - Gunners Mate Seaman Justin Nelson, from Memphis, Tennessee, reloads a shotgun during an exercise on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) as guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 100) sails in the background, April 9. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

221016-N-TC847-1002 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 16, 2022) Master Chief Gas Turbine Systems Nicholas Morin, right, and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class James Boswell, both assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), spar during a mixed martial arts class, Oct. 16, 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.

221010-N-DW158-1018 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 10, 2022) Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Jeff Valenzuela, from Jacksonville, Florida, renders honors to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS Asahi (DD 119), on the flight deck of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea, Oct. 10. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 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.

230203-N-TD381-2024 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 3, 2023) Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) operate a M2HB .50 caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise on the fantail. Vinson is currently underway conducting routine maritime operations.

DN-ST-89-02461. Base: USS Wainwright (CG 28) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

220808-N-BR419-1229 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 8, 2022) Gunners Mate Seaman Trevor Templeton, from Ventura County, California, operates a sound-powered telephone during a live-fire exercise on the fantail of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 8. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 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.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Sept. 19, 2022) Fire Controlman Aegis Rene Rosado Rosario, from Loganville, GA, prepares lines to moor to the pier aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 19, 2022. UNITAS is the worlds longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces to conduct joint maritime operations through the execution of anti-surface, anti-submarine, anti-air, amphibious and electronic warfare operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating naval and marine forces.

240228-N-VO895-1083SOUDA BAY, GREECE (Feb. 28, 2024) Deck department Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) prepare to cast off lines during sea and anchor in Souda Bay, Greece, Feb. 28. Bataan is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. Navy

DA-ST-87-01722. Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE 86 State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220616-N-N3764-1005CARIBBEAN SEA (June 16, 2022) Lt. William Voulgaris (left), assigned to the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15), explains the ships radar systems to French Midshipman Basile, assigned to the French patrol vessel La Résolue (P734), as part of a personnel exchange during exercise Caraibes 2022, June 16, 2022. Caraibes 2022 is a French led, combined and joint training exercise in the Caribbean involving naval, air and land assets. This multi-national exercise aims to promote cooperation among regional forces and their collective ability to successfully provide humanitarian assistance/disaster relief (HADR) in response to a natural disaster.

A member of the Marine detachment aboard the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) fires an M-2 .50-caliber machine gun over the side during weapons training. The WISCONSIN is deployed in the gulf to support Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

060317-N-7526R-302. Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19)

240216-N-PV534-1052 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 16, 2024) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Apprentice Jasper Arreola, from Las Vegas, secures the national ensign on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is currently moored pierside at Naval Air Station North Island. Navy

Flighter deck crewmen service a catapult track aboard the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal (CV-59) during exercise Team Work '88. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM WORK '88 Country: North Atlantic Ocean

CARIBBEAN SEA (July 23, 2021) Boatswains Mate 1st Class Nicholas Wendell, left, and Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Kevin Wix, assigned to the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11), participate in vertical replenishment exercises with the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15), July 23, 2021. Sioux City 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.

A Navy officer fires an Uzi 9 mm submarine gun off the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) during a familiarization weapons firing exercise. Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63)

220928-N-XB010-1007 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 28, 2022) - Quartermaster Seaman Guadalupe Perezhernandez, from Sarasota, Fla., shoots a bearing using a pelorus on the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) port bridge wing as the ship pulls into port at Subic Bay, Philippines. 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.

A signalman uses a light to signal to other ships taking part in exercise Unitas XXI. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXI Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

230410-N-OX847-1553 IONIAN SEA (April 10, 2023) Aviation BoatswainÕs Mate (Handling) Airman Apprentice Jason Barcenas, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) mans a phone-talking station on the flight deck during a replenishment-at-sea from the Supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8), April 10, 2023. The George H.W. Bush CSG 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.

