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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)
An elevated port bow view of the guided missile frigate DE WERT (FFG-45) underway during sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)
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Sailors man the rails aboard the guided missile cruiser USS CHOSIN (CG-65) as the vessel approaches port during observance of the 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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110521-N-BC134-079 BUBIA, Papua New Guinea (May 21, 2011) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Cleveland (LPD 7) is anchored off the coast of Papua New Guinea during Pacific Partnership 2011. Pacific Partnership is a five-month humanitarian assistance initiative that completed its mission in Tonga and Vanuatu, and will visit Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste, and the Federated States of Micronesia.
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110318-N-GL340-128PACIFIC OCEAN (March 18, 2011) The guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilber (DDG 54) is underway off the coast of Japan providing humanitarian assistance to Japan as directed in support of Operation Tomodachi.
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The GW frigate Hr.Ms. Tromp (1975-1999) Popped for anchor with other warships in the background.
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020201-N-1056R-501. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Arabian Sea Scene Major Command Shown: Ships- Foreign - United Kingdom
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050606-N-5258M-006. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS 2005 Base: Ventspil Country: Latvia (LVA)
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A starboard view of the repair ship USS JASON (AR-8) underway. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)
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DN-SC-93-04477. Base: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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220725-A-KS490-1004 BEIRUT, Lebanon (July 25, 2022) U.S. Coast Guard fast response cutters USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr. (WPC 1147), left, and USCGC John Scheuerman (WPC 1146) are moored pierside in Beirut, Lebanon, July 25. John Scheuerman and Clarence Sutphin Jr. are the newest additions to a slate of Coast Guard ships supporting U.S. 5th Fleet from Bahrain.
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A starboard view of the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG-54) in San Diego Bay. The FORD is one of the six U.S. Navy ships taking part in the Parade of Ships, part of San Diego's Accolades '91 celebration honoring local military units and installations. Subject Operation/Series: ACCOLADES '91 Base: San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-89-08173. Base: Anacostia River State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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PEARL HARBOR (March 6, 2014) The Military Sealift Command fleet ocean tug USNS Sioux (T-ATF 171) tows the Royal Canadian Navy auxiliary oil replenishment ship HMCS Protecteur (AOR 509) to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Protecteur experienced an engine fire en route to Canada and returned to Pearl Harbor with the assistance of U.S. Navy ships.
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180102-N-TP834-284 GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (Jan. 2, 2018) The to to be commissioned San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) transits Guantanamo Bay during a brief fuel stop. The ship is currently on its way to home port in San Diego, and is scheduled to be commissioned in its namesake city of Portland, Oregon in April. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay is the Navys strategic logistics installation for routine, contingency, humanitarian, counternarcotic and migrant operations in the Caribbean; providing high quality of life while preserving environmental, historic and cultural resources.
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The hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH-20) lies at anchor following its arrival in the Gulf in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown
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230327-N-NQ285-1427BALTIC SEA (March 27, 2023) The German Navy Frankenthal-class minehunter Dillingen (M1065) comes alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), not pictured, during a passing exercise, March 27, 2023. Porter is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by the U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.
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A U.S. Navy frigate with Cuban immigrants pulls into port. In the foreground are the tents set up as the processing facility for Haitians who are also attempting to flee their country. Subject Operation/Series: SEA SIGNAL V Base: Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB)
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DN-SN-86-05202. Base: Puerto Caldera Country: Costa Rica (CRI)
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DF-SC-88-02203. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)
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The Military Sealift Command fleet tug USNS MOHAWK (T-ATF-170) passes the ramparts of Fort Washington, Maryland. Base: Potomac River Country: United States Of America (USA)
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050530-N-8157C-015. Subject Operation/Series: UNITED ASSISTANCE Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Crew members man the rails as the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) approaches a berth at the air station. The ship has been conducting refresher training along the Pacific coast. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Frigates from the predator class with from front to the rear of Hr.Ms. Wolf (ex-US PCE 1607, 1954-1984), Hr.Ms. FRET (ex-US PCE 1604, 1953-1984) and Hr.Ms. Jaguar (ex-US PCE 1609, 1954-1983)
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The hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) sits anchored off of Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, during Pacific Partnership 2024-1, Jan. 12, 2024. Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific and works to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships.