Naval Operations and Exercises

Photos of U.S. Navy vessels operating alongside international allies, emphasizing naval maneuvers and flight operations on aircraft carriers.

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2020) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) steams on the Pacific Ocean during composite unit training exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is an intensive exercise designed to fully integrate units of the carrier strike group, while testing a strike group's ability as a whole to carry out sustained combat operations from the sea.

120614-N-PK218-007 ARABIAN SEA (June 14, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65), left, and the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) conduct a replenishment at sea. Enterprise is deployed 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.

040723-N-7615S-305. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 20, 2022) The U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) departs Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) for a regularly scheduled deployment, May 20, 2022. Ronald Reagan is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. For more than 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet's forward-deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.

DN-SC-87-12529. Base: Bay Of Palma State: Mallorca Country: Spain (ESP)

Sailors work aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) following the ship's decommissioning ceremony. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) is at right. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) underway. An S-3A Viking aircraft is approaching the flight deck for a landing. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

010420-N-0000X-008. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

221111-N-LI114-1320 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 11, 2022) Aircraft from the U.S. Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) fly over the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during Exercise Malabar 2022, in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 11. Malabar 2022 is a Japan-led, surface, air, and subsurface multi-lateral field training exercise with the Indian Navy, JMSDF, Royal Australian Navy and U.S. Navy. Malabar 2022 enhances interoperability between Australian, Indian, Japanese and U.S. maritime forces, strengthens the critical partnerships and demonstrates U.S. naval presence in the Indo-Pacific region.

BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Sept. 23, 2022) Republic of Korea Navy Sailors prepare to moor the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in Busan, Republic of Korea, Sept. 23. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

DN-ST-89-10643. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An elevated bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70) underway. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

220827-N-XR893-1022 IONIAN SEA (Aug. 27, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77), transits alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during a vertical replenishment, Aug. 27, 2022. The Harry S. Truman 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.

110621-N-JL826-003RED SEA (June 21, 2011) An HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Dragonslayers of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 11 flies in front of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) as it transits the Strait of Bab el Mandeb. Enterprise and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 are conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

221009-N-LK647-0078 ATLANTIC OCEANA view from the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) of the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) as it conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO-189) as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 9, 2022. The Ford is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 22, 2021) The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76),the U.S. NavyÕs only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, steams off the coast of Iwo To. Formerly referred to as Iwo Jima, Japan returned to calling the island by its pre-war name in 2007. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, as well as the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.

USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) departs Naval Station Norfolk 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.

ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 24, 2016) Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) participates in a replenishment-at-sea with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197). Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations, and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

An aerial port view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). Crewmen in formation on the flight deck spell out the phrase "For the Common Defense.". Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-88-00744. Base: Naval Operating Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) steaming alongside the aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV-59). And a Charles F. Adams class guided missile destroyer underway in the background. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

040723-N-8158F-001. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-05323. Base: Taranto Country: Italy (ITA)

The fast combat support ship USS DETROIT (AOE-4), is flanked by the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) top, and the guided missile cruiser USS SAN JACINTO (CG-56) as the ships conduct an underway replenishment during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea

220517-N-UP745-1286 TYRRHENIAN SEA (May 17, 2022) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), right, conducts a replenishment-at-sea with Supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) in the Tyrrhenian Sea, May 17, 2022. Harry S. Truman 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 interest.

The guided missile frigate USS Doyle (FFG-39) participates in an underway replenishment with the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Country: Unknown

Low oblique starboard beam view of the dock landing ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) underway off the coast of San Diego. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

041124-N-2820Z-004. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Shot of USS HARRY S. TRUMAN, decorated for commisioning. Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

110621-N-JL826-002RED SEA (June 21, 2011) The Navys oldest aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise (CVN 65), right, passes the Navys newest aircraft carrier, USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), during a transit of the Strait of Bab el Mandeb. George H.W. Bush arrives in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to take over operations for Enterprise.

