Naval Operations at Sea

Photos of naval ships and sailors engaged in replenishment and maintenance activities at sea, illustrating military readiness and teamwork in diverse ocean environments.

WATERS TO THE SOUTH OF JAPAN (March 8, 2016) - The guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) receives fuel from USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a refueling-at-sea. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, Stennis is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment.

110421-N-ZI300-017ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 21, 2011) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) prepare for a replenishment at sea with the Brazilian navy replenishment tanker Almirante Gastao Motta (G 23) during the Atlantic phase of UNITAS 52.

The salvage ship USS GRASP (ARS-51) keeps tension on the tow line attached to the bow of the grounded destroyer USS SPRUANCE (DD-963). The fleet ocean tug USNS MOHAWK (T-ATF-170) prepares to take up slack in a tow line attached to the destroyer's stern. The SPRUANCE ran aground off Andros Island, Bahamas, January 25, 1989. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

120108-N-SB587-263 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 8, 2012) A close in weapons system aboard the amphibious assault ship Kearsarge (LHD 3) conducts a test fire. Kearsarge is conducting crew certifications in preparation for future amphibious operations.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 4, 2012) Sailors from deck department heave on a phone and distance line aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) during a fueling at sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193). Tortuga is part of the only forward-deployed amphibious ready group and is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

WATERS TO THE SOUTH OF JAPAN (March 8, 2016) - The guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) receives fuel from USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a refueling-at-sea. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, Stennis is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment.

060822-N-1467R-021. Base: USS Bataan (FFG 36)

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 26, 2017) A wave breaks on the forecastle of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) as the ship begins its approach to the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) for a replenishment-at-sea in the western Pacific region. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security.

NORWEGIAN SEA (July 5, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) transits the Norwegian Sea, July 5, 2021. Roosevelt, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its second patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

220920-N-NO146-1001 RED SEA (Sept. 20, 2022) Egyptian Navy frigate ENS Alexandria (F911) sails alongside expeditionary sea base USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) in the Red Sea Sept. 20. Lewis B. Puller is forward-deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo)

The words "Go ahead, make my day" adorn the side of the starboard side forward Mark 29 NATO Sea Sparrow missile (NSSM) launcher aboard the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64). The CONSTELLATION is about to test fire a RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missile. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

120810-N-VY256-041 ATLANTIC OCEAN (August 10, 2012) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) transits the Florida Keys as the ship departs Naval Air Station Key West on its return to San Diego. Cape St. George is en route to its homeport to complete a nine-month deployment during which it supported Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9 in the U.S. 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility.

240225-N-RP467-1108 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 25, 2024) The Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship Argus (A135) steam in formation in the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 25. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group will be transferred to NATO command in the Eastern Mediterranean in order to conduct a series of short notice vigilance activities with elements of Allied Maritime Command's Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 and the Turkish Navy. Navy

220821-N-EL850-1167 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 21, 2022) The USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) sailors alongside The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) for a replenishment-at-sea, Aug. 21, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat America's adversaries in support of national security.

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 25, 2014) The guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) breaks away from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195) after refueling-at-sea. Donald Cook is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

220909-N-XN177-2187 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 9, 2022) - A U.S. Marine fast ropes out of an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) during a training evolution aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Sept. 9, 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.

220714-O-QR492-1014-CA PACIFIC OCEAN (July 14, 2022) Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with Royal New Zealand Navy auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMNZS Aotearoa (A 11) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 14. Twenty-six nations, 38 surface ships, four submarines, nine national land forces, more than 30 unmanned systems, approximately 170 aircraft and more than 25,000 personnel will train and operate in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California, June 29 to Aug. 4. 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. (Royal Canadian Navy photo by Sgt. Ghislain Cotton)

Sailors on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS DUBUQUE (LPD-8) haul in on a line during an underway replenishment with the fleet oiler USNS PONCHATOULA (T-AO-148). The replenishment is taking place during exercise Valiant Blitz '91. Subject Operation/Series: VALIANT BLITZ '91 Country: Unknown

DN-ST-85-10915. Subject Operation/Series: READEX 2-83 Base: Vieques Island Country: Puerto Rico (PRI)

BALTIC SEA (Sept. 4, 2022) The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), foreground, sails alongside the Norwegian replenishment oiler HNoMS Maud (A530) in the Baltic Sea, Sept. 4, 2022. Gunston Hall, assigned to 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.

