Naval Operations and Bases in the USA

Aerial views of various U.S. naval operations and bases, showcasing ships, carrier piers, and infrastructure in locations such as San Diego and Norfolk.

120503-N-WA347-174 SAN DIEGO (May 3, 2012) The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) transits San Diego Harbor as the ship departs for Pacific Partnership 2012. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic action exercise designed to work with and through host nations to build partnerships and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters.

The destroyer USS JOHN YOUNG (DD 973) moves past the carrier piers at Naval Air Station, North Island, as it departs San Diego at the start of PACEX '89. Tied up in the background are the aircraft carriers USS RANGER (CV 61), right, and USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64), center. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Photos from Aviation Training Center, Mobile - 26-HK-421-189. Hurricane Katrina

DN-SC-89-06132. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-05-10864. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120503-N-WA347-174 SAN DIEGO (May 3, 2012) The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) transits San Diego Harbor as the ship departs for Pacific Partnership 2012. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic action exercise designed to work with and through host nations to build partnerships and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters.

DN-SC-85-10387. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aviation Training Center - Mobile Aircrew - Aftermath and Rescue - 26-HK-278-86. Hurricane Katrina

DN-SC-87-05392. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-12783. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-89-00588. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Salvage Engineering Response Team - Various Operations - 26-HK-357-18. Hurricane Katrina

High oblique aerial view of Naval Station Mayport, Florida during exercise UNIFIED SPIRIT '96. Mayport was host to ships from the Navies of Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Canada, Belgium and the United States of America. Most of the foreign vessels are tied up at the carrier piers in the lower level of the photograph. The runways of Naval Air Station Mayport are seen in the upper right hand corner of the photo. Subject Operation/Series: UNIFIED SPIRIT '96 Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-89-00591. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial view of the station, with the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61), other U.S. vessels and ships of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force tied to the piers. Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN)

050910-N-8933S-001. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE (JTF) KATRINA Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Photos from Aviation Training Center, Mobile - 26-HK-426-60. Showing the Admiral around. Hurricane Katrina

Sanibel Causeway damage assessment by U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater MH-60 Jayhawk aircrew in Fort Myers, Florida, Oct. 1, 2022. Coast Guard assets are conducting search and rescue operations in response to the damages caused by Hurricane Ian.

Sanibel Causeway damage assessment by U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater MH-60 Jayhawk aircrew in Fort Myers, Florida, Oct. 1, 2022. Coast Guard assets are conducting search and rescue operations in response to the damages caused by Hurricane Ian.

Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772 - 26-HK-334-151. Hurricane Katrina

221129-N-MU675-1057 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 29, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) departs Naval Air Station North Island. Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

Deployment at the Rheinauhafen near Cologne

SAN DIEGO (August, 10 2016) - Aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) pulls into San Diego Bay after completing a seven month deployment. Photo was taken from aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) which is currently moored and homeported in San Diego and is undergoing a scheduled Planned Maintenance Availability.

DN-SC-87-06338. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Salvage Engineering Response Team - Various Operations - 26-HK-358-26. Overflight. Hurricane Katrina

A port beam view of the ocean minesweeper USS ADRIOT (MSO-509) passing the National War College shortly after leaving the Washington Navy Yard. Base: Anacostia River Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-05391. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Great Lakes Search and Rescue Detachment - 26-HK-144-393. Hurricane Katrina

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Captain Atkin Overview - 26-HK-364-23. FIRE 2. Hurricane Katrina

Overflight - Baton Rouge - New Orleans - 26-HK-214-37. Hurricane Katrina

DN-SC-88-06623. Base: Naval Operating Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Post-Katrina - 26-HK-374-80. Hurricane Katrina

Aerial view of the Naval Construction Battalion Center taken from an altitude of 25,000-feet. Base: Port Hueneme State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Public Affairs - Damage Assessment - 26-HK-416-4. Hurricane Katrina

