Naval Military Assets

Impressive views of guided missile cruisers and destroyers, highlighting naval operations and decommissioning events in diverse coastal settings.

DN-ST-87-00029. Base: Norfolk Naval Shipyard State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Officers and enlisted men aboard the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) look down at the pier as the ship prepares to get underway. The INDEPENDENCE will travel to U.S. Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan, to relieve the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-03271. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Hr.ms. Karel Doorman (1991-2006) with a Westland Lynx H-14 helicopter (1979-) above the flight deck.

DN-SC-89-11520. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729) and, directly behind it, the frigate USS RATHBURNE (FF 1057) lie tied up at the naval station.. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA)

UH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) and AH-1 Cobra helicopters are loaded aboard the rapid-response vehicle cargo ship USNS CAPELLA (T-AKR-293) for transportation back to Germany in the aftermath of Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. The helicopters are encased in protective plastic for shipping. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

Starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS SOUTH CAROLINA (CGN-37) tied up at the cruise ship pier during a port visit in celebration of Navy Day. Base: Port Everglades State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A close-up view of a Mark 16 Phalanx close-in weapons system (CIWS)aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A bow view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS MARYLAND (SSBN-738) undergoing maintenance. The aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) is in the background. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-00280. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-03647. Base: Caribbean Sea

Guests tour of the guided missile destroyer USS SCOTT (DDG 995) during Navy Appreciation Week 1989, which is sponsored by the Port Everglades Authority, the Broward County community and th Navy League of the United States. Base: Port Everglades State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USA, Texas, Galveston, Seawolf Park, The USS Stewart, WWII destroyer escort

Equipment of the 24th Infantry Division lines the pier prior to loading aboard the rapid-response vehicle cargo ship USNS ALGOL (T-AKR-287) for deployment to Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Savannah State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Soviet Slava class guided missile cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV pulls up to the pier upon its arrival at the naval station for a five-day goodwill visit. The guided missile destroyer OTLICHNYY and the replishment oiler GENRIKH GASANOV are accompanying the MARSHAL USTINOV on the visit. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-07706. Base: Fall River State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

One of the Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber guns in turret No. 3 aboard the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) is fired during a gunnery exercise. The WISCONSIN is deployed in the gulf in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

060805-N-0879R-006. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Two Marines complete a fresh-water washdown of a Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 (HMH 464) CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS RALEIGH (LPD 1). The RALEIGH is part of an amphibious task force supporting Operation DESERT SHIELD. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Northern Arabian Sea

040612-N-4809F-003. Base: Umm Qasr Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Dock workers steady a pallet of supplies as it is hoisted aboard the Military Sealift Command combat stores ship USNS SIRIUS (T-AFS-8) following Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Jiddah Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

A starboard bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) firing a broadside during NATO exercise BALTOPS '85. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '85 Country: Unknown

The submarine booth (B-Jager) Hr.Ms. Drenthe (1957-1980) Sails alongside

A port beam view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) anchored off the Norwegian coast during NATO Exercise Northern Wedding '86. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: North Atlantic Ocean

DN-ST-85-03978. Subject Operation/Series: INTENSE LOOK Base: USS Shreveport (LPD 12) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DF-ST-89-02245. Base: Naval Station, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The No. 1 and No. 2 Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber gun turrets of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) are trained to starboard during a main battery firing exercise. Country: Caribbean Sea

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG-26) and the guided missile destroyer USS CONYNGHAM (DDG-17) moored at a pier, with the city of Gaeta in the background. Base: Gaeta Country: Italy (ITA)

Line handlers stand by as the large harbor tugs PADUCAH (YTB-758) and MENOMINEE (YTB-790) move the amphibious transport dock USS SHREVEPORT (LPD-12) alongside the pier. The SHREVEPORT is returning to Norfolk 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, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Tomahawk cruise missile is launched from the port side of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) during firing exercises. Country: Unknown

A starboard beam view of the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) approaching New York Harbor as it arrives for New York's Victory Celebration, being held in honor of the coalition forces that liberated Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia(DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG 47) and the destroyer USS HAYLER (DD 997) are docked at the newly constructed Pier 1 on the day of the pier's dedication, part of Navy Fleet Week activities. Base: Naval Station, New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-00265. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USA, New York, Western New York, Buffalo, Buffalo and Erie Couny Military Park, naval ships

