Naval Live-Fire Exercises

Images of naval ships conducting live-fire exercises, showcasing weapons systems in action during training or operational deployments.

GULF OF ADEN (March 23, 2013) A Phalanx close-in weapon system (CIWS) fires aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) during an exercise. Hue City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

ARABIAN SEA (June 9, 2021) The guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) fires its Mark 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise in the Arabian Sea, June 9, 2021. Monterey is operating with the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group while deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations and providing airpower to protect U.S. and coalition forces as they conduct drawdown operation from Afghanistan.

120119-N-ZF681-334 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 19, 2011) The MK-45 5-inch/54-caliber lightweight gun aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) fires during a live-fire exercise. Halsey is on a deployment to the western Pacific region.

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 22, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) fires its Mark 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise. Gridley is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

SAN DIEGO (Sept. 10, 2009) The Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) successfully launches a Block II Harpoon in the Naval Air Systems Command Sea Test Range off the coast of southern California. The missile scored a direct hit on a land-based target on San Nicolas Island, Calif. The upgrade adds GPS capability to the missile, giving it more precision and the capability to fire not only on surface ships but also on land targets.

090805-N-2638R-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 5, 2009) A MK-46 recoverable exercise torpedo (REXTORP) is ejected from a torpedo tube aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) during a REXTORP exercise. Mustin is one of seven Arleigh Burke-class destroyers assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and operates from Yokosuka, Japan.

GULF OF ADEN (March 23, 2013) A Phalanx close-in weapon system (CIWS) fires aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) during an exercise. Hue City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

DN-ST-90-01482. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Country: Unknown

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 18, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) fires a deck gun during an exercise. Gravely is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

CORAL SEA (July 18, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) fires the 5-inch gun for Naval Surface Fire Support during Exercise Talisman Sabre 21, July 18, 2021. Australian and U.S. Forces combine biannually for Talisman Sabre, a month-long multi-domain exercise that strengthens allied partner capabilities to respond to the full range of Indo-Pacific security concerts.

A No. 2 turret Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber gun is fired off the starboard side of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Country: Unknown

INDIAN OCEAN (May 12, 2014) The guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) fires its MK-45 5-inch/54-caliber lightweight gun during a pre-aim calibration fire. Nitze is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

A Mark 46 torpedo is fired from a Mark 32 torpedo tube aboard the guided missile destroyer USS GOLDSBOROUGH (DDG-20). Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 9, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) fires its Mark 45 5-inch gun while conducting a live-fire evolution during exercise Joint Warrior 17-2, Oct. 9, 2017. Joint Warrior is a U.K.-led, multinational exercise that develops interoperability and cooperation in all applicable warfare areas.

110409-N-XO436-001 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 9, 2011) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) fires its MK-45 5-inch 54 mm cannon during a point accuracy check fire exercise. Barry is on a routine deployment conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation missions in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

020710-N-8789N-001. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Uss John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Scene Major Command Shown: USS JFK (CV-67)

220916-N-TC847-1064 ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 16, 2022) A Mark 38 25mm machine gun is fired from the missile deck of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), Sept. 16, 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.

A BGM-109 Tomahawk cruise missile is launched from the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) located in the Gulf of Mexico during a firing test on the Eglin Air Force Base range. Base: USS Iowa (BB 61)

A Mark 16 20mm Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) is fired aboard the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) during the multinational Exercise RIMPAC '90. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '90 Base: USS Missouri (BB 63) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 1, 2018) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) fires a RIM-116 test rolling airframe missile during combat systems ship qualification trials.

Arabian Sea, September 15, 2004 - The guided missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG-963) fires its 5" 54 gun during a three-day exercise in the Central Arabian Gulf.

The nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS BAINBRIDGE (CGN-25) fires an RGM-84A Harpoon anti-ship missile off the coast of Saudi Arabia during Operation Red Reef III. Subject Operation/Series: RED REEF III Country: Unknown

BLACK SEA (Aug. 22, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) transits the Black Sea, Aug. 22, 2018. Carney, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its fifth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners as well as U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

120128-ZW558-N-002 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan 28, 2012) The MK-45 5-inch/.54-caliber lightweight gun fires aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) during a live-fire exercise. Porter is part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group, which is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise.

