Military Naval Ships

Photos of various naval ships, including destroyers and cruisers, highlighted by dynamic maritime activities and exercises in different ocean settings.

Arabian Sea, March 14, 2012 - Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) retrieve an MK 46 Mod 5A torpedo during a recoverable exercise torpedo firing exercise.

DN-ST-87-03074. Base: Straits Of Juan De Fuca State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 15, 2013) The forward-deployed Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) departs Sasebo, Japan, for a scheduled deployment. Germantown will take part in an amphibious integration training and certification exercise and will also participate in the annual multinational combined joint training exercise Cobra Gold. Germantown is part of the forward-deployed Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

Starboard bow view of the frigate USS W. S. SIMS (FF-1059), tied at the pier during a port visit. Base: Casablanca Country: Morocco (MAR)

SAN DIEGO (July 30, 2012) The Laser Weapon System (LaWS) temporarily installed aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) in San Diego, Calif., is a technology demonstrator built by the Naval Sea Systems Command from commercial fiber solid state lasers, utilizing combination methods developed at the Naval Research Laboratory. LaWS can be directed onto targets from the radar track obtained from a MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapon system or other targeting source. The Office of Naval Research's Solid State Laser (SSL) portfolio includes LaWS development and upgrades providing a quick reaction capability for the fleet with an affordable SSL weapon prototype. This capability provides Navy ships a method for Sailors to easily defeat small boat threats and aerial targets without using bullets.

220720-N-QR052-1026 SAN DIEGO (July 20, 2022) San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) returns to San Diego during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 in Southern California. 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 world's 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 world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

BALTIMORE (Sept. 11, 2022) - Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) moored at Port Covington participates in Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore 2022. Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover is Baltimore's celebration of the sea services, and provides an opportunity for the local community and Maryland visitors to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as see firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services.

USS Cassin Young National Historic Landmark at the Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

200104-N-HI376-1233PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 4, 2020) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) breaks away from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) after escorting Lincoln through the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Chancellorsville is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

The training frigates USS AINSWORTH (FFT-1090) and USS MCCANDLESS (FFT-1084) each display a rainbow of signal flags while moored at the station on the Fourth of July. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

POINTE NOIRE, Republic of Congo (Jan. 18, 2010) The guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) prepares to moor for a port visit at Pointe Noire, Republic of Congo as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS) West. While in port, Samuel B. Roberts will provide training exercises and community relations projects. APS is an international initiative developed by Naval Forces Europe and Naval Forces Africa to improve maritime safety and security with African partner countries.

A bow view of the patrol combatant hydrofoil USS HERCULES (PHM-2) moored to a pier, with the mine countermeasures ship USS SCOUT (MCM-8) moored behind. The destroyer JOHN HANCOCK (DD-981) is moored in the background. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida(FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221213-N-YV347-2009 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 13, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73) conducts a replenishment at sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) as the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) approaches. Bunker Hill, part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is currently underway conducting routine operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jordan Jennings)

120622-N-WW409-400 EAST CHINA SEA (June 22, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) and the Republic of Korea navy destroyer ROKS Sejong the Great (DDG 991) participate in a trilateral event. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group is participating in a trilateral exercise to improve interoperability, readiness and the capability to respond quickly to various situations in the region with ships and aircraft from the Republic of Korea Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 7, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100) performs a sea-power demo alongside the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during Tiger Cruise 2017, Dec. 7, in the Pacific Ocean. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting peace and security.

PORT OF DJIBOUTI, Djibouti (April 26, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) receives supplies while docked in the Port of Djibouti, April 26, while Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron Ten (MSRON 10), based out of Charleston, S.C., deployed in support of Camp Lemonnier, provides security. Port operations were observed from the deck of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) as it pulled out of port.

PEARL HARBOR (April 30, 2013) The guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific Ocean.

Norfolk, Va. (Oct. 19, 2015) The Military Sealift Command fleet ocean tug USNS Apache (T-ATF 172) is fueled before deploying. The ship departed Norfolk, Virginia, Oct. 19 to begin searching for wreckage from the missing U.S. flagged merchant vessel El Faro. Apache is equipped with several pieces of underwater search equipment, including a voyage data recorder locator, side-scan sonar and an underwater remote operated vehicle. The Navys mission will be to first locate the ship and, if possible, to retrieve the voyage data recorder - commonly known as a black box.

