Naval Operations and Ship Departures

A collection of naval vessels, including aircraft carriers and cruisers, depicted in various operational settings with blue waters and varying weather conditions.

The amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19), right foreground, the guided missile cruiser USS MOBILE BAY (CG-53), left foreground, and other U.S. and French warships stand moored to a pier outside Manama in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain(BHR)

A starboard beam view of the guided missile cruiser USS Vincennes (CG-49) departing from port during PACEX '89. The aircraft carriers USS Constellation (CV-64) and the USS Ranger (CV-61) are docked in the background. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-08761. Country: Persian Gulf

The amphibious assault ship USS INCHON (LPH-12), left, the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD-15), center, and the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) lie tied up at the naval station. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The large harbor tugs ANOKA (YTB-810) and PIQUA (YTB-793) move in under the bow of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) in preparation for the ship getting underway for the Caribbean in support of Operations Able Vigil and Support Democracy. The ship is transpoorting 1,800 U.S. Army troops of the elite 10th Mountain Division, based at Fort Drum, N.Y., and their military hardware. On the flight deck can be seen numerous AH-IT Cobra helicopter gunships. Subject Operation/Series: ABLE VIGILSUPPORT DEMOCRACY Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-88-05862. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Point Loma State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The tank landing ship USS TUSCALOOSA (LST 1187) 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 CONSTELLATION (CV 64), left; USS RANGER (CV 61), center; and USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62), right. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-04-15488. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 92 Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-05396. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19), right foreground, the guided missile cruiser USS MOBILE BAY (CG-53), left foreground, and other U.S. and French warships stand moored to a pier outside Manama in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain(BHR)

An elevated view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carriers USS NIMITZ (CVN-68), foreground, and USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) moored at a pier. Country: Unknown

DN-SC-90-07181. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-86-07166. Base: San Francisco Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-00326. Base: James River, Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SUEZ CANAL (Oct. 12, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) crosses under the Friendship Bridge in the Suez Canal for the final time. Enterprise is returning from a deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, where the ship conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

The amphibious assault ship USS INCHON (LPH-12), left, the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD-15), center, and the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) lie tied up at the naval station. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

VARNA, Bulgaria (Dec. 4, 2015) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) conduct sea and anchor detail before pulling into Varna, Bulgaria. Ross is forward deployed to Rota, Spain, and is conducting a routine patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

DN-SC-87-08829. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crowds during the 1989 fleet days with numerous (foreign) ships. V.l.n.r. HR.MS torpedo ship ship Mercuur (A 900,1987-), along the nearest scaffolding the British type 21 frigate HMS Amazon (F 169, 1974), the GW frigate Hr.Ms. Tromp (F 801, 1975-1999), German frigate (Bremen class) FGS Rheinland-Pfalz (F 209, 1983), Canadian Frigate HMCS Saguenay (DDH 206, 1956), the Portuguese frigate NRP commander Roberto Ivens (F 482, 1968) And behind it the American Destroyer (Coontz Class) USS Preble (DDG 46, 1960) with the sister ship De Destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 42, 1960).

DN-SC-87-11540. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-86-03880. Base: Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

December 20, 2012 - The aircraft carriers USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), USS Enterprise (CVN 65), USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), and USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) are in port at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, the worlds largest naval station.

The commercial harbor tugs Mister Randy and Mister Don maneuver the aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CV-64) as the ship departs from port during PACEX '89. The aircraft carrier USS Ranger (CV-61) is moored in the background. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-88-05868. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Point Loma State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221013-DQ787-N-1037NORFOLK (Oct. 13, 2022) - The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge pulls into Naval Station Norfolk, Oct. 13, 2022. USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), assigned to the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, returns from a seven-month deployment operating in the High North and Baltic Sea. More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines assigned to the Kearsarge ARG supported a wide range of interoperability opportunities and exercises across the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations increasing combat readiness and crisis response capabilities while strengthening relationships with both NATO Allies and partners.

