Naval Operations and Amphibious Assaults

Photos capturing naval vessels in action, amphibious assaults, and military exercises in maritime settings, highlighting naval power.

Jet landing on aircraft carrier

The mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1), the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) and other vessels are positioned on the deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3 prior to offloading in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR)

120121-N-DR144-012 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 21, 2012) Sailors prepare an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 for launch on the flight deck as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) passes through a storm front. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) team members try to separate themselves from their parachutes as they float on the top of the water during a training exercise. Country: Unknown

A rocket strike on sea range, south of Crow Valley Range during Exercise JUNGLE THUNDER. Subject Operation/Series: JUNGLE THUNDER Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Warships participating in Operation Nanook 2022 follow HMCS Margaret Brooke in line ahead formation within Saglek Fjord in northern Labrador, Canada.

The patrol combatant missile hydrofoils USS HERCULES (PHM 2) and USS TAURUS (PHM 3) maneuver off of Key West, Florida. Base: Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) transits the Atlantic Ocean, June 15, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting a Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) assessment to report ship readiness and ensure all spaces and equipment meet Navy Standards.

221030-N-TR763-1129 WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2022) - Seaman Braxton Kuhl, from Seattle, assigned to amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) jumps into the Pacific Ocean during to 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.

030111-F-7203T-004. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown

France, Normandy, D-Day Beaches Area, WWII D-Day invasion Utah Beach, Sainte Marie du Mont, barbed wire.

120903-N-TX154-121GUAM (Sept. 3, 2012) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) departs Apra Harbor. Cowpens is part of the George Washington Carrier Strike Group based out of Yokosuka, Japan, and is conducting a routine patrol in the western Pacific region.

Remains of wartime bunker near Veules-les-Roses Normandy

Waves crash into the volcanic ash beaches below Mt. Suribachi, Iō Tō Islands (Iwo Jima) most prominent feature and the site of the famous U.S. Marine Corps flag raising on February 23, 1945. Marines from multiple units assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Force went to Iwo Jima during Memorial Day weekend to honor the Marines of World War II.

SAAREMAA, Estonia (May 21, 2022) The USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), seen from Saaremaa Island during the Estonian led Exercise Siil (Hedgehog), May 21, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibous Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under Task Force 61/2, 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.

Students From Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Class Participate in Surf Passage Training

A U.S. Marine with Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, rides on a personal watercraft as a safety observer during helocast training in Del Mar Boat Basin as part of Steel Knight 23 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 2, 2022. Steel Knight is an annual combined arms live-fire exercise which ensures 1st MARDIV is optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spaces, and is purpose-built to facilitate future operations afloat and ashore.

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform a series of demonstrations during the Fort Lauderdale Airshow April 29 - May 1, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This was the teams first beach show of the season.

DN-SC-90-01699. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220412-N-PC065-1244 ATLANTIC OCEAN - Icelandic Coast Guard and U.S. rigid-hull inflatable boats maneuver from the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), background, to the Icelandic Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel Thor, left foreground, as U.S. Marines, attached to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Royal Marines from the 42 Commando, execute a visit, board, search and seizure training evolution aboard Thor in support of exercise Northern Viking 2022, April 12, 2022. Arlington is on a scheduled deployment under the command and control of Task Force 61/2 while operating in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa. Northern Viking 22 strengthens interoperability and force readiness between the U.S., Iceland and Allied nations, enabling multi-domain command and control of joint and coalition forces in the defense of Iceland the Sea Lines of Communication in the Greenland, Iceland, United Kingdom (GIUK) g

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Two Zodiac boats containing U.S. Navy divers are positioned at the entrance to the well deck of the USS Anchorage on the second day of Orion Underway Recover Test 3 in the Pacific Ocean. NASA, Lockheed Martin and U.S. Navy personnel are conducting the recovery test using the Orion boilerplate test vehicle to prepare for recovery of the Orion crew module on its return from a deep space mission. The test allows the teams to demonstrate and evaluate the recovery processes, procedures, hardware and personnel in open waters.The Ground Systems Development and Operations Program is conducting the underway recovery tests. Orion is the exploration spacecraft designed to carry astronauts to destinations not yet explored by humans, including an asteroid and Mars. It will have emergency abort capability, sustain the crew during space travel and provide safe re-entry from deep space return velocities. The first unpiloted test flight of Orion is scheduled to launch in 2014 atop

KEY WEST, Fla. (Sept. 13, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) as seen from Key West, Fla., Sept. 13, 2017. Marines and Sailors from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) is assisting the residents of Key West by clearing debris from the streets in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. The Department of Defense is supporting FEMA, the lead federal agency, in helping those affixed by Hurricane Irma to minimize suffering and as one component of the overall whole-of-government response efforts.

