Missile Launches at Sea

Images depict various naval vessels launching missiles over oceans, showcasing military operations and advanced technology during live exercises.

Atlantic Ocean, April 6, 2012 - Sailors aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) conduct a pre-action aim calibration test fire of a 76mm cannon.

160719-N-ZZ999-111PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2016) USS Coronado (LCS 4), an Independence-variant littoral combat ship, launches the first over-the-horizon missile engagement using a Harpoon Block 1C missile. Twenty-six nations, 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 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 that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

160719-N-ZZ999-007 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2016) USS Coronado (LCS 4), an Independence-variant littoral combat ship, launches the first over-the-horizon missile engagement using a Harpoon Block 1C missile. Twenty-six nations, 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 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 that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

060730-N-8977L-012. Base: Sps Canarias (F 86) State: Unitas Country: Chile (CHL)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2020) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile Cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) launches a Standard Missile (SM) 2 from the forward deck during a Live Fire With a Purpose exercise.

A Trident II D-5 intercontinental ballistic missile lifts off from the water after being launched from the submerged nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS TENNESSEE (SSBN-734). This is the fourth submerged launch of the Trident II test series. First view in a series of four. Base: Cape Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2016) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducts a live fire exercise with the ships RIM116 Rolling Airframe Missile weapons system. Carl Vinson is underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California.

111019-N-XQ375-346 ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 19, 2011) Sonar Technician Seaman Eugene Roberts, right, and Chief Sonar Technician Steven Kincade watch as Sonar Technician Seaman Darian Johnson fires an air slug from a MK-32 surface vessel torpedo tube aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57). Mitscher is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and support missions.

Sea Sparrow Missile Launching

050923-N-0499M-024. Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Atlantic Ocean, April 6, 2012 - Sailors aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) conduct a pre-action aim calibration test fire of a 76mm cannon.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 18, 2013) A Sea Sparrow (RIM-7P) missile is launched from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during a missile firing exercise. Boxer is underway off the coast of Southern California conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is a scenario-driven exercise aimed at integrating the ships of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group through a series of live training events.

BGM-109 Tomahawk Land-Attack Missile fired from the USS Bunker Hill

A view of a Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) firing a round of ammunition. Base: White Sands Missile Test Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 1, 2019) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) launches a Naval Strike Missile (NSM) during exercise Pacific Griffin. The NSM is a long-range, precision strike weapon that is designed to find and destroy enemy ships. Pacific Griffin is a biennial exercise conducted in the waters near Guam aimed at enhancing combined proficiency at sea while strengthening relationships between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore navies.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 27, 2022) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), conducts a close-in weapons system (CIWS) live-fire exercise, Sept. 27, 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.

An Aegis missile is launched from a vertical launch system (VLS) aboard the guided missile ship USS NORTON SOUND (AVM-1) near the Pacific Missile Test Center (PMTC), Point Mugu, Calif. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

MK 117 Jato Boosters Propell a BQM-74E aerial target off the deck of the US Navy's oliver hazard perry class frigate, USS JOHN L. HALL (FFG 32) in preparation of gunnery exercise during UNITAS 37-96. The target can simulate aircraft or cruise missiles in a variety of threat profiles. Fleet Composited Squadron Six (FLECOMPRON SIX) aerial target detachment two homeported in Dam Neck, Virginia, are providing threat simulation services for units participating in this years UNITAS exercises. UNITAS is an annual operation in which a US Navy task group conduct combined exercises with participating navies. The task group for UNITAS 37-96 include the frigate USS JOHN L. HALL (FFG 32), tank landing.... Complete Scene Caption: MK 117 Jato Boosters Propell a BQM-74E aerial target off the deck of the US Navy's oliver hazard perry class frigate, USS JOHN L. HALL (FFG 32) in preparation of gunnery exercise during UNITAS 37-96. The target can simulate aircraft or cruise missiles in a variety of thre

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 18, 2022) The forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) test fires its close-in weapon system. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, 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.