A port bow view of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) moored at Manama. The BLUE RIDGE is serving as command ship of U.S. Naval Forces, Central Command, during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Manama Country: Bahrain(BHR)

DN-SC-87-11537. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The underway replenishment station 11 aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-10800. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

110310-N-PM781-330PEARL HARBOR (March 10, 2011) The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) enters Pearl Harbor for a port visit. Abraham Lincoln is returning to homeport in Everett, Wash., after a six-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

A starboard view of the destroyer tender USS CAPE COD (AD 43) entering the harbor. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Chinese sailors man the decks of the Luda II Class Destroyer, ZHUHAI (DDG 166), with downtown San Diego in the background. This marks the first time Chinese warships have crossed the Pacific and visited the Continental United States. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-05819. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

020311-A-0030T-014. Base: Port Of Savannah State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM

The guided missile frigate USS SIMPSON (FFG 56) and a parade of other US Navy ships pass the Verranzono Narrows Bridge as they arrive for Navy Fleet Week activities. The aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV 59) is anchored in the background. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial view of a section of the Naval Station showing the repair basin and destroyer and submarine (D&S) piers #24 and #25. A Los Angeles class nuclear-powered attack submarine is in the auxiliary medium floating dry dock RESOLUTE (AFDM-10) in the foreground. Above the RESOLUTE at pier #24 is the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS BAINBRIDGE (CGN-25). CGN-25 is being prepared for decommissioning. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-01289. Base: New York Harbor State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A vertical view of the amphibious assault ship USS NEW ORLEANS (LPH-11) underway. CH-53 Sea Stallion and CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters line the flight deck. Base: San Diego Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-09454. Base: Naval Submarine Base, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

020922-M-3022S-010. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Scene Major Command Shown: CTF 52.2

The guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50) steams past the medium auxiliary repair dry dock ARCO (ARDM 5) during PACEX '89. The nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS LONG BEACH (CGN 9) is behind the VALLEY FORGE. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-11511. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, USS America (CV-66), leads an echelon of ships through the Suez Canal, enroute to the Adriatic Sea where they will position themselves off the coast of Bosnia-Herzegovina in support of Operation Joint Endeavor. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY)

DN-SC-85-07412. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members and their guests tour the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61)following the ship's decommissioning ceremony. The ceremony was held indoors due to bad weather. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-88-06158. Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DA-SC-87-01667. Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE 86 State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-88-06611. Base: Naval Operating Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-05825. Base: Hampton Roads, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SAN DIEGO (June 23, 2015) The littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) transits San Diego Bay while returning to Naval Base San Diego. Commissioned in 2014, Coronado is the third U.S. Navy ship to bear the name of the "Crown City" and is the second littoral combat ship of the Independence variant, which features an innovative, trimaran hull.

A flotilla of boats filled with spectators surrounds the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) as it pulls into port. Base: Sydney State: New South Wales Country: Australia (AUS)

An aerial view of a section of the Norfolk Naval Base showing six naval vessels tied up at piers #4 and #5. They include three MSC Henry J. Kaiser class replenishment oilers, a Sirus class AFS replenishment ship, one Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer and one Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate. Base: Hampton Roads, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221007-N-VX158-1058 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 7, 2022) Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Kansas City (LCS 22) sails under the Golden Gate Bridge during the parade of ships in support of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW). SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas Sea services. During Fleet Week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.

DN-SC-86-03197. Base: San Francisco Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SAN DIEGO (May 3, 2022) Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) departs from Naval Base San Diego, May 3, marking the beginning of Pacific Partnership 2022 (PP22). Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

DN-ST-85-08393. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The cargo ship CYGNUS (T-AK-113) takes on cargo for exercise REFORGER '82. The vehicle cargo ship USNS COMET (T-AKR-7) is in the background at left. The CYGNUS is under charter to the Military Sealift command. Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '82 Base: Beaumont State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Laid up at the Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility are the anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft carrier HORNET (CVS 12), the aircraft carrier ORISKANY (CV 34) and the ASW aircraft carrier BENNINGTON (CVS 20). In the background at left is the attack aircraft carrier BON HOMME RICHARD (CVA 31). Base: Bremerton Naval Shipyard State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-00312. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060701-N-8157C-266. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-10809. Base: Naval Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen stand at attention on deck during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SALT LAKE CITY (SSN 716). Moored in front of the SALT LAKE CITY (SSN 716) is the submarine tender USS EMORY S. LAND (AS 39) with its crew manning the stern rails. Various naval vessels can be seen on the right. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-88-06743. Base: Naval Station, Rota Country: Spain (ESP)

DN-SC-05-10450. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) 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

240104-N-EV253-1334 SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Jan. 4, 2024) - An aerial photo of Naval Base San Diego in San Diego, CA. The photo was taken from a U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk Helicopter assigned to the Merlins of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3.