7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conduct riverine operations during its culmination exercise for TRADEWINDS 2022 with Mexico and partner countries at Four Mile Lagoon located between Mexico and Belize, May 17. TRADEWINDS provides the opportunity for U.S. SOF to train with Mexico and participating nations to improve interoperability and effectively execute future maritime operations. (Photo by U.S. Army Maj. Daisy Bueno)

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 14, 2022) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) transits the Philippine Sea. Abraham Lincoln Strike Group 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.

US Military deliver aid and relief supplies to the Maldives following tsunami

France, Brittany, Morbihan, Saint-Pierre-Quiberon on 2022-03-29. Students from the Ecole Militaire Interarmes (EMIA), the military academy responsible for training army officers recruited internally, i.e. from the ranks of non-commissioned officers and other ranks, take part in a training course at Fort de Penthievre, a fortified structure on the Quiberon peninsula that has become a training base. Photograph by Martin Bertrand.France, Bretagne, Morbihan, Saint-Pierre-Quiberon le 2022-03-29. Les eleves de l' ecole militaire interarmes ( EMIA ), l' ecole militaire chargee de la formation des officiers de l' armee de Terre issus du recrutement interne, c'est-a-dire issus des rangs des sous-officiers et des militaires du rang, participe a un stage d'aguerrissment au Fort de Penthievre, un ouvrage fortifie sur la presqu'ile de Quiberon devenu une base d'entrainement. Photographie de Martin Bertrand.

APRA HARBOR, Guam (Sept. 24, 2022) The Republic of Korea Sohn Wonyil class diesel-electric submarine ROKS SINDOLSEOK (SS 082) sails into Apra Harbor towards Naval Base Guam, Sept. 24. Naval Base Guam is home to several Los Angeles-class attack submarines and supports operations with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific.

220508-N-LY692-1051 INDIAN ISLAND, Wash. (May 08 2022) Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) Airman Apprentice Kelvin Laston, from Shreveport, La., clears padeyes on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is pierside preparing for future operations.

A man on the crashed military plane in Solheimasandur in winter with the frozen ground

Lances De Tarifa

A Finnish Navy U700 Assault Craft transports a simulated casualty during a medical evacuation training in Syndalen, Finland, Aug. 12, 2022. The training was held to increase proficiency and strengthen mission readiness between U.S. Navy Corpsmen and Finnish Navy medics. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, 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.

USA, Alaska, Kodiak, Eight-inch Gun Barrel and Artillery Foundation from WWII at Fort Abercrombie

Photos from Aviation Training Center, Mobile - 26-HK-426-205. Showing the Admiral around. Hurricane Katrina

POLARIS POINT, Guam (Oct. 26, 2012) Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) participate in crane operations conducted by civil service mariners aboard the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) in preparation for getting underway. Frank Cable conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

The Sentinel-class fast response cutter USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) departs Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, Sept. 16, 2022. The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a routine deployment in Oceania as part of Operation Blue Pacific, working alongside Allies, building maritime domain awareness, and sharing best practices with partner nation navies and coast guards. Op Blue Pacific is an overarching multi-mission U.S. Coast Guard endeavor promoting security, safety, sovereignty, and economic prosperity in Oceania while strengthening relationships with our regional partners. (U.S. Coast Guard photo Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean Ray Blas)

Two Navy A-4 Skyhawk aircraft fly over on a simulated bombing run, during a reenactment of General MacArthur's landing at Red Beach on October 20, 1944. Base: Leyte Island Country: Philippines (PHL)

220809-N-QB805-0005 DJIBOUTI, Djibouti (Aug. 9, 2022) -- Tugboats guide the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship, USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE-9) through the Port of Djibouti, Aug. 9, 2022. USNS Matthew Perry is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

010409-N-6997B-002. Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63)

220820-N-NR343-1034 ENGLISH CHANNEL (Aug. 20, 2022) The Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) transits the English Channel, Aug. 20, 2022. Sioux City 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.

