Naval Operations and Vessels

A collection of naval images showcasing various military ships, helicopters, and vessels operating in ocean settings, reflecting their roles in maritime operations.

DN-ST-87-08815. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

The aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) steams past Point Loma, Calif., as it sets out to sea for training exercises with Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2).. Base: San Diego Bay State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America(USA)

A starboard side view of the guided missile cruiser USS FOX (CG-33) underway during a gunnery drill. The ship's Mark 42 5 inch/54 caliber aft gunmount is shown firing to the port side. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-87-03750. Country: Caribbean Sea

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

A silhouetted bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG 47) underway during Exercise BALTOPS '85. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '85 Country: Baltic Sea

Aerial view of helicopters poised on the flight deck, a symphony of blue and grey against the sea's dark expanse, The LHD Trieste, Trieste, Italy.

An M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) drives past equipment being unloaded from the pre-positioning vehicle cargo ship PFC JAMES ANDERSON JR. (T-AK-3002) moored in the city's port during the multinational relief effort Operation Restore Hope. Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM)

110423-N-RC734-002GULF OF ADEN (April 23, 2011) Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 90, assigned to assault craft unit (ACU) 5, approaches the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). Comstock is underway supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Left side front medium bow shot as the container ship ROSO SENTOSA sits moored at Split, Crotia harbor awaiting its cargo to be unloaded. The cargo consists of equipment needed for the Belgian-Luxemburg Battlegroup (BLUBG). The BELUBG is replacing the 5th Malaysian Battlegroup. The BELUBG, a 500 man unit consisting of elements of the Regiment de Chasseurs Ardennais (Ardennes Light Infantry Regiment), 67th Engineers Company, and the 4th Logistic Battalion (Military organizations not shown), are responsible for the security and enforcement of the Dayton Peace Agreement in the city of Tomislavgrad, and the surrounding towns of Kupres and Livno Bosnia-Herzegovina. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Split Country: Croatia (HRV)

DN-SC-87-08431. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A view of crew members aboard the fleet oiler USNS PAWCATUCK (T-AO-108) and the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) as seen from the hangar bay of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). The LINCOLN is conducting underway replenishment operations with the two ships. Country: Caribbean Sea

A harbor tug escorts the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG 47) as the ship arrives for Navy Fleet Week activities. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Beach MASTER 3 Brandon Schieber, Beach MASTER Unit 1, directs a Cat D-7 Dozer onto Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) 1634 in Inner Apra Harbor, Guam in support of Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2003. Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2003 State: Guam Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)

Close-in aerial view, from the port side, of a section of the aircraft carrier CORAL SEA (CV 43) aft of the former island section during the late stages of the ship being scrapped out at the new Patapsco Marine Salvage Company. Base: Baltimore Harbor State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A British Spitfire plane shooting down a German Heinkel bomber during the Battle of Britain.

Salvage Engineering Response Team - Various Operations - 26-HK-360-73. mm 49 to 59 photos. Hurricane Katrina

Polaris Point, Guam, May 30, 2012 - The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Topeka

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Morris McDermott signals for supplies from the hangar bay of USS George Washington (CVN 73) to the fast combat support ship USS Supply (AOE 6) during an underway replenishment (UNREP). Both ships are operating in the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH (OSW). OSW is the mission that enforces the coalition imposed southern "no-fly zone" over Iraq. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73)

220801-N-XK047-1003SAN DIEGO BAY (Aug. 1, 2022) - Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) transits the San Diego Bay, Aug. 1. Makin Island, flagship of Amphibious Squadron (CPR) SEVEN, along with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is currently underway conducting integrated training in the U.S. 3rd fleet to prepare for an upcoming deployment.

Vice Admiral Vivien Crea - 26-HK-15-4. Hurricane Katrina

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 07, 2015) Dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) prepares for night time flight operations. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is underway off the coast of Southern California completing a certification exercise (CERTEX). CERTEX is the final evaluation of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) and Boxer ARG prior to deployment and is intended to certify their readiness to conduct integrated missions across the full spectrum of military operations.

The Bermudan tug boat FAITHFUL pulls up to the bow of the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) as the U.S. Navy large harbor tug PALATKA (YTB-801) approaches in the background. The ship is stopping in Bermuda for a visit two days before its return to Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Country: Bermuda (BMU)

The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is positioned into the Chesapeake channel as the ship departs Naval Station Norfolk as the ship departs for its 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. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

Port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS STERETT (CG 31) in a floating dry dock. To the right is the combat stores ship USS MARS (AFS 31). Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

BAR, Montenegro (March 16, 2015) A Montenegrin tugboat maneuvers the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) out of port in Bar, Montenegro. Jason Dunham is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

DN-SD-03-09017. Base: Fort Lauderdale State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A mine sweeping flotal in Kiellinie in action.

120813-N-VY256-176 PANAMA CANAL (August 13, 2012) Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) watch as the ship travels through the Centennial Bridge during its transit through the Panama Canal on its return to the Pacific Ocean. Cape St. George is en route to its homeport to complete a nine-month deployment during which it supported the Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9 in the U.S. 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility.

DN-ST-89-08751. Country: Persian Gulf

A U.S. Sailor observes Landing Craft, Air Cushion 58, attached to Assault Craft Unit 5, preparing to enter the well deck of the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) transporting 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit personnel and equipment in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 5, 2024. The 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI (SSN-705) during commissioning ceremonies. The ship was built by the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-04759. Base: Gaeta Country: Italy (ITA)

Aerial starboard quarter view of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70) approaching the Golden Gate Bridge, led by (back to front), the guided missile USS CALLAGHAN (DDG 994), the destroyer USS PAUL F. FOSTER (DD 964) and an auxiliary fleet oiler. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 13, 2013) The rifle detail prepares to fire a volley from the well deck during a burial at sea aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Anchorage is underway after being commissioned in its namesake city of Anchorage, Alaska.

