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)

A starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate KAUFFMAN (FFG-59) underway on the Kennebec River while en route to sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port view of the forward superstructure of the Soviet Krivak class frigate DRUZHNYY off the coast of Norway observing NATO ships participating in exercise Northern Wedding '86. Subject Operation/Series: NATO EXERCISE NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Unknown

050606-N-1356A-003. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-90-01632. Country: United States Of America (USA)

An port bow view of the guided missile frigate ROBERT G. BRADLEY (FFG-49) underway during sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

020226-N-0872M-505. Complete Scene Caption: An armada of naval sea power underway in the Caribbean Sea during the 43rd annual UNITAS exercises include the Colombian Navy (Armada De La Repbulica) ALMIRANTE PADILLA CLASS (Type FS 1500) CORVETTE; FSG Almirante Padilla (CM 51) (foreground); the Mexican Navy (ARMADA REPUBLICA MEXICANA) ALLENDE CLASS: ARM MARINNO ABASOLO (F 212); the Colombian Navy FSG CALDAS (CM 52); THE US Navy (USN) Guided Missile Frigate USS DOYLE (FFG 39) and the USN Guided Missile Cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG 48). UNITAS is the largest multi-national naval exercise conducted with naval forces from the Caribbean Sea, South and Central America and the USN. The exercises focus on building multinational coalition while promoting hemispheric defense and mutual cooperation. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS 43-03 Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: USS Yorktown (CG 48)

A starboard view of the German destroyer FGS SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN (D-182) underway during BALTOPS '92. Country: Baltic Sea

DN-ST-86-01716. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS VANDEGRIFT (FFG-48) underway. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-88-09802. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-86-11621. Base: Chesapeake Bay Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard bow view of the Soviet Sovremenny class guided missile destroyer OKRYLENNY.. Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED)

PEARL HARBOR (July 11, 2022) Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) berthed in Pearl Harbor during the in-port phase of 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 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. (Royal New Zealand Air Force photo by Cpl. Dillon Anderson)

DN-SC-87-08625. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-89-01381. Country: Unknown

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate SIMPSON (FFG 56) underway off the coast of New England prior to its commissioning. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A starboard bow view of the miscellaneous flagship USS CORONADO (AGF-11) underway off the Virginia coast near Thimble Shoals. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-87-00004. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

110126-N-XXXXW-001SAN DIEGO (Jan. 26, 2011) The newest Military Sealift Command (MSC) dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) exits San Diego Bay to complete sea trials before delivery to the MSC Feb. 23. Washington Chambers and its crew of civil service mariners and Navy Sailors will play a crucial role delivering ammunition and other supplies to Navy ships at sea, allowing them to remain underway and combat ready for extended periods of time.

DN-ST-88-00964. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060321-N-1693W-048. Country: Korea Strait Scene Major Command Shown: USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19)

November 17, 2010 - The guided missile destroyers USS Chung-Hoon (DDG-93), foreground, and USS Russell, center, and the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) sail in formation during exercise Koa Kai off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii. Koa Kai is the primary integrated training event for mid-Pacific surface combatant units and encompasses Hawaii-based surface, submarine and aviation assets and other commands within the region.

A starboard side (amidships) view of the Soviet "KRIVAK II" class guided missile frigate REZVY (FFG 942) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-87-01850. Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial port bow view of the patrol combatant missile hydrofoil USS HERCULES (PHM 2) underway in the gulf. The HERCULES operates out of Key West, Florida, as part of PHM Squadron 2, which is used extensively in the nation's drug interdiction program. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

The West German frigate FGS BREMEN (F-207) pulls alongside the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) for an underway replenishment during NATO Exercise Northern Wedding '86. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: North Atlantic Ocean

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

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS ENGLAND (CG 22) underway. Country: Unknown

A port bow view of the French underway replenishment tanker FNS VAR (A-608) participating in an underway replenishment with the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70). Country: Northern Arabian Sea

060725-N-8629M-124. Complete Scene Caption: 060725-N-8629M-124 (Jul. 25, 2006)The Chilean Navy Prat Class Guided Missile Destroyer (DDG) BLANCO ENCALADA (15) (foreground) and the Peruvian Navy Meliton Carvajal Class Frigate Buque Armada Peruana (BAP) MARIATEGUI (FM 54) are shown in formation for a photo exercise during the end of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006). The exercise is designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US).U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Rebecca J. Moat (RELEASED) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A garland decorates the bow of the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) as a large harbor tug maneuvers the vessel toward the pier. The vessel has returned to Naval Station, Long Beach, following deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-11657. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard view of the Soviet Slava Class guided missile cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV (CG-088), accompanied by a helicopter and small craft, after a goodwill visit in the Hampton Roads area. Country: Chesapeake Bay

DN-ST-90-01502. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Base: Naval Station, Roosevelt Roads Country: Puerto Rico (PRI)

An aerial port bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG-61) underway during builders sea trials. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

