Naval Operations at Sea

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

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A Military Sealift Command banner hangs from the bow of the ocean surveillance ship USNS STALWART (T-AGOS 1) during the ship's launching ceremony. Base: Tacoma State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A bow on view of the Type 23 guided missile frigate HMS WESTMINSTER (F-237) tied up to the jetty in the east basin of the Portsmouth Naval Base. Base: Portsmouth Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

Crew members paint the hull of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS NEVADA (SSBN 733) at Long Beach Naval Shipyard. Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-06133. Base: Augusta Bay Country: Sicily (SIC)

DN-ST-88-03606. Base: Persian Gulf

Photographer's Mate 1ST Class Jeff Hilton, left, and Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jeff Elliott, pose for photo on the forcastle of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Country: Unknown

A U.S. Navy color guard parades the colors during the commissioning of the salvage ship USS GRASP (ARS-51). Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Peruvian submarine PISAGUA (SS 33) passes through the Miraflores Locks as visitors watch from a reviewing stand during Operation UNITAS XXV. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN)

Crew members of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ALBUQUERQUE (SSN-706) stand under the sail structure during commissioning ceremonies. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sailors entertain visitors aboard the destroyer USS JOHN RODGERS (DD-983) during open house. Base: Casablanca Country: Morocco (MAR)

A member of Marine Detachment Security Group 6, part of a Fleet Anti-terrorist Security Team, shoulders his rifle as crewmen aboard the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS CASIMIR PULASKI (SSBN-633) point out the location of a "terrorist" intruder during Exercise LantCoopEx 1-89. Another Marine stands ready to fire from the submarine's hull. Subject Operation/Series: LANTCOOPEX 1-89 Base: Port Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-09448. Base: Naval Submarine Base, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-05938. Base: USS Iowa (BB 61) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

981010-F-0208S-515. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98 Base: Pohang Harbor Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

A yard craft assists the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS TOPEKA (SSN-754) into position alongside the submarine tender USS DIXON (AS-37). The TOPEKA has arrived in port for a period of routine maintenance. Base: USS Topeka Country: Bahrain (BHR)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2022) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Aaron Hanks, from Reno, Nevada, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), communicates with watch standers in preparation of firing the ships close-in weapon system while sailing in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 3, 2022. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group 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 stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

A crane is used to offload an M-35A2 2 1/2-ton cargo truck from the vehicle cargo/rapid response ship USNS ANTARES (T-AKR-294) at the Dundalk Marine Terminal. The truck was used by the 32nd Separate Infantry Brigade (Mechanized), Wisconsin Army National Guard, during Exercise Reforger '86. An M-113 armored personnel carrier is parked on the pier. Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sailors from USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57) man the lines as they pull along side to moor with the Chilean flagship BLANCO ENCALADA (DLH 15) in Valparaiso, Chile, prior to the start of Exercise TEAMWORK SOUTH '99. Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK SOUTH '99 Base: USS Reuben James (FFG 57)

England, Hampshire, Portsmouth, Hms Victory. Detail Of Deck With Cannon And Brass Plaque Marking The Spot Where Admiral Nelson Fell 21 October 1805.

NORFOLK (Feb. 28, 2019) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Danielle D. Desiqueria, assigned to the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), re-enlists aboard the decommissioned Iowa-class Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB 64). Wisconsin is moored permanently next to the Hampton Roads Naval Museum as a museum ship.

Shipyard workers here watch the drydock as the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62) is refloated. The ship is being refitted before being commissioned for the fourth time. She has been in mothball storage since 1969. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-00929. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING 86 Base: USS Iowa (BB 61) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) goes through Pedro Miguel Locks during its transit of the canal. The photographer is standing on the bow, looking aft. Note the forward 16-inch gun turret. State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN)

Sailors man the rails near one of the 16-inch/50-caliber gun mounts aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61). Base: Naval Station, Rota Country: Spain (ESP)

DA-ST-87-00669. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Officers and a civilian guest prepare to disembark from the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS LOUISVILLE (SDSN-724) following the vessel's arrival in port. The LOUISVILLE has returned to San Diego following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, during which it became the first submarine to launch a Tomahawk land attack missile in a wartime situation. The submarine tender USS DIXON (AS-37) is moored to a pier in the background. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Submarine Base, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard beam view of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) entering Subic Bay. Country: Philippines (PHL)

A view of commissioning ceremonies for the first Aegis guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47) taking place at Ingalls Shipbuilding. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715) slides down the ways at the conclusion of the launch ceremony. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-03875. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Visit to the Atlantic Fleet: President Kennedy views fleet demonstration aboard USS Enterprise. Joining President John F. Kennedy on his visit to the U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Special Assistant to the President Dave Powers looks through binoculars from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise at sea off the coast of North Carolina.

