Naval Operations at Sea

Images of various naval vessels in motion during operations, highlighting military maneuvers and naval architecture in diverse maritime settings.

DN-SC-85-12784. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Ecuadorian navy ship ESMERALDAS (CM 11) cruises off the coast of Ecuador during training exercises with USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57) (not shown) while en route to Exercise TEAMWORK SOUTH '99. Reuben James will be conducting bilateral operations with the Chilean navy. Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK SOUTH '99 Country: Unknown

A Venezuelan frigate is underway in formation with the guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG-29) and the tank landing ship USS HARLAN COUNTY (LST-1196). The vessels are taking part in 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 Country: Unknown

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG 48) underway. Base: Augusta Bay Country: Sicily (SIC)

Line handlers stand by on deck as the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS NEVADA (SSBN 733) approaches a berth at Long Beach Naval Shipyard. Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-86-00468. Country: Unknown

An aerial starboard bow view of the frigate USS DAVIDSON (FF-1045) underway. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 27, 2022) U.S. Navy Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) and Royal New Zealand Navy auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMNZS Aotearoa (A 11) conduct a replenishment-at-sea 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 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 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

DN-SC-87-08430. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port bow view of the Ticonderoga class Aegis guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG 47) moored at the naval station. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port view of the Soviet Krivak I class frigate ZHARKYY operating near the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Country: Unknown

An aerial port view of the Spruance class destroyer USS O'BRIEN (DD 975) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The Chilian frigate LYNCH (FFG 07) prepares to fire its forward mount guns at an ocean tug (in the back ground) during a gunnery exercise off the coast of Chile during Exercise TEAMWORK SOUTH '99. Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK SOUTH '99 Country: Unknown

A port side view of the guided missile frigate USS ANTRIM (FFG-20) tied up at a pier at the naval station. Several other U.S. Navy ships are in the background. Base: Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The British destroyer HMS Gloucester (D-96), foreground, comes alongside the combat stores ship USS NIAGARA FALLS (AFS-3) for an underway replenishment as the destroyer USS FIFE (DD-991) steams nearby during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Persian Gulf

The fast combat support ship USS SACRAMENTO (AOE-1) gets underway following a visit to the naval station. The SACRAMENTO is en route to its home port of Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Wash., after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA)

221014-N-TC847-1040 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 14, 2022) The Croatian missile boat Dubrovnik (RTOP 42) transits the Adriatic Sea during the NATO-led vigilance activity Neptune Strike 22.2 (NEST 22.2), Oct. 14, 2022. NEST 22.2 is the natural evolution of NATOs ability to integrate the high-end maritime warfare capabilities of a carrier strike group to support the defense of the alliance in Europe.

DN-SC-89-00557. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

SASEBO, Japan (March 31, 2013) The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Warrior (MCM 10) pulls into Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo. Warrior traveled from Bahrain by heavy-lift transport ship to replace ex-Guardian (MCM 5).

A starboard beam view of the tank landing ship USS BOULDER (LST 1190) anchored off the coast of Puerto Rico during exercise OCEAN VENTURE '88. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '88 Country: Caribbean Sea

An elevated port bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) underway during sea trials off the coast of Mississippi. The battleship is scheduled to be recommissioned into the fleet on April 28, 1984, after completion of modernization/reactivation construction at Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, Mississippi. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

An overhead view of the frigate USS FRANCIS HAMMOND (FF 1067) underway.. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

120326-N-RI884-150 PEARL HARBOR (March 26, 2012) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65) conducts exercises off the coast of Hawaii following a departure from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

DN-SC-04-15477. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 92 Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 20, 2020) The expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) participates in a photo exercise in the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 20, 2020. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations.

An aerial port quarter view of the frigate USS MARVIN SHIELDS (FF 1066) returning to San Diego from a Western Pacific (WESTPAC) cruise with the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV 61). Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Sailors man the rails aboard the destroyer USS FLETCHER (DD-992) as the vessel departs from port en route to Townsville. The FLETCHER and other U.S. Navy ships are in the region during ceremonies commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea. Base: Sydney State: New South Wales Country: Australia(AUS)

220711-N-OR809-1009PEARL HARBOR (July 11, 2022) - Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) departs Pearl Harbor to begin the at-sea phase for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 11. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

DN-SC-88-06338. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

1994......A port quarter view of the Russian maritime Border Guard Svetlyak class patrol craft AKA-069 operating in the Western Pacific area. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A port view of the destroyer USS FIFE (DD-991) underway off the coast of California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard bow view of the German destroyer AFGS SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN (D-182) underway during BALTOPS '92. Country: Baltic Sea

120228-N-ZB122-004SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 28, 2012) The Blue Ridge-class command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrives at Marathi NATO Pier facility for a routine port visit. Mount Whitney is conducting theater and maritime security operations as the flagship of the U.S. 6th Fleet.