Crew members man the rails of the USS MISSOURI (BB-63) as the battleship enters port. The ship has been conducting refresher training along the Pacific coast. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A stern view of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51) in floating dry dock AFDB-3. The BURKE has come down from the Bath Iron Works Shipyard in Bath, Maine for installation of a sonar dome as part of her fitting out. (Exact date shot unknown). Base: Naval Base, Portsmouth State: New Hampshire (NH) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USS Iwo Jima - 26-HK-274-24. Hurricane Katrina

PEARL HARBOR (June 28, 2022) - Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to participate in 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 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 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

051209-N-7676W-013. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

111214-N-TC587-001MAYPORT, Fla. (Dec. 14, 2011) The guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) pulls into Naval Station Mayport after a successful six-month deployment supporting operations in the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Horn of Africa and Indian Ocean. Samuel B. Roberts participated in several joint military exercises with African navies and conducted anti-piracy operations.

050415-N-8937A-029. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Vincennes (CG-49)

050122-N-0610T-089. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port beam view of the frigate USS FRANCIS HAMMOND (FF-1067) departing Pearl Harbor through the channel.. State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA)

020802-N-3228G-004. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sailors with hats off during the commissioning of the destroyer, the USS Cole, on June 6 , 1996 in Port Everglades, FL.

011216-N-1854W-007. Base: Patong Harbor Country: Thailand (THA)

Shipyard workers wave from aboard the guided missile destroyer JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53) as the ship slides down the ways into the Kennebec River during its launching ceremony. Base: Bath State: Maine(ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USCGCC Kimball (WMSL 756) conducts flight operations while underway in the North Pacific Ocean Sept. 26, 2022. Kimball's crew conducted training with the crew of USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752) during 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.

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) transits into Portland, Oregon for Portland Fleet Week 2022, June 9. Portland Fleet Week is a time-honored celebration of the sea services and provides an opportunity for the citizens of Oregon to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services.

North Carolina, Wilmington, Battleship USS North Carolina, BB-55, dawn

Officers and crewmen stand on the deck of the guided missile frigate USS JARRETT (FFG 33) during the ship's commissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view from forward looking aft at No.s 1 and 2 16-inch/50-caliber gun turrets and the bridge of the battleship IOWA (BB-61). The ship is in mothball storage here. Base: Philadelphia State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

New Orleans - 26-HK-199-44. Hurricane Katrina

USA, California, San Diego. The US Midway in Seattle is now a museum and event venue.

SAN DIEGO (Nov. 9, 2022) San Antonio-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) transits San Diego Bay, Nov. 9. Makin Island is currently conducting operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

220912-N-AJ005-1014 CHESAPEAKE BAY (Sep. 12, 2022) Sailors prepare to man the rails on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman returns to Naval Station Norfolk after a regularly scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet areas of operations in support of theater security cooperation efforts and to defend U.S., allied and partner interests, Sep. 12, 2022. Truman was deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group.

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter BOUTWELL leaves the Haitian safe haven with Haitian repatriates on board. Subject Operation/Series: SEA SIGNAL V Base: Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB)

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - CGC Harry Claiborne - Support Fleet - 26-HK-314-6. Support Fleet includes CGC Decisive, CGC Greenbrier, CGC Hatchet, CGC Pamlico, CGC Harriet Lane, CGC Hudson, CGC Oak, CGC Primrose (Ret), CGC Barbarra Mabrity, and Various Navy Ships and Aircraft. Hurricane Katrina

Novorossiysk, Russia - 18 August 2023. Cruiser Mikhail Kutuzov and dolphins, Black Sea, port, Krasnodar Territory, Novorossiysk. Novorossiysk, Russia - 18 August 2023. Cruiser Mikhail Kutuzov and dolphins, Black Sea, port, Krasnodar Territory, Novorossiysk Copyright: xZoonar.com/AlexanderxStrelax 20826048

Crew members jog around the fantail of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) as the amphibious transport dock USS NASHVILLE (LPD-13) pulls alongside during "leapfrog" maneuvering drills with the IOWA. Both ships are en route to NATO exercise NORTHERN WEDDING '86. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: North Atlantic Ocean

