Naval Fleet Operations

Images of naval vessels and landing craft in various sea operations, showcasing military ships and maritime exercises.

20604-N-JO823-1306 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 4, 2022) The U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), along with Carrier Strike Group 5 and Republic of Korea Navy ships, steams in formation during Carrier Strike Group Exercise 2022. Carrier Strike Group Exercise is a bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea Navy. This exercise allows our navies to refine operations and engagement to strengthen future cooperation while supporting the alliance that remains vital to the security interests of both nations and to stability in Northeast Asia.

A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) vehicle circles the port quarter of the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD-48) during fleet operations off the coast of southern California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

220930-N-SI601-1237 WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (Sept. 30, 2022) The U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), a U.S. Navy Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy destroyer ROKS Munmu the Great (DDH 976), and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS Asahi (DD 119), steam in formation in waters east of the Korean Peninsula, Sept. 30. Ronald Reagan, operating as the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5 is conducting a trilateral anti-submarine warfare exercise with the JMSDF and ROK Navy. The operations between the Reagan Strike Group, JS Asahi, and ROKS Munmu The Great, involved operating with a U.S. submarine to enhance interoperability between the nations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

20604-N-JO823-1306 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 4, 2022) The U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), along with Carrier Strike Group 5 and Republic of Korea Navy ships, steams in formation during Carrier Strike Group Exercise 2022. Carrier Strike Group Exercise is a bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea Navy. This exercise allows our navies to refine operations and engagement to strengthen future cooperation while supporting the alliance that remains vital to the security interests of both nations and to stability in Northeast Asia.

A starboard beam view of the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA 4) with two utility landing craft underway in the foreground, during the AHUAS TARA II (BIG PINE) training exercise. Subject Operation/Series: AHUAS TARA II (BIG PINE) Country: Honduras (HND)

DN-SC-87-10324. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) underway as it enters the bay at the head of its battle group. Base: Augusta Bay Country: Sicily (SIC)

DN-SC-87-06271. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

191002-N-HE318-2182 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 2, 2019) Sailors assigned to Special Boat Team 12, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Unit 5 and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) conduct a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training evolution. Antietam is forward deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region

A port view of the frigate USS TRIPPE (FF-1075) underway. Country: Unknown

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 31, 2018) The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), second from bottom, lead ship of the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, the guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54), bottom, and the guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69), left, conduct a photo exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) helicopter destroyer JS Kaga (DDH 184), second from top, and the JMSDF destroyers JS Inazuma (DD 105) and JS Suzutsuki (DD 117). The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220928-N-LI114-1037 WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (Sept. 28, 2022) The Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy destroyer ROKS Munmu the Great (DDH 976) sails with the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in waters east of the Korean peninsula, Sept. 28. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is participating with the ROK Navy in Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) to strengthen interoperability and training. The U.S. routinely conducts CSG operations in the waters around the ROK to exercise maritime maneuvers, strengthen the U.S.-ROK alliance, and improve regional security.

An aerial port quarter view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) underway with other ships from its task group. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Aerial starboard quarter view of the guided missile cruiser USS HUE CITY (CG-66) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

240117-N-TD381-1531 AT SEA (Jan. 17, 2024) The Kongo-class guided-missile destroyer JS Kongo (DDG-173) from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, front, and the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) sail together during a trilateral exercise, Jan. 17. The exercise allowed maritime forces from Japan, the Republic of Korea, and U.S. to train together to enhance coordination on maritime domain awareness and other shared security interests. Vinson, flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

040603-N-5319A-008. Complete Scene Caption: Ships assigned to the George Washington Carrier Strike Group participate in a strike group photo exercise while operating in the Arabian Sea during a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Pictured clockwise starting foreground are: The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Halifax Class Frigate, HMCS TORONTO (FFH 333); The US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class: Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis) USS VELLA GULF (CG 72); the USN Military Sealift Command (MSC) Fast Combat Support Ship, USNS SUPPLY (T-AOE 6); the USN Arleigh Burke Class (Flight IIA): Guided Missile Destroyer (Aegis), USS BULKELEY (DDG 84); and the USN Nimitz Class: Aircraft Carrier, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) is pictured center. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown

DM-SC-87-12087. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-SC-87-02010. Subject Operation/Series: DISTANT DRUM Country: Unknown

The Military Sealift Command fleet oiler USNS ANDREW J. HIGGINS (T-AO-190), center, conducts underway replenishments with the guided missile destroyer USS BENJAMIN STODDERT (DDG-22), left, and the destroyer USS INGERSOLL (DD-22) off the coast of Southern California.. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

DN-SC-89-02719. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM WORK 88 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A US Navy SH-60 Seahawk helicopter banks into a turn as it flies down the starboard side of USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) during the exercise. The KITTY HAWK, and its embarked air group, is taking part in the multi-service exercise as it operates off the coast. Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST '95 Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial view of ships of Battle Group Charlie fanning out during maneuvering exercises. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70) is in the center of the group. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

An aerial port bow view of the destroyer USS COMTE DE GRASSE (DD-974) underway. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

220908-N-YD731-1481 ADRIATIC SEA (Sep. 8, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), back, sails alongside the Orizzonte-class destroyer ITS Caio Duilio (D 554) during combined operations in the Adriatic Sea, Sep. 8, 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.

220516-DN159-1138 TYRRHENIAN SEA (May 16, 2022) The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) transits behind the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), May 16, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

050303-N-0116B-003. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-88-01734. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-87-06260. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The frigate USS BARBEY (FF-1088) heads for its next turning point during a combined U.S./Canadian naval exercise off the coast of Southern California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 18, 2020) The Royal Australian Navy guided-missile frigate HMAS Parramatta (FFH 154), left, is underway with the U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) and the Arleigh-Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52). The America Expeditionary Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Two CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM-261) depart the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) during Operation Sharp Edge. Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are being sent to the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, to augment security and evacuate U.S. and foreign nationals from the fighting between government and rebel forces. Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2022) Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) sails in formation with ships of Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Navy. 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 operations—from 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.

230327-N-ZQ263-1034 (March 27, 2023) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) steams in formation with the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) destroyer ROKS Sejong the Great (DDG 991), Chungmugong Yi Sun-Sin-class multipurpose destroyer ROKS Choe Yeong (DDH 981), Cheonji-class fast combat support ship ROKS Hwacheon (AOE 59), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Decatur (DDG 73) and USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) during a bilateral exercise. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is conducting a bilateral maritime exercise with the ROKN in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo Pacific region.

Japan Coast Guard ship Kotobiki (PC52) approaches the harbor at MarineCorps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 9, 2022. JCG Kotobiki (PC52) visitedthe air station to confirm its ability to moor at the harbor for the conductof law-enforcement operations in order to reinforce standard operatingprocedures and maintain interoperability proficiency.

220728-O-QR492-1008-CA PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022). Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331) sails in formation with multination naval forces during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022Twenty-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 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.(Royal Canadian Navy photo by Sgt Ghislain Cotton)

Crewmen watch for mines from the bow of the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG-54) while participating in a reflagged tanker escort operation. The battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63), the replenishment oiler USNS HASSAYAMPA (T-AO-145) and the destroyer USS LEFTWICH (DD-984) are conducting an underway replenishment ahead of the FORD. Country: Gulf Of Oman

CARIBBEAN SEA (Sept. 23, 2012) Ships participating in UNITAS Atlantic 53-2012 rehearse a replenishment at sea. UNITAS is a combined South America and U.S. 4th Fleet-sponsored annual exercise that incorporates participants from Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Mexico, the United Kingdom and the United States.

A bow view of the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) underway during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

Bay of Bengal, April 14, 2012 - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) transit in formation with Indian Navy ships during Exercise Malabar 2012.

A port beam view of the Soviet Bal'zam class intelligence collection ship SSV-516 underway during NATO exercise Northern Wedding '86. Subject Operation/Series: NATO EXERCISE NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Unknown

110410-N-IC111-058PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2011) The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and ships from the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group and the Indian navy transit the Pacific Ocean during the conclusion of Exercise MALABAR, a bilateral training operation with the Indian navy.

220927-N-YD731-1347 IONIAN SEA (Sept. 27, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) sail in formation alongside the Spanish Navy ships ESPS Juan Carlos I (LHD 61), ESPS Navarra (F 85), and ESP Castilla (L 52) during combined operations in the Ionian Sea, Sept. 27, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 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.

