Military Naval Operations

Images of various naval vessels during operations, including replenishments, towing, and maintenance at different naval bases.

DN-ST-87-00023. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Bow on view of the guided missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG-68) resting on the building ways a few hours before the ships christening and launch. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) 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.

221013-N-OX029-1028NORFOLK (Oct. 13, 2022) - The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) pulls into Naval Station Norfolk, Oct. 13, 2022. USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), assigned to the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, returns from a seven-month deployment operating in the High North and Baltic Sea. More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines assigned to the Kearsarge 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.

DN-SC-05-10451. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A submarine rests inside the large auxiliary floating dry dock USS Los Alamos (AFDB-7) while being lowered into the water at Navy Fleet Ballistic Submarine Refit Site 1. Base: Holy Loch Country: Scotland (SCT)

Crew members man the rails as the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) arrives for a port visit during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Base: Klaipeda Country: Lithuania (LTU)

Aerial starboard beam view of the amphibious cargo ship USS MOBILE (LKA-115), underway off the coast of California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

An aerial view of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard located on the ELizabeth River. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHGINGTON (CVN-73) is in the yard for a post-deployment overhaul. To the right of the GW is the decommissioned submarine tender HUNLEY (AS-31) and further to the right is the stripped down hull of the decommissioned guided missile cruiser VIRGINIA (CGN-38). Base: Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An overhead view of the antenna rigging on the mast of the amphibious transport dock USS TRENTON (LPD-14), including the SPS-10F surface search and SPS-40C air search radar antennas. Country: Unknown

220804-N-N0835-1002 NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS BASE CORONADO, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2022) Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS) craft, attached to Amphibious Construction Battalion 1 (ACB 1), connect to the offloading ramp of a Military Sealift Command ship in support of Joint Logistics Over-The-Shore (JLOTS) training operations in waters off of Virginia, Aug. 4, 2022. Joint Logistics Over-The-Shore (J-LOTS) is an expeditionary capability utilized by the Department of Defense to transport military vehicles and cargo from roll-on, roll-off ships at sea to the shore via an improvised port infrastructure. J-LOTS are used when the DoD needs to deliver military vehicles and supplies to a shore-side locations which do not possess a traditional port infrastructure, such as bare beaches, austere ports or to ports which have incurred damage from a natural disaster or war-time conflict. ACB 1 conducts ship-to-shore transportation and construction support as a part of joint amphibious operations around the worl

DN-SC-04-11132. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard view of the submarine tender USS HOLLAND (AS-32). Base: Apra Harbor State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)

DN-SC-86-04255. Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines and Navy Sailors head toward the French Amphibious Assault Ship Mistral (L9013) via landing craft utility 1661 during exercise Caraibes 22 near Martinique, France, June 14, 2022. Exercise Caraibes 2022 is a French-led, large scale, joint training exercise in the Caribbean involving naval, air and land assets, from the French, U.S., and regional forces focused on responding to natural disasters.

DD Moves in Close to Beach at Angan, Palau, to Lend Fire Support to Landing Forces

A view of the elevated ASROC tubes aboard the frigate USS FANNING (FF-1076). Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A M113A2 armored personnel carrier rolls off the Military Sealift Command ship CAPE DECISION (T-AKR-5054) at a port facility in the Arabian Gulf region on 19 October 1994. The Ready Reserve Force ship and the equipment being unloaded as part of Operation VIGILANT WARRIOR, the US Armed Forces response to aggressive Iraqi actions towards Kuwait. Subject Operation/Series: VIGILANT WARRIOR Country: Unknown

051212-N-2736O-058. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-04-08809. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS OHIO (SSBN-726) underway during Exercise RimPac '86. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '86 Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force fleet support ship TOWADA (AOE-422) departs from the naval station after a visit.. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA)

DF-ST-86-07715. Base: Alexandria Country: Egypt (EGY)

A starboard quarter view of the Colombian submarine PIJAO (S 28) underway off Cartagena, Columbia, during Operation UNITAS XXV. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Country: Caribbean Sea

DN-SC-87-05375. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-89-10453. Base: Chesapeake Bay Country: United States Of America (USA)

Ammunition is offloaded from the cargo ship BUILDER during LIFELINE operations conducted by the 155th, 567th and 870th Transportation Companies. Subject Operation/Series: LIFELINE Base: Southport State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 7, 2014) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) conduct a pass-in-review at the USS Arizona Memorial during the 73rd Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration. More than 2,000 guests, including Pearl Harbor survivors and other veterans, attended the National Park Service and U.S. Navy-hosted joint memorial ceremony at the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument.

