Modern Aircraft Carriers

Images of contemporary aircraft carriers at sea, highlighting military ships and their operational environments.

Aircraft carrier in the sea, USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), US Navy

220927-N-YD731-1457 IONIAN SEA (Sept. 27, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) sail in formation alongside the Spanish Navy ships ESPS Juan Carlos I (LHD 61), ESPS Navarra (F 85), and ESP Castilla (L 52) as Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 and Spanish harriers perform a flyover during combined operations in the Ionian Sea, Sept. 27, 2022. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of CSG-10 and the GHWBCSG. The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, VFA-103, VFO-86, VFA-136, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, VAW-121, HSC- 5, and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (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.

Three of four aircraft carriers comprising Battle Force Zulu travel in formation during Operation Desert Storm. Carriers in the group include the USS MIDWAY (CV-41), the USS RANGER (CV-61), the USS AMERICA (CV-66) and the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 2, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) transits back to its homeport of Norfolk, Va. Enterprise is returning from a deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, where the ship conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

970623-N-4724B-001. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

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DN-ST-90-03701. Base: Elizabeth River, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

111029-N-ZZ999-273STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Oct. 29, 2011) The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) transits the Strait of Hormuz. Bataan is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

Three Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 14 (HS-14) SH-3H Sea King helicopters fly in formation past the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) as the ship leaves San Diego to begin its WestPac '90 cruise. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2013) The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) approaches the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195) for a replenishment-at-sea. San Antonio is participating in a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) off the East Coast of the United States in preparation for an upcoming deployment this spring.

140610-N-UW005-647 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 10, 2014) E-2C Hawkeyes from the Sun Kings of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116 fly in formation over the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting unit level training off the coast of Southern California.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2017) The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20), center, conducts an underway replenishment with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12), left, and the fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6). Comfort is underway to support humanitarian relief operations in Puerto Rico. The Department of Defense is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Maria to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort.

Lt. Matt Drisrell, from Saline, Michigan, assigned to the "Grey Wolves" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 signals as an E/A-18G Growler attached to VAQ-142, approaches USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck, April 11, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and strike group integration as part of the ships tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment.

A starboard quarter view of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). Sailors man the rails as the carrier enters port. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard bow view of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) conducting an underway replenishment with the Dutch frigate Hr Ms Jacob Van Heemskerck (F-812) during Operations Desert Shield/Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

220715-N-XN177-1032 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 15, 2022) - MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 prepare for takeoff on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), July 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.

SEA OF JAPAN (April 12, 2022) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Kongō-class guided-missile destroyer JS Kongō (DDG 173) sails in formation during a U.S.-Japan bilateral exercise. During bilateral exercises between Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and JMSDF, the two navies strengthen all-domain awareness and maneuvers across a distributed maritime environment. Bilateral operations like this one reassure our allies and partners of the U.S. commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

A starboard bow view of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41), anchored in its home port. Various aircraft line the fight deck. Base: Yokohama Country: Japan (JPN)

A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache and CH-47 Chinook assigned to 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, conduct flight operations aboard the USS Miguel Keith (ESB-5) off the coast of the Philippines during Balikatan 22, March 31, 2022. The Miguel Keith, a Lewis B. Puller-class Expeditionary Mobile Base Ship, is a highly flexible platform that provides logistics movement from sea to shore supporting a broad range of military operations. 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. Balikatan, Tagalog for shoulder-to-shoulder, is a longstanding bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership between both countries. Balikatan 22 is the 37th iteration of the exercise and coincides with the 75th anniversary of the U.S.-Philippine security cooperation.

221209-N-XK462-1048 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 9, 2022) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, from the Fighting Redcocks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, prepares to take off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations.