Atlantic Ocean (July 7, 2020)The guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) performs monthly pre-aim calibration fire maintenance on its Mark-45 MOD 4 5-inch 62-caliber lightweight gun. Winston S. Churchill is stationed at Naval Station Norfolk, preparing for an upcoming exercise and future operational tasking.

A view of a missile being fired from the aft launcher aboard the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG 47). Base: USS Ticonderoga (CG 47)

The battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) fires a round from one of the Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber guns in turret No. 1 during Operation Desert Storm. The ship is firing at Iraqi targets in Kuwait. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: USS Wisconsin(BB 64)

A trainer missile is launched from a Mark 29 NATO Sea Sparrow launcher on the starboard quarter of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). An F-14A Tomcat aircraft, a Strike-Fighter Squadron 15 (VFA-15) F/A-18 Hornet aircraft and a Strike-Fighter Squadron 87 (VFA-87) F/A-18 Hornet aircraft are parked on the flight deck. Country: Caribbean Sea

DN-SC-87-11327. Country: Unknown

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 26, 2013) A Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) performs a test-fire off the starboard side aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 43). Thach is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of responsibility conducting joint training and operations with the U.S. Coast Guard.

221027-N-UL352-1119 GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 27, 2022) Gunners Mate Seaman Jesse Deese, assigned to guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119), stands safety watch as a Mark 38, Mod 2, 25mm gun is fired during a live-fire exercise in the Gulf of Oman, Oct. 27. Delbert D. Black is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

DF-ST-86-09261. Subject Operation/Series: COPE CANINE '85 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

ARABIAN SEA (April 27, 2020) The guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) fires a close-in weapons system during a live-fire exercise, April 27, 2020. Vella Gulf is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and the three strategic choke points.

220922-N-EH998-1253 RED SEA (Sept. 22, 2022) Guided-missile destroyer USSNitze (DDG 94) fires a Mark 45 5-inch gun in the Red Sea, Sept. 22. USSNitze is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensuremaritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

111212-N-FI736-005ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 12, 2011) An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 46 sits on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94). Nitze is underway preparing for an upcoming deployment with the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group.

221205-N-GF955-1020BALTIC SEA (Dec. 5, 2022) U.S. Navy Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Marquis Ebron fires a Mark 38 25 mm machine gun aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) during a pre-action calibration firing, Dec. 5, 2022. Paul Ignatius, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, 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.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 7, 2012) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Raishard Gatlin, from Pensacola, Fla., stands a safety watch behind a Phalanx close-in weapons system (CIWS) during a live-fire exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region.

EAST CHINA SEA (July 6, 2022) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) conducts a live-fire gunnery exercise with the Royal Australian Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. Dewey is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleets principal surface force.

120218-N-WD757-540GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 18, 2012) Gunners Mate 1st Class Shane Howard fires a MK-38 machine gun system during a live-fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92). Momsen is deployed as part of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

A U.S. Navy MK-38 25mm Bushmaster fires at a floating target during a live-fire training evolution during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Jan. 24, 2022. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) Six are underway for COMPTUEX in preparation for an upcomingdeployment. COMPTUEX is the last at-sea period in the MEUs Predeployment Training Program; it aims to test the capabilities of the ARG/MEU and achieve deployment certification. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Armando Elizalde)

221203-N-EB711-1004 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 3, 2022) An MK38 25mm machine gun is fired aboard guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) in the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 3. The Sullivans is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 8, 2021) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) fires a 5-inch Mark 45 MOD 2 mount during a live-fire exercise. Shiloh is attached to Commander, Task Force 70/Carrier Strike Group 5 conducting underway operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

110509-N-AE328-133PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2011) The guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) fires its 5-inch/54 caliber Mark 45 lightweight gun during a live-fire exercise as part of Operation Trident Fury. Trident Fury is a bilateral training exercise designed to build a strong working relationship between the maritime and aviation forces of the U.S. and Canada.