130525-N-YU572-135JAVA SEA (May 25, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) fires it's 25 mm chain gun during a live-fire exercise aboard during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2013. More than 1,000 Sailors and Marines are participating in CARAT Indonesia. CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor Leste.

220814-N-EH998-1027 BAB AL-MANDEB (Aug. 14, 2022) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 48, lands aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) in the Bab al-Mandeb, Aug. 14. Nitze is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

220624-N-N3764-1004CARIBBEAN SEA - (June 24, 2022) -- An MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, Detachment 8, prepares to land on the flight deck of the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15), June 24, 2022. Billings is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force Souths mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 20, 2022) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Sean Daniel, from Phoenix, observes an ammunition transfer from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Chargers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14. 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.

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 4, 2020) Sailors assigned to Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 8 participate in a replenishment-at-sea aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12) in the Mediterranean Sea, Jan. 4, 2020. Bataan, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 20, 2014) Sailors fire a .50-caliber machine gun during a pre-action calibration fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67). Cole is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

221109-N-RC359-1172 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 9, 2022) Multinational defense attachés observe flight operations from vultures row during a ship tour of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 9. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 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.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 14, 2013) The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198). Kearsarge is deployed as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group with embarked Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

An F-14A Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102) flies near the guided missile destroyer USS WILLIAM V. PRATT (DDG-44). Country: Red Sea

EAST CHINA SEA (July 6, 2022) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Parramatta (FFH-154), and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Asahi-class destroyer JS Asahi (DD-119) conduct a live-fire gunnery exercise. Dewey is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleets principal surface force.

220404-N-UN585-1027 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 4, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) and U.S. Marines assigned to Task Group 61/2.4 carry a combat rubber raiding craft to Ross's boat deck to be deployed, April 4, 2022. Task Group 61/2.4 is part of Task Force 61/2, which will temporarily provide command and control support to the commander of U.S. Sixth fleet to synchronize Navy and Marine Corps units and capabilities already in theater, in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests. Ross, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its 12th patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

WATERS NEAR GUAM (March 26, 2015) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), right, comes alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) for a replenishment-at-sea during Multi-Sail 2015. Multi-Sail in an annual Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 exercise designed to assess combat systems, improve teamwork and increase warfighting capabilities in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

221007-N-LK647-0259 ATLANTIC OCEANThe Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) fires its aft 5-inch gun during a Naval Surface Fire Support exercise while underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 7, 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.

220614-N-N3764-3002CARIBBEAN SEA (June 14, 2022) Lt. Will Voulgaris, assigned to the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15), observes the French auxiliary naval ship Dumont dUrville (A624) while conducting a simulated replenishment-at-sea (RAS) approach during exercise Caraibes 2022, June 14, 2022. Caraibes 2022 is a French led, combined and joint training exercise in the Caribbean involving naval, air and land assets. This multi-national exercise aims to promote cooperation among regional forces and their collective ability to successfully provide humanitarian assistance/disaster relief (HADR) in response to a natural disaster.

ARABIAN GULF (May 26, 2013) The guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) fires a close-in weapons system (CIWS) during a live-fire exercise. Monterey is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

220613-N-PC065-1036 AEGEAN SEA (June 13, 2022) The Turkish Ada-class Corvette TCG Heybeliada (F 511), right, sails ahead of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Arlington (LPD 24) as the two ships execute a passing exercise in the Aegean Sea, June 13, 2022. Arlington is a part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, 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.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 31, 2019) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Dragon Whales of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 delivers cargo to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD5) during a vertical replenishment between Bataan and the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12), Dec. 31, 2019. Bataan, homeported in Norfolk, Virginia, is operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

220925-N-ZQ263-1099 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 25, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-Class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) approaches the USNS Washington Chambers for a replenishment-at-sea. Chung-Hoon is operating with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

ATLANTIC OCEAN - (May. 6, 2022) - Sailors aboard Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11), secure the life lines for a live fire of the 57mm main battery on the focsle, May 6. Sioux City is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S. allied and partner interests.