Singapore, June 26, 2008 - A drone is launched from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD-46) for a scheduled missile exercise of the Singapore phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2008. The drone was shot down with a missile launched from the Republic of Singapore ship RSS Endeavour. CARAT is an annual series of bilateral maritime training exercises between the United States and six Southeast Asian nations designed to build relationships and enhance the operati

GULF OF ADEN (April 9, 2012) A close-in weapons system (CIWS) is test fired aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69). Vicksburg is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

050903-N-1332Y-158. Base: USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) Country: Japan (JPN)

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 19, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) fires a RIM-66M SM-2 missile from its forward vertical launch system while underway in the Pacific Ocean. Michael Murphy is currently preparing for its final contract trials.

An RIM-2 Terrier surface-to-air missile is fired from the guided-missile destroyer USS FARRAGUT (DDG-37). The destroyer USS CARON (DD-970) and the fast combat support ship USS DETROIT (AOE-4) are underway ahead of the FARRAGUT. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 6, 2018) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) launches a Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) during combat system ship qualification trials.

Launch of a cruise missile, Tomahawk Land Attack Missile, US Navy

Underwater launch of a Trident ballistic missile from a submarine. First deployed in 1990 by US and British navies, it was equipped with multiple nuclear warheads.

020328-N-9849W-003. Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Kitty Hawk

A starboard quarter view of the guided missile cruiser VALLEY FORGE (CG 50) firing a missile from its aft Mark-26 Launcher during sea trials. Country: Unknown

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2013) The close-in weapons system (CIWS) fires from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during a live-fire exercise. Harry S. Truman is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise in preparation for its upcoming deployment.

Rocket Launcher on a truck, U.S. Air Force

A plume of smoke trails behind a BGM-109 Tomahawk land-attack missile (TLAM) as it rises into the air after being launched against an Iraqi target by the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Persian Gulf

High angle view of a gun firing, USS Spruance (DD-963), US Navy

A BOMARC II surface-to-surface missile is launched from station "A". Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 28, 2016) The guided missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) fires its close-in weapons system during a live-fire exercise Dec. 28, 2016. Porter, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

060817-N-8547M-014. Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2)

120723-N-YF306-155GULF OF ADEN (July 23, 2012) The MK-45 5-inch/54-caliber lightweight gun aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S., Churchill (DDG 81) fires during a live-fire exercise. Winston S. Churchill 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.

An MIM-104 Patriot Missile is fired by members of Btry. B, 8th Bn., 43rd Air Defense Artillery. Second view in a series of five. Base: White Sands Missile Test Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A "Tomahawk" cruise missile launches from the destroyers aft (rear) missile deck in the early morning hours. The Arleigh Burke Class, guided missile destroyer, USS GONZALEZ (DDG 66). GONZALEZ is participating in day eight of NATO Operation Allied Force. Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Country: Unknown

A BQM-64E drone is launched from the deck of the US Navy (USN) OLIVER HAZARD PERRY CLASS: GUIDED MISSILE FRIGATE, USS KLAKRING (FFG 42) during the Pacific Phase of UNITAS 43-03. UNITAS (Latin for "unity") involves warships from six countries participating in ten days of intense war games designed to build multinational coalitions while promoting hemispheric defense and mutual cooperation. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS 43-03 Country: Chile (CHL)

060801-N-7981E-051. Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

011031-N-3236B-001. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54)

200310-N-KW492-0216 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 10, 2020) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Demarcus Gatison, from Vallejo, Calif., fires an MK38 25mm machine gun during live-fire weapons training aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67). Shiloh is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

A BGM-109G ground-launched cruise missile is fired from its camouflaged transporter-erector-launcher during a test at the Dugway Range. Exact Date Shot Unknown. State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant kevin Nelson, Weapons Load Crew CHIEF for the 119th Fighter Wing, North Dakota Air National Guard, F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft team, inspects two AIM 120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM) missiles before a static load during WILLIAM TELL '96, a biennial US Air Force air-to-air weapons competition, gunnery meet held at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. Subject Operation/Series: WILLIAM TELL '96 Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Pacific Ocean, May 16, 2013 - A Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block 1B interceptor missile is launched from the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70) during a Missile Defense Agency and U.S. Navy test in the mid-Pacific. The SM-3 Block 1B successfully intercepted a target missile that had been launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Barking Sands in Kauai, Hawaii. Lake Erie detected and tracked the target with its onboard AN/SPY-1 radar.

