Naval Ships at Sea

Photos of different naval vessels navigating the Mediterranean and Atlantic Oceans, illustrating military readiness and maritime operations in diverse conditions.

BALTIC SEA (May 16, 2022) - Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), sails alongside the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during maneuvering exercises with the Finnish Navy in the Baltic Sea, May 16, 2022. Kearsarge, flagship of the Kearsarge ARG/MEU team, is on a scheduled deployment under the command and control of Task Force 61/2 while operating in U.S. Sixth Fleet in support of U.S., Allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 22, 2022) Royal New Zealand Navy auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMNZS Aotearoa (A 11) departs after refueling the U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757) during a refueling evolution 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 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

Sea Based X-band Radar dome modeled by the setting sun at Pearl Harbor naval shipyard where this component of the Ballistic Missile Defense System is undergoing maintenance and repair

USNS CHARLES DREW, At SeaThe Japanese helicopter destroyer JS Ise (DDH 182) approaches dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) prior to a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) April 19. The RAS occurred during transit after the multilateral naval exercise Komodo, which featured 35 navies across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) as the vessel moves away from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) following underway replenishment operations between the two vessels. Country: Caribbean Sea

The USS Paul Hamilton sails with the USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) and the USS Princeton (CG 59) before conducting a Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) capstone event. Paul Hamilton is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting SWATT, the surface forces premiere advanced tactical training exercise, increasing warfighting capability and tactical proficiency across all domains.

120718-N-RC246-875PACIFIC OCEAN (July 18, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) and the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) are underway during the Great Green Fleet demonstration portion of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise. Nimitz took on 200,000 gallons of biofuel in preparation for the Great Green Fleet demonstration during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise in the series that began in 1971.

220604-N-IR734-2337 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 4, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) steams in formation behind the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) landing platform-helicopter ROKS Marudo (LPH 6112), along with the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), Carrier Strike Group 5 and ROKN ships, during Carrier Strike Group Exercise 2022. Carrier Strike Group Exercise is a bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea Navy. This exercise allows our navies to refine operations and engagement to strengthen future cooperation while supporting the alliance that remains vital to the security interests of both nations and to stability in Northeast Asia.

The amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) heads out to sea after embarking the Marine units that it will carry to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield. The tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST-1180) is tied up at left. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040713-N-0000I-001. Base: Gulf Of Mexico Country: United States Of America (USA)

NEW YORK (May 21, 2014) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) passes the Statue of Liberty during the Parade of Ships at Fleet Week New York. Fleet Week New York, now in its 26th year, is the citys time-honored celebration of the sea services. The week-long celebration is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding Tri-State area to meet Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of todays maritime services.

120817-N-OV802-030HAIFA, Israel (Aug. 17, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Forest Sherman (DDG 98) departs Haifa after completing Exercise Reliant Mermaid 2012. Reliant Mermaid, in its 11th iteration, is an annual search and rescue exercise designed to increase interoperability by developing individual and collective maritime proficiencies of participating nations, as well as promoting friendship, mutual understanding and cooperation.

010519-N-4790M-005. Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: Uss John S. Mccain (DDG 56)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2022) - Japan Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ship JS Kirisame (DD 104) transits the Pacific Ocean during a multilateral search and rescue exercise (SAREX) coordinated with the U.S. Navy, Republic of Palau, U.S. Coast Guard, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Royal Navy in support of Pacific Partnership 2022. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 1, 2022) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyerUSS Lassen (DDG 82) arrives in Fort Lauderdale for Fleet Week Port Everglades, May. 1, 2022. 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.

INDIAN OCEAN (June 21, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) fires a close-in weapon system (CIWS). Halsey is attached to Commander, Task Force 70/Carrier Strike Group 5 conducting underway operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Starboard side view of the amidships section of the guided missile cruiser USS GETTYSBURG (CG 64)underway off the Virginia Capes. State: Atlantic Ocean Country: United States Of America (USA)

031105-N-0000X-099. Base: Chesapeake Bay State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard quarter view of the guided missile frigate RODNEY M. DAVIS (FFG-60) underway during sea trials off the coast of Southern California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate ROBERT G. BRADLEY (FFG-49) underway during sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A starboard bow view of the frigate USS AINSWORTH (FF-1090) UNDERWAY. Country: Unknown

970629-N-0485L-005. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS JUNEAU

FUNCHAL, Portugal (Dec. 8, 2018) A tugboat assists the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) as the ship arrives in Funchal, Portugal, for a scheduled port visit, Dec. 8, 2018. Jason Dunham is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners as well as U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

220929-N-DE439-1144 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 29, 2022) Sailors lower a rigid hull inflatable boat from the boat deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51), Sept. 29, 2022. Arleigh Burke 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.