A starboard bow view of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) underway. (Substandard image). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

020201-N-1056R-504. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Arabian Sea Scene Major Command Shown: Foreign ships in formation

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A port bow view of the frigate USS MOINESTER (FF-1097) participating in an underway replenishment with the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) during a missile testing exercise near the Eglin Air Force Base Weapons Range. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

February 5, 2005 - The amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA-4) sits moored in port on board Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. Nassau recently returned to port after completing Joint Shipboard Weapons and Ordnance (JSWORD) training off the coast of North Carolina. T

050628-N-9866B-014. Base: Pacific Missile Range Facility State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60), background, sails alongside the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67). After 45 days on station in the Red Sea in support of Operation Desert Shield, the KENNEDY and its battle group are being relieved by the SARATOGA and its battle group. On the flight deck of the KENNEDY are F-14A Tomcat aircraft from Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32), left, and Fighter Squadron 14 (VF-14). Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Red Sea

A port view of vessels in the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) battle group underway in formation. The vessels include, from left: the frigate USS MEYERKORD (FF-1058) and the guided missile frigate USS JOHN A. MOORE (FFG-19), front row; the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) , the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) and the frigate USS FRANCIS HAMMOND (FF-1067), center, and the fleet oiler USNS MISPILLION (T-AO-105), rear. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (March 29, 2013) Amphibious assault vehicles approach the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) during an exercise with the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Green Bay is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and, with embarked elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15 MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 18, 2022) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) handle lines during a replenishment-at-sea with 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.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 26, 2022) The Valiant-class harbor tug Puyallup (YT-806) assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) escorts the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) to a berth at CFAY for a scheduled port visit. For more than 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet's forward deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families. (U.S Navy photo by Seaman Darren Cordoviz)

July 1, 1953 - The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Boxer (CVA-21) operating off North Korea. The flight deck crew is respotting aircraft in preparation for recovery of her last strike.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 22, 2022) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Raptors” Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71, takes off from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) while operating in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 22, 2022. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Wesley Richardson)

220811-N-XN177-1028 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 11, 2022) - Fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) pulls alongside amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) to conduct a replenishment-at-sea, Aug. 11, 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.

A view of Ka-27 Helix helicopters and covered Yak-36 Forger aircraft on the flight deck aboard the Soviet Kiev class VSTOL aircraft carrier Baku (CVHG-103). Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

ARABIAN SEA (April 28, 2013) An 11-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) simulates an attack on the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during fast attack craft//fast inshore attack craft training. Kearsarge is the flagship of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Small craft pass by the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) as the vessel departs from Fort Lauderdale. Base: Fort Lauderdale State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial port quarter view of the aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV-59) transiting the canal. A formation of crewmen spells out "108" on the bow to signify that the ship has been at sea for 108 consecutive days. State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY)

000920-N-1213J-001. Base: Uss Enterprise (CVN 65)

Flight deck crewmen stand by their MD-3A tow tractors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) as the ship's UH-1N Iroquois helicopter, left, is prepared for flight. At right are UH-1N Iroquois, foreground, CH-46E Sea Knight, center, and CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 162 (HMM-162) for its Mediterranean deployment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

110511-N-PS473-079NORFOLK (May 11, 2011) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) departs Naval Station Norfolk on its maiden deployment. George H.W. Bush, the Navy's newest aircraft carrier, will deploy as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 14, 2022) - The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) transits through the Danish Straits and enters the Baltic Sea, May 14, 2022. Kearsarge, flagship of the Kearsarge ARG/MEU team, is on a scheduled deployment under the command and control of Task Force 61/2 while operating in U.S. Sixth Fleet in support of U.S., Allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

SULU SEA (Aug. 16, 2018) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) participates in a replenishment-at-sea with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2018. CARAT Malaysia, in its 24th iteration, is designed to enhance information sharing and coordination, build mutual warfighting capability and support long-term regional cooperation enabling both partner armed forces to operate effectively together as a unified maritime force.

DN-SC-87-12530. Base: Bay Of Palma State: Mallorca Country: Spain (ESP)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2018) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Surigao Strait. The Carl Vinson Strike Group is currently operating in the Western Pacific as part of a regularly schedule deployment.

An aircrewman from Anti-Submarine Helicopter Squadron SEVEN (HS-7) looks on as USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) transits through the Straights of Hormuz. Truman is enroute to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown

220802-N-MZ836-1031 DANISH STRAITS (Aug. 2, 2022) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) transits the Danish Straits, to enter the Baltic Sea, Aug. 2, 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.

230326-N-LK647-1117 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 26, 2023) A view from the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) of an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter taking off from the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) as the two ships conduct a vertical replenishment while underway as part of the Ford Carrier Strike Group, March 25, 2023. The Ford Carrier Strike Group is underway in the Atlantic Ocean executing its Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), an intense, multi-week exercise designed to fully integrate a carrier strike group as a cohesive, multi-mission fighting force and to test their ability to carry out sustained combat operations from the sea. As the first-in-class ship of the Ford-class aircraft carriers, CVN 78 represents a generational leap in the U.S. Navys capacity to project power on a global scale.