100210-N-2344B-080SAN DIEGO (Feb. 10, 2011) The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) arrives in San Diego to participate in the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight at Naval Air Station North Island. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series of events nationwide celebrating 100 years of heritage, progress and achievement in naval aviation.

220922-N-PC065-2037 DANISH STRAIT (Sept. 22, 2022) -The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), foreground, approaches the Great Belt Bridge as the ship transits the Danish Strait, Sept. 22, 2022. The Arlington is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 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.

A banner bedecks the gangplank of the guided missile frigate USS VANDEGRIFT (FFG-48) during a ceremony at which the vessel is being dedicated to GEN Alexander A. Vandegrift, Medal of Honor recipient and 18th Commandant of the Marine Corps. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A bow-on view of the submarine tender USS L.Y. Spear (AS-36) tied up at destroyer and submarine (D&S) pier 21 with four Los Angeles class and three Sturgeon class nuclear-powered attack submarines moored nearby. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-07229. Country: Unknown

DM-ST-89-07615. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-08406. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DART) - Marine Safety Office St. Louis - 26-HK-122-145. Hurricane Katrina

220531-N-OM737-1330NEW YORK (May 31, 2022) - The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) departs New York City May 31, 2022. Bataan is underway in the 2nd fleet area of operations. Bataan is homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.

USS Iwo Jima - 26-HK-274-20. Hurricane Katrina

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), foreground, conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Royal Canadian ship MV Asterix and the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 17, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) 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.

Miscellaneous - Coast Guard Operations - 26-HK-173-22. Hurricane Katrina

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)

A starboard quarter view of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) docked at the British naval facility HMS Tamar. The BLUE RIDGE is making a port call en route to its home port at Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan following deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Country: Hong Kong(HKG)

220525-N-LZ839-1686NEW YORK (May 25, 2022) - Marines assigned to Marine Expeditionary Unit 24 and Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), man the rails as the ship arrives to Fleet Week New York May 25, 2022. Bataan is underway in the 2nd fleet area of operations. Bataan is homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.

The GW frigate Hr.Ms. De Ruyter (1976-2001)

NEW YORK -- Navy and Coast Guard ships arrived in New York marking the beginning of Fleet Week New York 2010, May 26, 2010. More than 3,000 Marines, Sailors and Coast Guardsmen will be participating in community outreach events and equipment demonstrations May 26 - June 2. This is the 26th year New York City has hosted the sea services for Fleet Week.

The battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) passes under the Golden Gate Bridge escorted by a Coast Guard patrol boat, a tug spouting water into the air and an SH-3H Sea King helicopter. Base: San Francisco Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-13476. Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-07387. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

010405-N-6815N-001. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Sydney Harbor State: New South Wales Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Major Command Shown: USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64)

DN-SC-90-02314. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120311-N-YC845-008NORFOLK (March 11, 2012) Spectators watch from Fort Monroe National Monument as the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) prepares to cross over the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel as the ship departs Naval Station Norfolk for the ship's 22nd and final deployment. Enterprise is deploying as part of Enterprise Carrier Strike Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

CGC SPENCER. Hurricane Katrina

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71), foreground, lies tied up beside the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). In the background are the aircraft carriers USS AMERICA (CV-66) AND USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

041101-N-1397H-014. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060701-N-8157C-304. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-01491. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Base: Naval Station, Rodman Country: Panama (PAN)

DN-ST-85-08395. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220711-N-NB544-1091 PEARL HARBOR (July 11, 2022) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) departs Pearl Harbor to begin the at-sea phase of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 11. 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 worlds 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 worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

060402-N-4124C-078. Base: Pohang Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

Search and Rescue Operations - 26-HK-260-41. before flyover. Hurricane Katrina

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Aug. 11, 2022) Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) transits San Diego bay, Aug. 11. The Mobile Bay, a part of Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, returned to Naval Base San Diego after a deployment to U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets in support of maritime security operations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Sailors man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) as the large harbor tugs NIANTIC (YTB-781) and TUSKEGEE (YTB-806) come alongside the vessel in preparation for positioning it in port following its arrival. The USS ARIZONA Memorial is in the foreground. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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