NORFOLK (Sept. 9, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) 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. Bainbridge was deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group.

051203-N-7241L-002. Country: Persian Gulf

050303-N-0780F-026. Base: Souda Harbor State: Crete Country: Greece (GRC)

221212-N-DH616-3012-ROTA, Spain-SNMG2 transfers its flagship from USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) to USS James E Williams (DDG 95) as USS Forrest Sherman completes its deployment and prepares to return to homeport in Norfolk, VA.

230215-N-MH015-1017 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 15, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73) steams alongside the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (MKI ARG), with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU), are conducting combined expeditionary strike force (ESF) operations, demonstrating unique high-end war fighting capability, maritime superiority, power projection and readiness. Operations include integrated training designed to advance interoperability between the two groups while simultaneously demonstrating the U.S. commitment to our alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. Decatur, part of NIMCSG, is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

120705-N-NB694-186 ARABIAN SEA (July 5, 2012) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) performs a firepower demonstration alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and combat flight operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

220627-N-XX566-1027PEARL HARBOR (June 27, 2022) - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) passes Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to participate in the 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.

221001-N-EH998-1039 GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 1, 2022) Guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) sails in the Gulf of Aden, Oct. 1. Nitze is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

120704-O-ZZ999-004PEARL HARBOR (July 4, 2012) The South Korean navy ships; the guided-missile destroyer ROKS Yolgok Yi Yi (DDG 992) and the helicopter destroyer ROKS Choi Young (DDH 981) are decorated to celebrate the 4th of July during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. RIMPAC is the world's largest international maritime exercise. (New Zealand Defence Force

A port bow view of the tank landing ship USS SAN BERNARDINO (LST 1189) as the vessel deploys to the Middle East to take part in Operation DESERT SHIELD. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-86-03373. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

050225-N-4166B-266. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

120815-N-AP176-101 U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Aug. 15, 2012) An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) delivers cargo to Nitze's flight deck. 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 for Operation Enduring Freedom.

The guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG-54) makes its way through the channel as it departs from the naval station after a visit.. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

011024-N-6967M-501. Base: USS Winston Churchill (DDG 81) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Winston S. Curchill (DDG 81)

220712-N-KH173-3003 PEARL HARBOR (July 12, 2022) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) departs Pearl Harbor to begin the at-sea phase of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 12. 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.

220830-N-UL352-1043 SUEZ CANAL (Aug 30, 2022) Guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) transits the Suez Canal, Aug. 30. Delbert D. Black is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

970629-N-0485L-007. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS MOUNT VERNON

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 17, 2024) The Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14) refuels the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) while conducting a replenishment-at-sea with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Feb. 17, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Nine, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 7th Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navys role across the full spectrum of military operations - from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 7th Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. Navy

A port bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51) underway in rough seas. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A starboard quarter view of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) during NATO exercise Northern Wedding '96. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '96 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-87-00021. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS GETTYSBURG (CG 64) underway off the Virginia Capes. State: Atlantic Ocean Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-07538. Base: San Diego Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Brazilian destroyers MARCILIO DIAS (D-25) and ALAGOAS (D-36) lead a procession of ships during Unitas XXXI, an annual, joint exercise between the U.S. Navy and the naval forces of nine South American countries. (Exact date shot unknown). Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXI Country: Unknown

221106-N-EB711-1051 GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 6, 2022) Guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9) in the Gulf of Aden, Nov. 6. The Sullivans is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

020623-N-4374S-019. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown

190310-N-HI376-1168 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 10, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) fires its 5-inch Mark 45 lightweight gun during a live-fire gunnery exercise while operating in the Philippine Sea, March 10, 2019. U.S. Navy warships train together to increase the tactical proficiency, lethality, and interoperability of participating units in an Era of Great Power Competition.

PEARL HARBOR (Jan. 28, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) pulls away from the pier as she departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. This is the first time the ship has been out to sea since it arrived at Pearl Harbor.

