Sailors on Naval Ships

Images of sailors manning the rails aboard various naval vessels, showcasing camaraderie and discipline during deployments and port visits in diverse maritime settings.

220627-N-XX566-1111PEARL HARBOR (June 27, 2022) - Sailors observe from Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter destroyer JS Izumo (DDH-184) as they arrive at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to participate in 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.

060502-N-5033P-117. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220627-N-XX566-1111PEARL HARBOR (June 27, 2022) - Sailors observe from Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter destroyer JS Izumo (DDH-184) as they arrive at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to participate in 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.

110930-N-UH966-017 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 30, 2011) Sailors man the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) transits the San Diego Bay. Boxer is returning to its homeport of San Diego after a seven-month deployment to the western Pacific and the U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility.

111027-N-ZB122-003SOUDA BAY, Greece (Oct. 27, 2011) Sailors assigned to U.S. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay help moor the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG-68) at Marathi NATO Pier facility during a routine port visit.

120323-N-DJ346-045JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (March 23, 2012) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS O'Kane (DDG 77) man the rails as the ship departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2012) Sailors muster prior to manning the rails as the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) returns to its forward-operating location of Yokosuka, Japan. George Washington departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka on May 26 to begin its 2012 patrol.

PORT OF DJIBOUTI, Djibouti (April 24, 2022) U.S. Navy Capt. David Faehnle (center), the commanding officer of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ), U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Sean Baney, CLDJ, and U.S. Navy Capt. Brian Iber, prospective commanding officer of CLDJ, speak before boarding the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney during a visit by Mount Whitney to the Port of Djibouti.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Sept. 10, 2022) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) man the rails during a fleet review during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 10, 2022. UNITAS is the worlds longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from 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.

Crewmen march in formation, toward the accommodation ladder, to go aboard the guided missile frigate USS ROBERT G. BRADLEY (FFG 49) during the ship's commissioning ceremony. Base: Portsmouth State: New Hampshire (NH) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen and officers of the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG 47) stand at attention during the ship's commissioning ceremony at the Bath Iron Works shipyard. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

JAKARTA, Indonesia (May 26, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) returns back to the pier in Jakarta, Indonesia, after the at-sea phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2013 as Republic of Indonesia sailors render honors. 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.

EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 10, 2012) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) perform line-handling duties during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199). Mustin is on patrol in the western Pacific Ocean. 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.

DN-ST-89-07513. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220909-N-NQ285-1148NORFOLK (Sept. 9, 2022) The crew of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) man the rails as the ship returns to its home port after a nine-month deployment with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, Sept. 9, 2022. Bainbridge conducted operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area to defend U.S. and allied partner interests in the region.

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 13, 2022) Sailors put out a simulated fire on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) during a flight crash drill. Benfold is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force.

DN-ST-89-08211. Base: Shanghai Harbor Country: China (CHN)

220909-N-QI593-1051 NORFOLK, Virginia (Sep. 9, 2022) Sailors man the rails aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) after a regularly scheduled deployment in the U.S. 5th and U.S. 6th Fleet areas of operations, Sep. 9, 2022. Bainbridge 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.

060402-N-4124C-063. Base: Pohang Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

Officers and crew members and distinguished guests stand at attention aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ALBANY (SSN 753) during the vessel's commissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220814-F-LN908-0641DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (Aug. 14, 2022) Tanzanian People's Defense Force leaders, Attaches from eight countries, and U.S. Embassy in Tanzania staff receive a tour of the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), Aug. 14, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is rotationally deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet, to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2022) - Sailors supporting Pacific Partnership 2022 (PP22) pose for a photo on the flight deck aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during the PP22 Palau Mission stop. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

120620-N-BQ817-099 MAYPORT, Fla. (June 20, 2012) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) heave in lines before getting underway. Farragut, part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, departed Mayport, Fla., for a regularly scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group includes the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), the guided-missile destroyers USS Farragut (DDG 99), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), and USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, and Destroyer Squadron Two Eight.

