Modern Naval Vessels

Images of various U.S. guided missile cruisers and destroyers at sea, highlighting military naval operations in a modern context.

An elevated port bow view of the guided missile frigate DE WERT (FFG-45) underway during sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

040625-N-6213R-005. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

An aerial bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS CHANDLER (DDG-996) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

111104-N-DS193-090 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2011) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter destroyer JS Hyuga (DDH 181) prepares to turn from a formation of U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships during Annual Exercise 2011. Annual Exercise is a bi-lateral field training exercise designed to practice and evaluate the coordination procedures and interoperability elements required to respond to the defense of Japan and the Asia-Pacific region.

DN-SC-04-15489. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 92 Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Spanish navy vessel on anti-piracy duty, Salalah Port; Salalah, Dhofar, Oman

DN-SC-85-01690. Country: Unknown

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 8, 2014) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships conduct tactical maneuvers during GUAMEX 2014 in waters near Guam. GUAMEX is intended to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and strengthening personnel ties between the respective forces.

Tugboats slowly push USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) into Wharf 5 after arriving at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) early one recent morning. The Arleigh Burke-Class guided-missile destroyer calls Hawaii its home port, but she came to NSWC PHD for a Combat Systems Assessment Team event to ready her for an upcoming deployment.

DN-SC-85-01544. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Cadiz, October 15, 2014. Frigate Admiral Juan de Borbon - F-102. Otan noble Mariner 2014 exercises on the Spanish Mediterranean Coasts. Photo: Ignacio Gil.... Archdc.

010820-N-3321R-001. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A partial port view of the ammunition ship USS PYRO (AE 24) underway.. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

A stern-on view of the guided missile destroyer USS PAUL HAMILTON (DDG-60) underway. Base: USS Paul Hamilton Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Cadiz, October 15, 2014. Frigate Admiral Juan de Borbon - F-102. Otan noble Mariner 2014 exercises on the Spanish Mediterranean Coasts. Photo: Ignacio Gil.... Archdc.

040227-N-6278K-181. Base: Usns Supply (T-AOE 6) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

DN-SC-90-02344. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate SIMPSON (FFG-56) underway during sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port quarter view of the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51) tied up at pier 9. The vessel will be commissioned on the 4th of July at Norfolk.. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA)

A starboard quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS RENTZ (FFG-46) underway off the coast of San Diego. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A Hellenic Navy amphibious landing ship prepares to conduct an amphibious landing for a combined forces event during exercise Alexander the Great 2022, Skyros, May 17, 2022. Alexander the Great 22 strengthens interoperability and force readiness between the U.S., Greece, and Allied nations, enhancing strategic defense and partnership while promoting security and stability in the region.

220612-N-WO188-1033 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 12, 2022) The Arleigh-Burke class guided missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) sails in formation with the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), during a strait transit exercise. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations.

970621-N-3962B-004. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

An aerial port quarter view of the Virginia Class nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN-40) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

060703-N-7526R-123. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

000907-N-8743M-011. Country: Unknown

An elevated port bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) as it refuels the guided missile destroyer USS HALYBURTON (FFG 40) during an underway replenishment. The ships are participating in NATO Exercise OCEAN SAFARI '85. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN SAFARI '85 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-85-11137. Base: USS Coral Sea (CV 43) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

Silhouetted aerial port view of the ships comprising the Standing Naval Forces Atlantic underway. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS REEVES (CG-24) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

DN-SC-87-10740. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

060225-N-7130B-182. Country: Persian Gulf

U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (May. 19, 2013) The Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I)15) leads a formation of ships participating in International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 2013. IMCMEX includes navies from more than 40 countries whose focus is to promote regional security through mine countermeasure operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

DN-SC-90-03850. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

SEA OF JAPAN (Oct 6, 2022) Ships from the U.S., Japan and Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral ballistic missile defense exercise in the Sea of Japan, Oct. 6. The ships included Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) (not pictured), part of the USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers JS Chokai (DDG 176) and JS Ashigara (DDG 178) (not pictured), and Republic of Korea Navy destroyer ROKS Sejong the Great (DDG 991) and demonstrated the strength of the trilateral relationship and the interoperability of U.S., Japanese and ROK collective forces. Chancellorsville provided air defense to the units as they conducted the ballistic missile exercise, which includes, detecting, tracking, and intercepting simulated targets, as well as coordination, communication, and information-sharing between the three countries.

SEA OF JAPAN (Oct 6, 2022) Ships from the U.S., Japan and Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral ballistic missile defense exercise in the Sea of Japan, Oct. 6. The ships included Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) (not pictured), part of the USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers JS Chokai (DDG 176) and JS Ashigara (DDG 178) (not pictured), and Republic of Korea Navy destroyer ROKS Sejong the Great (DDG 991) and demonstrated the strength of the trilateral relationship and the interoperability of U.S., Japanese and ROK collective forces. Chancellorsville provided air defense to the units as they conducted the ballistic missile exercise, which includes, detecting, tracking, and intercepting simulated targets, as well as coordination, communication, and information-sharing between the three countries.

The guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39), left, the command ship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3), center, and the aviation logistics ship USNS CURTISS (T-AVB-4) lie tied up during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR)

A port quarter view of the guided missile cruiser USS HARRY E. YARNELL (CG-17) moored at a pier. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

020124-N-6626D-504. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: USS Vella Gulf (CG-66)

The ammunition ship USS MOUNT BAKER (AE-34) passes through heavy seas while returning to the United States following Operation Desert Storm.. Country: Atlantic Ocean(AOC)

The salvage and rescue ship USS EDENTON (ATS 1) positions itself in front of the battleship WISCONSIN (BB 64) in preparation for towing the vessel to the Philadelphia Shipyard's Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility. The WISCONSIN was decommissioned on September 30, 1991. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial starboard bow view of the Spruance class destroyer USS DEYO (DD 989) underway. (Substandard image). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port bow view of the tank landing ship USS BRISTOL COUNTY (LST-1198) underway off the coast of Southern California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Winnipeg (FFH 338) sails in formation during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 28. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 30 unmanned systems, approximately 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.

PEARL HARBOR (July 11, 2022) - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) departs Pearl Harbor to begin the at-sea phase of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 11. 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.

A starboard port bow view of the Dutch frigate Hr Ms Jacob Van Heemskerck (F-812) underway during Operations Desert Shield/Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

A port bow view of the flagship USS CORONADO (AGF 11) underway off the coast of Libya. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

The frigate Perseo (F 566) in navigation at sea (underway) ca. 1980s.

A port beam view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) vehicle transport ship USNS SHUGHART (T-AKR-295) underway on sea trials off San Diego. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A bow view of the guided missile cruiser NORMANDY (CG-60) underway off the coast of New England prior to its commissioning. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-87-12631. Country: Unknown

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 26, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) prepares to approach the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) for a replenishment-at-sea in the western Pacific region. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security.

A starboard beam view of the guided missile frigate USS SCHOFIELD (FFG 3) underway. Country: Unknown

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 23, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) approaches Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) during a maneuvering exercise. Gridley 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.

101026-N-3418M-152 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2010) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) transits the Pacific Ocean.

A port amidships view of the Soviet nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser KIROV (065) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

060416-N-5837R-069. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-86-05569. Country: Unknown

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 7, 2020) An MQ-8B Fire Scout and a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) conduct visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training alongside the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11). Sioux City is deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility to support Joint Interagency Task Force South' s mission, which includes counter illicit drug trafficking in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean.

A starboard bow view of the destroyer USS DEYO (DD-989) arriving in port. DEYO is serving as the flagship for Commander Destroyer Squadron 26 during exercise BALTOPS '93. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Base: Aarhus Country: Denmark (DNK)

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2022) Royal Australian Navy (RAN) ship HMAS Supply (A 195), right, Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), center, and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101), left, sail in formation with Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and RAN ships. ABECSG is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navys role across the full spectrum of military operationsfrom combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2022) - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) steams in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 26. Barry is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force.

020102-N-9312L-043. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: USS Elliot (DD-967)

A port quarter view of the frigate USS BREWTON (FF-1086) in the gulf during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 25, 2014) The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) makes a turn while underway in the pacific Ocean. Fort Worth is providing a sea-going platform for a UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter from the U.S. Army 25th Combat Aviation Brigade to conduct deck landing qualifications off the coast of Hawaii. Fort Worth departed is on a 16-month rotational deployment to Southeast Asia in support of the Navys strategic rebalance to the Pacific.

A starboard beam view of the guided missile destroyer USS HENRY B. WILSON (DDG 7) underway off the coast of California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A port bow view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Asagiri class destroyer SETOGIRI (DD-156).. Base: San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America(USA)

111128-N-YC845-350 NORFOLK (Nov. 28, 2011) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) departs Naval Station Norfolk for a brief underway period. This is Ponce's final underway period prior to its decommissioning in 2012.

DN-SC-87-11049. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

120828-N-YG591-126U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Aug. 28, 2012) A rigid-hull inflatable boat manned by members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 12 enters the well deck of Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15). EODMU-12 is assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, which provides mine countermeasures, explosive ordnance disposal, salvage-diving, counter-terrorism, and force protection for the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR). Ponce, formerly designated as an amphibious transport dock ship, was converted and reclassified to fulfill a long-standing U.S. Central Command request for an AFSB to be located in its area of responsibility.

The predator class frigate hr.ms. Jaguar (1954-1983)

110827-N-XO436-032NORFOLK (Aug. 27, 2011) The guided missile destroyers USS Ross (DDG 71), USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) are safely moored at Naval Station Norfolk as Hurricane Irene passes over the area. Vice Adm. Daniel Holloway, commander of U.S. Second Fleet, ordered most ships to sortie to minimize damage to ships, piers and support equipment. Hurricane Irene made landfall near Cape Lookout, N.C. as a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 85 miles-per-hour.

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (April 27, 2022) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) pulls into port at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain after completing sea trials, April 27, 2022. Naval Station Rota sustains the fleet, enables the fighter and supports the family by conducting air operations, port operations, ensuring security and safety, assuring quality of life and providing the core services of power, water, fuel and information technology.