The recently commissioned Littoral Combat Ship USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21) pulled into Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) to replenish supplies. Littoral Combat Ships are a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed for operation in near-shore environments yet capable of open-ocean operation. It is designed to defeat asymmetric "anti-access" threats and is capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence.

AKSAZ, Türkiye - Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) arrived in Aksaz on Sept. 9 ahead of NATO Exercise Dynamic Mariner/Mavi Balina 22 with Turkish Navy frigate TCG Kemalreis (F-247) leading the way as the Task Groups Flagship.

An EA-18G Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 130, conducts a fly-by alongside the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) Jan. 1. Gravely is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

The Arleigh Burke-class guided missle destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) prepares to recieve fuel from fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) during a replenishment-at-sea. Spruance, assigned to Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting advanced tactical training that increases warfighting capability and tactical proficiency across all domains. Navy

DN-ST-85-12746. Base: USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 4, 2015) Sailors man a phone and distance line aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193). Dewey is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations, and theater security cooperation efforts in the region.

GULF OF THAILAND (June 18, 2018) Fire Controlmen 2nd Class Treveion Thorn, left, and Katherine Swol fire a .50-caliber machine gun aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) during a live-fire gunnery exercise with Royal Thai Navy vessels in support of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2018. The Multilateral (CARAT) exercise, in its 2nd iteration and involving the U.S., Singapore and Thailand, is designed to enhance mutual capabilities in a broad spectrum of naval warfare that enable partner navies to operate effectively together as a unified maritime force.

DN-ST-89-02989. Base: USS Conserver (ARS 39)

100412-N-2147L-001 ONSLOW BAY, N.C. (April 12, 2010) The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) drops anchor of the coast of North Carolina before receiving amphibious assault vehicles assigned to the U.S. Marine 2nd Assault Amphibious Battalion. New York is underway conducting training in the Atlantic Ocean.

An SH-60B Seahawk helicopter of Light Helicopter Squadron 38 (HSL-38) prepares to deliver cargo onto the helo flight deck of the Spruance class destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979) during an underway replenishment operation off the coast of Cuba. The CONOLLY is returning to the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base after being on station off the coast of Haiti during Operation Support Democracy. Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea

DN-ST-85-05410. Base: USS Iowa (BB 61)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 1, 2022) Izumo-class multi-purpose destroyer JS Izumo (DDH 183) cruises in formation with Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) while conducting routine operations in the South China Sea, Oct. 1. Higgins is participating in multi-lateral exercises in the South China Sea in support of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces Indo-Pacific deployment, along with the Royal Canadian Navy. Routine multi-lateral exercises like this strengthen interoperability and our mutual commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific.

ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 12, 2012) The guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) fires its MK 45 5-inch lightweight gun during a live-fire exercise. Hue City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. Americas Sailors are Warfighters, a fast and flexible force deployed worldwide. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

221010-N-WI365-1005 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 10, 2022) Sailors assigned to the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), observe as the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS Asahi (DD 119), sails by the ship in the Philippine Sea, Oct. 10. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 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.

NORTH SEA (Oct. 15, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) transits the North Sea, Oct. 15, 2022. Roosevelt 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.

220330-N-HG846-2006 AEGEAN SEA (March 30, 2022) - Gunners Mate Seaman Tristen Glenn, left, from Lancaster, S.C., assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57), fires a shot line to Supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) during a replenishment-at-sea, March 30, 2022. Mitscher is currently deployed with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

DN-ST-89-01325. Country: Unknown

110211-N-6003P-040ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 11, 2011) Sailors prepare to fight a simulated fire on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during a mass casualty drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman is conducting operations at sea in support of Naval Air Training Command carrier qualifications.