120527-N-RX668-027SAN FRANCISCO (May 27, 2012) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) man the rails as the ship pulls into the San Francisco Bay. Nimitz departed Naval Station Everett, Wash., for San Francisco on May 24 for a tiger cruise and to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (JULY 15, 2022) Distinguished visitors, from the Danish Ministry of Defense, tour the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), July 15, 2022. Gunston Hall, assigned to the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, 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.

220415-N-UN585-2156 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 15, 2022) U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John Traywick, assigned to Task Group 61/2.4, speaks to the crew of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71), April 15, 2022. Task Group 61/2.4 is part of Task Force 61/2, which will temporarily provide command and control support to the commander of U.S. Sixth fleet to synchronize Navy and Marine Corps units and capabilities already in theater, in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests. Ross, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its 12th patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

Sailors man the rails as the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) arrives in Charleston, S.C. for its commissioning ceremony May 9, 2022. The ship is named in honor of the Marine Corps lieutenant general who was the first African-American Marine Corps aviator and Marine Corps general officer. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1988 after 38 years of service.

A wreath laying ceremony involving all the branches of the military takes place in honor of the Unknown Soldier of the Vietnam War. The flag draped casket will be transported aboard the frigate USS BREWTON (FF 1086) to Alameda, California. Its final destination will be the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members man the rails as the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) is escorted into port by small boats. The decommissioned cruiser TIGER (C-20), the last armored cruiser in the British Royal Navy, is anchored in the background. Base: Portsmouth Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

Sailors respond to a simulated fire on the flight deck aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 11, 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.

EASTPORT, Maine (July 2, 2018) Sailors man the rails on the foc'sle of the Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) during a sea and anchor evolution. McFaul is currently conducting a port call in Eastport, Maine, to participate in the July 4th celebration.

BUSAN, Republic of Korea (March 16, 2013) John W. Mansfield, left, civilian master of the Military Sealift Command offshore petroleum distribution system USNS VADM K. R. Wheeler (T-AG 5001), gives a guided tour of his ship to active and reserve members of the United States, Republic of Korea and Australian militaries.

120217-N-ED900-213 PEARL HARBOR (Feb. 17, 2012) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) man the rails as the ship passes the USS Arizona Memorial while pulling into Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Pinckney is part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and is operating in the 3rd Fleet area of responsibility.

220415-N-UN585-2037 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 15, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) pose for a photograph in the form of a ribbon on the ship's flight deck for sexual assault prevention awareness month, April 15, 2022. Ross, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its 12th patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

221129-N-CM110-1153 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 29, 2022) - Sailors man the rails aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Nov. 29, 2022. Tripoli returned to Naval Base San Diego following the ship's maiden deployment where they operated in the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Sailors assigned to the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) participate in an ammunition on load with dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13), Sept. 26, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and workups for a scheduled deployment this fall.

Sailors assigned to the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) participate in an ammunition on load with dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13), Sept. 26, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and workups for a scheduled deployment this fall.

DA NANG, Vietnam (April 23, 2013) Sailors pose with members of the Vietnam People's Navy during a tour of the the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93). Chung-Hoon is in Da Nang, Vietnam, supporting a naval exchange activity (NEA). The NEA provides opportunities for U.S. and Vietnamese naval professionals to share best practices and exchange maritime skills. Maritime skill exchanges between the two navies are non-combatant events, such as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, medical training, fire fighting and damage control, search and rescue, diving and salvage, sports and community service projects.

120518-N-ER662-009SHIMODA, Japan (May 18, 2012) Adm. Dan Cloyd, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Japan, boards the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) as part of his visit to Shimoda, Japan, for the annual Black Ship Festival. The festival commemorates the 1854 landing of Commodore Matthew Perry and the signing of the Japan-American Treaty of Trade and Amity. McCampbell is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, and is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responisbility.

LOS ANGELES (Aug. 28, 2018) Sailors aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Scout (MCM 8) man the rails as the ship pulls into port to begin Los Angeles Fleet Week. Los Angeles Fleet Week 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 Los Angeles and its surrounding areas.

BALTIMORE (Sept. 10, 2022) The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard Drill Team conducts a drill performance in front of the USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) at Port Covington during Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover 2022. Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover is Baltimores celebration of the sea services and provides an opportunity for the citizens of Maryland and the city of Baltimore to meet Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, as well as see firsthand the latest capabilities of todays maritime services.