990102-N-0800C-003. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1999 Base: Uss Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

230214-N-NH267-1025 INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 14, 2023) U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate 1st Class Jacob Wagner, from Chehalis, Wash., fires an M9 pistol during a visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) gun shoot on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60). Paul Hamilton, part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navys largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 7, 2022) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) 2nd Class Fabian Walls, from Sarasota, Fla., fires an M9 pistol during a live-fire exercise on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111). 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.

111211-N-DR144-341 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2011) Air Department's V-2 Division personnel repair a jet blast deflector between aircraft launch and recovery cycles on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a western Pacific deployment.

220827-N-ZE328-1057 IONIAN SEA (Aug. 27, 2022) Capt. Gavin Duff, commanding officer, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), looks out from the bridge during a vertical replenishment with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77), Aug. 27, 2022. The Harry S. Truman 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.

220915-O-NR876-937ARAFURA SEA (Sept. 15, 2022) - Mineman Seaman Zachary Jefferies, from Scottsdale, Arizona, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), stands look out while conducting maneuvering exercises with the Royal Thai Navy frigate HTMS Bhumibol Adulyadej (FFG 471) during the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Exercise Kakadu 2022 (KA22) in the waters off Northern Australian, Sept. 15, 2022. KA22 is the 15th iteration of the RANs flagship biennial regional maritime international engagement exercise, drawing together approximately 3000 personnel, 15 warships and more than 30 aircraft from 22 countries.

220616-N-N3764-2004CARIBBEAN SEA (June 16, 2022) Mineman 3rd Class Ruben Roman, assigned to the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15) observes the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) through the ships binoculars while conducting a pass-and-review with the French amphibious assault ship Mistral (L9013) during exercise Caraibes 2022, June 16, 2022. Caraibes 2022 is a French led, combined and joint training exercise in the Caribbean involving naval, air and land assets. This multi-national exercise aims to promote cooperation among regional forces and their collective ability to successfully provide humanitarian assistance/disaster relief (HADR) in response to a natural disaster.

970617-N-3149V-006. Complete Scene Caption: Torpedoman's Mate First Class Victor Thomson (EOD) steers a 25 foot Boston Whaler toward the stern gate of USS Denver (LPD 9) along with Engineman First Class (EOD) Don Walker while working as a transport boat for Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 3 during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 off coast of Southern California. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: EOD MOBILE UNIT 3

060630-N-7130B-158. Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-88-08505. Base: USS Conquest (MSO 488)

DN-SC-87-04170. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Base: USS Iowa (BB 61) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

220613-N-PC065-1010 AEGEAN SEA (June 13, 2022) Quartermaster 1st Class Joshua Derleth, assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), observes the Turkish Ada-class Corvette TCG Heybeliada (F 511) through binoculars as Heybeliada sails ahead Arlington during a passing exercise in the Aegean Sea, June 13, 2022. Arlington is a 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.

220917-N-NQ285-2189ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 17, 2022) Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Elvin Rivera Perez, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), signals to the pilots of an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the Vipers of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 48, during flight operations, 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.

DN-ST-87-10989. Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

110118-N-7456N-033 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 18, 2011) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Fruquann Powers holds his daughter up to the binoculars at a lookout station aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76). Family and friends joined the crew for a day underway aboard Higgins before the ship prepares to depart for a six-month independent deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 16, 2012) Seaman Spencer Norwood stands as lookout on the fantail aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is transiting to her homeport of Norfolk after operating in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

220502-DN159-1018 IONIAN SEA (May 2, 2022) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Jessica Wilkins, from Altoona, Pennsylvania, stands lookout watch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), May 2, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

120405-N-PB383-026MANAMA, Bahrain (April 5, 2012) Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Melissa McClellan checks the bearing of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) as the ship pulls in to Bahrain for a port visit. New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

221205-N-GF955-1040BALTIC SEA (Dec. 5, 2022) U.S. Navy Gunners Mate 1st Class Allen Schane reloads a Mark 38 25 mm machine gun aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) during a pre-action calibration firing, Dec. 5, 2022. Paul Ignatius, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, 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.

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