Naval Operations at Sea

Images of various naval vessels engaged in operations, showcasing military ships, sailors, and maritime activities in diverse ocean environments.

Aerial aircraft carrier

DN-SC-87-03306. Country: Caribbean Sea

DN-ST-86-07240. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port view of the replenishment oiler USS MILWAUKEE (AOR-2) taken from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV-59) during an underway replenishment operation. The bow of the destroyer SPRUANCE (DD-963) is in the background. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

DN-ST-87-02988. Base: USS Leftwich (DD 984)

DN-ST-86-07162. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial port bow view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Crew members stand at attention near the bow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ASHEVILLE (SSN-758) during its commissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Soldiers of the U.S. Army's elite10th Mountain Division, from Fort Drum, N.Y., and crewmembers of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) man the rails on the 010 level of the island as the ship prepares to get underwater for the Caribbean en route to take part in Operations Able Vigil and Suppport Democracy off Haiti. The EISENHOWER; is transporting 1,800 troops and their military hardware in this job. Subject Operation/Series: ABLE VIGILSUPPORT DEMOCRACY Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A combat camera crew member photographs CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters parked on the deck of the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) while crew members raise the American flag on the vessel's stern upon its arrival in port. The IWO JIMA is among the U.S. Navy ships deployed to the region in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR)

A view of a rat guard mounted on the mooring line of a United States warship. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-05275. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-10820. Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A crew member hauls on a line aboard the Australian guided missile frigate HMAS SYDNEY (FFG-03) observes activities taking place during an underway replenishment exercise with the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70). Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A bow view of the frigates USS TRUETT (FF-1095) and USS MOINESTER (FF-1097) tied up at a pier. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An unusual photography angle makes it appear as the combat support ship USS Detroit (AOE-4) is part of the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga (CV-60). Taken during a 1992 Mediterranean deployment underway replenishment exercise. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

A Westland Wasp Mk.1, Series 2 & 2A (AH-12A) submarine control helicopter (1966-1981) on the flight deck of one of Speyk Class Fregat (1967-1990).

A view of the amphibious ship USS PELILEU (LHA-5) and the replenishment oiler USS WABASH (AOR-5) moored in the shipyard during an overhaul. Base: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

As seen from aboard a UH-1 Iroquois helicopter, the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-7) lies anchored in Iskenderun Bay to offload elements of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) during Operation Provide Comfort, a multinational effort to aid Kurdish refugees in northern Iraq and southern Turkey. Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORT Base: Iskenderum Country: Turkey (TUR)

A port quarter view of the Soviet nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser KIROV (065) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Crew members disembark from the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) upon returning to Norfolk after their deployment to the Red Sea for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A US Navy Sailor aboard USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) mans the rails while looking at Pier 12 , Norfolk, Virginia, which is full of family and friends as it begins a six month cruise. Truman is on its maiden deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf. Subject Operation/Series: UNIFIED SPIRIT Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

DN-ST-89-00633. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of two of the Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber gun turrets and the superstructure aboard the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) during the ship's decommissioning ceremony. The ceremony marks the end of the WISCONSIN's third period in commission, which began on October 22, 1988. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USS Minneapolis (CA-36) Refueling at Sea from a Navy Oiler During the Marshall Islands Operation "Activities photographed by the USS Cowpens (CVL 25) during raid on Marshall and Gilbert Islands. November - December 1943. USS Minneapolis (CA 36) is refueled at sea.".

An officer looks out a window of the primary flight control station aboard the amphibious transport dock USS RALEIGH (LPD-1). The RALEIGH and its embarked Marines are at sea in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Northern Arabian Sea

DN-ST-89-11454. Subject Operation/Series: LANTCOOPEX 1-89 Base: Port Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-03975. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of the 3.9-inch dual purpose guns and the bridge aboard the Russian guided missile destroyer Admiral Vinogradov (BPK-554). The vessel is part of a multinational naval force participating in exercises in the region. Country: Northern Arabian Sea

A view of the AN/SPP-51C (circular), AN/SPS-52D (large block) and AN/SPS-10F radar aboard the Brooke class guided missile frigate USS RAMSEY (FFG-2). Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-08908. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) lies tied up for post-deployment maintenance at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The IOWS's SPS-49 air search radar and other antennas have been removed in anticipation of the ship's deactivation, which is scheduled for October 1990. Base: Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-00951. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING 86 Base: USS Spartanburg County (LST 1192 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A view of assorted deck equipment aboard the fleet tug USNS MOHAWK (T-ATF-170) during a port visit to the Washington Navy Yard. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Line handlers stand by as a large harbor tug helps bring the destroyer tender USS YELLOWSTONE (AD-41) alongside the pier. The YELLOWSTONE is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. An Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35) A-6E Intruder aircraft sits on the YELLOWSTONE's helicopter deck. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sailors man the rails as officers stand beneath the Standard SM-2 ER missiles in the Mark 10 launcher aboard the guided missile cruiser USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS (CG-27). The crew is preparing for RDML (lower half) John R. Dalrymple, commander, South Atlantic Force, who will board his flagship for the start of Unitas XXXI, an annual, joint exercise between the U.S. Navy and the naval forces of nine South American countries. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXI Base: Naval Station, Roosevelt Roads Country: Puerto Rico (PRI)

A starboard side (amidships) view of the Soviet "KRIVAK II" class guided missile frigate REZVY (FFG 942) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Part of the crew of the guided missile destroyer USS CHANDLER (DDG-996) mans the rail while others march aboard during commissioning ceremonies. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Utility landing craft LCU-1665 is tied to a pier. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines(PHL)

A view of a Tomahawk cruise missile armored box launcher mounted on the port side of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62). Country: Unknown

