Naval Operations in Various Waters

A collection of naval vessels including guided-missile destroyers and cruisers conducting exercises and operations in diverse oceanic environments.

221011-N-LK647-0334 ATLANTIC OCEANA view of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) from the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), steaming alongside Normandy as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 11, 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. Navy’s commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

050622-N-5781F-047. Complete Scene Caption: A US Navy (USN) Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) returns to the USN Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS COWPENS (CG 63) after a conduct exercise. The COWPENS is accompanying the USN Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) and other ships of the Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group (CSG), as part of Exercise TALISMAN SABER 2005. TALISMAN SABRE is an exercise jointly sponsored by the US Pacific Command (USPACOM) and Australian Defense Force Joint Operations Command, and designed to train the US 7th Fleet Commander's staff and Australian Joint Operations staff as a designated Combined Task Force (CTF) headquarters. The exercise focuses on crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. USPACOM units and Australian forces will conduct land, sea and air training throughout the training area. More than 11,000 US and 6,000 Australian personnel will participate. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

120719-N-OV802-525BLACK SEA (July 19, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) operates in the Black Sea during Exercise Sea Breeze 2012. Sea Breeze is co-hosted by the Ukrainian and U.S. navies and is intended to improve maritime safety, security and stability engagements in the Black Sea by enhancing the capabilities of Partnership for Peace and Black Sea regional maritime security forces.

Aerial port bow view of the Spruance class destroyer USS JOHN YOUNG (DD-973) immediately after firing its two 5-inch/54-caliber guns during a gunnery exercise. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

NORFOLK (Aug. 7, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) is assisted by a tug boat as it pulls away from the pier at Naval Station Norfolk. Ramage departed for an eight-month deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 6th Fleet Area of Responsibility.

000925-N-6011D-002. Base: Uss Gettysburg (CG 64) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

020724-N-2354M-002. Subject Operation/Series: MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE 2002 Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221011-N-LK647-0334 ATLANTIC OCEANA view of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) from the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), steaming alongside Normandy as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 11, 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. Navy’s commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

USS Cowpens (CG 63) US Navy

110324-N-GW695-137 INDIAN OCEAN (March 24, 2011) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) transits the Indian Ocean. Comstock is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

240116-N-TD381-1191 AT SEA (Jan. 16, 2024) From right to left, the Sejong the Great-class guided-missile destroyer ROKS Sejong the Great (DDG-991) from the Republic of Korea Navy, the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100), sail together during a trilateral exercise, Jan. 16. The exercise allowed maritime forces from Japan, Republic of Korea, and U.S. to train together to enhance coordination on maritime domain awareness and other shared security interests. Vinson, flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

061127-N-8547M-034. Base: Persian Gulf

110818-N-ZS026-095INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2011) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) transits the Indian Ocean. Comstock is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility during a deployment to the western Pacific Ocean.

220620-N-OT701-1066 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (June 20, 2022) Republic of Korea Navy ship Sejong The Great (DDG 991) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in preparation for the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 exercise. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

June 28, 2010 - The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to participate in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercises.

220707-N-OR809-1009 PEARL HARBOR (July 7, 2022) - U.S. ships moored at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. 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.

031105-N-0000X-048. Base: Chesapeake Bay State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060908-N-8544C-002. Base: Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220617-N-WO188-1020 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 17, 2022) Ships from Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11, sail in formation during a fueling at sea. Carrier Strike Group 11 is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations.

A starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG 29) underway in rough seas during 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

DN-ST-88-02490. Base: Naval Operating Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

011024-N-1974E-004. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XLII Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: Ships - Foreign - Peru

220910-N-JO245-1048 NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 10, 2022) -The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71)arrives atNaval Station Norfolk.Ross returned to Naval Station Norfolk marking the end of a nearly 10 year tour of her time as a Forward Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E) destroyer working side by side with our Allies and partners, building interoperability and providing invaluable defensive capabilities over the course of 12 patrols within 6th Fleet.

060703-N-7130B-228. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A port view of the destroyer USS PAUL F. FOSTER (DD-964) underway off the coast of Hawaii.. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

220728-N-KR961-0051 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) Republic of Korea Navy Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer ROKS Sejong The Great (DDG 991), U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) and Royal New Zealand Navy auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMNZS Aotearoa (A 11) sail in formation during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 28. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 30 unmanned systems, approximately 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.