DN-ST-90-01044. Base: Chesapeake Bay Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard view of the forward section of the guided missile destroyer USS FARRAGUT (DDG 37) during an overhaul at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Visible on the deck are the ASROC (anti-submarine rocket) launcher and the Mark 42 5-inch/54-caliber gun mount. Above the bridge are the satellite receiving antenna and the Mark 68 gunfire control director. Base: Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Starboard bow view of the Guided Missile Destroyer USS LASSEN (DDG 82) following the float off ceremony at the Ingalls Shipyard, Pascagoula, Mississippi. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

190829-N-KK394-043NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug. 29, 2019) The Cyclone-class patrol ship USS Shamal (PC 13) departs Naval Station Mayport, Fla., Aug. 29, in preparation for Hurricane Dorian. Based on the predicted path of Hurricane Dorian, Commander, U.S. 4th Fleet ordered all Navy ships homeported at Naval Station Mayport to set Sortie Condition Bravo for units assigned to Naval Station Mayport. Sortie B means that ships should be prepared to get underway or should secure in place within next 24 hours to avoid weather.

A port bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS CALLAGHAN (DDG-994) underway in the harbor. Base: San Diego Harbor State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) and USS FITCH (FFG-34) moored together in port. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida(FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A crew member aboard the guided missile cruiser USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS (CG-27) watches as the guided missile destroyer USS HAYLER (DD-997) moves alongside during Unitas XXXI, an annual, joint exercise between the U.S. Navy and the naval forces of nine South American countries. (Exact date shot unknown). Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXI Base: USS Josephus Daniels (CG 27)

DN-SC-85-07069. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

230201-N-AT895-2027 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 1, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) steams near the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

A starboard view of the destroyer USS MOOSEBRUGGER (DD-980) in the harbor. Base: Oslo Country: Norway (NOR)

060726-N-2716P-006. Base: Yokosuka State: Kanagawa Country: Japan (JPN)

USA, California, San Pedro, Port of Los Angeles, USS Iowa temporarily docked at berth 51-52

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS WAINWRIGHT (CG-28) underway. The WAINWRIGHT is en route to the Mediterranean Sea as part of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) battle group. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

BLACK SEA (April 20, 2014) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) transits the Black Sea. Donald Cook, the first of four Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to be forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is serving on a scheduled patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the president's European phased adaptive approach to ballistic missile defense in Europe.

120520-N-ZI635-809PACIFIC OCEAN (May 20, 2012) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DD 97), front, and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) are underway in formation before participating in a sea power demonstration with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a tiger cruise after completing a deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation.

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 28, 2015) The guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) and the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) participate in a group sail exercise. The ships are underway conducting an independent deployer certification exercise off the coast of Southern California. The exercise provides a multi-ship environment to train and certify independent deployers in surface warfare, air defense, maritime-interception operations, command and control/information warfare, command, control, computers and combat systems intelligence and mine warfare.

040430-N-1464F-019. Base: Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The guided missile frigate USS JOHN L. HALL (FFG-32), center, lies tied up beside the guided missile frigate USS GALLERY (FFG-26) at the naval station. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida(FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PORT OF DJIBOUTI (June 6, 2022) - Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron One (MSRON-1) 34-ft patrol boat while providing security for littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) while in the port of Djibouti, Jun 5, 2022. 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.

220624-N-LK647-0156 NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (June 6, 2022) -- Sailors assigned to USS Gravely (DDG 107) watch as the ship passes through the Coleman Bridge on its return to homeport following a seven-month-long deployment. Gravely is returning from a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, where it was employed by U.S. 6th to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

000907-N-8743M-019. Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: USS Anchorage

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 19, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) conducts normal underway operations. Sampson 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.

A view of the helicopter deck, hangar bay and superstructure of the amphibious transport dock USS TRENTON (LPD-14). Country: Unknown

050407-N-9851B-004. Base: Naval Fleet Activity, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: Manistee (YTB-782)

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), the Danish frigate HDMS Peter Willemoes (FFH 362), the Canadian frigate HMCS Montreal (FFH 336) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) steam in the Atlantic Ocean in formation, Nov. 7, 2022. Exercise Silent Wolverine is a U.S.-led, combined training exercise that tests Ford-class aircraft carrier capabilities through integrated high-end naval warfare scenarios alongside participating allies in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is conducting their first deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations.

USS Decatur (DDG 73) cruises toward Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) for a Combat Systems Assessment Team, or CSAT event early on the morning of Oct. 24. Named after former naval officer Stephen Decatur, this Arleigh Burke-class destroyer is homeported in San Diego. USS Decatur made headlines in 2018 after a Chinese destroyer nearly collided with her as a result of what the Navy later called an unsafe and unprofessional maneuver on the part of the Chinese vessel.