DN-ST-85-05392. State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN)

WASHINGTON (Oct. 5, 2012) A U.S. Navy graphic illustration of the Chief of Naval Operations tenet "Operate Forward." The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

220418-N-QV906-0278 NEW ORLEANS (April 18, 2022) - The USS Farragut (DDG-99) arrives to the Julia Street Cruise Terminal in New Orlleans officially kicking off Navy Week New Orleans 2022 April 18. Navy Weeks are designated to show Americans the investment they made in their Navy and increase awareness in cities that do not have a significant Navy presence.

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

A starboard bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS BENJAMIN STODDERT (DDG-22), with crew members manning the rail during Fleet Week activities. Visible in the background are Alcatraz Island, the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, and the San Francisco skyline. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Self-propelled acoustic/magnetic minesweeper SAM-05 participates in a joint military exercise called Ocean Venture '92 to "clear" the harbor near Camp Lejeune, N.C. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '92 Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2022) The Buddhist pennant flies for the first time in U.S. Navy history onboard the guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74), Sept. 11. The pennant flew during a Buddhist Dharma service, led by Navy Chaplain Lt. Saejeong Kim. U.S. Flag code stipulates that any church pennant be flown immediately above the ensign when a chaplain conducts religious services underway.

111110-N-RI884-018PEARL HARBOR (Nov. 10, 2011) The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) transits Pearl Harbor during the opening phases of the integrated maritime exercise Koa Kai. Washington Chambers is participating in Koa Kai with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter destroyer JS Kurama (DDH 144) to prepare independent deployers in multiple warfare areas and provide training in a multi-ship environment.

050603-G-3292S-509. Base: Uscg Cutter Bear (WMEC-901) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

220514-N-DO281-1820ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 14, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), transits alongside the Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO-201) during a replenishment-at-sea, May 14, 2022. Paul Ignatius is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., Allied and partner interest in Europe and Africa.

With the large harbor tug Neodesha (YTB-815) alongside, the Chinese navy training vessel Zheng he fires its saluting gun as it proceeds through the channel toward the east loch. The Zheng he is in Hawaii for a cultural exchange visit. Base: Naval Base, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

NORFOLK (June 11, 2022) - Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) man the rails as they departed on deployment from their home port of Norfolk, June 11. During the deployment, Forrest Sherman will serve as the flagship for Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) and will operate in the European theater.

220822-A-KS490-1182 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Aug. 22, 2022) From the left, U.S. Coast Guard fast response cutters USCGC Glen Harris (WPC 1144), USCGC John Scheuerman (WPC 1146), USCGC Emlen Tunnell (WPC 1145) and USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr. (WPC 1147) transit the Strait of Hormuz, Aug. 22. The cutters are forward-deployed to U.S. 5th Fleet to help ensure maritime security and stability across the Middle East.

16 inch, 45 caliber "Big Guns" on the USS Alabama museum battleship at the Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile, Alabama.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 6, 2016) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) departs Fleet Activities Yokosuka for the final time as part of the forward-deployed naval forces. Lassen returns to the U.S. later this year after 10 years of being forward-deployed to the Indo-Asia-Pacific with Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15. USS Barry (DDG 52) will replace Lassen, bringing additional Ballistic Missile Defense Capability to the Forward Deployed Naval Forces, in Spring of 2016

SAN DIEGO BAY(Feb. 11, 2012) Sailors shift colors on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications.

221015-N-ZS023-1045 SAN DIEGO (Oct 15, 2022) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego. Jackson returned to Naval Base San Diego, Oct. 15, following its initial deployment to the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

220728-N-ZS023-1091 SAN DIEGO (July 28, 2022) Cmdr. Phillip Herndl, commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) Blue Crew, delivers remarks to Sailors and guests after assuming command on the ships flight deck. LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS are capable of supporting forward-presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe.