220924-N-OK195-1350 ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 24, 2022) Aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 fly over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during flight operations above the Adriatic Sea, Sept. 24, 2022. CVW-7 is the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group 10, George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG). The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86, VFA-103, VFA-136, VFA-143, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46. The GHWBCSG 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.

220625-N-YN807-2288 PACIFIC OCEAN - U.S. Navy Zumwalt-class destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001), Chilean Navy frigate Almirante Lynch (FF 07), Royal Canadian frigates HMCS Winnipeg (FFH 338) and HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331), transits the Pacific Ocean to attend 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 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 beam view of the West German destroyer FGR ROMMEL (D-187) underway off the port beam of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) during NATO exercise Northern Wedding '86. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

220823-N-VJ326-1388 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 23, 2022) - Amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), left, sails alongside Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS Ohnami (DD 111), Aug. 23, 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.

An aerial port quarter view of the guided missile destroyer USS COONTZ (DDG-40) underway. Country: Unknown

230327-N-ZQ263-1007 (March 27, 2023) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) steams in formation with the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) destroyer ROKS Sejong the Great (DDG 991), Chungmugong Yi Sun-Sin-class multipurpose destroyer ROKS Choe Yeong (DDH 981), Cheonji-class fast combat support ship ROKS Hwacheon (AOE 59), and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Decatur (DDG 73) and USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) steam in formation during a bilateral exercise. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is conducting a bilateral maritime exercise with the ROKN in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

240121-N-FK754-1055 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2024) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) transits the Pacific Ocean. 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.

A starboard beam view of the amphibious cargo ship USS CHARLESTON (LKA-113) underway with the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) battle group. The ship, which is part of Task Group 24.4, is in an 18-ship formation that is transiting the North Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

120207-N-MM996-249ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb 7, 2012) Marines from the 4th Amphibious Assault Battalion (4th AABn) conduct an amphibious assault vehicle debark from the Military Sealift Command container roll-on/roll-off ship SS PFC Eugene A. Obregon (T-AK 3006) during Exercise Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator, the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years, represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. This exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. #BA12

220501-N-TT059-1058 GULF OF ADEN (May 1, 2022) Amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), Italian Navy frigate Carlo Bergamini (F 590), guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66), expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Choctaw County (T-EPF 2) and British Royal Fleet Auxiliary RFA Lyme Bay (L 3007) sail in formation in the Gulf of Aden, May 1. Carlo Bergamini, the flagship for the European Union Naval Force's Combined Task Force (CTF) 465, operated in cooperation with the other vessels of CTF 153, a Combined Maritime Forces task force focused on maritime security and capacity building in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb and Gulf of Aden.

221006-N-DW158-1013 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.

110110-N-7981E-010PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 10, 2011) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Kurama (DDH 144) is underway in the Pacific Ocean.

220504-N-CE463-1019 GULF OF OMAN (May 4, 2022) The guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) receives personnel from the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) in the Gulf of Oman, May 4. Fitzgerald is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

BALTIC SEA (May 16, 2022) - The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Finnish Hylje-design pollution control vessel FNS Halli (899), Finnish Hämeenmaa-class Minelayer FNS Hämeenmaa (02), Finnish Rauma-class missile boat FNS Naantali (PTG 73), Finnish Hamina-class missile boat FNS Tornio (PTG 81), and Finnish Katanpää-class mine countermeasure vessel FNS Purunpaa (MHS 41), sail in formation as they conduct maneuvering exercises in the Baltic Sea, May 16, 2022. Kearsarge, flagship of the Kearsarge ARG/MEU team, is on a scheduled deployment under the command and control of Task Force 61/2 while operating in U.S. Sixth Fleet in support of U.S., Allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

BALTIC SEA (May 16, 2022) - The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Finnish Hylje-design pollution control vessel FNS Halli (899), Finnish Hämeenmaa-class Minelayer FNS Hämeenmaa (02), Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107), Finnish Rauma-class missile boat FNS Naantali (PTG 73), Finnish Hamina-class missile boat FNS Tornio (PTG 81), and Finnish Katanpää-class mine countermeasure vessel FNS Purunpaa (MHS 41), sail in formation as they conduct maneuvering exercises in the Baltic Sea, May 16, 2022. Kearsarge, flagship of the Kearsarge ARG/MEU team, is on a scheduled deployment under the command and control of Task Force 61/2 while operating in U.S. Sixth Fleet in support of U.S., Allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

