Naval Cruisers and Supply Ships

Aerial views of naval vessels including guided missile cruisers and support ships, depicting naval operations across different oceans.

DN-SC-85-06995. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-87-08813. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS JOUETT (CG-29) underway north of Diego Garcia en route to the Persian Gulf after the invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi forces. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/STORM Country: Indian Ocean(IOC)

011111-N-9483W-004. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Kitty Hawk

120323-N-WX059-117PACIFIC OCEAN (March 23, 2012) The guided-missile frigate USS Rueben James (FFG 57) conducts operations off the coast of Hawaii.

The amphibious transport dock USS SHREVEPORT (LPD-12) ties up at the pier upon its arrival with elements of the 2nd Marine Regiment. The Marines, who were deployed aboard the SHREVEPORT for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, will disembark at Morehead City to return to Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221023-N-ZG822-1142 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 23, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), pulls alongside the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS William Mclean (T-AKE 12) for a replenishment-at-sea Oct. 23, 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.

Aerial port bow view of the Krivak I Class guided missile frigate LEGKIY (SER-991) underway. Country: North Atlantic Ocean

Aerial port bow view of the Newport class tank landing ship USS FRESNO (LST-1182) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard bow view of the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) crossing Trimble Shoals as it returns home to Naval Station, Norfolk, after being deployed to the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Hampton Roads, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

110503-N-ZI300-019ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 3, 2011) Ships from the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, and the Brazilian, Mexican and Argentine navies are underway in formation during the Atlantic phase of UNITAS 52.

An aerial port bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2), the combat stores ship USS CONCORD (AFS-4), the amphibious transport dock USS NASHVILLE (LPD-13) and a tank landing ship underway. Country: Unknown

Crew members man the rails aboard the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10) as the ship returns to Mayport after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS HORNE (CG 30) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A high oblique port bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS PAUL HAMILTON (DDG-60) underway off the coast of New England on sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

221031-N-ER894-1025 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 31, 2022) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler, USNS Yukon (T-AO 202), sails alongside the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in preparation for a fueling-at-sea in the Philippine Sea, Oct. 31. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

Ivan Rogov class amphibious assault ship. Courtesy of Soviet Military Power, 1984. PHOTO No. 88, pages 84 and 85. Country: Unknown

A view of the bridge of the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS SOUTH CAROLINA (CGN-37) as the vessel arrives in port along with other ships of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) battle group. The ships are returning to the station after having been deployed in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120427-N-ZE938-030 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 27, 2012) The visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team from USS Underwood (FFG 36) approaches USNS Hugo (TYL-8201) on a rigid hull inflatable boat to conduct a VBSS exercise. Underwood is underway for a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) before deploying to Central and South America and the Caribbean for Southern Seas 2012.

DN-SC-87-01840. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

DM-SC-87-12086. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Aerial high oblique stern-on view of the guided missile destroyer USS CARNEY (DDG-64) underway at moderate speed during builder's sea trials. Base: USS Carney (DDG 64) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Nov. 19, 2010) The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Scout (MCM 8) maneuvers in the Strait of Hormuz during joint mine countermeasures training. Scout is attached to Combined Task Force (CTF) 151 deployed in support of maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

220726-F-LN908-0229GULF OF ADEN (July 26, 2022) The expeditionary sea base USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) sails in the Gulf of Aden, July 26, 2022. Lewis B. Puller met up with the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), which is rotationally deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet, to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

A port view of the replenishment oiler USS KANSAS CITY (AOR-3), center, providing underway replenishment to the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62), top, and the guided missile destroyer USS BUCHANAN (DDG-14). Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

An elevated port view of the guided missile destroyer USS JOSEPH STRAUSS (DDG-16) underway. Country: Unknown

020703-N-6967M-511. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS 2002 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The Australian underway replenishment tanker HMAS SUCCESS (AOR-304) refuels the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKEY (FFG-41) as the vessels take part in exercise RimPac '88 off the coast of Hawaii. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '88 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

An aerial starboard wide view of the Chinese Navy Jiangwei class guided missile frigate Huaibei (F-541) underway enroute to Vladivostok, Russia. Country: East China Sea

A port bow view of the Canadian frigate HMCS MONTREAL (FFH-336) tied up at the naval station for a port visit. Base: Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A number of ships participating in Stanavformed. From left to right: TGG Yavuz, SPS Andalucia, Hr.Ms. De Ruyter, HMS Briliant and HS Hydra.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 1, 2022) U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) transits the Pacific Ocean as part of an amphibious raid during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, Aug. 1. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three 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.