111229-N-GC412-004 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 29, 2011) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) is alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a replenishment at sea. John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

050623-N-5781F-279. Complete Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyers USS FITZGERALD (DDG 62) (foreground) and the USN USS JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG 53) underway in formation in preparation to fire the ship's Mark (MK) 5-inch / 54 caliber (lightweight) guns during a ship sinking exercise. Accompanying USN USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) not shown and part of the Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group (CSG), the FITZGERALD and JONES are currently operating in the Coral Sea in support of Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 2005. TALISMAN SABRE is an exercise jointly sponsored by the US Pacific Command (USPACOM) and Australian Defense Force Joint Operations Command, and designed to train the US 7th Fleet Commander's staff and Australian Joint Operations staff as a designated Combined Task Force (CTF) headquarters. The exercise focuses on crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. USPACOM units and Australian forces will conduct land, sea and air training

220412-N-JC401-1048SEA OF JAPAN (April 12, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) sails in formation during a U.S.-Japan bilateral exercise. During bilateral exercises between Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, the two navies strengthen all-domain awareness and maneuvers across a distributed maritime environment. Bilateral operations like this one reassure our allies and partners of the U.S. commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

220728-N-DF558-1333 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) sails in formation during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 28. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 30 unmanned systems, approximately 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.

A port side view of the guided missile destroyer USS MITSCHER (DDG-57) entering the harbor. Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USS SAN JACINTO (CG 56) follows as USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) (not shown) performs an underway replinshment with USNS WALTER S. DIEHL (T-AO 193) (not shown). San Jacinto is on station in the Persian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown

041108-N-0780F-009. Base: Souda Harbor State: Crete Country: Greece (GRC)

040524-N-7615S-054. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) underway during sea trials. Base: Cruiser Valley Forge

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 21, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) breaks away following a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202). 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.

September 11, 2008 - The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) flies a large American Flag in honor of Patriot Day while steaming through the North Arabian Sea.

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (April 25, 2013) USS Nitze (DDG 94) is currently moored to the pier while serving as a constructed participant in Bold Alligator 2013. Bold Alligator 2013 is a multi-national, synthetic naval amphibious exercise designed to train across the full range of amphibious capabilities in order to provide unique and contemporary solutions to global challenges.

SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 3, 2022) - Sailors aboard Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59), left, prepare to conduct line handling while Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), right, makes port at San Francisco alongside the Princeton for San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW 2022), Oct. 3, 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.

060501-N-1561L-003. Base: Port Everglades State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS JACK WILLIAMS (FFG 24) coming up on the starboard side of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) for underway refueling operations. Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Port bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS BARRY (DDG-52) underway as part of the GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) Battle Group. Subject Operation/Series: VIGILANT WARRIOR Country: Unknown

The guided missile cruiser, USS San Jacinto (CG-56), makes her approach to the fleet oiler, USS Merrimack, during underway replenishment operations in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean. Both ships are on their way to the Adriatic Sea in support of Operation Joint Endeavor. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: USS San Jacinto (CG 56) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port quarter view of the guided missile destroyer USS MITSCHER (DDG-57) tied up at the Surface Operations pier. Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

BLACK SEA (July, 25, 2020) The guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) is underway in the Black Sea during exercise Sea Breeze 2020, July 25, 2020. Sea Breeze is an annual exercise designed to enhance interoperability among participating nations and strengthen regional security. The exercise began in 1997, bringing Black Sea nations together to train and operate with NATO members to build interoperability and increase capability.

220910-N-JO245-1022 NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 10, 2022) - Sailors man the rails aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) as the ship arrives atNaval Station Norfolk.Ross returned to Naval Station Norfolk marking the end of a nearly 10 year tour of her time as a Forward Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E) destroyer working side by side with our Allies and partners, building interoperability and providing invaluable defensive capabilities over the course of 12 patrols within 6th Fleet.

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug. 2, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) transits the jetties of Naval Station Mayport while departing for deployment, Aug 2, 2022. USS Delbert D. Black is homeported at Naval Station Mayport.

CORONADO, Calif. (Nov. 7, 2016) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) arrives at Naval Air Station North Island after a seven-month deployment. Momsen deployed in support of maritime security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific as part of a U.S. Third Fleet Pacific Surface Action Group (PAC SAG) under Commander, Destroyer Squadron (CDS) 31.

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (April 27, 2022) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) pulls into port at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain after completing sea trials, April 27, 2022. Naval Station Rota sustains the fleet, enables the fighter and supports the family by conducting air operations, port operations, ensuring security and safety, assuring quality of life and providing the core services of power, water, fuel and information technology.