060510-N-0780W-001. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060811-N-0555B-084. Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)

RIO DE JANEIRO (Sept. 10, 2022) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) man the rails during a fleet review during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 10, 2022. UNITAS is the worlds longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from 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.

220425-N-UN585-1019 VALLETTA, Malta (April 25, 2022) Members of the Armed Forces of Malta receive a tour of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) in Valletta, Malta, April 25, 2022. Ross, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its 12th patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

From left, U.S. Navy Chief Boatswains Mate Sophie Blessing, Hospitap Corpsman 1st Class Michael Williams and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Micheal Derry, assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), disembark the Arlington, Oct. 13, 2022. Arlington is a part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and is returning from a seven-month deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operation, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2 to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

Capt. Wayne Liebold, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), speaks to Essex Sailors during an all hands call on the flight deck in San Diego, Jan. 30, 2024. Essex is homeported in San Diego, conducting a maintenance period to upgrade and refurbish many key systems aboard.

DN-ST-88-04163. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-ST-86-04504. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220705-N-PV401-1017 PEARL HARBOR (July 5, 2022) - U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Michael Boyle, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 Commander, Combined Task Force, addresses the crew of Chilean Navy frigate CNS Almirante Lynch (FF 07) on the flight deck. 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.

The Marine detachment aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) stands in formation as the vessel arrives in Rio de Janeiro. The carrier is making a port call as part of its circumnavigation of South America. Base: Rio De Janeiro Country: Brazil(BRA)

Command transfer Commander of the naval night in the Netherlands (czmned). Vice-Admiral (VADM) R. Warrior transmits the CZMNED function to vice-admiral (VADM) J.D.W. Van Renesse. The departing czmned is eradicated in a sloop by marine ships "commanders".

DN-SC-90-00286. Base: Hampton Roads, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

NUKUALOFA, Tonga (Sept. 16, 2022) Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo with Tongan Maritime Force sailors during a visit to Masefield Navy Base, Tonga. The visit to Tonga emphasized the U.S. commitment to strengthening partnerships for an enduring free and open Indo-Pacific.

060128-N-5328N-049. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-04513. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PEARL HARBOR (Feb. 16, 2018) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) render honors as the ship comes alongside the USS Pearl Harbor Memorial as the ship arrives in Pearl Harbori for a scheduled port visit. Dewey is on a scheduled deployment to conduct operations in the Indo-Pacific region with the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) in order to advance U.S. Pacific Fleet's Up-Gunned ESG concept.

NASSAU, The Bahamas (June 28, 2023) Sailors man the rails on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as the ship pulls in to port in The Bahamas Nassau, June 28, 2023. Wasp is in Nassau, The Bahamas for a scheduled port visit to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Bahamian independence, and the opportunity to strengthen the 50-year bilateral partnership with the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, an important relationship with a key regional partner.

NORFOLK (Sept. 8, 2022) Family and friends of Sailors aboard the USS San Jacinto (CG-56) support the Sailor's homecoming at Naval Station Norfolk after a regularly scheduled deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. 6th Fleet areas of operations, Sept. 8. San Jacinto was deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in support of theater security cooperation efforts and to defen U.S, allied and partner interests.

Unidentified guests and officials are shown on the reviewing stand pier during the commissioning ceremony of the coastal patrol craft USS TYPHOON (PC-5) at Harbour Island. Base: Tampa Bay State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Logistics Group, U.S. Navy Sailors with the USNS Dahl, Blount Island Command, and Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th MLG, pose for a group photo during Korean Marine Exchange Program 24.1 at Chinhae Naval Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 15, 2024. KMEP is a bilateral training exercise that increases interoperability and strengthens the combined capabilities of Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines. Marine Corps

US Army General Henry Shelton, Chairman Joint Chiefs of STAFF, salutes rainbow sideboys as he departs from his visit aboard USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75). Truman is on station in the Persian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

NORFOLK (April 8, 2013) Sailors man the rails aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) as the ship departs Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment. Monterey is deploying to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

Soviet sailors man the rails at the bow of the Soviet guided missile destroyer ADMIRAL VINOGRADOV as the ship arrives at the pier. The VINOGRADOV and two other ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet have come to San Diego for a five-day goodwill visit. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-02223. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Army Soldiers with 133rd Military Police Company, inspect Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, baggage before the retrograde portion of exercise Native Fury 22 at Yanbu Commercial Port, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sept. 2, 2022. Native Fury 22 is a biennial exercise focused on the demonstration of the rapid offload and integration of a Maritime Pre-Positioned Force in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of regional security, crisis response, and contingency operations.