DN-ST-87-06724. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-05309. Base: Naval Station, Roosevelt Roads Country: Puerto Rico (PRI)

A HH-46A Sea Knight helicopter lifts a load of cargo from the flight deck of the combat stores ship USS NIAGARA FALLS (AFS-3) as vertical replenishment of another ship is conducted during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown

A port bow view of the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) underway. Base: USS Missouri (BB 63)

The USS CORONADO (AGF-11), serving as the flagship for Commander Third Fleet, is assisted out of Pearl Harbor by the tugboat NEODESHA (YTB-815) during RIMPAC '98. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '98 Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The naval vessels of U.S. allied and partner nations make way in formation during Operation Nanook, Northern Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 5, 2022. Operation Nanook is a multinational military exercise highlighting the abilities of the United States and partner nations to advance shared maritime objectives.

The French frigate FS Chevalier Paul (D 621) steams in the Atlantic Ocean in formation with the Canadian frigate HMCS Montreal (FFH 336), Nov. 7, 2022. Exercise Silent Wolverine is a U.S.-led, combined training exercise that tests Ford-class aircraft carrier capabilities through integrated high-end naval warfare scenarios alongside participating allies in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is conducting their first deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations.

The battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64), foreground, conducts an underway replenishment with the fast combat support ship USS SACRAMENTO (AOE-1) as the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63), background, steams nearby. The ships are in the gulf as part of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Persian Gulf

A stern view of the guided missile frigate KAUFFMAN (FFG-59) underway during sea trials prior to its commissioning. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

220811-N-XN177-2107 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 11, 2022) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 picks up a load of supplies from fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) during a vertical replenishment with amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), 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 port quarter view of the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51) underway off the coast of New England prior to its commissioning. Base: USS Arleigh Burke Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port bow view of the destroyer USS STUMP (DD-978) and the guided missile frigate USS OLIVER HAZARD PERRY (FFG-7) moored to the destroyer and submarine piers at Norfolk Naval Base. All but one of the ships in the photo are painted in the gray paint scheme with shaded hull numbers and gray masts. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS BARRY (DDG-52) entering the roadstead upon returning from sea following the departure of Hurricane Felix off to the east. The guided missile cruiser USS CAPE ST. GEORGE (CG-71) is in the distant background. Base: Hampton Roads, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG-26) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) is positioned on the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II. The frigate, which will be transported to its home port in Newport, R.I., was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988. Country: Unknown

A port bow view of the patrol combatant missile hydrofoil USS HERCULES (PHM-2) underway alongside the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) during NATO exercise Northern Wedding '86. Subject Operation/Series: NATO EXERCISE NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Unknown

DN-SC-87-09291. Country: Unknown

Aerial bow on view of the patrol craft USS MONSOON (PC-4) underway off the coast of San Clemente Island. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard beam view of the destroyer USS KINKAID (DD 965) off the coast of San Diego, California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Mediterranean Sea, January 11, 2013 - The guided-missile destroyers USS Laboon (DDG 58) and USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) transit alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) during a replenishment-at-sea.

220628-N-XL376-1092 PEARL HARBOR (June 28, 2022) - Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331) 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.

A port bow view of the miscellaneous flagship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3) docked in port. The LA SALLE is in the region in support of maritime interdiction operations. Country: Bahrain(BHR)

A bow view of the patrol combatant missile hydrofoils USS TAURUS (PHM-3), USS GEMINI (PHM-6) and the USS AQUILA (PHM-4) moored to a pier. Base: Naval Air Station, Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030303-N-3024G-003. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Souda Harbor State: Crete Country: Greece (GRC)

Aerial starboard bow view of the tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST-1180) off the coast of Lebanon, during a multinational peacekeeping operation. The ship was deployed here after a confrontation took place between Israeli forces and the Palestine Liberation Organization. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

A Soviet Tarantul III Class missile corvette provides an escort for two American warships departing Vladivostock, U.S.S.R., after a visit. The guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG-59) and the guided missile frigate USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG-57) visited the city as part of a U.S./Soviet goodwill exchange program. Country: Sea Of Japan

A port view of the Soviet Okean class intelligence collection ship LINZA, foreground, and the Krivak class frigate DRUZHNYY observing NATO participating in exercise Northern Wedding '86. Subject Operation/Series: NATO EXERCISE NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Unknown

A utility landing craft (LCU) departs after delivering a load of ammunition during LIFELINE operations conducted by the 155th, 567th and 870th Transportation Companies. Subject Operation/Series: LIFELINE Base: Southport State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A bow view of the guided missile frigate HAWES (FFG-53) underway off the coast of New England. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

061116-N-2456S-306. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

110726-F-ET173-041PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2011) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 transfers cargo from the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Lewis and Clark (T-AKE 1) during an underway replenishment. Comfort is deployed supporting Continuing Promise 2011, a five-month humanitarian assistance mission to the Caribbean, Central and South America.