Atlantic Ocean, April 9, 2012 - The littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) is underway in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida.

SAN DIEGO (Nov. 29, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) transits San Diego Bay. Abraham Lincoln is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

220618-N-UL352-1054 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 18, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) man the rails as the ship pulls alongside the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) during a replenishment-at-sea, June 18, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway completing a certification exercise to increase U.S. and allied interoperability and warfighting capability before a future deployment. The George H.W. Bush CSG is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat America's adversaries in support of national security.

USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) departs from her home port of Norfolk bound for the Caribbean in support of Operation Uphold Democracy. Large harbor tugs assist the nuclear powered aircraft carrier into the channel. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Subject Operation/Series: UPHOLD DEMOCRACY Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 26, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) departs Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) returning to deployment. The 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. For more than 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleets forward-deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.

GULF OF ADEN (May 4, 2012) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter delivers cargo to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201). 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.

120828-N-QP351-451PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2012) The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) receives fuel during an underway replenishment with USNS Yukon (T-AO-202). Boxer is currently underway off the coast of Southern Calif.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 1, 2017) Aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 11 display live ordnance during a flight demonstration as part of Tiger Cruise 2017 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Dec. 1, 2017, 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.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 8, 2016) An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the "Island Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, transfers stores to the flight deck of the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during a vertical replenishment-at-sea with Military Sealift Command (MSC) dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10). The non-combatant, civilian-crewed ship operated by MSC is part of the supply lines to Navy ships at sea, which strategically provide fuel, food, ordnance, spare parts, mail and other supplies around the world. Ronald Reagan, the Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG 5) flagship, is on patrol in the Philippine Sea supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

221009-N-ZQ263-1146 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 9, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) takes on fuel during a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187). Chung-Hoon is currently operating with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

The control tower of the USS KITTY HAWK towers over Pier 8 at the Port of Pusan, Republic of Korea on Oct. 14, 1998. The Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK went into port for liberty leave and while in Korea had allowed the local citizens to tour its decks. The KITTY HAWK originates from Yokosuka, Japan and is the oldest vessel in the US Navy today that is still in operation. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98KOREA CD Base: Pusan Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

Amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) departs Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., April 7, 2022. Tripoli completed flight deck operations with 20 F-35B Lightning II jets from Marine Fighter Attack Squadrons 211 and 225, Marine Aircraft Group 13, and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, as well as Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1, as part of the U.S. Marine Corps Lightning carrier concept demonstration. The Lightning carrier concept demonstration shows Tripoli and other amphibious assault ships are capable of operating as dedicated fixed-wing strike platforms when needed, capable of bringing fifth generation Short Takeoff/Vertical Landing aircraft wherever they are required.

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) gets underway after a three-day visit to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, during FLEET EX '90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX '90 Base: Port Everglades State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-05612. Base: Saint Johns State: Virgin Islands (VI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220619-N-UD000-1022 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 19, 2022) Gunners Mate 3rd Class Fynn McFarland, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), shoots a shot line during a replenishment-at-sea with the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8), June 19, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway completing a certification exercise to increase U.S. and allied interoperability and warfighting capability before a future deployment. The George H.W. Bush CSG is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat America's adversaries in support of national security.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 23, 2016) San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) transits the Pacific Ocean during Composite Training Unit Exercise. Somerset is part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, working with Amphibious Squadron Five and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

New Orleans Gunlock Photos - 26-HK-331-32. Hurricane Katrina

YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 21, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) arrives at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) for a scheduled port visit. The 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. For more than 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleets forward-deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.

090819-N-9123L-065PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 19, 2009) Sailors aboard guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) man the rails as the ship moves in formation in the Indonesian International Fleet Review off the coast of Manado, Indonesia. McCampbell is one of five U.S. ships participating in the fleet review, which celebrates sixty-four years of Indonesian independence.

220628-N-LI768-1050PEARL HARBOR (June 28, 2022) - Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to participate in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, June 28. 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.