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravos 1-228th Aviation Regiment performs deck landing qualifications aboard the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Wichita (LCS 13) Aug. 4, 2022, off the coast of Honduras. As an example of multi-domain operations, Joint Task Force-Bravo U.S. Army and the USS Wichita U.S. Navy assets worked together to ensure both entities are mission ready to support humanitarian assistance, disaster relief efforts or other contingency operations across the United States Southern Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Amber Carter)

Sailors assigned to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 and the "Spartans" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70 prepare an MH-60S Knighthawk and an MH-60R Sea Hawk, to take off from the flight deck of the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) while German Frigate FGS Hessen (F-221) moves to join formation during a simulated straits transit, Oct. 9, 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.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 21, 2022) Royal Malaysian Navy corvette KD Lekir (F-26) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with Royal Australian Navy auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMAS Supply (A 195) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three 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. (Photo by Royal Australian Navy Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez)

An MH-60S Nighthawk, attached to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, transports ammunition to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during an ammunition onload with dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13) on the flight deck, Sept. 25, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting workups in preparation for a scheduled deployment this fall.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) Royal Australian Navy Canberra-class landing helicopter dock HMAS Canberra (L02) sails in formation during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 28. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three 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. (Photo by Royal Australian Navy Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall)

A view looking forward from the superstructure of the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) underway duirng the multinational exercise RIMPAC '90. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '90 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

U.S. Marines with the maritime raid force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, lead a simulated captive during a visit, board, search, and seizure exercise aboard the USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5), in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 11, 2024. VBSS is part of maritime interception operations that aim to delay, disrupt, or destroy enemy forces or supplies in the maritime domain. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 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. Marine Corps

110720-N-ZZ999-240MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 20, 2011) Naval Air Crewman 2nd Class Nicholaus Colone watches as an MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Combat Helicopter Squadron (HSC) 28 prepares to land aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the command ship of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

220727-O-QR492-1004-CA PACIFIC OCEAN (July 27, 2022) Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with Royal New Zealand Navy auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMNZS Aotearoa (A11) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 surface ships, three submarines, nine national land forces, more than 30 unmanned systems, approximately 170 aircraft and more than 25,000 personnel will train and operate in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California, June 29 to Aug. 4. 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. (Royal Canadian Navy photo by Sgt Ghislain Cotton)

The fleet oiler USNS TRUCKEE (T-AO-147) approaches the rapid-response vehicle cargo ship USNS REGULUS (T-AKR-292) to conduct underway replenishment operations. The REGULUS is en route to Saudi Arabia where it will offload equipment in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

CARIBBEAN SEA (Sept 24, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) leaves a zig-zag pattern in its wake during a simulated torpedo evasion drill during the annual UNITAS multi-national exercise.

220613-N-KU796-1017 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 13, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73), approaches the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) for a refueling at sea. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations.

220614-N-ED646-0441 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 14, 2022) USS Gravely (DDG 107) fires a close-in weapons system (CIWS) during a live-fire exercise in the Atlantic Ocean, June 14, 2022. Gravely 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.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Oct. 06, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), along with the embarked staff of Carrier Strike Group 10, arrives in Souda Bay, Crete for a scheduled port visit, Oct. 6, 2022. The George H.W. Bush 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. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., allied, coalition, and partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to USS New Orleans (LPD 18), jumps from the brow during a swim call aboard New Orleans in the South China Sea, Sept. 25, 2022. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 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.

IWO TO, Japan (Sept. 29, 2015) Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 conduct a special patrol insertion/extraction exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

An MV-22 Osprey departs the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during exercise BALTOPS 22, June 8, 2022. BALTOPS 22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea.

220520-N-YD328-0199 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (May 20, 2022) The Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11), homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Jacksonville, Fla., arrives at the Marathi NATO Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Greece, to undergo scheduled preventative maintenance. Preventative maintenance checks ensure the ship remains fully mission capable while deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed when they are needed to ensure security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

120312-N-ZZ999-206 SEA of JAPAN (March 12, 2012) Line handlers practice a connected replenishment aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193).

151118-N-WA937-103 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 18, 2015) USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) fires its MK 45 5-inch lightweight gun during a live-fire exercise Nov. 18, 2015. Bainbridge, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, homeported in Norfolk, is currently conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

221002-N-XN177-1110 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 2, 2022) - U.S. Marines move a corrosion control cart across the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Oct. 2, 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.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2019) The littoral combat ship USS Milwaukee (LCS 5) receives fuel from the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during a fueling-at-sea, Oct. 29, 2019. Bataan is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 13, 2022) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) conducts a 5-inch live-fire gunnery exercise, part of Keen Sword in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 13. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad Japan-U.S. alliance.