Ships from four nations sail in formation during the NATO Southern Region exercise Dragon Hammer '90. In the left foreground is the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2). In the background are, from left: the Spanish aircraft carrier SPS PRINCIPE DE ASTURIAS (R-11), the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69), the Italian light aircraft carrier ITS GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI (C-551) and the British light aircraft carrier HMS INVINCIBLE (R-05). Subject Operation/Series: DRAGON HAMMER '90 Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

220512-N-BR419-2122 PHILIPPINE SEA (May 12, 2022) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS Teruzuki (DD-116), front, and Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) steam in formation with the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during a bilateral exercise. The U.S. Navy and JMSDF routinely conduct naval exercises together, strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance and maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. 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.

221030-N-TR763-1038 WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2022) - Sailors assigned to amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) operate an 11-meter and 7-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat in the Pacific Ocean during a swim call Oct. 30, 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.

220901-N-KL637-1104 ADRIATIC SEA (Sep. 1, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), transits the Adriatic Sea alongside the Italian training ship ITS Amerigo Vespucci, Sep. 1, 2022. The ships operated together to commemorate the 60th anniversary of a 1962 meeting between USS Independence (CVA 62) and Italy's senior national vessel Amerigo Vespucci. 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.

The USS AQUILA (PHM-4), a hydrofoil of Patrol Combatant Missile Hydrofoil Squadron 2, breaks away from other vessels in formation as the squadron is underway en route to Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Va. for decommissioning. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The amphibious cargo ship USS MOBILE (LKA-115) participates in an exercise during RIMPAC '90. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '90 Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

An overhead view of the fleet oiler USNS KAWISHIWI (T-AO-146) conducting an underway replenishment of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

220621-A-EQ028-1127 ARABIAN GULF (June 21, 2022) Aviation Warfare Systems 2nd Class Brian Wall scans the horizon during a photo exercise during exercise Iron Defender in the Arabian Gulf, June 21. Iron Defender is an annual bilateral training event between U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and forces from the United Arab Emirates. The exercise focuses on maritime security operations, mine countermeasures, and harbor defense.

A port beam view of the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN-40) underway. Country: Unknown

DN-SC-05-10457. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Starboard bow view of the Cimarron class fleet oiler USS CIMARRON (AO-177) as she returns to Hawaii at the end of exercise RIMPAC '98. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '98 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2022) Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Winnipeg (FFH 338), alongside Philippine Navy frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF 151), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90), and Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), participate in a Naval Surface Firing Support (NSFS) exercise during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 16. 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. (Royal Canadian Navy photo by Sailor 1st Class Melissa Gonzalez)

A starboard beam view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70) underway near Hawaii with its battle group. Left to right: USS TEXAS (CGN 39), USS WORDEN (CG 18), USS HEWITT (DD 966), USS BARBEY (FF 1088), USS COOK (FF 1083), and USS SIDES (FFG 14) to be commissioned on April 14, 1985. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-87-00922. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING 86 Base: North Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A combined U.S./Peruvian task force travels in formation while en route to a port call near Lima, Peru. The vessels include, from left: the Peruvian frigate BAP MANUEL VILLA VICENCIO (FM-52), the destroyer USS HAYLER (DD-997), the Peruvian frigate BAP MONTERO (FM-53), the guided missile cruiser USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS (CG-27), the Peruvian frigate BAP MARIATEGUI (FM-54), and the guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG-29). The ships are taking part in Unitas XXXI, an annual, joint exercise between the U.S. Navy and the naval forces of nine South American countries. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXI Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-86-03642. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

230412-N-YD731-1182 STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (April 12, 2023) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) transit the Strait of Gibraltar, April 12, 2023. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 and the George H.W. Bush CSG. The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, VFA-103, VFA-86, VFA-136, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, HSC-5, and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46. 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-SC-85-06081. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard beam view of the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) underway with its battle group during exercise RIMPAC '90 near Hawaii. The Australian underway replenishment tanker HMAS SUCCESS (OR-304) is underway to port of the Missouri. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '90 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-85-12178. Country: Sea Of Japan

220714-N-MR124-1012 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 14, 2022) From right, Zumwalt-class destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG-1001), Indian Navy guided-missile frigate INS Satpura (F48) and Chilean Navy frigate CNS Almirante Lynch (FF 07) sail in formation behind Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 14. 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.

