Naval Bases and Operations

Images of various naval bases in the U.S., showcasing ships, harbor activity, and maritime operations in serene waters.

Small aircraft carrier entering San Diego Harbor
Small aircraft carrier entering San Diego Harbor
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Entry and mooring of vessels of Standing Naval Force Atlantic (StanavForlant) on June 23, 1989 in Den Helder, with the German frigate FGS Rheinland-Pfalz (F 209, 1983) on this side of the jetty from left to right, the Portuguese frigate NRP commander Roberto Ivens (F 482, 1968) and the American Destroyer USS Preble (DDG 46, 1960). On the other side of the jetty v.l.n.r. The Canadian Frigate HMCS Saguenay (DDH 206, 1956) and the Dutch S-Frigate Hr.Ms. Bloys from Treslong (F 824, 1982-2003).
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110831-N-EE987-351PEARL HARBOR (Aug. 31, 2011) Sailors and Marines render honors as the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) passes the USS Arizona Memorial while entering Pearl Harbor for a port visit. Ronald Reagan is in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of responsibility.
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An aerial view of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Three (EOD)MU3 small craft formation from Naval Amphibious Base Coronado underway near the Coronado Bridge. Base: San Diego Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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An aerial view of Marine M60 tanks and other vehicles on the beach after an amphibious landing. The Marines are participating as members of a multinational peacekeeping force. Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)
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AMSTERDAM (June 21, 2016) Amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) makes its way through the locks of the North Sea Canal enroute to Amsterdam for its second port visit after the ship's participation in exercise BALTOPS 2016. BALTOPS is an annually recurring multinational exercise designed to enhance flexibility and interoperability, and demonstrate the capability and resolve of allied and partner forces to defend the Baltic region.
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Salvage Engineering Response Team - Various Operations - 26-HK-357-37. Hurricane Katrina
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Aerial of USS Little Rock, Buffalo, NY
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221207-N-AJ005-1038 ELIZABETH RIVER (Dec. 7, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) departs Naval Station Norfolk en route to Norfolk Naval Shipyard for a Planned Incremental Availability (PIA). Truman is scheduled for Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY).
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Aerial stern view of the aircraft carrier USS America (CV-66) arriving at pier 13 from her last Mediterranean deployment. A large crowd of friends and relatives crowd the pier in greeting. The America is scheduled for decommissioning later this year. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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The Colombian frigate ARC INDEPENDIENTE (54) moves through the city's harbor upon its arrival during Unitas XXXII, a combined exercise involving the naval forces of the United States and nine South American nations. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXII Base: Cartagena Country: Colombia(COL)
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The Italian Amphibious warfare ship Anteo (A 5306) in Taranto (unknown date).
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DN-SN-89-08675. Base: Naval Base, Subic Bay Country: Philippines (PHL)
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DN-ST-87-07707. Base: Fall River State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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040918-N-3019M-002. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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The destroyer USS HAYLER (DD 997) and the training cutter USCGC EAGLE (WIX 327) pass the Statue of Liberty as they arrive for Navy Fleet Week activities. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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030411-F-5918G-002. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Umm Qasr Country: Iraq (IRQ)
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240104-N-EV253-1484 SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Jan. 4, 2024) - An aerial photo of Naval Base San Diego in San Diego, CA. The photo was taken from a U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk Helicopter assigned to the Merlins of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3.
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BOSTON (Jan. 3, 2018) USS Constitution sits moored pier side at Boston Navy Shipyard in Boston, Mass. Constitution crewmembers prepare for the first wave of winter weather of 2018.
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DA-ST-85-13071. Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER Base: Amsterdam Country: Holland / Netherlands (HOL)
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A partial view of the flight deck aboard the maritime pre-positioning ship SGT. MATEJ KOCAK (T-AK 3005). The KOCAK is among the ships participating in exercise OCEAN VENTURE '88. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '88 Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-SN-86-08981. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Sailors gather atop a floating dry dock at the Naval Submarine Base, Point Loma, to watch the arrival of three Soviet naval vessels. The Soviet Udaloy class destroyer ADMIRAL VINOGRADOV, the Sovremenny class destroyer BOYEVOY and the Kaliningradneft class support tanker ARGUN are arriving for a four-day, goodwill visit to Naval Station, San Diego. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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230405-N-LK647-1010 NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (April 5, 2023) Ens. Rafael Hiciano, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), carries his son across the brow of the ship to participate in a christening ceremony while the ship is in home port with the Ford Carrier Strike Group, April 5, 2023. The tradition of performing consecrations or baptisms using a ships bell originated with the British Navy, but is maintained by the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard and is considered good luck.