A U.S. Marine truck is unloaded from the tank landing ship USS NEWPORT (LST-1179) during Valiant Blitz, the amphibious assault landing phase of exercise Team Spirit '82. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '82 Base: Tok Sok Ri Beach Country: South Korea

A starboard view of the island of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65). The ENTERPRISE is preparing to enter a 44-month Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A high angle bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) during a test firing of its 16-inch/50-caliber guns off the starboard side. Country: Caribbean Sea

Crew members run to man the rails of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) as the ship is "brought to life" during its recommissioning. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The missile range instrumentation ship USNS REDSTONE (T-AGM 20) lies tied up to a pier at the Norfolk Shipbuilding and Drydock Corp. for routine maintenance. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-07852. Country: Unknown

110725-N-OB313-024LOS ANGELES (July 25, 2011) Sailors man the rails on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as the ship pulls into Los Angeles Harbor. Abraham Lincoln is participating in Los Angeles Navy Week 2011, one of 21 Navy Weeks being held this year across the country. Navy Weeks are intended to showcase the investment Americans have made in their Navy and increase awareness in cities that do not have a significant Navy presence.

Marines from Company D, 2nd Light Armored Infantry Battalion, man their vehicles as the bow ramp of the air cushion landing craft LCAC-8) is lowered. The 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade's (4th MEB's) ground units are coming ashore at Onslow Beach after disembarking from the amphibious ships on which they were deployed in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A stern view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) conducting a gunnery demonstration during NATO Exercise Baltic Operations '85. Subject Operation/Series: BALTIC OPERATIONS '85 Country: Baltic Sea

DN-ST-87-04425. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-05939. Base: USS Iowa (BB 61) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Oldtimers on the quay arranged with Frigates and Destroyers in the background (O.A. The German frigate FGS Rheinland-Pfalz (F 209, 1983)) belonging to the Standing Naval Force Atlantic (StanavForlant) in Den Helder in June 1989.

A close-up view of the bridge of the fleet oiler USNS PAWCATUCK (T-AO-108) as the vessel participates in underway replenishment operations with the nuclear-powered aircraft USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). The bow of the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39), also taking part in the operation, is in the background. Country: Caribbean Sea

DN-ST-88-04796. Base: USS America (CV 66)

Crew members run aboard the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51) as the ship "comes alive" during its commissioning ceremony. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A stern view of the mine countermeasures ships USS DEVASTATOR (MCM-6) and USS DEFENDER (MCM-2) moored at pierside at Trumbo Point Annex. Base: Naval Air Station, Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-03362. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The glide slope indicator station adjacent to the helicopter control station on the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

On board the Cimarron Class Oiler, USS Merrimac (AO-179), located in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean, crewmembers man their respective underway replenishment stations while the ship transfers fuel to the USS George Washington (CVN-73). Both ships are on their way to the Adriatic Sea in support of Operation Joint Endeavor. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: USS Merrimac (AO-179) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An elevated view of the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41). Aircraft on the deck include, from front to back, (right side): F-4 Phantom II aircraft, EA-6B Prowler aircraft, A-6 Intruder and E-2 Hawkeye aircraft. Planes on the left side include A-7 Corsair II aircraft and A-6 Intruder aircraft. An SH-3 Sea King helicopter is visible in the background. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

GUNNER's mates clean the barrel of a Mark 28 5-inch 38-caliber gun aboard the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) as the vessel operates in the Gulf of Oman. Country: Gulf Of Oman

Scenes around at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA Scenes around at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA Copyright: xZoonar.com/alexxgrichenkox 22151739

Utility landing craft LCU-1663 lowers its ramp as it approached the shore to pick up Marines and their equipment for transportation to the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4). The NASSAU will then deploy to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-89-06682. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

EQUIPO DE SALVAMENTO DEL DRAGAMINAS ODIEL M32 - II SEMANA NAVAL DE SANTANDER JULIO 1968. Location: II SEMANA NAVAL DE SANTANDER JULIO 1968. Santander. Cantabria. SPANIEN.