An aerial port view of the missile range instrumentation ship USNS OBSERVATION ISLAND (T-AGM 23) underway off the coast Hawaii. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A port bow view of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) taking part in an anti-submarine warfare exercise off the coast of San Diego. The amphibious transport dock USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD-43) is astern of the RANGER. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 15, 2013) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 performs a vertical replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) and the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

DN-SC-87-05073. Country: Unknown

A port quarter view of the Soviet Kara Class guided missile cruiser KERCH underway. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

A starboard bow view of the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51) underway off the coast of New England prior to its commissioning. Base: USS Arleigh Burke Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-90-03785. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The guided missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) comes to the aid of Saudi container ship Saudi Hofuf in the Gulf of Oman, March 21, 1996. The Saudi Hofuf was rapidly taking on water and in danger of sinking due to a ruptured seal in the main spaces. The San Jacinto sent over a party of damage control men and engineers with equipment to aid in efforts to keep the ship afloat. Navy helicopters aided in evacuating non-essential personnel from the stricken vessel. USS San Jacinto is part of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) battle group. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: USS San Jacinto (CG 56) Country: Gulf Of Oman

A port beam view of the guided missile frigate KAUFFMAN (FFG-59) underway during sea trials prior to its commissioning. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port beam view of the frigate USS AINSWORTH (FF-1090) underway. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221114-N-YX844-1159 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 14, 2022) The Royal Canadian Navy ship HMCS Vancouver (FFG 331), the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ship JS Setogiri (DD 156) and JS Yamagiri (DD 152) steam in formation during Keen Sword 23, in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 14. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JMSDF personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad Japan-U.S. alliance. USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), 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.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Warramunga (FFH 152) and U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) sail 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. (Video by Royal Australian Navy Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez)

A stern view of the guided missile cruiser USS JOUETT (CG-29) after passing through the Strait of Hormuz during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: USS Jouett(CG 29)

A port quarter view of the amphibious transport dock USS DUBUQUE (LPD-8) underway prior to the start of an underway replenishment during exercise Valiant Blitz '91. Subject Operation/Series: VALIANT BLITZ '91 Country: Unknown

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 16, 2012) The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE-4), bottom, performs a replenishment at sea with the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46). Tortuga 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.

040607-N-1823S-564. Country: Baltic Sea

With the crews of both ships manning the rails in the naval tradition of rendering passing honors, the destroyer USS O'BANNON (DD-987) steams alongside the Russian Sovremenny-class destroyer RASTOROPHNNY (EM-400) while heading for the Russian city of Severomorsk. Country: Barents Sea

220626-N-NR343-1011 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (June 26, 2022) The littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) moored pierside at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, June 26. Sioux City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

An aerial port quarter view of the destroyer COMPTE DE GRASSE (DD-974) bottom, the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61), center and the destroyer USS DEYO (DD-989) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-90-00236. Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial starboard bow view of six nuclear-powered guided missile cruisers underway in formation during exercise READEX 1-81. The ships are, from left to right: USS TEXAS (CGN-39), USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN-40), USS CALIFORNIA (CGN-36), USS SOUTH CAROLINA (CGN-37), USS VIRGINIA (CGN-38) and USS ARKANSAS (CGN-41). Subject Operation/Series: REDEX 1-81 Country: Caribbean Sea

An overhead view of the frigate USS FRANCIS HAMMOND (FF-1067) underway.. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

A Marine aboard the amphibious transport dock USS RALEIGH (LPD-1) watches as the dock landing ship USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD-44) steams alongside. The ships and their embarked Marines are at sea in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Northern Arabian Sea

A starboard bow view of the frigate USS FRANCIS HAMMOND (FF 1067) underway.. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

A starboard view of the fleet oiler USNS NEOSHO (T-AO-143) underway during Fleet Ex 1-90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

020301-N-0000X-006. Base: Virginia Beach State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-00643. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port quarter view of the amphibious command ship USS MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC-20) tied up at a pier. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-01780. Country: Unknown

The utility landing craft LCU-1660 turns toward the North Carolina shore after backing out of the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4). The Marine units that had been embarked aboard the NASSAU are departing the ship after nearly eight months on deployment. During that time, the sailors and Marines of the NASSAU were involved in Operation Sharp Edge in Liberia and Operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf region. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMSHARP EDGE Base: Onslow Bay State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 4), conducts small boat operations while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 14, 2024. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of USS Boxer (LHD 4), USS Somerset (LPD 25), and Harpers Ferry, and the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are underway conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

A Bahrainian, Al Riffa Class Fast Attack Craft, HAWAR (PCF 11), passes in front of the Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS TARAWA (LHA 1), just before the TARAWA, part of the Southwest Asia buildup in the Persian Gulf, moors at the Mina Sulman pier in Manama, Bahrain. Country: Unknown

The guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKEY (FFG-41) approaches the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) during Exercise RIMPAC '88 off the coast of Hawaii. A portion of a Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber gun barrel aboard the MISSOURI is in the foreground. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '88 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

060727-N-8977L-021. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) is moved to the pier after being unloaded from the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 4. SUPER SERVANT 4 carried the Impervious and two other ocean minesweepers, the USS ADROIT (MSO-509) and USS LEADER (MSO-490), to Norfolk from the Persian Gulf region, where the minesweepers were deployed for 14 months in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the Russian guided missile destroyer ADMIRAL LEVCHENKO, foreground, taking part in naval exercises with the destroyer USS O'BANNON (DD-987). The O'BANNON and the guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG-48) are visiting the Russian naval base at Severomorsk as part of an ongoing exchange between the navies of the United States and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Country: Barents Sea

MAYPORT, Fla. (Feb. 9, 2010) The guided-missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36) returns to Naval Station Mayport after conducting humanitarian and disaster relief operations supporting Operation Unified Response.

A starboard bow view of the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62) returning to Long Beach Naval Shipyard in California after a four-day sea trial. The NEW JERSEY will be recommissioned in January 1983. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A stern on view of the guided missile cruiser USS PORT ROYAL (CG-73) during the ships acceptance trial. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

Port side view of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA 3) traversing the Harbor at Apra Harbor, Guam. Base: Apra Harbor State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)

Has GW-frigate hr.ms. Tromp (1975-1999).

The Dutch frigate Hr Ms Jacob Van Heemskerck (F-812) operates alongside the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) while participating in an underway replenishment during Operations Desert Shield/Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

DN-SC-87-08249. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

NORFOLK (Jan. 13, 2009) The guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) gets underway for possible disaster response to Haiti. Normandy and several other Navy vessels are underway to render humanitarian assistance after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Caribbean nation.

Crew members aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) watch from the rail as the patrol combatant-missile (hydrofoil) USS HERCULES (PHM-2) pulls alongside. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

DN-ST-89-00324. Base: James River, Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221014-N-KL637-1205 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 14, 2022) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) sails alongside Croatian missile boat Dubrovnik (RTOP 42) during the NATO-led vigilance activity Neptune Strike 22.2 (NEST 22.2), in the Adriatic Sea, Oct. 14, 2022. NEST 22.2 is the natural evolution of NATO's ability to integrate the high-end maritime warfare capabilities of a carrier strike group to support the defense of the alliance in Europe.

A tug boat guides the Chinese Navy destroyer ZHUHAI (DDG 166) (Left) pier side at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, California, next to its sister ship the Chinese destroyer HARIBING (DDG 112). This marks the first time Chinese warships have crossed the Pacific and visited the Continental United States. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-03059. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A port bow view of the ocean minesweeper USS GALLANT (MSO-489) anchored during the joint U.S.-Canadian fleet exercise MARCOT '93. Subject Operation/Series: MARCOT '93 Country: Strait Of Juan De Fuca

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG-26) underway. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-87-07702. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-86-02398. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

V.l.n.r. a GW frigate (1975-2002), an S-frigate and the S-frigate Hr.Ms. Bloys from Treslong (1982-2003).

DN-SC-86-00526. Country: Unknown

An aerial starboard bow view of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG 47) underway during Standard II missile tests near the Atlantic Fleet Weapon Training Facility, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-89-11421. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), left, conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Royal Canadian supply ship MV Asterix 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.

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), left, conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Royal Canadian supply ship MV Asterix 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.

With its crew manning the rails, the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10) returns to Mayport following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-03073. Country: Unknown

221206-N-KL637-1126 TYRRHENIAN SEA (Dec. 6, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) sails alongside the Italian Navy Carlo Bergamini-class frigate ITS Carabiniere (F 593) while an F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft, assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, takes off during combined operations in the Tyrrhenian Sea, Dec. 6, 2022. The George H.W. Bush 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.

010326-N-1644C-003. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: HMCS Winnepeg

RED SEA (April 6, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) transits alongside the Egyptian Navy corvette El Suez (F941) during a passing exercise. Nitze 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.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 31, 2015) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) takes on heavy waves during a replenishment-at-sea with the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). Comstock, part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to promote peace and freedom of the seas by providing security and stability in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 6, 2013) The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) transits alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) as the guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) approaches in preparation for a replenishment-at-sea. Bataan is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting routine training and qualifications.

The S-Frigate Hr.Ms. Van Kinsbergen (1980-1995) with the S-frigate Hr.Ms in the background. Kortenaer (1978-1997).

A port bow view of the guided missile frigates USS MCINERNEY (FFG-8) and USS BOONE (FFG-28) moored together at a pier. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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