DN-SN-85-01640. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A silhouetted port view of the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) underway off the coast of Turkey. The MISSOURI is on an around-the-world shakedown cruise. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Port bow view of the guided missile frigate ESTOCIN (FFG-15) underway during sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A comparison starboard quarter view of the nuclear-powered guided missile cruisers USS SOUTH CAROLINA (CGN-37) (left) and the USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN-40) (right) tied up at Pier 24 at the Norfolk Naval Station. Base: Hampton Roadstead State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060801-N-9851B-004. Complete Scene Caption: 060801-N-9851B-004 (Aug. 1, 2006)An aerial view showing US Navy (USN) and Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Ships underway in the South China Sea, while participating in Exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT). CARAT is an annual series of bilateral maritime training exercises between the US and six Southeast Asia nations designed to build relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. Pictured foreground-to-background are: The USNWhidbey Island Class Dock Landing Ship USS TORTUGA (LSD 46); The RMN Lekiu Class Frigate RMN JEBAT (FFGM 29); The USN Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate USS CROMMELIN (FFG 37); The Royal RMN Laksmana (Assad) Class Frigate RMN LAKSMANA JAMIL (FSGM 135); and The USN Arleigh Burke Class (Flight II) Guided Missile Destroyer (Aegis) USS HOPPER (DDG 70). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Second Class John L. Beeman (RELEASED) Base: South China Se

A port beam view of the guided missile frigate USS MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG-27) underway during PACEX '89. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: Aleutian Islands State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120222-N-OY799-405 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2012) Two F/A-18F Super Hornets from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 perform a flyover the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) during an aerial change of command for Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9. John C. Stennis is operating in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of responsibility while on a seven-month deployment.

The Independence variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) arrives for a scheduled port visit at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) May 10, 2022. This is the first time an Independence variant littoral combat ship has visited CFAS since they were first commissioned in January 2010.

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS Gary (FFG-51) underway near Hawaii. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-89-10629. Base: Chesapeake Bay Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-90-01640. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The guided missile destroyer USS WILLIAM V. PRATT (DDG-44) patrols the Red Sea during a maritime interdiction mission. The PRATT, flagship of the Maritime Interdiction Force, has been enforcing U.N. trade sanctions against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea

A starboard side view of the United Kingdom frigate HMS BROADSWORD (F-88) tied up in port. The BROADSWORD, a combat veteran of the South Atlantic Falklands War in 1892, is on her final deployment before returning to Plymouth, England to be payed off. Base: Tampa State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The replenishment oiler USS WICHITA (AOR-1), center, conducts an underway replenishment with the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62), left, and a Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser during Operation Desert Shield.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Northern Arabian Sea

A starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate KLAKRING (FFG-42) assisted by tugs shortly after being launched. Country: Unknown

060409-N-1429S-002. State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY)

(6)....Oblique port quarter view of the guided missile cruiser USS GETTYYSBURG (CG-64) underway off Fort Story, VA. Base: Chesapeake Bay Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial starboard quarter view of the Knox class frigate USS BADGER (FF-1071) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

NORFOLK (Feb. 7, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) departs Naval Station Norfolk. Barry is departing Naval Station Norfolk for a ballistic missile defense deployment and to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

220712-N-LC749-1194 PEARL HARBOR (July 12, 2022) - Chilean Navy frigate CNS Almirante Lynch (FF 07) departs Pearl Harbor to begin the at-sea phase of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 12. 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.

200309-N-JO908-1195ARABIAN GULF (March 9, 2020) A Mark VI patrol boat attached to Commander, Task Force 56 participates in a joint underway with the coastal patrol ship USS Sirocco (PC 6) in the Arabian Gulf, March 9. This event highlights one of many core competencies that the Coastal Riverine Force provides in support of U.S. 5th Fleet operations. CTF 56 is responsible for the planning and execution of expeditionary missions including coastal riverine operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

DN-SC-86-08819. Base: Oahu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A stern view of the guided missile cruiser USS SHILOH (CG 67) during sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser SHILOH (CG-67) during sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An elevated port quarter view of the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS VIRGINIA (CGN-38). Base: Livorno Country: Italy (ITA)

Tugs assist the destroyer tender USS CAPE COD (AD-43) into a berth at the Mina Sulman pier. Country: Bahrain (BHR)

DN-ST-86-11454. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

An aerial starboard bow view of the Spruance class destroyer USS CARON (DD-970) underway. Country: Unknown

Aerial port beam view of the Chinese Navy Jiangwei class guided missile frigate Huaibei (F-541) underway while enroute to Vladivostok, Russia. Country: East China Sea

DN-ST-87-10951. Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

The destroyer tender USS PUGET SOUND (AD-38) and the destroyer USS COMTE DE GRASSE (DD-974) are decorated with pennants in celebration of Norfolk's annual Harborfest. Base: Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Dec. 7, 2018) The guided-missile destroyer Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) pulls along pierside in Naval Base San Diego, Dec. 7, 2018. The future USS Michael Monsoor is the second ship in the Zumwalt-class of guided-missile destroyers and will undergo a combat availability and test period. The ship is scheduled to be commissioned into the Navy Jan. 26, 2019, in Coronado, Calif.