DN-ST-87-00173. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS-39) approaches the entrance to the channel as it arrives for a visit to Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

A port quarter view of the Brazilian coastal minesweeper ARACATUBA (M-18) tied up along the north wall of the naval base. Two other Brazilian coastal minesweepers, the ANHATOMIRIM (M-16) and the ARATU (M-15), are tied up alongside the ARACATUBA. Base: Rio De Janeiro Country: Brazil (BRA)

Tugs help the tank landing ship USS FAIRFAX COUNTY (LST 1193) into a berth in front of the Manhattan skyline during Fleet Week. Base: New York Harbor State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

US. Naval Ship Seay (T-AKR-302) docks at the Yanbu Commercial Port in preparation for on loading during exercise Native Fury 22 at Yanbu Commercial Port, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Aug. 24, 2022. Native Fury 22 is a biennial exercise focused on the demonstration of the rapid offload and integration of a Maritime Prepositioned Force in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of regional security, crisis response, and contingency operations.

DN-SC-89-06130. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060206-N-1464F-011. Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS DALLAS (SSN 700)

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS GREENLING (SSN-614) moored at a pier. Base: Port Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-08398. Country: Unknown

DA-ST-85-12935. Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '84 Base: Antwerp Country: Belgium (BEL)

A starboard view of the cargo ship PIONEER COMMANDER (T-AK-2016) underway. The PIONEER COMMANDER is under charter to the Military Sealift Command. The tank landing ship USS LA MOURE COUNTY (LST-1194) and another tank landing ship are underway in the background. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Sailors man the rails aboard the guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG-60) as the vessel is underway in the Hudson River during a parade of ships, part of New York's victory celebration for the returning veterans of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-04009. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '86 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-04179. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

020522-N-3235P-512. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Hudson River, New York City State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7)

060825-N-5328N-745. Base: Nas Whiting Field State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70) arrives NAS Pearl Harbor Hotel Pier during the exercise RIMPAC 98'. Other Navy ships can be seen docked at various piers in this aerial view. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 98' Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-11533. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Logisticians from multiple Southern European Task Force -Africa units including the 839th Transportation Battalion, the 173rd Airborne Brigade, the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade, and the 23rd Modular Ordnance Ammunition Company all worked together at the Port of Livorno, Italy to upload the Military Sealift Command Vessel, USNS Yuma. The equipment will transit from locations across Europe to Agadir, Morocco as part of exercise African Lion 22, Livorno, Italy, May 29, 2022.

A starboard view of the fleet oiler USNS HASSAYAMPA (T-AO-145) moored to a pier. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - The USS Anchorage has docked at Naval Base San Diego after completion of the Orion Underway Recovery Test 2 in the Pacific Ocean. Support equipment used during the test is being offloaded from the ship's well deck. NASA, Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Navy conducted the test on the Orion boilerplate test vehicle to prepare for recovery of the Orion crew module on its return from a deep space mission. The underway recovery test allowed the team to demonstrate and evaluate the recovery processes, procedures, new hardware and personnel in open waters.The Ground Systems Development and Operations Program conducted the underway recovery test. Orion is the exploration spacecraft designed to carry astronauts to destinations not yet explored by humans, including an asteroid and Mars. It will have emergency abort capability, sustain the crew during space travel and provide safe re-entry from deep space return velocities. The first unpiloted test flight of the Orion is schedu

111123-N-FG395-133KINGS BAY, Ga. (Nov. 23, 2011) The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) arrives returns to homeport at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay after a three-month deployment.

