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)
DN-ST-87-00029. Base: Norfolk Naval Shipyard State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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The submarine booth (B-Jager) Hr.Ms. Friesland (1956-1979)
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Starboard bow view of the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62) being maneuvered away from the pier by tug boats as she departs for sea trials prior to being recommissioned in January 1983. A crowd of well-wishers has gathered along the rocky shore to see her off. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-87-11272. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Project 26 - Operation Dominic (Johnston Island/Christmas Island/Maui, Hawaii) Test Activities. Swordfish ASROC missile launch from USS ALGERHOLM. Photographs of Atmospheric Nuclear Testing at Pacific Island and Nevada Test Sites.
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DF-ST-86-07744. Base: Savannah State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Vintage Photograph. Battleship silhouette against a dramatic sunset sky.
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The battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) fires one of its Mark 7 16-inch 50-caliber guns of turret No. 1 while underway. This is the last firing of the vessel's guns prior to its decommissioning. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)
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A round is fired from the No. 2 Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber gun turret of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) during a main battery firing exercise. Country: Caribbean Sea
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DN-ST-85-10793. Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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The 16-inch 50-cal. guns are fired off the starboard side of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) during a target exercise near Vieques Island. Country: Caribbean Sea
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Members of the Weapons Division check the loading arm attachments as they prepare to load a new Mark 66 Mod 3 guided missile training round in the magazine of the aft Mark 26 missile launcher aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ARKANSAS (CGN-41). Base: Naval Air Station, Alameda State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Members of a boarding party from the guided missile destroyer USS WILLIAM V. PRATT (DDG-44) prepare to enter the cargo hold aboard the Turkish freighter Rize K. during an inspection of the vessel, the first freighter approved by the United Nations to deliver humanitarian aid to Iraq. The PRATT, circling the Rize K. in the background, is the flagship of the Maritime Interdiction Force, the unit charged with enforcing U.N. sanctions against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea
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Virginia, Norfolk, Freemason Harbor. Battleship USS Wisconsin museum, docked after serving in three wars.
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DN-SC-85-03914. Country: Western Caribbean
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DN-ST-86-11134. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)
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An officer leads his guests up to the gangplank onto the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) following the ship's arrival at its new home port. The INDEPENDENCE is relieving the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier. Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN)
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DN-ST-87-04417. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Tied up at the naval station during the multinational joint naval exercise Unitas XXX are, from top: the destroyer USS BRISCOE (DD-977), the guided missile destroyer USS RICHARD E. BYRD (DDG-23), the frigate USS JESSE L. BROWN (FF-1089), the tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST-1180), and the COLOMBIAN frigates ARC INDEPENDIENTE (54) and ARC ANTIOQUIA (53). Base: Naval Station, Rodman Country: Panama (PAN)
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DF-ST-89-09554. Base: Naha State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)
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The battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) approaches the Gatun Locks to begin a transit of the Panama Canal. Visible behind the NEW JERSEY is the cruise ship ISLAND PRINCESS, also approaching the locks. Base: Limon Bay Country: Panama (PAN)
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DN-SC-85-04283. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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010518-N-6775N-007. Base: Uss Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)
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U.S.S. Anderson Naval Vessel.
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A portside view of the USS NICHOLSON (DD 982), its AN/SPS-40 2D Air Search Radar and aft mast electronic sensor array. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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040707-N-7443J-001. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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The starboard signal bridge area, 03 level, frames 96-97, on the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-SC-86-03703. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Bangor State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-SC-88-05878. Base: Elizabeth River State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-87-02521. Base: Suez Country: Egypt (EGY)
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Russia, Saint Petersburg, Petrograd, Cruiser Aurora, fired the first shot of the October Revolution, October, 25, 1917
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Oldtimers on the quay arranged with frigates and destroyers in the background (including left behind the American Destroyer USS Preble (DDG 46, 1960) and on the right before the German frigate FGS Rhineland-Pfalz (F 209, 1983)) belonging to the standing Naval Force Atlantic (StanavForlant) in Den Helder in June 1989.
