Naval Gunfire Exercises

Images of naval vessels firing artillery during live exercises in oceanic settings. The scenes depict intense military operations with smoke and explosions.

Guns firing from a warship, USS Barry (DDG 52), US Navy
Guns firing from a warship, USS Barry (DDG 52), US Navy
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Aerial view of helicopters lined on the flight deck of the LHD Trieste, a naval vessel docked in the harbor, Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
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A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS CHANCELLORSVILLE (CG-62) firing an SM-1 vertical launch missile. Country: Gulf Of Mexico
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BLACK SEA (Jan. 7, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) operates in the Black Sea. Carney, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its fourth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe.
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220529-N-UP745-1033 DURRES, Albania (May 29, 2022) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Matthew Haggerty, from Wayngott, Michigan, raises the Union Jack during morning colors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), while anchored for a port visit in Durres, Albania, May 29, 2022. Jason Dunham 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 interest.
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WATERS SOUTH OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (March. 26, 2015) Seaman Elena Alvarez stands watch aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.
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The three Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber gun turrets of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) are fired during a main battery firing exercise. Country: Caribbean Sea
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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 18, 2019) A Sailor stands next to an MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is underway conducting routine operations as a part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
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Surgery Sharp Guard.hr.ms. Jacob van Heemskerck (hee) performs a boarding of a merchant ship in order to check this on contraband. The ship to be inspected (goal vessel) has urged and is pending the arrival of the boarding team. At the SEINDEK, the 20mm Oerlikon-Mitrailer is ready for use to give fire support if necessary. In accordance with standard procedure, the 20mm crew is equipped with helmet, anti-flash gear and bullet-resistant vest. 1. Surgery Sharp Guard was an embargo operation of the United Nations aimed at Serbia and Montenegro, conducted by NATO fleet units and Weu. 2. Hey was initially equipped with two 20 mm Oerlikon-Mitrails, on the starboard and port on the Seindek. These weapons, originally designed as a light air cooling gun, were mainly used against seas tarps at a short distance from hee. 3. Members of the boarding role (staff classified upon boarding, which remains on board your own ship) that may be exposed to fire from the target ship, in accordance with standa
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Coast Guard Cutters - Dauntless (WMEC 624) - 26-HK-73-266. CGC Dauntless-- top-down view of RHI boat near commercial vessel -- 050928. Hurricane Katrina
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220730-N-NR343-1224 RED SEA (July 30, 2022) Littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) conducts a passing exercise with Egyptian Navy frigate ENS Alexandria (F 911) while transiting the Red Sea, July 30. Sioux City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
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240101-N-OQ442-1012MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 1, 2024) A U.S. Marine Corps pilot, assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), taxies an AV-8B Harrier, attached to VMM 162 (Reinforced), for takeoff from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) flight deck, Jan. 1. Bataan 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.
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A bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) firing its Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber guns off the starboard side during a fire power demonstration. Country: Caribbean Sea
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110115-N-5684M-019PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 15, 2011) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) fire small arms weapons from the fantail during a live-fire qualification. Ronald Reagan is underway conducting operations in preparation for an upcoming deployment.
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DN-ST-88-02076. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)
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A US Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 (Reinforced) (HMM-364), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC) takes off from the flight deck of the USS BOXER (LHD 4) during routine flight operations. A CH-46E Sea Knight is parked on elevator. Western Pacific deployment, WestPac 99-1. Base: Uss Boxer (LHD 4)
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One of the Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber guns in the No. 1 turret aboard the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) is fired during a gunnery exercise near Puerto Rico. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)
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A port bow view of the battleship WISCONSIN (BB-64) firing its Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber guns during sea trials. Country: Gulf Of Mexico
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PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 3, 2020) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 takes off from the flight deck of the Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, as well as the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.
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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 11, 2014) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) transits the Atlantic Ocean through high seas. Mesa Verde Sailors and Marines attached to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group.
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Members of the civilian press visiting the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) take photos of the firing of a salvo from the No. 1 and 2 Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber gun turrets.Fifth view in a series of seven. Country: Unknown
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Navy electronic and optical company (Meob) on board an S-frigate at work on a goalkeeper's radar (quick-fired gun / mitrailur) in June 1989.
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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 27, 2015)- An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Swordsmen of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is currently underway with embarked Carrier Air Wing 3 conducting the Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) and Final Evaluation Problem (FEP) phase of their pre-deployment schedule.
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PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2022) -Dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) sails in the Pacific Ocean during exercise Steel Knight (SK23), Dec. 4, 2022. SK23 provides U.S. 3rd Fleet and I Marine Expeditionary Force with an opportunity to practice amphibious operations and demonstrate that amphibious forces can access critical areas that shape actions across the range of military operations to resolve conflict, conduct humanitarian assistance or combat the adversary. Steel Knight is an annual combined-arms live-fire exercise led by the 1st Marine Division which ensures forces are optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spaces and is purpose-built to facilitate future operations afloat and ashore.
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Visitors tour the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) while the ship is in port during an around-the-world shakedown cruise. In the background is the Cathedral of Mallorca. Begun in 1230, the cathedral has the largest stained glass rose window in Europe. Base: Palma De Mallorca Country: Spain (ESP)
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The forward 16-inch/50-caliber guns aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) are fired to port during a firepower demonstration. The IOWA is operating as part of Commander Task Group 28.1.1. Country: Caribbean Sea
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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry looks at a mine countermeasures drone aboard the USS Devastator at NSA Bahrain in Manama, Bahrain, on April 7, 2016.
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120829-N-AL577-007WASHINGTON (Aug. 29, 2012) A U.S. Navy graphic illustrating one of the three CNO tenets.