Battleship North Carolina at it's home in Wilmington

DN-ST-85-08688. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Point Loma State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members man the rail of the destroyer USS INGERSOLL (DD-990) while participating in a naval review during the Australian bicentennial celebration. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Base: Sydney State: New South Wales Country: Australia (AUS)

DN-SC-88-05697. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-07087. Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A crane lifts an M-113 armored personnel carrier onto the commercial vessel SS Mostween 7 for shipment from the Port of Houston to the Middle East in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-10202. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) is moored to a pier following its arrival in port. The vessel has been deployed to the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Yokohama Country: Japan(JPN)

DN-SC-88-06175. Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220413-N-KK394-1024NORFOLK, Va. (April 13, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) secure mooring lines as the ship returns to its homeport, Naval Station Norfolk, April 13. Forrest Sherman deployed to the European theater of operations and participated in a range of maritime activities in support of Naval Forces Europe and NATO Allies.

During the combined American-Russian disaster relief exercise, a Russian BTR-70 amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) makes its way to shore from the Russian Ropucha II class tank landing ship BDK-007 (not shown) in response to a mock earthquake distress call. Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATION FROM THE SEA Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: Russia (RUS)

A PB Mark III patrol boat sits in its cradle near the stern of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) as the ship departs from the naval station after a visit. The TRIPOLI is en route to its home port of Naval Station, San Diego, Calif., after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA)

DN-SC-88-05698. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030710-N-4912M-001. Base: San Jacinto State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) transits the Oslo Fiord to the Baltic Sea after spending six days in port before commencing NATO Exercise Baltic Operations '85. A tugboat is spraying water in the background. Subject Operation/Series: NATO EXERCISE BALTIC OPERATIONS '85 Base: Oslo Country: Norway (NOR)

An M-978 fuel servicing truck is positioned aboard the rapid-response vehicle cargo ship USNS POLLUX (T-AKR-290) as other M978s stand in line on the deck. The military equipment is being transported back to Germany in the aftermath of Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

DN-ST-89-02652. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-01300. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN)

The Commander's Challenger main battle tank of 1ST The Queen's Dragoon Guards (The Welsh Cavalry) rolls down the ramp of the Russian commercial ship Vladimir Vaslyaev during deployment in support of the operation. Subject Operation/Series: Joint Endeavor Base: Split Country: Croatia (HRV)

Launching Ceremonies are held for the USS Twiggs (DD-591) and USS Hamilton (DD-590)

A port quarter view of the Type 42B guided missile destroyer HMS CARDIFF (D-108) tied up to the jetty at the Portsmouth Naval Base. Base: Portsmouth Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

DN-SC-97-00578. A starboard quarter view of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) firing broadside from the Mark 7 16 inch 50 caliber main battery guns at the Atlantic coast firing range.

Duquesne flotilla leader, 1966, France, drawing.

DN-ST-88-02729. Country: Persian Gulf

Superstructure of the USS Alabama (BB-60)

060219-N-4772B-034. Base: USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49)

DN-ST-89-08166. Base: Washington Navy Yard State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

16 inch, 45 caliber "Big Guns" on the USS Alabama museum battleship at the Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile, Alabama.

A port bow view of the Soviet Kirov class nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser Frunze underway. Country: Unknown

Four decommissioned Charles F. Adams class guided missile destroyers lie at anchor in the Middle Loch. The ships are, from left to right: the HOEL (DDG-13), the JOSEPH STRAUSS (DDG-16), the HENRY B. WILSON (DDG-7) and the COCHRANE (DDG-21).. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA)

A starboard beam view of the frigate USS KNOX (FF-1052) a tug assisting the ship into a berth at Pearl Harbor. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10564. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-07152. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Project 18 - Operation Crossroads (Bikini) Test Activities. USS LST-1108 Arrives at Rongerik, March 8, 1946. Photographs of Atmospheric Nuclear Testing at Pacific Island and Nevada Test Sites.

Several Marine Corps OV-10 Bronco aircraft sit on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS JUNEAU (LPD-10) as it arrives for a visit to the naval station. The JUNEAU is stopping at Pearl Harbor while en route to its home port of Naval Station, San Diego, Calif., after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA)

DN-ST-89-07424. Base: Portland State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Flight deck crew members spread out the crash barricade during a drill aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). Country: Caribbean Sea

DN-ST-86-04512. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

One hundred thirty-three crew members pose for a photo on top of the Nos. 1 and 2 Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber gun turrets after reenlisting aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Country: Unknown

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