Post quarter (135 degrees off centerline) view of the Arleigh Burke Block II Aegis class guided missile destroyer USS ROOSEVELT (DDG 80) underway on builder's sea trials. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

NORFOLK (Sept. 9, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) returns to Naval Station Norfolk after a regularly scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of theater security cooperation efforts and to defend U.S., allied and partner interests, Sept. 9, 2022. Cole was deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group.

110629-N-XZ912-289ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 29, 2011) The guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) and the Russian navy destroyer RFS Admiral Chabanenko (DD 650) participate in maneuvering exercises for FRUKUS 2011. FRUKUS is an invitational exercise intended to enhance communication and interoperability between the navies of France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States.

050801-N-1577S-043. Base: Naval Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: DDG-89

NORFOLK (Sept. 9, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) returns to Naval Station Norfolk after a regularly scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of theater security cooperation efforts and to defend U.S., allied and partner interests, Sept. 9, 2022. Cole was deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group.

221103-N-EH998-1055 GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 3, 2022) Guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) and a French Mirage 2000 operate in the Gulf of Aden, Nov. 3. Nitze is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2022) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) conducts a fueling-at-sea with Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO-187) during rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. 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 2022is the 28th in the series that began in 1971.

USS Ramage (DDG 61) steams the Atlantic Ocean during a simulated straits transit with the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 9, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group 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. Navy's commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

220501-N-WW980-0001 FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (May 1, 2022) A rainbow, a sign of good luck, greets the USS Lassen (DDG 82) as the ship pulls into Fort Lauderdale for Fleet Week Port Everglades. Fleet Weeks are designed to show Americans the investment they have made in their Navy and increase the awareness of the Navys role and purpose in our national defense.

220126-N-LI768-2041APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 26, 2022) -The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) conducts a berth shift at Naval Base Guam. Tulsa, 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin M. Langer)

BALTIC SEA (May 17, 2022) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) and the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) sail in formation behind the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a maneuvering exercise with the Finnish and Swedish navies in the Baltic Sea, May 17, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, are 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.

001028-N-6967M-502. Base: Uss Normandy (CG 60) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Sailors stand at the railing aboard the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) as the large harbor tug CANONCHET (YTB-823) maneuvers the vessel toward a pier following its arrival in port. The VALLEY FORGE has returned from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 14, 2012) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) operates under its own power. San Jacinto is conducting a group sail with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group.

NORFOLK (Feb. 11, 2012) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) gets underway from Naval Station Norfolk on its first operational deployment. Gravely is en rout to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility to participate in ballistic missile defense escort operations. Gravely is for Vice Adm. Samuel L. Gravely, the first African-American in the U.S. Navy to command a warship, achieve flag officer rank, and command a U.S. Navy fleet.

German Naval Museum in Wilhelmshaven, Wilhelmshaven, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

220917-N-EH998-1061 EILAT, Israel (Sept. 17, 2022) Sailors man the rails as guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) pulls into the port of Eilat, Israel, Sept. 17. Nitze is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

Aerial starboard side view of the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class: (Flight IIA) Guided Missile Destroyer (Aegis), USS NITZE (DDG 94) underway in the Atlantic Ocean on the builder's sea trials. Aerial starboard side view of the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class: (Flight IIA) Guided Missile Destroyer (Aegis), USS NITZE (DDG 94) underway in the Atlantic Ocean on the builder's sea trials.

220910-N-JO245-1062 NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 10, 2022) - Sailors heave around mooring lines as the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) arrives atNaval Station Norfolk.Ross returned to Naval Station Norfolk marking the end of a nearly 10 year tour of her time as a Forward Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E) destroyer working side by side with our Allies and partners, building interoperability and providing invaluable defensive capabilities over the course of 12 patrols within 6th Fleet.

220414-N-OW182-0211NORFOLK, Virginia (April 13, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk, Apr. 13. Donald Cook, homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, is operating in U.S. 2nd Fleet 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 US Navy Spruance class Destroyer USS NICHOLSON (DD 982) and two unidentified Canadian ships, participating in Exercise UNIFIED SPIRIT, move into formation. Subject Operation/Series: UNIFIED SPIRIT Country: Unknown

060517-N-5055G-034. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port quarter view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Tachikaze class destroyer ASAKAZE (DD-169). (Substandard image). Base: San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America(USA)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 3, 2022) - Dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) floods its well deck during amphibious operations while participating in exercise Steel Knight (SK23), Dec. 3, 2022. SK23 provides U.S. 3rd Fleet and I Marine Expeditionary Force with an opportunity to practice amphibious operations and demonstrate that amphibious forces can access critical areas that shape actions across the range of military operations to resolve conflict, conduct humanitarian assistance or combat the adversary. Steel Knight is an annual combined-arms live-fire exercise led by the 1st Marine Division which ensures forces are optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spaces and is purpose-built to facilitate future operations afloat and ashore.