An aerial stern view of the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-84-02651. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A large harbor tug maneuvers the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV-43) as several other tugs escort the vessel into port. Base: Fort Lauderdale State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

110302-N-4743B-060GULF OF THAILAND (March 2, 2011) Sailors watch from a landing craft utility as they pull away from the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) off the coast of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Essex is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group participating in Cambodian Maritime Exercise 2011.

A port bow view of the amphibious assault ship Bataan (LHD-5) being maneuvered by three commercial tugboats after float-off from the building ways dock at Ingalls Shipbuilding, Inc. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-08620. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An aerial view of the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) and other ships of Battle Group Bravo underway in formation. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

010403-N-3400W-015. Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Gulf Of Thailand

020301-N-0000X-020. Base: Virginia Beach State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD 15), left, and the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1), left, steam on either side of the replenishment oiler USS MILWAUKEE (AOR 2) during an underway replenishment. Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED)

Strait of Malacca, January 26, 2011 - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) leads the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG-52) during a passing exercise with the Royal Malaysian Navy.

110826-N-ZC343-381SAN DIEGO (Aug. 26, 2011) The Amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) is moored at Naval Base San Diego before sunrise.

Tug boats move the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) toward the pier as family members and friends wait to welcome the ship's crew. The SARATOGA and elements of its battle group are returning to Mayport following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

110127-N-6003P-096ATLANTIC OCEAN, (Jan. 27, 2011) Sailors walk the flight deck checking sprinkler heads during a test of the countermeasure wash down system aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman is underway in support of fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications.

DN-SC-88-05998. Base: Unknown

221004-N-KK394-1098NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 4, 2022) The Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) departs Naval Station Norfolk, Oct. 4. 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.

The large harbor tug MASSAPEQUA (YTB-807) moves up to the stern of the aircraft carrier USS KITY HAWK (CV-63) to assist the ship in docking. The KITTY HAWK is stopping over in Yokosuka for leave and liberty call. Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN)

Crew members man the rail during the commissioning of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD-1), foreground, steams towards a rendezvous with the fleet oiler USNS Neosho (T-AO-143), top left, and the amphibious cargo ship USS El Paso (LKA-117), top right, during an underway replenishment off the Virginia Capes. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 20, 2022) The U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) departs Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) for a regularly scheduled deployment, May 20, 2022. Ronald Reagan is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. For more than 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleets forward-deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.

050114-N-6074Y-074. Base: Usns Rainier (T-AOE 7)

Great Lakes Search and Rescue Detachment - 26-HK-144-242. Hurricane Katrina

220905-N-TP544-1004 BALTIC SEA (Sep. 4, 2022) U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft fly over the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), during a maneuvering exercise with partner and allied ships in the Baltic Sea, Sep. 4, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Dec. 20, 2016) The Military Sealift Command expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Trenton (EPF 5) gets underway from Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Dec. 20. Trenton departed Virginia to begin its first forward deployment. Trenton deployed to support military operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations.

110325-N-AQ172-123MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 25, 2011) The U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) is underway past Mount Etna supporting Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn. Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973.

A bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-7) at anchor during Exercise Teamwork '92. Teamwork is a multinational NATO exercise involving 45,000 troops, 170 ships and 300 aircraft from 11 nations in maritime and air operations along the Norwegian coastline. Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK '92 Base: Nordfjorden Fjord Country: Norway (NOR)

DN-SC-87-05679. Base: Athens Country: Greece (GRC)

NORFOLK (April 11, 2018) Sailors man the rails as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) departs Naval Station Norfolk as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

A port quarter view of the USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) as crewmen form the number "200,000" on the flight deck. AN S-3A Viking has just made the 200,000th aircraft landing aboard the aircraft carrier. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-86-00473. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

070116-N-5024R-006. Base: Naval Base, Kitsap (BANGOR) State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-12189. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

A view of the island structure aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) as seen from the ship's bow. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060705-N-9288T-032. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220827-N-YD731-1355 IONIAN SEA (Aug. 27, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), right, operates with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Aug. 27, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG) 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.

050803-N-3446M-048. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt(EGY)

An aerial bow view of the fleet oiler USNS KAWISHIWI (T-AO-146) conducting an underway replenishment with the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) and the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63). Country: Unknown

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