Aerial port beam view of the guided missile destroyer USS GONZALES (DDG 66) underway during builder's sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port side view of the guided missile destroyer USS LABOON (DDG-58) crossing the Trimble Shoals upon returning from sea after departing the area to avoid Hurricane Felix. Note the forward underway replenishment gear in the raised position. Base: USS Laboon @@(Ddg 58) Country: Chesapeake Bay

An aerial starboard beam view of the guided missile frigate USS CLIFTON SPRAGUE (FFG 16) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port side view of the AVENGER CLASS Mine Countermeasures Vessel USS CHIEF (MCM 14) underway. (Substandard image). Country: Unknown

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS GATES (CG-51) and the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN-40) tied up at the destroyer and submarine piers. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Italian Navy special forces assault a suspicious merchant ship.

A partial starboard amidships view of the frigate USS BOWEN (FF-1079) underway. Country: Chesapeake Bay

TAIWAN STRAIT (Aug. 28, 2022) Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) transits the Taiwan Strait during a routine transit near PLA(N) ships. Chancellorsville is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

020428-N-0000X-001. Complete Scene Caption: The only forward deployed US Navy (USN) rescue and salvage ship, USS SAFEGUARD (ARS 50), steams off the coast of Kyushu Island, Japan. The SAFEGUARD, along with the USS LA JOLLA (SSN 701) not shown, and the Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) MYSTIC not shown are the USN participants in Exercise PACIFIC REACH 2002. PACIFIC REACH is an exercise hosted by the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) designed to improve submarine rescue capabilities. Members of the United States, Japan, Australian, Republic of Korea and Republic of Singapore navies are participating in the exercise with observers from Indonesia, United Kingdom, Canada, Chile, France, China and India. PHOTO courtesy of JMSDF. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

110816-N-YX920-246ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 24, 2011) The mine countermeasures ship USS Gladiator (MCM 11) and the Royal Navy mine countermeasures vessel HMS Pembroke (M107) are underway in formation during a bilateral training exercise to improve mine countermeasure readiness. The training is intended to refine coalition warfare capabilities while strengthening partner relationships and enhancing regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

The Logistics Support Vessel-3 (LSV-3) leaves the Port of Pusan headed for Pyongtaek, Republic of Korea, Oct. 22, 1998. The LSV-3 leaves on its first mission through Korean waters transporting various types of military vehicles. The vehicles come from the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, out of Fort Lewis, Washington. Upon its arrival in Pyongtaek, the vehicles will be discharged and will proceed to Camp Humphreys where they will link up with the rest of their element and continue their mission in Foal Eagle '98. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98KOREA CD Base: Pusan Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

A port bow view of the frigate USS RATHBURNE (FF-1057) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard quarter view of the East German Frosch II class support ship NORDPERD (E-35) underway. The ship is observing NATO ships participating in exercise Northern Wedding '86. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: North Atlantic Ocean

A starboard bow view of the coastal patrol ship USS TEMPEST (PC-2) moored next to the memorial ship BARRY (DD-933) at the Washington Navy Yard. TEMPEST is assigned to Special Boat Squadron 2 at Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Va., and is under the operational control of Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard bow view of the frigate USS BADGER (FF-1071) underway in rough seas off Southern California.. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

110121-O-9999G-001GULF OF MEXICO (Jan. 21, 2011) The Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) conducts steering and propulsion systems tests during combined super trials in the Gulf of Mexico. Super trials are the final milestone before the ship's delivery.

Port side views of the guided missile destroyers HMAS Perth (DDG-38) and Brisbane (DDG-41) underway. The destroyers are steaming north for Kangaroo 95, Australia's largest joint military exercise during Iron Fist '95. Subject Operation/Series: IRON FIST '95 Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

Portuguese Marines fastrope from a Portugese Lynx Mk-95 helicopter to the flight deck of the German, Bremen Class Frigate, FGS AUGSBURG (F 213), during a simulated force boarding on March 12th, 1998. The Marines, from the 1ST Marine Battalion, are operating off the Portugese Vasco de Gama Class Frigate, NRP VASCO DE GAMA (F 330) (Not shown), which is operating with other NATO navy ships (Not shown) off the coast of Portugal during exercise Strong Resolve 98, Crisis South. Subject Operation/Series: STRONG RESOLVE '98 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

030118-N-6470B-003. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: USS Chinook (PC 9)

DN-SC-88-05387. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-SC-84-00626. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 19, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile cruiser USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) transits the Pacific Ocean. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security.

DN-ST-90-01197. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Country: Caribbean Sea

An aerial port quarter view (140 degrees off centerline) of the guided missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG-59) underway during builders sea trials. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

A sailor watches the mine countermeasures ship USS SCOUT (MCM 8) tie up at Trumbo Point Annex. Base: Naval Air Station, Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220613-N-MJ302-1068 PACIFIC OCEAN, (June 13, 2022) The Areleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73), sails alongside the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) for a refueling at sea. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations.

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