221204-N-OM737-2042ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2022) Arleigh-Burke class destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) approaches the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) to engage in a fueling-at-sea evolution, Dec. 4, 2022. Bataan is underway participating in Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT).

SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 26, 2021) Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) conduct a replenishment-at-sea with Henry J. Kaiser class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199). Pinckney is deployed supporting Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the NavyÕs largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th FleetÕs principal surface force.

110114-N-5838W-001 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 14, 2011) The guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) fires its MK-45 5-inch/54-caliber lightweight gun during a pre-aim calibration fire. Mason is deployed as part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

U.S. Navy Sailors with amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), conduct a replenishment-at-sea (RAS), Jan. 26, 2022. RAS is a method of transporting food, munitions and stores from one ship to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)

ENGLISH CHANNEL (March. 24, 2019) The guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) fires its 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise in the english Channel, March 24, 2019. Gravely is deployed as the flagship of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 to conduct maritime operations and provide a continuous maritime capability for NATO in the northern Atlantic.

United States Naval Ship Dahl (T-AKR 312) enters Kushiro Port during exercise Resolute Dragon 22, on Sept. 26, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains.

220521-O-NR876-189PHILIPPINE SEA (May 21, 2022) Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Kiara Woods, from Fresno, California, guides an MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, detachment 8, as it makes its approach towards the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

220421-N-LZ839-2018NORFOLK, VA. (April 21, 2022) - The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) tests counter-measure wash down capabilities, April 21, 2022. Bataan is underway in the 2nd fleet area of operations. Bataan is homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 11, 2017) The guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) participates in a strait transit exercise during a group sail training unit exercise with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier strike Group. Group sail is the first step in the Theodore Roosevelts integrated training phase and aims to enhance mission-readiness and warfighting capabilities between the ships, air wings and the staffs through simulated real-world scenarios.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 22, 2022) Chief Gunners Mate Jeremiah Thomas from Brooklyn, New York and Gunners Mate Seaman Weston Spoon from Anaheim, California, fire a .50 caliber machine gun during a live-fire gunnery exercise aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) while operating in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 22. Milius is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleets principal surface force.

220608-N-KY668-1027ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 8, 2022) A rigid-hull inflatable boat is lowered from the boat deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) during a search and rescue drill with the Spanish Navy Santa Maria-class frigate Santa Maria (F81), June 8, 2022. Arleigh Burke, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner nations.

221029-N-YM667-0001PONCE, PUERTO RICO. (Oct. 29, 2022) - Line handlers on the flight deck of the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Milwaukee (LCS 5) bring lines on deck before a port visit to Ponce, Puerto Rico, Oct. 29, 2022. Milwaukee is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force Souths mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.

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PHILIPPINE SEA (June 29, 2021)The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) fires its Mark 38 25mm gun as part of a live-fire gunnery exercise during Pacific Griffin 2021. Pacific Griffin is considered the most complex and warfare-centric bilateral engagement between both the U.S. and Singapore navies and represents a continued investment in the strengthening of the solid partnership between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore.

CORAL SEA (Aug. 3, 2017) Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) Airman Walter Rutherford prepares to attach cargo pallets to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Island Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20) during a vertical replenishment. Green Bay is part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, which is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency.

230324-N-NH267-1041 ARABIAN SEA (March 24, 2023) Ltjg. Jordan Brockway approaches the guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) on a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) during a VBSS exercise, March 24, 2023 in the Arabian Sea. Paul Hamilton is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

070104-N-6700F-001. Country: Arabian Sea Scene Major Command Shown: USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69

220106-N-TR141-0035 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 6, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), hold the phone and distance line with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ship JS Oumi (AOE 426) during a replenishment-at-sea. Dewey is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and is underway supporting a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. CTF 71/DESRON 15 is the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force.

020627-M-9902V-012. Country: Malaysia (MYS) Scene Major Command Shown: 3 MEF

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 2, 2017) Sailors assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) launch a RQ-21 Blackjack unmanned aerial aircraft aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) during a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). The America Amphibious Ready Group are conducting COMPTUEX off the coast of Southern California in preparation for a deployment later this year.

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