Weapons aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) include: Mark 16 20mm Phalanx close-in weapon system (painted white, Mount Nos. 23 and 24), Mark 141 quad canisters holding Harpoon surface-to-surface missiles and a Mark 28 5-inch/38-caliber gun mount, lower right. Country: Unknown

DN-SC-87-04020. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '86 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-87-06860. Base: USS New Jersey (BB 62)

A Saudi Arabian missile corvette fires an RGM-84A Harpoon anti-ship missile during Operation Red Reef III off the coast of Saudi Arabia. Subject Operation/Series: RED REEF III Country: Unknown

A Rolling-Airframe-Missile (RAM) is test fired from the starboard quarter launcher on board the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) off the coast of Puerto Rico. The NASSAU is the first Atlantic Fleet LHA to be equipped with and to fire the new missile system. Base: USS Nassau @@(Lha 4) Country: Caribbean Sea

DN-SC-87-11035. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Phalanx Close-In Weapons System Firing

An RGM-84 Harpoon missile is launched from an ASROC launcher aboard the Knox class frigate USS BADGER (FF-1071). Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 21, 2013) A MK38 25 mm machine gun fires remotely during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is underway conducting training off the coast of California.

DN-SC-87-11187. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Aviation Combat Element, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), waits to depart the flight deck during flight operations aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 7, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd MEU, are operating in U.S. 2nd Fleet in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security across the Atlantic in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

USCGC Mohawk (WMEC 913) conducts a MK-75 gun exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 2, 2022. Mohawk is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 23, 2022) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Takanami (DD-110) fires an Evovled Sea Sparrow missile as part of the Surface to Air Missile Exercise (SAMEX) during 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 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.

The battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) launches a Harpoon anti-ship cruise missile during Fleet Exercise 2-86. Country: Unknown

ARCTIC CIRCLE (Sept. 12, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) fires its Mark 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise in the Arctic Circle, Sept. 12, 2017. Oscar Austin is on a routine deployment supporting U.S. national security interests in Europe, and increasing theater security cooperation and forward naval presence in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations.

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 14, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) fires its 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise. Bulkeley is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

The US Navy (USN) TICONDEROGA CLASS: Guided Missile Cruiser, USS BUNKER HILL (CG 52) launches the first tomahawk missile to be fired in Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Bunker Hill (CG 52)

Crewmen watch from the flight deck as a RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missile is launched from a Mark 25 Basic Point Defense Missile System (BPDMS) launcher on the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41). Country: Unknown

A right side view of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter preparing to touch down on the deck of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) during exercise Ocean Venture '81. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '81 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A view of a missile being fired from the aft launcher aboard the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG 47). Base: USS Ticonderoga (CG 47)

DN-ST-86-03506. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '85 Country: Baltic Sea

The starboard fire fighting station for the helicopter pad on the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

020328-N-9849W-001. Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 17, 2020) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS Ashigara (DDG 178) participates in a missile exercise during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2020. Ten nations, 22 ships, one submarine, and more than 5,300 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from August 17 to 31 at sea around the Hawaiian Islands. RIMPAC is a biennial exercise designed to foster and sustain cooperative relationships, critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The exercise is a unique training platform designed to enhance interoperability and strategic maritime partnerships. RIMPAC 2020 is the 27th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

The battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) fires a Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber gun from each of its three main gun turrets second after firing a previous salvo during exercise RimPac "90 near Hawaii. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '90 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-89-02490. Country: Unknown

190801-N-DS741-1453 ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 1, 2019) Gunners Mate 3rd Class Andras Deak fires a MK 38 25 mm machine gun system during a live-fire exercise aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55). Leyte Gulf is prepared to respond to contingencies and to defend U.S. forces and interests in the region.

Heat waves envelop a Fighter Squadron 114 (VF-114) F-14A Tomcat aircraft as it launches from the No. 1 catapult on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). Another Tomcat from Fighter Squadron 213 (VF-213) is positioned behind the Mark 7 jet blast deflector as it awaits launch. Country: Caribbean Sea

DN-SC-88-03739. Base: Arabian Sea

120721-N-NN926-089 ARABIAN SEA (July 21, 2012) A landing craft air cushion departs the well deck aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). New York and the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) are part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

A trainer missile is launched from a Mark 29 NATO Sea Sparrow launcher on the port quarter of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). Country: Caribbean Sea

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 21, 2019) The Independence variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) fires its Mark 110 57 mm gun. Montgomery is underway in the eastern Pacific conducting routine training.