Military battleship

DN-SC-89-02720. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM WORK 88 Base: USS Forrestal (CV 59) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-87-01476. Country: Unknown

Crewmen on the deck of the destroyer USS SPRUANCE (DD-963) leave in the bull rope carrying salvage rigging from the salvage ship USS GRASP (ARS-51). The SPRUANCE ran aground off Andros Island, Bahamas, January 25, 1989. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port bow view of the ocean minesweeper USS IMPLICIT (MSO 455) underway near the coastline in the early morning. The ship is assigned to the Naval Reserve Force (NRF). (Exact date shot unknown). Country: Gulf Of Alaska

A starboard beam view of the Soviet Kirov class nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser KALININ, foreground, and the Sovremenny class guided missile destroyer BEZUPRECHNY underway in the background. (Substandard image). Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED)

DN-ST-89-08168. Base: Washington Navy Yard State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A shelter is hoisted aboard the aviation logistic ship USNS WRIGHT (T-AVB 3) at the start of exercise OCEAN VENTURE '88. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '88 Base: Usns Wright (T-AVB 3)

Sailors on the pier pull the lines during docking procedures for replenishment oiler USS KANSAS CITY (AOR-3). Base: Naval Air Station, Alameda State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members aboard the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG 26) stand at the railing shortly after the ship's arrival in a Mediterranean port. Base: USS Belknap (CG 26)

010922-N-0659H-003. Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63)

DN-ST-86-11404. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

A crew member watches from the island as the miscellaneous flagship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3) approaches the stern of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) during Operation Southern Watch, the enforcement of the no-fly zone in southern Iraq. F-14A Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 24 (VF-24) and Fighter Squadron 211 (VF-211) are parked on the flight deck. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown

A port quarter view of the fast combat support ship USS DETROIT (AOE-4). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-07197. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-04877. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-89-10832. Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USS Missouri (BB-63) Anchored in Harbor of Piraeus, Greece "Mediterranean Cruise 1946 of USS Missouri (BB 63). USS Missouri (BB 63) anchored in harbor of Piraeus, Greece.".

The Mount 22 Mark 16 20mm Phalanx close-in weapons system (CIWS) is tested fired aboard the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) as the vessel operates in the Gulf of Oman. Country: Gulf Of Oman

The speakers platform stands atop the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SCRANTON (SSN-756) in preparation for the vessel's commissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A plane captain signals to the pilot of an Airborne Early Warning Squadron 126 (VAW-126) E-2C Hawkeye aircraft preparing for flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67). Country: Adriatic Sea

DN-ST-88-05278. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Indian destroyer INS RANJIT (D-53) and the frigate INS GONATI (F-21) lead a U.S. Navy Spruance class destroyer as they take part in the joint naval exercise Passex '92. Subject Operation/Series: PASSEX '92 Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

A Helicopter Combat Support Squadron II (HC-11) CH-46F Sea Knight helicopter flies behind the ammunition ship USS MOUNT HOOD (AE-29) during an underway replenishment operation with the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-89-00638. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-86-03382. Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-11078. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS 85 Base: Pedro Miguel Locks Country: Panama (PAN)

Tugs assist the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) along the Elizabeth River on its transit to Naval Base Norfolk for decommissioning. Base: Norfolk, Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-05139. Base: Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen operate video camera equipment aboard the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62) during sea trials. After recently completing renovations and modernization, the NEW JERSEY is scheduled to be reactivated in January of 1983. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-85-02679. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A hospital corpsman stands by as a working party aboard the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) prepares to move supplies below decks during an underway replenishment with the combat stores ship USNS SPICA (T-AFS-9). The ships are part of the U.S. Navy force in the gulf supporting Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: USS Wisconsin (BB 64)

DN-ST-88-10000. Base: Naples Country: Italy (ITA)

Sailors man the rails on the bow of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51) following the ship's commissioning ceremony. The ARLEIGH BURKE is one of the few U.S. Navy vessels named after a living person. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-00240. Base: Boston State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220703-N-VJ326-2076 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 3, 2022) - Seaman Adam Rasnake, from Tucson, Arizona, left, and Seaman Babajide Odeyemi, from New York, stand port and starboard lookout watch aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), July 03, 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.

DN-ST-89-10383. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

DN-ST-85-11031. Base: USS Constellation (CV 64)

Crew members man the rails aboard the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS ARKANSAS (CGN-41) as the ship nears Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

DN-SC-86-08807. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members man the rails aboard the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) during the vessel's decommissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard bow view of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) returning from sea after Hurricane Felix departed the area. The USS AMERICA is preparing to deploy to the Mediterranean and upon her return to the States, the ship will be decommissioned. Base: USS America, Hampton Roadstead State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view, looking forward, of the target destroyer ex-USS BAUSELL, as a Tomahawk cruise missile flies over during tests at the Pacific Missile Test Center. Base: Naval Air Station, Point Mugu State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Soviet navy personnel wave from the starboard side of the guided missile destroyer ADMIRAL VINOGRADOV as the ship pulls into San Diego. The VINOGRADOV and two other ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet will be making a five-day goodwill visit. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

As seen from a departing liberty boat, the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) lies at anchor near U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Country: Caribbean Sea

DA-ST-85-02333. Subject Operation/Series: LIFELINE Base: Southport State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-05137. Base: Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Mooring lines secure the attack submarine USS BONEFISH (SS-582) to the submarine tender USS FRANK CABLE (AS-40). The BONEFISH is berthed alongside the FRANK CABLE after being towed to its home port following an on board fire which disabled the vessel and claimed the lives of three crew members. Base: Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-01868. Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-89-02507. Country: Unknown

The guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) towers over the crowd gathered for the ships christening and launch at the Bath Iron Works shipyard. More than 12,000 people attended the ceremony. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-00793. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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