DN-SC-85-01742. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial view of the amphibious assault ships USS TARAWA (LHA-1), left, and USS ESSEX (LHD-2), right moored at the shipyard. The decommissioned aircraft carrier RANGER (CV-61) is in a graving dock in the background. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Photos from Aviation Training Center, Mobile - 26-HK-426-266. Showing the Admiral around. Hurricane Katrina

The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) departs from Naval Station Norfolk to embark on its first deployment, Oct. 4, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) is deployed in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navy's commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

An aerial view of the station. Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN)

DN-ST-88-08248. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-86-12485. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Post-Katrina - 26-HK-374-120. Hurricane Katrina

DN-SC-87-08853. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-01726. State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aviation Training Center - Mobile Aircrew - Aftermath and Rescue - 26-HK-278-217. Hurricane Katrina

Salvage Engineering Response Team - Various Operations - 26-HK-358-25. Overflight. Hurricane Katrina

Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DART) - Marine Safety Office St. Louis - 26-HK-121-13. Hurricane Katrina

PEARL HARBOR (July 1, 2022) Various ships moored in Pearl Harbor participate in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 1, 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.

DA-ST-85-02306. Subject Operation/Series: LIFELINE Base: Southport State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

NEW YORK -- (MAY 25, 2022) USS Bataan (LHD-5) arrives at Pier 88 for Fleet Week New York, 2022. Fleet Week New York, now in its 34th year, is the citys time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, and witness firsthand the latest capabilities of todays maritime services. The weeklong celebration has been held nearly every year since 1984 and will host nearly 3,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen this year.U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Roger S. Duncan

050721-A-6108G-352. Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ)

DN-ST-87-04765. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Coast Guard Cutters - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-78-1. USCG Camp with moored cutters. Hurricane Katrina

An aerial view of Naval Base, San Diego. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Photos from Aviation Training Center, Mobile - 26-HK-426-20. Showing the Admiral around. Hurricane Katrina

030225-N-3653A-002. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: CVN 73

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - General - 26-HK-134-5. Hurricane Katrina

Four U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II, assigned to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, fly a training mission over the Gateway Arch at St. Louis, Missouri, April 7, 2022. The stealth fighters also integrated with two T-38 Talons as part of Exercise Agile Tiger. Agile Tiger provides the opportunity for multiple airframes to integrate, which enables combat-credible forces and grows war fighting talent.

Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DART) - Marine Safety Office St. Louis - 26-HK-121-16. Hurricane Katrina

060408-N-4014G-158. Base: Norfolk Naval Shipyard State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Salvage Engineering Response Team - Various Operations - 26-HK-357-30. Hurricane Katrina

Coast Guard Cutters - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-78-2. CGC #905 underway near waterfront commercial area. Hurricane Katrina

Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DART) - Marine Safety Office St. Louis - 26-HK-123-50. Hurricane Katrina

DN-SC-87-03635. Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DA-ST-86-11625. Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER 86 Base: Antwerp Country: Belgium (BEL)

Aviation Training Center - Mobile Aircrew - Aftermath and Rescue - 26-HK-279-79. Hurricane Katrina

The Guided Missile Destroyer USS MITSCHER (DDG 57) passes the historical Chamberlain Hotel on Point Comfort upon entering the roadstead. The ship is returning to her home port following the passage of Hurricane Floyd along the east coast. Base: Hampton Roadstead State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The destroyer USS HAYLER (DD-997) approaches a pier in the port city for a visit during BALTOPS 94. The HAYLER is the flagship for Baltic Operation '94 and is one of three U.S. Navy ships participating in the annual exericse. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '94 Base: Gdynia Country: Poland (POL)

DN-SC-84-00627. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Great Lakes Search and Rescue Detachment - 26-HK-144-412. Hurricane Katrina

Salvage Engineering Response Team - Various Operations - 26-HK-358-17. Overflight. Hurricane Katrina

Great Lakes Search and Rescue Detachment - 26-HK-144-396. Hurricane Katrina

NEW YORK (May 25, 2022) 4 U.S. Naval Academy Yard Patrol Crafts passed under the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge into New York's harbor during the parade of ships at the commencement of Fleet Week New York 2022. Fleet Week New York, now in its 34th year, is the citys time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, and witness firsthand the latest capabilities of todays maritime services. The weeklong celebration has been held nearly every year since 1984 and will host nearly 3,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen this year.

Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772 - 26-HK-334-130. Hurricane Katrina

Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772 - 26-HK-334-152. Hurricane Katrina

060311-N-2838C-003. Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Theodore Roosevelt

Aviation Training Center - Mobile Aircrew - Aftermath and Rescue - 26-HK-278-241. Hurricane Katrina

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - CGC Harry Claiborne - Gulfport, Mississippi - 26-HK-310-61. Coast Guard Cutter Harry Claiborne in Gulfport, Mississippi September 2 through 8, 2005. Hurricane Katrina

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Aftermath - 26-HK-371-93. Hurricane Katrina

Twenty-four C-17 Globemaster III's fly over Charleston Harbor, SC, Jan. 5, 2023. This mission generation exercise kicks off Mobility Guardian 23 and involved the launch of 24 C-17s for the largest-ever show-of-force formation flight over Charleston Harbor. After the flyover, the formation dispersed to sharpen agile combat employment concepts that leverage rapid mobility to maximize lethality.

Search and Rescue Operations - 26-HK-260-46. before flyover. Hurricane Katrina

A parade of US Navy ships passes the Statue of Liberty as the vessels arrive for Navy Fleet Week activities. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial view of the station, with the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61), other U.S. vessels and ships of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force tied to the piers. Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN)

An aerial view of the station, with the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61), other U.S. vessels and ships of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force tied to the piers. Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN)

120823-N-BX435-091TOLEDO, Ohio (Aug. 23, 2012) The US Brig Niagara, the relief flagship for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry in the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813, transits the Maumee River in Toledo during Toledo Navy Week 2012. Toledo Navy Week is one of 15 signature events planned across America in 2012 and coincides with the NavyÕs commemoration of the bicentennial of the War of 1812, hosting service members from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy.

The aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) moves away from the pier as it departs from Yokosuka for the last time. The MIDWAY, which has been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier. Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN)

The 74th Multi-Role Bridge Company, deployed from Fort Hood, Texas, to Poland for DEFENDER-Europe 22 employs a float ribbon bridge system across the Vistula River between Ryki and Kozienice, Poland, May 13. The float bridge, which came from Army Field Support Battalion-Beneluxs APS-2 worksite in Zutendaal, Belgium, was used by U.S., Polish, French and Swedish military forces to cross the river as part of DEFENDER-Europe 22. (Photo by Michał Czornij)

Crew members prepare the coastal patrol ship USS CYCLONE (PC-1) to receive public tours while it is moored at Harbour Island. The ship is assigned to Special Boat Squadron 2. Base: Tampa State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Great Lakes Search and Rescue Detachment - 26-HK-144-127. Hurricane Katrina

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - MSO St. Louis Operations - 26-HK-390-130. Hurricane Katrina

Aviation Training Center - Mobile Aircrew - Aftermath and Rescue - 26-HK-278-183. Hurricane Katrina

Aviation Training Center - Mobile Aircrew - Aftermath and Rescue - 26-HK-278-181. Hurricane Katrina

An overall view of the ship and the pier during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731). Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A parade of US Navy and Coast Guard ships approaches Manhattan as they arrive for Navy Fleet Week activities.

Photos from Aviation Training Center, Mobile - 26-HK-421-149. Hurricane Katrina

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - General - 26-HK-396-7. Hurricane Katrina

DN-ST-86-05970. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Aftermath - 26-HK-371-114. Hurricane Katrina

Katrina Response Ops - Coast Guard Air Station - Clearwater, Florida - 26-HK-163-68. Hurricane Katrina

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