A German U-Boat moving in against an allied cargo ship in the Atlantic Ocean.

A Mk 28 5 in. gun is fired to starboard aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61). Base: USS Iowa (BB 61) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Members of the Marine detachment aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) prepare to raise the national ensign during morning colors. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-07744. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-86-03238. Base: San Francisco Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 10, 2013) Sailors wash down the flight deck after performing an aqueous film forming foam system test aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway conducting sea trials following a year-long docked planned incremental availability at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility.

030430-N-0780F-001. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Souda Harbor State: Crete Country: Greece (GRC)

DN-SC-89-05688. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

ARABIAN SEA (March 3, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) transits the Arabian Sea. The ship is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region.

The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD-5) pulls into New York, New York for Fleet Week New York 22, May 25, 2022. As a part of Fleet Week New York 22, the Marines of Special Purpose Marine-Air Ground Task Force New York engage in special events throughout New York City and the tristate area showcasing sea service technologies, future innovation, and connecting with citizens. Fleet Week New York brings together more than 2,000 service members from the Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard offering live band performances, military vehicle and equipment displays, and other community relations projects.

020802-N-2706D-002. Subject Operation/Series: MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE 2002 (MC-02) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Sailors stand in formation to spell out "Farewell Subic" on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the vessel departs from the naval station for the last time. Naval Station, Subic Bay, is scheduled to be closed and turned over to the Philippine government. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

An elevated bow view of the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS VIRGINIA (CGN-38) underway off the coast of Cape Henry, Va. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-86-04889. Base: Panama Canal Country: Panama (PAN)

DN-ST-87-09506. Country: Unknown

U.S. Air Force F-16s from the 51st Fighter Wing joined with Republic of Korea F-35As to escort two U.S. B-1B strategic bombers entering the Korean Air Defense Identification Zone and conducted a combined flight in a formation on Nov. 19, 2022. The training demonstrated the ROK-US combined defense capability and posture based on the alliance's overwhelming power and the U.S. ironclad commitment to providing extended deterrence in defense of the Korean Peninsula.

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

DN-ST-87-04767. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

HAIFA, Israel (Dec. 23, 2014) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) stand by their lines as a tug boat maneuvers the ship into positing for mooring in Haifa, Israel, for a scheduled port visit. Cole is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

DM-ST-88-07857. Base: Virginia Beach State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220707-N-N0842-1001 SAN DIEGO (July 7, 2022) Royal New Zealand Navy Sailors assigned to HMNZS Matataua (MAT) onload small boats to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 in Southern California. 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.

The guided missile frigate USS SIMPSON (FFG 56) is accompanied by tug boats as it arrives in the city to take part in Fleet Week. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Loaded with Army vehicles, the rapid-reponse vehicle cargo ship USNS REGULUS (T-AKR 292) transits the Suez Canal en route to Saudi Arabia. The REGULUS is transporting the vehicles in support of Operation DESERT SHIELD. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Egypt (EGY)

The aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV-59), heading up the river, passes a fire boat that is spraying streams of water into the air in a welcoming gesture. The FORRESTAL and its battle group are visiting New York City to take part in Fleet Week '89. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET WEEK '89 Base: Hudson River, New York City State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

970628-N-9315S-026. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Salvage Engineering Response Team - Empire and Venice - 26-HK-354-33. Venice. Hurricane Katrina

Marie Francois Sadi Carnot (1837-1894). President of the Third Republic of France. Port of Toulon, France. Sadi Carnot visiting the battleship Pelayo of the Spanish Navy War. Engraving by Rico. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1890. Colored.

PEARL HARBOR (Aug 22, 2016) The crew of the Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) man the rails aboard WWII museum ship USS Bowfin (SS 287) to shoot a spirit spot for Fox Sports to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. FOX Sports is returning to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to telecast four college basketball games live on Dec. 6 and Dec. 7. Participants include the University of Hawai'i, University of California, Princeton University, and Seton Hall University.

KENNETH BRANAGH in DUNKIRK (2017), directed by CHRISTOPHER NOLAN.

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and the oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T - AO 195) perform a Refueling at Sea (RAS) off the US Atlantic Coast. TRUMAN, the newest aircraft carrier currently in the Navy's arsenal is preparing for an Operational Reactor Safeguard Examination, the ship's most significant reactor inspection, which results in operational certification of Propulsion Plant Personnel. Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

220711-N-VQ947-1118 SAN DIEGO (July 11, 2022) San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) departs San Diego during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 in Southern California. 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.

May 9, 2012 - Hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii, during a deployment in support of Pacific Partnership 2012.

A dry dock is towed from Naval Station, Subic Bay, by the salvage and rescue ship USS BEAUFORT (ATS-2) as ordnance and equipment is removed in preparation for the station's closure. Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority will assume control of the area after the U.S. Navy relinquishes the station. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 24, 2022) U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, perform in F/A-18 Super Hornets at the U.S. Naval Academy during commissioning week. The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase teamwork and professionalism of the U. S. Navy and Marine Corps through flight demonstrations and community outreach while inspiring a culture of excellence and service to the country.

Sailors standing on the masts of the 3 masted schooner ""Cvavatemoc"" as part of the Mexican Navy in Tall Ships race

A bow view of the nuclear-propelled attack submarine USS ATLANTA (SSN-712) during its launching ceremony. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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