U.S. Marines assigned to Reconnaissance Detachment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Hellenic Marines assigned to 32nd Hellenic Marine Brigade, pilot combat rubber reconnaissance crafts towards shore for a combined forces event during exercise Alexander the Great 2022, Skyros, May 16, 2022. Alexander the Great 22 strengthens interoperability and force readiness between the U.S., Greece, and Allied nations, enhancing strategic defense and partnership while promoting security and stability in the region.

An air-to-air left side view of four 428th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft flying in formation during Kindle Liberty '86, a joint U.S./Panamanian exercise in defense of the Panama Canal. Subject Operation/Series: KINDLE LIBERTY '86 Base: Panama City Country: Panama (PAN)

A Solemn Pilgrimage: Reflecting on the Sacrifice and Heroism at Omaha Beach Walking the sands of Omaha Beach, the echoes of D-Day s fierce battle linger in the air. Waves crash where soldiers once fought. The vastness of the sea contrasts with the solemn memories of bravery and sacrifice. Copyright: xZoonar.com/WalterxGxArcexSr/GrindstonexMediaxGroup/WalterxArcexPhotographyx 22081861

US Navy Aviation Ordnanceman Jamal Collins stands an M-60 machine gun watch on the flight deck of USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) during its transit through the Suez Canal. Truman is on a scheduled six month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

US Navy Commander Dennis Murphy, Commanding Officer, takes his boat out to sea as the sun sets behind the bridge of USS TUCSON (SSN 770) as she heads out to sea while taking part in Exercise TEAMWORK SOUTH '99. Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK SOUTH '99 Base: USS Tucson (SSN 770)

230628-N-LK647-1253 KOPER, Slovenia (June 28, 2023) Operations Specialist Seaman Taina Hirschman, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), stands as port lookout as the ship departs Koper, Slovenia, June 28, 2023. Normandy is part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

111207-N-RI884-353 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 7, 2011) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus follows Paul DePrey, superintendent of the WWII Valor in the Pacific National Monument, into the USS Arizona Memorial during a U.S. Navy and National Park Service joint memorial ceremony in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. This year's theme of the ceremony was The Enduring Legacy: Pearl Harbor 1941-2011.

France, Normandy, D-Day Beaches Area, WWII D-Day invasion Utah Beach, Sainte Marie du Mont, ruins of German bunkers.

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - Katrina Sector - 26-HK-305-42. Hurricane Katrina

110605-N-MH885-012PACIFIC OCEAN (June 5, 2011) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) scrub the ship's flight deck during a test of the shipÕs counter measure washdown system. George Washington has successfully completed a six-month routine maintenance period and is underway conducting sea trials.

An MH-60S Sea Hawk attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 hovers in Pyramid Cove during a mine countermeasure (MCM) live fire training exercise off the coast of San Clemente Island, Aug. 23, 2022. The MCM live fire is realistic, relevant training that enables our joint, multi-domain forces to integrate and rehearse a critical capability and complex skillset.

DN-SC-87-05995. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Bunker Bunker Copyright: xZoonar.com/DagmarxRichardtx 7047902

France, Normandy, Ouistreham, an old anti-aircraft weapon in the places of the second World War lending

The 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron hosted a morale day supported by the Air Force Unite program at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, April 15, 2022. Unite funds can be used on 325th Force Support Squadron morale, welfare and recreation organized trips, teambuilding events and other activities approved by the program.

location of landings on Omaha Beach in World War II Normandy France

An aerial view of Naval Station Diego Garcia. Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT)

Marines from Brazils Amphibious Vehicle Battalion (Batalhao de Viatures) demonstrate the vehicles' capability as they simulate an amphibious raid along the shoreline of the Brazilian Marine Corps base at Ilha do Governador during exercise UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 7, 2022. UNITAS is the world's longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that brings together forces from 19 countries to include Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Uruguay. The exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during littoral and amphibious operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and create new enduring relationships that promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the U.S. Southern Commands area of responsibility.

Calais, successful crossing of migrants to England on Saturday January 28, 2023 during day, Calais beach. Helpless police on the beach

Denmark, Jutland, Hantsholm, WW2-era former German 38cm, 15 inch naval artillery canon, gun mounting ring

Omaha Beach: memorial Les Braves by Anilore Bandon, Dep.Calvados, Normandie, France, Europe

An Aerial view of the migrant camps on McCalla Field. Subject Operation/Series: SEA SIGNAL Base: Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB)

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