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Workmen watch the guided missile frigate DOYLE (FFG-39) slide down the ways during the ship's launching. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-90-00464. Base: Saint Croix State: Virgin Islands (VI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Sailors from the tank landing ship USS HARLAN COUNTY (LST 1196) tie rat stoppers to a mooring line after the ship tied up at the pier. The vessel is one of five U.S. Navy ships 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 Base: Talcahuano Country: Chile (CHL)
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Oldtimers on the quay arranged with frigates and destroyers in the background (including left behind the American Destroyer USS Preble (DDG 46, 1960) and on the right before the German frigate FGS Rhineland-Pfalz (F 209, 1983)) belonging to the standing Naval Force Atlantic (StanavForlant) in Den Helder in June 1989.
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040504-F-5964B-148. Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 82nd Airborne Division
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Crew members stand at the railing aboard the combat stores ship USS SAN DIEGO (AFS-6) as they look down at family members and friends gathered on the pier. The SAN DIEGO has returned to Norfolk after being deployed in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A port bow view of the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) with the destroyer USS INGERSOLL (DD-990), the guided missile cruiser USS STERETT (CG-31), and the oilers USNS NAVASOTA (T-AO-106) and USNS MISPILLION (T-AO-105) docked at its stern. The destroyer USS O'BRIEN (DD-975) and the guided missile cruiser USS HALSEY (CG-23) are docked nearby. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)
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Group photo of a portion of the naval and civilian staff during the trial trays of the Jacob van Heemskerck-Class Jacob, the Jacob van Heemskerck (1986-2004)
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DN-ST-87-06234. Base: Naval Station, Rota Country: Spain (ESP)
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A bow view of the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) sliding down the ways during launching. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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The bow doors of the tank landing ship USS HARLAN COUNTY (LST-1196) are opened prior to extending the bow ramp to shore during the joint service exercise Ocean Venture '93. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '93 Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-88-01124. Base: Haifa Country: Israel (ISR)
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Aerial view of the Museum Battleship USS Texas at the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site in Houston, Texas.
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Crew members of the Turkish frigate TCG ADATEPE (F-251) cover the ship's original brow banner with a new one after the ship was decommissioned from the U.S. Navy and transferred to the Turkish navy. The ship was formerly the USS FANNING (FF-1076). Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-89-06873. Country: Unknown
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A starboard view of the minesweeper USS IMPLICIT (MSO-455). Base: San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-SC-89-07721. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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USA, New York, Western New York, Buffalo, Buffalo and Erie Couny Military Park, shipboard canon
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DN-ST-87-05911. Base: USS Leahy (CG 16) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)
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Virginia, Norfolk, Freemason Harbor. Battleship USS Wisconsin museum, docked after serving in three wars. (MR)
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A starboard bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) moored at a pier near Akershus Castle. Base: Oslo Country: Norway (NOR)
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New Orleans Gunlock Photos - 26-HK-331-121. Hurricane Katrina
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Tour of the Naval vessel, USS Normandy, by Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides during the Secretary's visit to Virginia
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The Peruvian helicopter-carrier BAP Almirante Aguirre (1977-2000). The ship in the Sint-Anna Bay. The ship is the former Hr.Ms. The Seven Provinces (1953-1975). In 1976 the ship was sold to Peru. The Terrier rocket installation went back to the United States and the ship was converted into helicopter carrier at the Rotterdam Dry Dock Maatschappij (RDM).
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After participating in the Surgery Desert Storm and Operation Phalanx in the Persian Gulf, the supply ship Hr.Ms. Zuiderkruis (A 832), the L-FREGAT HR.MS. Jacob van Heemskerck (F 812) and the S-Fregat Hr.Ms. Philips van Almonde (F 823) On 19 April 1991 back in the home port Den Helder. The welcoming home front for the Heemskerck (left).
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Barnum & Bailey poster depicting the destruction of the Spanish Fleet by the United States Navvy, off Cuba 1898
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Illustration showing Soviet anti-ship cruise missile launchers. "Soviet Military Power," 1983, Page 59. Country: Unknown