The No. 1 Mark 7 16-inch/50-cal. gun turret aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) is fired during a main battery firing exercise. The ship is participating in NATO exercise Northern Wedding 86. Subject Operation/Series: NATO EXERCISE NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Unknown

DN-ST-85-05412. Base: USS Iowa (BB 61) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A D-5 Trident II missile spins out of control after being launched from the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS TENNESSEE (SSBN-734). Country: Unknown

An MIM-104 Patriot missile is fired by members of Btry, B, 8th Bn., 43rd Air Defense Artillery. (Third view in a series of five). Base: White Sands Missile Test Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An explosion cloud emanates from the target of an SM-2 Block IIIA missile launched from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86), while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 18, 2022. Shoup is underway participating in a Live Fire With A Purpose Exercise.

Two minesweeping floats sit in their cradles on the stern of the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) as the ship lies at anchor during mine-clearing operations in the gulf following Operation Desert Storm. The amphibious assault ship USS NEW ORLEANS (LPH-11) is anchored in the background. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown

Missile Launch During RIMPAC

The No. 1 Mark 7 16-inch/50-cal. gun turret of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) is fired during a main battery firing exercise. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

020918-F-3805C-010. Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

A Minuteman III ICBM test launch. Country: Unknown

WATERS NEAR GUAM (March 23, 2014) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) launches an anti-submarine rocket during a live-fire exercise. Mustin is participating in Multi-Sail 2014, an annual exercise in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

A Pershing Ia (MCM-31A) battlefield support missile lifts off from Complex 16 during a test launch. Three missiles were launched in rapid sequence at 10:01 a.m., 10:17 a.m., and 11:26 a.m. EST. Base: Cape Canaveral Air Force Station State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sixteen-inch projectiles are staged on the deck for offloading from the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Base: Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

050224-N-0000X-001. Base: USS Lake Erie (CG 70)

GULF OF THAILAND (June 8, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) fires a 5-inch gun at a BQM-74 targeting drone during a live-fire exercise while the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) leads a formation of ships. The live-fire exercise was part of the at-sea phase of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2013. More than 1,200 Sailors and Marines are participating in CARAT Thailand.

A view of an AGM-88 HARM high-speed anti-radiation missile mounted beneath the wing of a 37th Tactical Fighter Wing F-4G Phantom II "Wild Weasel" aircraft. Base: George Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of bombs on the flight line prior to loading operations with A-6E Intruder aircraft from Carrier Air Wing Six (CVW-6). Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221104-N-RT917-1026 BAB AL-MANDEB (Nov. 4, 2022) Guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) transits the Bab al-Mandeb, Nov. 4. The Sullivans is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

Service members from the Peace Vanguard Republic of Singapore Air Force and the Arizona Army National Guard trained together July 21 through August 29, 2022 at the Idaho National Guards Orchard Combat Training Center, completing day and night AH-64 Apache aerial gunnery operations. While at the OCTC, Peace Vanguard pilots and crews trained on several ranges for air-to-ground and air-to-air qualifications, including the Digital Air Ground Integrated Range. The DAGIR is one of three in the U.S. Army and allows air and ground units to train together while receiving accurate and real-time feedback on their performance.

020705-N-6967M-004. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS 43-03 Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: USS Klakring (FFG 42)

Firing Gun on USS Curts

The Poseidon missile was the second US Navy ballistic missile system, powered by a two-stage solid fuel rocket. It succeeded the Polaris missile beginning in 1972, bringing major advances in warheads and accuracy. It was followed by Trident I in 1979, and Trident II in 1990

221027-N-UL352-1074 GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 27, 2022) Guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) fires its Mark 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise in the Gulf of Oman, Oct. 27. Delbert D. Black is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

POLARIS POINT, Guam (Nov. 15, 2012) Sailors from the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) remove a Mark 48 ADCAP (Advanced Capability) torpedo from the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723). Frank Cable conducts maintenance and support of submarine and surface vessels deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

One of the Mark 38 5-inch/38-caliber guns aboard the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) is fired during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown

High angle view of a missile, Standard Missile-3, USS Lake Erie (CG-70), US Navy

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 2, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) fires the Phalanx close-in weapons system in the Atlantic Ocean, Jan. 2, 2021. Donald Cook, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its 11th patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security in Europe and Africa.