220920-O-NR876-207ARAFURA SEA (SEP. 20, 2022) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Supply-class replenishment oiler HMAS Stalwart (A304) during the RAN Exercise Kakadu 2022 (KA22) in the waters off Northern Australian, Sept. 20, 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.

An aerial view of the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) and other ships of Battle Group Bravo underway in formation. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

High angle view of military ships moving on water, Amphibious Task Force-West, US Navy

An Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) E-2C Hawkeye aircraft is positioned on the No. 1 catapult on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

NORFOLK (March 28, 2019) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) departs Naval Station Norfolk, March 28, 2019. Dwight D. Eisenhower is underway conducting sea trials in the Atlantic Ocean.

040629-N-9312L-025. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS John C Stennis

1989 - Officers and sailors man the rails of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19), flagship of the 7th Fleet, flanked by the guided missile cruiser USS STERETT (CG-31), left, and the guided missile frigate USS RODNEY M. DAVIS (FFG-60).

A port beam view of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) underway off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Country: Unknown

040723-N-7615S-110. Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-83-08193. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

An air-to-air front view of three S-3A Viking aircraft from Air Anti-submarine Squadron 31 (VS-31) as they pass over the USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

040628-N-3925A-007. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), after participating in the multi-national exercise RIMPAC, is towed into Pearl Harbor and approaches the Sea Based X-band Radar undergoing service at the Pearl Harbor Shipyard

A starboard quarter view of the Russian Navy Northern Fleet aircraft carrier ADMIRAL FLOTA SOVETSKOGO SOYUZA KUSNETSOV exercising at sea. Country: Murman Coast

220827-N-JR318-1136 IONIAN SEA (Aug. 27, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) transits alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during a vertical replenishment, 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.

A starboard view of the rebuilt superstructure aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) completed during recent renovations. Base: Naval Air Station, Alameda State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220820-N-EJ843-1065 KLAIPĖDA, Lithuania (Aug. 20, 2022) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) enters port in Klaipėda, Lithuania for a scheduled port visit, Aug. 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.

DN-ST-85-10716. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members man the rails on the island of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) as the ship prepares to depart Yokosuka for the last time. The MIDWAY, which has been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier. Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN)

The large harbor tugs MENOMINEE (YTB-790), WAPOKONETA (YTB-766) and DAHLONEGA (YTB-770) maneuver the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) from the pier as the ship departs for the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 19, 2022) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) makes its approach toward 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.

AH-1 Cobra Gunship helicopters standby for take off during an air assault rehearsal on the aircraft carrier. UH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk)s are in the foreground. Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE DEMOCRACY Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69)

221021-N-MW880-1233 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 21, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transits the Adriatic Sea during the NATO-led vigilance activity Neptune Strike 22.2 (NEST 22.2) Oct. 21, 2022. NEST 22.2 is the natural evolution of NATO's ability to integrate the high-end maritime warfare capabilities of a carrier strike group to support the defense of the alliance in Europe.

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) as it transits the canal. State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt(EGY)

120806-N-MH210-127 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 6, 2012) MH-60S Seahawk helicopters assigned to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 fly alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during an air power demonstration. Lincoln is returning to the United States after the completion of an eight-month change-of-homeport deployment during which it operated in the U.S. 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility.

A port quarter view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) underway off the coast of Norway during NATO Exercise Northern Wedding '86. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Unknown

A view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) tied up at the Hotel pier. To the right is the Military Sealift Command (MSC) replenishment oilers USNS GUADALUPE (T-AO 200) and USNS JOHN ERICSSON. The ships are here to take part in Operation RIMPAC 2000. Aiea Heights lie behind the ships with the Polai range of mountains in the distance. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2000 Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

NORFOLK (Sept. 12, 2022) USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) returns to Naval Station Norfolk after a regularly scheduled deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. 6th Fleet areas of operations in support of theater security cooperation efforts and to defend U.S., allied and partner interests, Sept. 12.

A view of the superstructures of two docked Spruance class destroyers. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-00443. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial view of, from upper left, the guided missile cruiser USS BIDDLE (CG-34), the aircraft carriers USS SARATOGA (CV-60) and USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) and the guided missile cruiser USS SAN JACINTO (CG-56) underway. After 45 days on station in support of Operation Desert Shield, the KENNEDY and its battle group are being relieved by the SARATOGA and its battle group. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Red Sea

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