Military vehicles are lined to be loaded aboard the maritime prepositioning ship SS PFC. EUGENE A. OBREGON (T-AK-3006), tied up at the pier. The ship is participating in the first in-stream offload exercise of a maritime prepositioning ship in the open ocean. Equipment and supplies will be unloaded from the ship by the 6th Marine Amphibious Brigade and shuttled to shore by lighter as part of exercise Solid Shield '87. Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD '87 Base: Wilmington State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Oct. 06, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), along with the embarked staff of Carrier Strike Group 10, arrives in Souda Bay, Crete for a scheduled port visit, Oct. 6, 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. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., allied, coalition, and partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

060420-N-4097B-002. Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34)

060515-N-7992K-003. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement reverses onto the HOS Resolution to test vehicle onboarding during Project Convergence - Capstone 4 at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 26, 2024. PC-C4 is a Joint and Multinational, two-phase experiment designed to transform the Army and ensure readiness. Army

DN-ST-85-07240. Base: Mare Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group guides equipment off U.S. Naval Vessel Dahl in preparation for Balikatan 23, at Subic Bay Port, Philippines, March 26, 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 of shared experiences.

An aerial port side view of the tank landing ship USS FAIRFAX COUNTY (LST-1193) passing opposite Mount Vernon, Virginia, the home of the first President of the United States, George Washington. The ship's crew is presenting a salute to the deceased president. Base: Potomac River State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DA-SC-87-04274. Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '86 Base: Bremerhaven Country: West Germany (FRG)

M2 Bradley Fighting vehicles are parked on the pier beside a port bow view of US Naval Ship (USNS) ANTARES (T-AKR-294) at the Port of Savannah during deployment operations. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 97 Base: Savannah State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial view of docked military vessels. Left to right: The Japanese submarine tender CHIYODA (AS 405), the guided missile destroyers USS COCHRANE (DDG 21) and USS TOWERS (DDG 9). Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN)

220915-N-GF955-1015RIGA, Latvia (Sept. 15, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) arrives in Riga, Latvia for a scheduled port visit, Sept. 15, 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.

220915-N-GF955-1015RIGA, Latvia (Sept. 15, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) arrives in Riga, Latvia for a scheduled port visit, Sept. 15, 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.

US. Naval Ship Seay (T-AKR-302) is pushed by Yanbu Commercial Port boats during exercise Native Fury 22 at Yanbu Commercial Port, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Aug. 24, 2022. Native Fury 22 is a biennial exercise focused on the demonstration of the rapid offload and integration of a Maritime Prepositioned Force in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of regional security, crisis response, and contingency operations.

220407-N-ZS023-1010 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (April 7, 2022) An MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned autonomous helicopter attached to the Wildcards of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 moves aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) in preparation for an upcoming exercise. LCS is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS is capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence.

040226-N-0743B-026. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Mina Ash-Shu'Aibah Country: Kuwait (KWT)

CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER HAROLD C. CLINGER lowers its ramp in preperation for docking with the Modular Causeway System on Oct. 18, 1998. The CW3 HAROLD C. CLINGER is a Logistic Support Vessel used to provide worldwide transport of general and vehicular cargo. It is at the Port of Pusan, Republic of Korea in support of Exercise Foal Eagle. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98KOREA CD Base: Pusan Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

220922-N-PC065-2037 DANISH STRAIT (Sept. 22, 2022) -The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), foreground, approaches the Great Belt Bridge as the ship transits the Danish Strait, Sept. 22, 2022. The Arlington is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 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.

An aerial view of the ship repair facility at the Subic Naval Station. The Spruance class destroyer USS LEFTWICH (DD 984) can be seen in a floating dry dock. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

The combat stores ship USNS SPICA (T-AFS-9) rests on blocks in the medium auxiliary floating dry dock Resourceful (AFDM-5). The submarine tender USS PORTEUS (AS-19), with two Sturgeon class nuclear-powered attack submarines nested alongside, is on the right. The Naval Supply Depot is in the background. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Naval military exercises in the Pacific ocean (seizure of a ship with hostages)