060821-N-8298P-005. Base: Panama City Country: Panama (PAN)

220929-N-RB283-10966USS Port Royal Decomissioning at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, September 29 2022.

221007-N-ZS023-1089 SAN DIEGO (Oct 7, 2022) Cmdr. Kristin Van Zeyl, commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) Gold crew, salutes sideboys following her assumption of command ceremony on the ships flight deck, Oct. 7. LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS support forward-presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe.

190820-N-QN361-028BOSTON (Aug. 20, 2019) Chief petty officer selects, Sailors who have been selected for the paygrade of E-7, come together for Chief Heritage weeks aboard the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, USS Constitution. During the selects week spent aboard Constitution, Sailors teach them a variety of time-honored maritime evolutions while living and working aboard the ship.

Warranty section of HR. Ms. The Seven Provinces (1953-1975) from April 6 to June 2, 1954. A breakover to the visit of the attached nobility breasts to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, USA. Reception at sea of an American vice-admiral. Part of the AVDKM 540216 up to 540344 object series, portion AVDKM 540315 to 540341.

040722-N-0780F-042. Base: Souda Harbor State: Crete Country: Greece (GRC)

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 20, 2022) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Surtain Mangham, from Fort Benning, Ga., sings the national anthem during a change of command ceremony aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53). 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.

220804-N-N0250-1021 SEATTLE (Aug. 4, 2022) Lt. j.g. Sarah Weinstein, a native of Alexandria, Va., addresses Sea Cadets during a tour aboard Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) during Seattle Seafair, Aug. 4, 2022. Fleet Week Seattle is a time-honored celebration of the sea services and provides an opportunity for the citizens of Washington to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services.

DN-SC-86-03273. Base: Brunswick State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

181108-N-UY653-029SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 8, 2018) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) pose for a command photo during the ships port visit to Naval Station Souda Bay, Greece, Nov. 8, 2018. Carney, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its fifth patrol in 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.

BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Sept. 23, 2022) The U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) hosts a press conference on the flight deck during a port visit to Busan, Republic of Korea, Sept. 23. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of CSG 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.

220702-N-IL330-1007 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 02, 2022) - U.S. Marines watch as amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) sails near Japan, July 2, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220929-N-RB283-10957USS Port Royal Decomissioning at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, September 29 2022.

US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel man the rails of the USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) as the ship is moored to the Sierra Pier at Guam, during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 99. Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 99 Base: Uss Fort Mchenry (LSD 43) State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)

RIO DE JANEIRO (Sept. 8, 2022) U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro delivers remarks and answers questions from Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) during a visit as part of UNITAS LXIII Sept. 8, 2022. UNITAS is the worlds longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from 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.

DN-ST-89-07510. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SEAMAN Ricardo Ponche lends a hand during line handling party. Chinese sailors man the decks of the PRC guided missle destroyer HARBIN (DDG-112) as they arrive pier side of Naval Air Station North Island at San Diego as a goodwill gesture between the U.S. and Chinese navies. This marks the first time Chinese warships have crossed the Pacific and visited the Continental United States. The destroyers HARBIN and ZHUHAI, and the supply ship NANCANG will moor next to the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64), at Naval Station, North Island. The ships are expected to visit for five days. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

ODESA, Ukraine (July 7, 2019) Adm. Ihor Voronchenko, commander of the Ukrainian navy, right, and Vice Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti, commander of U.S. 6th Fleet, left, are underway on a Ukrainian navy patrol boat during Ukrainian Navy Day, which coincides with exercise Sea Breeze 2019, in Odesa, Ukraine, July 7, 2019. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and Ukraine co-hosted multinational maritime exercise held in the Black Sea and is designed to enhance interoperability of participating nations and strengthen maritime security and peace within the region.