050305-N-9013W-004. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030918-N-3235P-027. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

050823-N-7676W-052. Complete Scene Caption: The Advanced Electric Ship Demonstrator (AESD), Sea Jet, funded by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), a 133-foot vessel located at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, Acoustic Research Detachment in Bayview, Idaho (ID). Sea Jet will operate on Lake Pend Oreille, where it will be serve as a model representing a destroyer size surface ship to test and demonstrate various technologies. Among the first technologies tested is an underwater discharge water jet from Rolls-Royce Naval Marine, Inc., called AWJ-21, a propulsion concept with the goals of providing increased propulsive efficiency, reduced acoustic signature, and improved maneuverability over previous Destroyer Class combatants. Base: Bayview State: Idaho (ID) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), along with the staff of carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, return to Naval Station Norfolk following an eight-month deployment, Jan. 17, 2024. The Gerald R. Ford CSG was deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

220707-N-EE352-1156 PEARL HARBOR (July 7, 2022) - Multi-national ships 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.

040723-N-9214D-012. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221129-N-WD349-1456 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 29, 2022) The Independence variant littoral combat ship USS Kansas City (LCS 22) transits San Diego Bay. Kansas City is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

221006-M-VR919-1027 (October 7, 2022) From right to left, San Francisco Fire Department fire boat St. Francis, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59), Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) sail under the Golden Gate Bridge during the parade of ships as part of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2022, Oct. 7, 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.

MAYPORT, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2014) Friends and family welcome home Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) as the ship returns to Naval Station Mayport after a nine-month deployment. Philippine Sea was deployed as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group, conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

220917-N-GF955-1046RIGA, Latvia (Sept. 17, 2022) Key leaders of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) and the U.S. Embassy to Latvia pose for a photo with Ukrainian soldiers during a tour of the ship in Riga, Latvia, Sept. 17, 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.

A view of the guests attending commissioning ceremonies for the first Aegis guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47) at Ingalls Shipbuilding. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

MAYPORT, Fla. (Dec. 13, 2014) Family members wave good-bye to Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). Fort McHenry deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

GROTON, Conn. (Dec. 20, 2013) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) makes her way up the Thames River and home to Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., after completing its first overseas deployment. Missouri departed Groton on June 18th for a scheduled six-month deployment during which she operated in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

DN-SC-88-06076. Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Boston (July 29, 2022) USCGC Eagle ports alongside USS Constitution.USS Constitution, is the worlds oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. During normal operations, the active-duty Sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution provide free tours and offer public visitation to more than 600,000 people a year as they support the ships mission of promoting the Navys history and maritime heritage and raising awareness of the importance of a sustained naval presence. USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and destroyed or captured 33 opponents.

Large harbor tugs maneuvers the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) along in the Elizabeth River as it heads toward a berth at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The vessel will be overhauled following its 7-month deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Portsmouth State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Boston (July 29, 2022) USCGC Eagle ports alongside USS Constitution. USS Constitution, is the worlds oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. During normal operations, the active-duty Sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution provide free tours and offer public visitation to more than 600,000 people a year as they support the ships mission of promoting the Navys history and maritime heritage and raising awareness of the importance of a sustained naval presence. USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and destroyed or captured 33 opponents.

SANTA RITA, Guam (June 13, 2022) SANTA RITA, Guam (June 13, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) load a MK-141 Harpoon missile launcher during a weapons onload in support of Valiant Shield 2022. Exercises such as Valiant Shield allows the Indo-Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

131216-N-AE328-042EVERETT, Wash. (Dec. 16, 2013) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) passes by Mukilteo Lighthouse Park on its way to homeport at Naval Station Everett. Nimitz concluded an extended deployment to the western Pacific, U.S. Central Command and U.S. European Command areas of responsibility supporting Operation Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations.

000818-N-5830P-004. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USS Virginia (SSN 774), the first in the newest class of fast-attack submarines, returned to Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn. following a change of homeports from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. While in Maine Virginia completed scheduled maintenance and now will return to the operational fleet where it will operate under Submarine Squadron Four.

Graphic for anniversary of USS Cole attack.(U.S. Navy graphic by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrea Rumple)

220707-N-EE352-1325 PEARL HARBOR (July 7, 2022) - Multinational ships are moored at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, 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.

USS Texas and the San Jacinto Monument, Houston

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 26, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Destiny Nelson, from Olympia, Wash., communicates with elevator operators using a sound powered phone on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is moored and homeported at Naval Base Coronado.

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