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 12, 2022) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), left, and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) sail in formation behind USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) carrier strike group, during Valiant Shield 2022 (VS22). VS22 is a U.S.-only, biennial field training exercise (FTX) focused on integration of joint training in a multi-domain environment. This training builds real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating tracking, and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of missile areas.

An overhead view of the fleet oiler USNS KAWISHIWI (T-AO-146) conducting an underway replenishment of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

An elevated stern view of the guided missile frigate USS HALYBURTON (FFG-40) approaching the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO-179) and the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). The IOWA and MERRIMACK are conducting an underway replenishment. Country: Unknown

230327-N-ZQ263-1049 (March 27, 2023) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) steams in formation with the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) destroyer ROKS Sejong the Great (DDG 991), Chungmugong Yi Sun-Sin-class multipurpose destroyer ROKS Choe Yeong (DDH 981), Cheonji-class fast combat support ship ROKS Hwacheon (AOE 59), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Decatur (DDG 73) and USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) during a bilateral exercise. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is conducting a bilateral maritime exercise with the ROKN in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo Pacific region.

A starboard quarter view of the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS SOUTH CAROLINA (CGN-37) underway during a composite training unit exercise. Country: Unknown

220811-N-FO865-1011PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug 11, 2022) - The littoral combat ship USS Kansas City (LCS 22) steams alongside amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), August 11.¬LCSs are fast, agile, focused-mission platforms designed for operations in near-shore environments, yet open-ocean capable. Kansas City is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

DN-SC-85-07451. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

(221007-N-NS602-1349) ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 7, 2022) A Saildrone Explorer unmanned surface vessel (USV) operates with guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) in the Arabian Gulf during exercise Phantom Scope, Oct. 7. During the bilateral exercise between the United States and United Kingdom, USVs operated in conjunction with crewed ships and naval command centers ashore in Bahrain.

DN-ST-88-01478. Base: Gulf Of Oman

A starboard quarter view of the Soviet Krivak I class frigate ZHARKYY operating near the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Country: Unknown

220728-N-MQ703-1118 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) - Philippine Navy frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF 151) sails in formation during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 2022 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC 2022 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.

An aerial starboard bow view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62), right, and the frigate USS SAMPLE (FF-1048). The ships are part of a task group underway off the coast of California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

220930-N-DW158-1294 WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (Sept. 30, 2022) The U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), a U.S. Navy Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy destroyer ROKS Munmu the Great (DDH 976) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS Asahi (DD 119), steam in formation in waters east of the Korean Peninsula, Sept. 30. Ronald Reagan, operating as the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5 is conducting a trilateral anti-submarine warfare exercise with the JMSDF and ROK Navy. The operations between the Reagan Strike Group, JS Asahi, and ROKS Munmu The Great, involved operating with a U.S. submarine to enhance interoperability between the nations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

CORAL SEA (July 11, 2019) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) leads the Royal Australian Navy amphibious assault ship HMAS Canberra (L 02), left, the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter destroyer JS Ise (DDH 182) in formation with 12 other ships from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Royal Australian Navy, Royal Canadian Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) during Talisman Sabre 2019. Talisman Sabre illustrates the closeness of the Australian and U.S. alliance and the strength of the military-to-military relationship. It is the eighth iteration of this exercise.

The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) steams in formation with Spanish Armada frigate Álvaro de Bazán (F 101), Danish frigate HDMS Peter Willemoes (F 362), Dutch frigate HNLMS De Zeven Provincien (F 802), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), German frigate FGS Hessen (F 221), Dutch frigate HNLMS Van Amstel (F 831), and Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), Oct. 25, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) is deployed in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

DN-SC-88-03884. Base: Persian Gulf

DN-ST-87-04585. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

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