Guests form a line on a deck of the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial view from the port side of a section of the aircraft carrier CORAL SEA (CV 43) from amidships to aft of the old island location. CV 43 is in the late stages of being scrapped out at the Lambert Point facility of the new Patapsco Marine Salvage Company. Base: Baltimore Harbor State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An officer is reunited with a loved one following his arrival at the station. Ships of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) battle group are returning to Norfolk following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A harbor tug sprays water to welcome the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV-43) as other small craft escort the vessel into port. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Signalmen hoist semaphore flags on the dock landing ship USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD-44). Country: Adriatic Sea

Sailors stand at the railing on the island of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) as a banner is displayed from a small plane. The KENNEDY has just returned to Naval Station, Norfolk from service in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-85-05613. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-05284. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Photo moment from object series Ice diving at HR. Ms. Thetis. Selection from Objects series 0075-052-055.

Several Russian cruisers and destroyers are moored in port during a visit by two U.S. Navy vessels. The guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG-48) and the destroyer USS O'BANNON (DD-987) are visiting port as part of an ongoing exchange between the navies of the United States and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Base: Severomorsk Naval Base Country: Russia (RUS)

Air cushion landing craft LCAC-5 from Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5) nears the beach during the joint U.S./South Korean Exercise Team Spirit '89. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '89 Country: South Korea

PHILIPPINE SEA (April 28, 2022) A MK-38 fires into the sea during a live-fire exercise aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

The guided missile cruiser SHILOH (CG-67) slides down the ways upon its launch at the Bath Iron Works Corp. shipyard. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-10697. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-00254. Base: Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Washington. A crewmember of the hydrofoil USS TAURUS (PHM 3) stands by awaiting the command to place the TAURUS in commission and raise the Navy Union Jack. Base: Bremerton State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders perform their USO show "America and Her Music" on the deck of the fast combat support ship USS SACRAMENTO (AOE-1). The frigate USS HEPBURN (FF-1055) maneuvers off the port side of the SACRAMENTO. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

Members of the Weapons Division inspect a lifting bar before using it to load new guided missile training rounds into a Mark 26 missile launcher magazine aboard the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS ARKANSAS (CGN-41). Base: Naval Air Station, Alameda State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial port bow view of Battle Group Charlie underway in formation. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70) is in the center of the group. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

Motion picture cameraman record the remarks of a naval officer on the speakers platform during the commissioning of the guided missile destroyer USS SCOTT (DDG 995). Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class David Dinardi pre-positions a MK-82 500 pound bomb on the flight deck of the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). George Washington and her embarked air wing (not shown) are conducting operations in support of UN sanctions against Iraq. Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Country: At Sea

Departure from HR. Ms. Zierikzee and Hr. Ms. Alkmaar for participation in the standing Naval Force Channel (StanavForchan). Sagoids look up from the jetty. Selection from object series 0075-052-022.

Machinery Technician 3rd Class Flip Zevnik and Port Securityman 3rd Class Jeff Stelter man a port security boat as they patrol the harbor near the rapid-response vehicle cargo ship USNS REGULUS (T-AKR-292) during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

Popped ships and pressed during the 1989 fleet days.

Crew members stand on the sail and diving planes of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SHARK (SSN-591) as it is towed through the Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal. The submarine is en route to the Pacific Ocean. Base: USS Shark Country: Panama (PAN)

The last minute of the Hr.Ms. Van Galen with the com. StanavForlant.

A Turkish navy color guard folds its national ensign on the stern of the frigate TCG ADATEPE (F 251). Formerly the USS FANNING (FF 1076), the ship has just been decommissioned from the US Navy and transferred to the Turkish navy. Base: Naval Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Ships of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) stand moored to a pier. They include, from left: the oiler JMSDF TOKIWA (AO-423), the destroyers JMSDF SETOGIRI (DD-156) and HAMAGIRI (DD-155), the helicopter destroyer JMSDF SHIRANE (DDH-143), the destroyer JMSDF ASAKAZE (DD-167) and the destroyer KIKIZUKI (DD-165). Base: Yokohama Country: Japan (JPN)

A crewman and officer of the deck stand by on the brow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ALBANY (SSN 753) following the vessel's commissioning ceremony. The destroyer USS ARTHUR W. RADFORD (DD 968) is moored in the background. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-07147. Base: San Francisco Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial starboard beam view of a Soviet Kirov class nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser underway. Country: Unknown

Banners decorate the brow of 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 starboard view of the guided missile frigate KAUFFMAN (FFG-59) as it passes an old fort on the Kennebec River while en route to sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

110602-N-VS577-007PACIFIC OCEAN (May 2, 2011) In commemoration of the Battle of Midway, fought June 4-7, 1942. The U.S. Navy effectively destroyed Japans naval strength by sinking four of its aircraft carriers. It is considered one of the most important naval battles of World War II. Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) created posters for a Battle of Midway remembrance dinner.

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