Launch of one of the three Pershing (MGM-31A) surface-to-surface missiles. Base: Cape Canaveral Air Force Station State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Weapons loaders from the 555th Fighter Squadron load a laser guided bomb system onto a US Air Force F-15 Eagle from the 494th Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, for NATO airstrikes against the Bosnian Serbs. Subject Operation/Series: DELIBERATE FORCE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment conduct a gunnery range in a Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, May 11, 2022.

Part of the Deck of a Warship. Communication Devices and Deck Guns

Aerial starboard bow view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) launching an RGM-84 Harpoon missile on the Pacific Missile Test Center Range. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

040225-N-7986B-029. Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An MGM-31A Pershing 1a battlefield support missile is fired by Battery D, 1ST Battalion, 81st Field Artillery, U.S. Army Europe. Base: Cape Canaveral Air Force Station State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

050713-N-3455P-003. Base: USS Boxer (LHD 4)

A Tomahawk BGM-109 land attack missile (TLAM) is fired from a Mark 143 launcher aboard the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) on the first day of the Operation Desert Storm offensive against Iraq. A Phalanx Mark 15 close-in weapons system (CIWS) stands in the foreground. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 23, 2018) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) fire a Stinger training missile during a training exercise aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima and the 26th MEU are conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations.

ENGLISH CHANNEL (March 27, 2019) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) fires its Mark 45 5-inch gun in the English Channel, March 27, 2019. Porter, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its sixth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S national security interests in Europe and Africa.

020613-N-0000X-001. Base: PAC Msl Range Facility, Kauai State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: SM-3 Misisle test in Hawaii

An aerial starboard bow view of the USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62), during the launching of a Tomahawk missile from one of the eight armored box launchers aboard the battleship. The NEW JERSEY is underway off the coast of Southern California, from where the missile will travel approximately 500 miles to it's target in the Nevada desert. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

041108-F-2390B-003. Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Dual-mode Brimstone air-to-ground missile on an EF-2000 Typhoon aircraft.

A Korean loading crew member prepares to mount a Mark 84 2,000-pound bomb onto an F-4E Phantom II aircraft during munitions loading competition Sabre Spirit I. Subject Operation/Series: SABRE SPIRIT I Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

A view of the fifth launch of a Trident I (C-4) fleet ballistic missile (FBM) from the submerged nuclear-powered strategic ballistic missile submarine USS FRANCIS SCOTT KEY (SSBN-657). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

November 17, 2004, Crete, Chania © Koninklijke Marine, Jens Grijpstra Multi National Firing Exercise on the "NATO Missile Firing Installation" (Namfi) multinational exercise with patriot installations of Germany, Greece and the Netherlands. Keywords: Air Force / Patriot / Firing / Weapon systems / Note: The description This photo is the original description by the photographer. At a later stage this description will be revised if necessary.

A Bomarc target missile launch. Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060105-A-2777C-023. Base: Qayyarah Air Field State: Ninawa Country: Iraq (IRQ)

040606-F-1008F-018. Base: Boise State: Idaho (ID) Country: United States Of America (USA)

EVERETT, Wash., (Oct. 25, 2012) Pyrotechnics explode simulating a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device in front of the guided-missile frigate USS Ford (FFG 54) on the south wharf of Naval Station Everett during Citadel Protect, one of Naval Station Everetts annual anti-terrorism training exercises. Americas Sailors are Warfighters, a fast and flexible force deployed worldwide. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

A Pershing II missile is launched on a long-range flight test. This is the fourth flight test in the Pershing II engineering development program. Base: Cape Canaveral Air Force Station State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 20, 2013) An E-2C Hawkeye from the Golden Hawks of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 112 and an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 launch from the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

Torpedo room aboard the Redoutable, first SSBN ballistic missile submarine of the French Navy at the Cite de la Mer, maritime museum in Cherbourg, Normandy, France, Europe

July 10, 2010 - The Australian navy frigate HMAS Warramunga (FFH-152) engages the decommissioned Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ship USS New Orleans (LPH-11) with its 5-inch/54 caliber Mk-45 gun during a surface engagement as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2010.

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