DN-ST-88-05277. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

BATU BEACH, Malaysia (June 20, 2013) Marines with the 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, return to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) after conducting amphibious assault training with the Malaysian Army during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2013. 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.

A port quarter view of the hangar bay and superstructure of the amphibious transport dock USS TRENTON (LPD-14). Country: Unknown

A port quarter view of the destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979) underway off the coast of Haiti during Operation Support Democracy. Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 10, 2018) The guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) transits the Pacific Ocean while participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise 2018. Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 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 of the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2018 is the 26th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

101130-N-7498L-026PEARL HARBOR (Nov. 30, 2010) A tugboat tows the guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) as the ship departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for an independent deployment to the Middle East and western Pacific Ocean. Paul Hamilton is deploying under the Middle Pacific Surface Combatant deployment concept, in which Hawaii-based ships deploy to support operations in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility.

220904-N-PC065-2144 BALTIC SEA (Sept. 4, 2022) - A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter flies over the U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) during a maneuvering exercise in the Baltic Sea, Sept. 4, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 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.

Line handlers stand by aboard the amphibious transport dock USS RALEIGH (LPD-1) as a commercial tug moves the ship closer to the pier. The Marines from the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (4th MEB) that were deployed aboard the RALEIGH in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm will disembark at Morehead City to return to Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040506-N-7586B-281. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown

SUEZ CANAL (Sept. 26, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) transits the Suez Canal. Dunham 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. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

220418-N-QV906-0377 NEW ORLEANS (April 18, 2022) - The USS Lassen (DDG-82) arrives to the Julia Street Cruise Terminal in New Orlleans officially kicking off Navy Week New Orleans 2022 April 18. Navy Weeks are designated to show Americans the investment they made in their Navy and increase awareness in cities that do not have a significant Navy presence.

A small boat from the Maldivian Coast Guard ship Ghazee transits near U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) during a joint exercise held in the waters east of the Maldives, Sept. 22, 2022. These professional exchanges are designed to share expertise and best practices in completing missions.

Sailors man the rails aboard the destroyer tender USS PUGET SOUND (AD-38) as the large harbor tugs WAPAKONETA (YTB-766) and MARINETTE (YTB-791) and a commercial harbor tug maneuver the ship into port. The PUGET SOUND has arrived at Norfolk following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221002-N-LH674-1017 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 2, 2022) Guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) arrives at pier 30/32 in San Francisco in support of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's 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.

050902-N-9851B-003. Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN)

120520-N-TZ605-543PACIFIC OCEAN (May 20, 2012) Tiger cruise participants wave to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DD 97) as it pulls alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a sea power demonstration. Carl Vinson and CVW-17 are underway on a tiger cruise after completing a deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2021) Sailors hold the phone and distance line on the focsle of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194), Jan. 23, 2021. John Finn, part of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. As the U.S. Navys largest forward deployed fleet, with its approximate 50-70 ships and submarines, 140 aircraft, and 20,000 Sailors in the area of operations at any given time, U.S. 7th Fleet conducts forward-deployed naval operations in support of U.S. national interests throughout a free and open Indo-Pacific area of operations to foster maritime security, promote stability, and prevent conflict alongside 35 other maritime nations and partners.

Line handlers stand by on the pier as US Navy CYCLONE CLASS, COASTAL DEFENSE SHIP, USS CHINOOK (PC 9) enters Little Creek Amphibious Base, Norfolk, VA. The CHINOOK is returning home from its second deployment in the Mediterranean Sea. Line handlers stand by on the pier as US Navy CYCLONE CLASS, COASTAL DEFENSE SHIP, USS CHINOOK (PC 9) enters Little Creek Amphibious Base, Norfolk, VA. The CHINOOK is returning home from its second deployment in the Mediterranean Sea.

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks visits the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) with Norwegian Ministry of Defense State Secretary Bent-Joacim Bentzen, Oslo, Norway, May 24, 2022. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)

USCGCC Kimball (WMSL 756) conducts flight operations while underway in the North Pacific Ocean Sept. 26, 2022. Kimball's crew conducted training with the crew of USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752) during a scheduled deployment in the 17th Coast Guard Districts area of operations, patrolling the Bering Sea, North Pacific and Arctic oceans.U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Melissa E. F. McKenzie.

060502-N-0924R-068. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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