The Frigate Hr.Ms. Jaguar (ex-USS PCE 1609, 1954-1983).

A port beam view of the Australian frigate SYDNEY (F-03) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-88-00752. Subject Operation/Series: DISPLAY DETERMINATION Country: Unknown

DN-SC-87-06982. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

An aerial starboard view of the frigate USS THOMAS C. HART (FFG 1092) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane (WMEC 903) and crew conduct an inaugural patrol for Operation Blue Pacific, which encompasses supporting efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in Oceania, Feb. 6, 2024. Harriet Lane will work by, with, and through allies and partners within Oceania with a focus on subject matter exchanges, joint deployments, and capacity bolstering to promote and model good maritime governance. Coast Guard

120606-N-HI414-603JAVA SEA (June 6, 2012) The Indonesian navy Sigma-class corvette KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda (SIM 367), the Indonesian navy landing platform dock ship KRI Banda Aceh (BAC 593) and the Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Waesche (WMSL 751) transit the Java Sea while conducting ship formation exercises during the at-sea phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2012 Indonesia. CARAT 2012 is a nine-country, bilateral exercise between the United States and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor Leste and is designed to enhance maritime security skills and operational cohesiveness among participating forces.

A starboard beam view of the combat stores ship USNS SATURN (T-AFS-10) underway in the harbor. Base: Augusta Bay State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA)

050119-O-0000X-001. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: DDG-100

A bow view of the battleship WISCONSIN (BB-64) with all nine of its Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber guns trained to port during sea trials. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

A starboard beam view of a Soviet Krivak I-class guided missile frigate underway. From Soviet Military Power 1985. Country: Caribbean Sea

001028-N-8743M-001. Subject Operation/Series: DETERMINED RESPONSE Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1)

DN-SC-04-15480. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 92 Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port beam view of the frigate USS FRANCIS HAMMOND (FF 1067) underway.. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

A starboard quarter view of the guided missile destroyer BENFOLD (DDG-65) resting on the float-off cradle shortly before being launched. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard beam view of the guided missile cruiser USS CHOSIN (CG-65) underway in the channel as it arrives at the naval station.. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA)

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 24, 2012) The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5) conducts an underway replenishment with the Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG-66) in the Arabian Gulf.

120625-N-BQ817-136 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 25, 2012) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) is underway during a replenishment at sea with guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99). Farragut is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

An MH-60S Nighthawk, attached to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, prepares to transport ammunition to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during an ammunition on-load with USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12), April 9, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and strike group integration prior to operational deployment.

The GW frigate Hr.Ms. De Ruyter (1976-2001)

A port view of the guided missile destroyer USS FARRAGUT (DDG-37) anchored in the harbor. Base: Toulon Country: France (FRA)

An overhead view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force ship Hibiki underway off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

The predator class frigate hr.ms. FRET (EX-US PCE 1604, 1953-1984)

The USS MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC-20), Amphibious Command Ship leading the exercise, departs enroute to the Chesapeake Bay where it will continue command and control operations. The large harbor tugs PIGUA (YTB-793) and DAHLONEGA (YTB-770), move in under the bow. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE 95-3 Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard quarter view of a Soviet Kresta II Class guided missile cruiser underway. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Aerial starboard side view of the Russian Navy Pacific Fleet Udaloy class guided missile destroyer Admiral Panteleyev (DDG-548) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Italian Navy frigate Carabiniere underway with DDG Andrea Doria.

240210-N-LM220-1059 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 10, 2024) Fleet Replenishment Oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) prepares to conduct a refueling-at-sea with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting advanced tactical training that increases warfighting capability and tactical proficiency across all domains. Navy

The command ship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3), command center for all mine countermeasures units during Operation Desert Storm, is moored at a pier prior to a ceremony marking the re-opening of Ash Shuaybah's port facility. The port is being reopened after a multinational effort to clear the mines laid by Iraqi forces during their occupation of Kuwait. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Ash Shuaybah Country: Kuwait (KWT)

DN-ST-88-08005. Base: Elizabeth River, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard beam view of the frigate USS VREELAND (FF-1068) tied up in port. The VREELAND is attached to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT. D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) battle group, which is assigned to the Mediterranean on extended deployment. Base: Naples Country: Italy (ITA)

DN-SC-86-08677. Country: Unknown

A starboard bow view of the ammunition ship USNS SANTA BARBARA (T-AE-28) as a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter conducts a vertical replenishment operation from the ship's stern. Base: Augusta Bay State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA)

The repair ship USS JASON (AR-8) nears its berth at the pier at it returns to San Diego 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, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The LSV-3 (Logistics Support Vessel) 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)

050809-F-4883S-179. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-85-07063. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

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