120604-N-KB052-354 BALI SEA (June 4, 2012) Ensign Jacob Leete, boarding officer assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Vandergrift (FFG 48), speaks to role players during a visit, board, search and seizure training evolution with the Indonesian navy aboard the Corvette Class KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda. The event is part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2012. CARAT 2012 is a nine-country, bilateral exercise between the United States and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor Leste and is designed to enhance maritime security skills and operational cohesiveness among participating forces.

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Sub-Station Brentwood, Recruiting Station San Francisco, and their future Marines, board the USS Harpers Ferry during San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW), October 9, 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard service members, and experience Americas sea services, and for service members to participate in various community service events, and showcase their capabilities and equipment.

U.S. Army soldiers wait at Mogadishu seaport to board the Military Sealift Command chartered vessel Mediterranean Sky, enroute to Mombasa, Kenya. Subject Operation/Series: UNOSOM II Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM)

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 15, 2022) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine Key West (SSN 722), arrives at Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a scheduled port visit, Aug. 15, 2022. Key West is forward-deployed to Guam and routinely operates in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, conducting maritime security operations and supporting national security interests.

220804-N-LN285-1064 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Aug. 4, 2022) -- Rear Adm. Jeff Jablon, right, commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet speaks with Adm. Somprasong Nilsamai, commander-in-chief, Royal Thai Navy prior to a tour of the U.S. Navy Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754). Topeka is capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

220926-A-EQ028-1234 MANAMA, Bahrain Seaman Alexander Moyes lowers the Union Jack aboard USCGC Baranof (WPB 1318) during the ships decommissioning ceremony in Manama, Bahrain, Sept. 26, 2022. Baranof decommissioned after 34 years of service.

220401-N-TF178-1201 SAN DIEGO (April 1, 2020) -The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Islands (LHD 8) Chiefs Mess poses for a photo on the flight deck in honor of the 129th chiefs birthday, April 1. Makin Island is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego.

061204-N-3228J-001. Complete Scene Caption: U.S. Navy (USN) CAPT. Leo Goff, Commanding Officer, L.Y. Spear Class Submarine Tender USS FRANK CABLE (AS 40), addresses the crew on Dec. 4, 2001, the Monday following a weekend boiler explosion aboard the ship. The Dec. 1 accident released superheated steam and critically injured six Sailors. They were stabilized and flown from Guam to Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX, over the weekend. USN CAPT. Goff held an All Hands call to update the crew on their shipmates'conditions and discuss"the way ahead"for the ship. The FRANK CABLE is forward deployed to Guam, providing maintenance and logistical support to submarines deployed throughout the 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 1ST Class (SW) Jeremy Johnson) (Released) Base: Apra Harbor State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 5, 2022) Sailors stand at parade rest aboard Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) during their return to Yokosuka, Japan, Dec. 5. Chancellorsville is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific and is assigned to Commander, Task Force 70, a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of its allies and partners in the region.

HAKODATE, Japan (Oct. 7, 2022) Members of the Hakodate America-Japan Society tour the aft missile deck aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) during the ships scheduled port visit, Oct. 7. Benfold is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force.

MaryKay Loss Carlson, U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, speaks to the media during a press event on the pier after the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) moored in Manila, Philippines, Aug. 30, 2022. Midgett is fifth Coast Guard cutter to conduct a Western Pacific deployment since 2019.

The guided missile frigate USS VANDERGRIFT (FFG 48) and USS JARRETT (FFG 33) are tied up at pier side during a good will port visit. Base: Manila Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

220808-N-TC847-0059 NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (August 8, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) man the rails as the ship departs Naval Station Norfolk ahead of a scheduled deployment, Aug. 8, 2022. Leyte Gulf, assigned to the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group, departed Naval Station Norfolk on a scheduled deployment 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.

JAKARTA, Indonesia (May 22, 2013)Sailors aboard the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) stand by for evening colors. Tortuga is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, on deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility and participating in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2013. More than 1,000 Sailors and Marines are participating in CARAT Indonesia 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.

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