A starboard beam view of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) during NATO exercise Northern Wedding '86. Subject Operation/Series: NATO EXERCISE NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Unknown

DN-SC-04-15483. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 92 Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

GULF OF MEXICO (July 3, 2017) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) has conducts its first set of sea trials in the Gulf of Mexico. Ingalls test and trials team spent four days operating the 11th San Antonio-class ship and demonstrating its systems.

A starboard view of the Soviet guided missile destroyer ADMIRAL VINOGRADOV underway. The ADMIRAL VINOGRADOV and two other ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet are en route to San Diego for a five-day goodwill visit. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

An aerial port side view of the guided missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG-61) underway during trials. The Ramage has been assigned to Atlantic Fleet Destroyer Squadron 32 (DESRON32). Country: Gulf Of Mexico

An aerial starboard bow view of the amphibious cargo ship USS ST. LOUIS (LKA-116) underway off the Southern California coast. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

An aerial port bow view of the Thai (Italian-built) fast attack craft-missile RATCHARIT underway. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

050213-N-0874H-007. State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS HUE CITY (CG-66)

DN-ST-89-08174. Base: Anacostia River State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The ocean minesweeper USS FORTIFY (MSO-446) simulates sweeping an area off the coast of Camp Lejeune, N.C., during a joint military exercise called Ocean Venture '92. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '92 Base: USS Fortify Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-90-01631. Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-06701. Base: Foz Do Rio Tejo, Lisbon Country: Portugal (PRT)

120711-N-WX059-134 PEARL HARBOR (July 11, 2012) The Republic of Korea Navy Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer Choe Young (DDG-981) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC, which runs from June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. 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 2012 is the 23rd exercise in the series that began in 1971.

050807-F-4883S-001. Base: Panama City Country: Panama (PAN)

220827-N-TC847-1076 IONIAN SEA (Aug. 27, 2022) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) sails with the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), Aug. 27, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

DN-SN-89-05223. Country: Unknown

The US Naval Ship (Military Sealift Command (MSC) operated) oiler USNS YUKON (T-AO 202) (center) conducts a dual underway replenishment with the guided missile destroyer USS MILLIUS (DDG 69) (left) and the guided missile cruiser USS COWPENS (CG 63). All three ships are currently forward deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Maritime Intercept Operations. (Substandard image). Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Persian Gulf

A stern view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) conducting a gunnery demonstration during NATO exercise Baltic Operations '85. Subject Operation/Series: NATO EXERCISE BALTIC OPERATIONS '85 Country: Baltic Sea

The nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS SOUTH CAROLINA (CGN-37) arrives at the naval station with its crew manning the rails. The SOUTH CAROLINA is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The unmanned surface vessel (USV) Ranger from Unmanned Surface Vessel Division One (USVDIV-1) returns to its homeport, Naval Base Ventura County, in Port Hueneme, California, concluding Integrated Battle Problem (IBP) 23.2, Jan. 15, 2024. IBP 23.2 is a Pacific Fleet exercise to test, develop and evaluate the integration of unmanned platforms into fleet operations to create warfighting advantages.

Japan Coast Guard ship Kotobiki (PC52) departs the harbor at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 9, 2022. JCG Kotobiki (PC52) visited the air station to confirm its ability to moor at the harbor for the conduct of law-enforcement operations in order to reinforce standard operating procedures and maintain interoperability proficiency.

Starboard beam view of the Canadian ship HMCS HURON (DDG-281) as she returns to Hawaii at the end of exercise RIMPAC '98. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '98 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

060818-N-4965F-004. Base: Ns Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen man the rails of the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS VIRGINIA (CGN-38) as the ship enters port. The VIRGINIA is currently serving with NATO's Standing Naval Force Atlantic. Base: Port Everglades State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the mine countermeasures ships USS DEVASTATOR (MCM-6) and USS DEFENDER (MCM-2) moored together at Trumbo Point Annex. Base: Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial starboard side view of the Chinese Navy Yan Lai class survey ship DONG BIAO 226 underway. Country: China Sea

HMS Duncan, British Type 45 or Daring class guided-missile destroyer, Royal Navy warship at the piers in the port of Hamburg, Germany

DN-ST-88-00267. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-SC-87-11569. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 11, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) sits in Dry Dock 4 at Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka to continue repairs and assess damage sustained from its June 17 collision with a merchant vessel. FLEACT Yokosuka provides, maintains, and operates base facilities and services in support of U.S. 7th Fleet's forward-deployed naval forces, 71 tenant commands and 26,000 military and civilian personnel.

PEARL HARBOR (February 16, 2024) The guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) tied up at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard after a five-day transit from Naval Station San Diego. The docking in Hawaii completed the ship's first leg of a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific. Navy

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