060524-N-9640H-003. Base: Hudson River State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of the deck force stand on the bow of amphibious transport dock USS DULUTH (LPD-6) as the ship nears the Golden Gate Bridge. The DULUTH is acting as a platform for Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15 (HM-15) operations during the joint U.S. - Canadian fleet exercise MARCOT '93. Subject Operation/Series: MARCOT '93 Base: San Francisco Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SUEZ CANAL (June 23, 2019) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) transits the Suez Canal. Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

Partnership-for-Peace exercise Cooperative Rescue 95. Hr.Ms. Jacob van Heemskerck (Hee) Vaart through the Bosphorus towards Black Sea. View from the pre-mast on one of the antenna domes for satellite communication, the chimney and the rear mast. In the background, the Fatih Sultan Mehmet bridge is visible, which connects Europe (right) to Asia (left). 1. COOPERATIVE RESCUE 95 was an exercise of NATO in June 1995, with candidate countries Bulgaria and Romania that then subsequently participated in the Z.G. Partnership-for-Peace program. The first part of the exercise with the Bulgarian navy took place in the Black Sea off the coast of the harbor town of Varna, the second part with the Romanian navy off the coast of the city of Constanta. 2. COOPERATIVE RESCUE 95 took place while in the Adriatic Sea Operation Sharp Guard was going on. Sharp Guard was an embargo operation of the United Nations aimed at Serbia and Montenegro, performed by NATO fleet units and the Weu (including Hee). Parti

Polaris Point, Guam, May 30, 2012 - The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) prepares to come alongside the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39).

DN-SC-87-08405. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060920-N-8157C-145. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

001030-N-3962M-001. Base: Uss George Washington (CVN 73) Country: Croatia (HRV)

An aerial view of the harbor, looking down on the Bravo piers. U.S. Navy ships and three Canadian frigates are moored at the piers following their participation in exercise RIMPAC '86. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '86 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Reflagged Kuwaiti tankers move through Persian Gulf waters escorted by U.S. Navy ships. The convoy includes, from front to rear: the GAS QUEEN, GAS PRINCESS and TOWNSEND. U.S. Navy ships are serving as protection against possible attack from hostile forces until the tankers reach open waters. Country: Unknown

221210-N-TC338-1083INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2022) The expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), is moored, pier side, 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.

020522-N-3235P-501. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Hudson River, New York City State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-06690. Base: Naples Country: Italy (ITA)

Aerial view of helicopters aligned on the flight deck of the LHD Trieste against the backdrop of the city's architecture, Trieste, Trieste, Italy.

Warships participating in Operation Nanook 2022 follow HMCS Margaret Brooke in line ahead formation within Saglek Fjord in northern Labrador, Canada.

NORFOLK (Dec. 1, 2012) Sailors, veterans and guests observe the inactivation ceremony of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise was commissioned in 1961 and is scheduled to celebrate her inactivation, Dec. 1, after 51 years of service.

GROTON, Conn. (April 11, 2018) Crew members assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarines USS North Dakota (SSN 784) and USS Virginia (SSN 774) form up in the shape of a teal-colored ribbon on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at Naval Submarine Base New London to support Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The crew members are flanked by USS Virginia (left) and USS North Dakota (right).

The large harbor tug WAUWATOSA (YTB-775) approaches the guided missile cruiser USS STERETT (CG-31) as the ship pulls away from the pier. The STERETT is departing for its new home port at Naval Station, San Diego, California. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

A view of the fantail area behind the aviation service center on the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial view of the harbor, looking east, northeast, as various U.S. Navy, Canadian and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force vessels are in port to take part in Exercise RimPac '86. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '86 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-04-11130. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The guided missile cruiser USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS (CG-27) moves through the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal as it begins its participation in 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 State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN)

Crew members gather at the railing aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) as the vessel prepares to enter port at Naval Air Station, North Island. The RANGER is returning from deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM State: South Dakota(SD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220904-N-GF955-1176BALTIC SEA (Sept. 4, 2022) A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk Helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 flies over the Norwegian replenishment oiler HNoMS Maud (A530) during a maneuvering exercise with partner and allied ships in the Baltic Sea, Sept. 4, 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.

010802-N-0715P-006. Base: Dsv Rockwater 2

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