A port quarter view of the Mars-class combat store ship USS WHITE PLAINS (AFS-4) underway. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

221006-M-VR919-1068 (October 7, 2022) The amphibious landing dock ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) transits through the San Francisco Bay during the parade of ships as part of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2022, Oct. 7, 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.

240104-N-XI307-1075 The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) returns to its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk after a 8-month deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations, Jan. 4, 2024. McFaul, part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

220929-N-MW880-1141 ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 29, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), sails alongside the supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) during a replenishment-at-sea, Sept. 29, 2022. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 and the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG). The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, VFA-103, VFO-86, VFA-136, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, VAW-121, HSC-5, and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46. The GHWBCSG 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.

DN-SC-89-09421. Base: Unknown

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 8, 2012) The guided-missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36) conducts a passing exercise with USS Nicholas (FFG 47) in the Pacific Ocean. Underwood is deployed to Central and South America and the Caribbean in support of Southern Seas 2012.

A port quarter view of the Norwegian frigate KNM TRONDHEIM (F-302) entering port. The TRONDHEIM is currently assigned to NATO's Standing Naval Force Atlantic. Base: Port Everglades State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060327-N-9167V-020. Base: Apra Harbor State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the French frigate GEORGES LEYGUES (D-640) as the ship enters port during Operation Southern Watch. The stern of the destroyer USS KINKAID (DD-965) is in the foreground. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Mina Sulman Country: Bahrain (BHR)

120319-N-FI736-083ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 19, 2012) The guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69), foreground, leads the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6), left, and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) into formation while transiting the Atlantic Ocean. Vicksburg, Supply and Porter are part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group, which is deployed to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

061207-N-6106R-013. Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63)

120727-N-AP176-193GULF OF OMAN (July 27, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94), left, and the Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Charlottetown (FFH 339) conduct a joint training exercise. Nitze is deployed as part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Mayport, Florida, October 30, 2012 - The guided-missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36) returns to Naval Station Mayport.

DN-ST-89-03094. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221013-N-FD648-1045 PIRAEUS, Greece (Oct. 13, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), departs Piraeus, Greece, following a scheduled port visit, Oct. 13, 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.

GUANABARA BAY, Brazil (Sept. 7, 2022) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) man the rails during the Parade of Ships marking Brazils bicentennial during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 7, 2022. UNITAS is the worlds longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Belize, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces to conduct joint maritime operations through the execution of anti-surface, anti-submarine, anti-air, amphibious and electronic warfare operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating naval and marine forces.

GUANABARA BAY, Brazil (Sept. 7, 2022) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) man the rails during the Parade of Ships marking Brazils bicentennial during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 7, 2022. UNITAS is the worlds longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Belize, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces to conduct joint maritime operations through the execution of anti-surface, anti-submarine, anti-air, amphibious and electronic warfare operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating naval and marine forces.

NORFOLK (April 8, 2013) Family members watch as the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) departs on deployment. Monterey is deploying to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

DN-SC-87-08261. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

NORFOLK (Sept. 28, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) returns to Naval Station Norfolk after a regularly scheduled deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. 6th Fleet areas of operations, Sept. 28. Gonzelez was deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in support of theater security cooperation efforts and to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

DN-ST-87-00196. Base: Unknown

SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 13, 2021) The Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO-199), not pictured, resupplies the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) while underway in the South China Sea, July 13. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, 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.

220812-N-EH998-1128 GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 12, 2022) Guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) pulls into Djibouti to refuel, Aug. 12. Nitze is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

Sailors man the rails aboard the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51) as the large harbor tug escorts the vessel toward Port Everglades. State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120321-N-JV638-069 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 21, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69), background, transit alongside the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) during a replenishment at sea. Enterprise is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

020522-N-3235P-511. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Hudson River, New York City State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7)

111214-N-AW702-002MAYPORT, Fla. (Dec. 14, 2011) The guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) pulls into Naval Station Mayport after successfully completing a six-month deployment supporting operations in the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Horn of Africa and Indian Ocean. Samuel B. Roberts participated in several joint military exercises with African navies and conducted anti-piracy operations.

120117-N-YF783-099 NORFOLK (Jan. 17, 2012) A tugboat assists the guided-missile frigate USS Nicholas (FFG 47) as it departs Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment to South America. Nicholas will be joining other U.S. and partner-nation ships in support of Navy maritime interception operations.

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