Philippine Sea, July 19, 2011 - Gunner fires a Mark 38 25mm machine gun during a training exercise aboard submarine tender USS Frank Cable.

DN-ST-85-02892. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

221114-N-GF955-1030ENGLISH CHANNEL (Nov. 14, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) fires the Mark 45 5-inch gun during a pre-action calibration firing, Nov. 14, 2022. Paul Ignatius, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, 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.

High angle view of missiles being launched from a military ship, BQM-74E, USS Thomas S. Gates (CG-51), US Navy

The Canadian operational support ship HMCS PROVIDER (AOR-508) approaches the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) as the vessels are underway off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise RimPac '88. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '88 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

BQM-74E USS Thomas S. Gates (CG 51) US Navy

221113-N-EU502-1005 TASMAN SEA (Nov. 13, 2022) - Sailors load ammunition into a close-in weapon system (CIWS) aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Nov. 13, 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 BGM-109 Tomahawk land-attack missile (TLAM) heads toward an Iraqi target after being launched by the guided missile cruiser USS BUNKER HILL (CG-52) during Operation Desert Storm. The destroyer USS PAUL F. FOSTER (DD-964) is at right. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Persian Gulf

EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 26, 2012) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) departs the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, will take part in amphibious integration training (AIT), certification exercise (CERTEX), and participate in the annual multi-national combined joint training exercise Cobra Gold.

An RIM-66C Standard missile is fired from the forward Mark 26 Mod 1 launcher aboard the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47). The missile is being fired at a target drone on the Atlantic Fleet Weapons Training Facility, Puerto Rico. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A BGM-109 Tomahawk Land-Attack Missile (TLAM) is fired toward an Iraqi target from the battleship (USS MISSOURI (BB-63) at the start of Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown

220925-N-LK647-0126 NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (Sept. 25, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) participate in sea and anchor as the ship returns to home port following its completion of Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT). Normandy was underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group conducting SWATT exercises to increase lethality, ensure combat readiness, and promote tactical innovation. SWATT is led by the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center, whose mission is to increase the tactical proficiency and lethality of the surface force.

The US Navy (USN) TICONDEROGA CLASS: Guided Missile Cruiser, USS BUNKER HILL (CG 52) launches the first tomahawk missile to be fired in Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: USS Bunker Hill (CG 52)

Two SH-3H Sea King helicopters are spotted on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73). To the left is the Fresnel Optical Landing System. Base: USS George Washington @@(Cvn 73) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A view of an RGM-84 surface-to-surface Harpoon missile, immediately after leaving a canister launcher aboard the cruiser USS LEAHY (CG-16), near the Pacific Missile Test Center, Calif. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A port bow view of the Russian guided missile destroyer Admiral Vinogradov (BPE-554) as seen from an SH-3 Sea King helicopter. The vessel is part of a multinational naval force participating in exercises in the region. Country: Northern Arabian Sea

An overhead view of the guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG-49) as it nears its home port of San Diego. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A salvo is fired from the No. 3 Mark 7 16-inch/50 caliber gun turret aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). The turret is trained as far forward as possible on the starboard side with guns elevated to the level of the BGM-109 Tomahawk missile armored box launchers. The guns are being fired in order to determine the launcher`s overpressure resistance.Fifth view in a series of five. Country: Unknown

SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 11, 2021) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) fires its Mark 110 57 mm weapons system during a regular operational exercise in the South China Sea, June 11, 2021. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

Fragments on the nylon crash barricade are blown along the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) after the emergency recovery of an Air Anti-submarine Squadron 29 (VS-29) S-3A Viking aircraft. The aircraft was unable to make a normal arrested recovery because of damaged landing gear. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

050719-N-4374S-001. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS 46-05 Country: Unknown

DN-ST-88-03648. Base: Caribbean Sea

220818-N-QI593-1159 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 18, 2022) An MK38 machine gun is fired remotely during a pre-action calibration fire aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) in the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 18, 2022. Bainbridge 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.

061001-N-4207M-023. Base: USS Essex (LHD 2)

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