U.S. Navy Operations and Ceremonies

Images of Navy personnel during various operations, ceremonies, and ship transfers, showcasing naval traditions.

DN-ST-89-10661. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-07838. Country: Chesapeake Bay

Turkish sailors board the destroyer TCG YUCETEPE (D-345) for the first time. The YUCETEPE, formerly the USS ORLECK (DD 886), is being decommissioned by the US Navy and transferred to the Turkish Navy in a combined ceremony. The ORLECK is the last World War II era destroyer in the Pacific Fleet. Base: Tacoma State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An officer in a transfer-at-sea chair on a manila highline rig travels from the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) to the ammunition ship USS SANTA BARBARA (AE 28) during an underway replenishment. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Crewmen man the rail on the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) during the ship's commissioning ceremony. Base: Todd Pacific Shipward State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Navy personnel carrying their bags walk along the pier while others wait to disembark the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66). The carrier has returned with its battle group to its home port. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The crew of the USS MISSOURI (BB 63) mans the rails during the decommissioning of the Navy's last active battleship. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A GUNNERY Division 4 gunner's mate fires a 25mm Mark 38, Mod 0 gun system during gunnery practice on the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63). Country: Unknown

LT Robert Watts mans the rails with his division aboard the guided missile cruiser USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS (CG-27) after the ship passes under the Bridge of the Americas. The cruiser is one of five U.S. Navy ships taking part in Unitas XXXI, an annual, joint exercise between the U.S. Navy and the naval forces of nine South American countries. Standard Sm-2 ER missiles can be seen in the Mark 10 launcher in the background. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXI Base: Naval Station, Rodman Country: Panama (PAN)

DN-ST-89-10661. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Passersby stop to look at the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59) as the vessel stands moored to a pier during its port call. Two American vessels, the guided missile cruiser USS HARRY E. YARNELL (CG-17) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59), are visiting Poland in conjunction with BALTOPS '90, a NATO exercise in the Baltic Sea. Their visit represents the first such port call by American vessels since 1927. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '90 Base: Gydnia Country: Poland (POL)

Officers and crew members aboard a U.S. Navy ship watch as supplies are loaded aboard the vessel during PACEX '89. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-05986. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen stand at attention along the rail of the guided missile frigate USS JARRETT (FFG 33) during the ship's commissioning ceremonies. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-00182. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-10805. Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

GW-FREGAT HR.MS. De Ruyter (1976-2001), submission

DN-ST-86-00402. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10451. Base: Chesapeake Bay Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-04332. Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-00914. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING 86 Base: USS Iowa (BB 61) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The destroyer USS O'BANNON (DD-987) ties up to the pier astern of the Venezuelan guided missile frigate ALMIRANTE JOSE DE GARCIA (F-26) during Unitas XXXII, a combined exercise involving the naval forces of the United States and nine South American countries. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXII Country: Unknown

A view of the stern section of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Houston (SSN-713) as the ship completes docking at the Point Loma Submarine Base following her return from deployment. The ship is just shifting colors to a moored status. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Point Loma State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Equipment is lowered into a cargo hold aboard the aviation logistic ship USNS WRIGHT (T-AVB 3) at the start of exercise OCEAN VENTURE '88. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '88 Base: Usns Wright (T-AVB 3)

President Ronald Reagan, right, and CAPT William M. Fogarty, commanding officer, look out (from the speakers platform) at guests attending the recommissioning ceremony for the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62). Crewmen line the rail for the lower deck. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-89-08094. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

A stern view of a landing craft air cushion (LCAC 001) in the well deck of the dock landing ship USS PENSACOLA (LSD 38) after completing the first underway mating of an LCAC and an LSD. An M-60 tank is secured in the cargo area of the LCAC. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

Commander in Chief Atlantic Fleet, ADM Harry D. Train goes aboard the destroyer USS VOGELGESANG (DD-862) to participate in a ceremony for its transfer, along with the USS STEINEKER, (DD-863) to the Mexican Navy. Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of the open hatches of six of the 12 vertical-launch Tomahawk missile on the bow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS OKLAHOMA CITY (SSN-723). Base: USS Oklahoma City (CG 5) State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members aboard the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN-40) line the rails to look out over the crowd gathered on the pier to meet them. The MISSISSIPPI is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A bow view of the destroyer USS THORN (DD-998) en route to NATO exercise NORTHERN WEDDING '86. An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter is in flight over the ship. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: North Atlantic Ocean

Members of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) crew man the rail as the ship passes under the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. (Substandard image). Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members man the rails and the superstructure of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) as it returns to home port after 11 months at sea. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members man the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH-9) prepares to depart for the Middle East in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-00282. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-10490. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-89-08311. Base: Shanghai Country: China (CHN)

DN-ST-91-00422. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

Four Marines aboard the amphibious transport dock USS RALEIGH (LPD 1) watch as their ship and the amphibious assault ship USS OKINAWA (LPH 3), background, conduct underway replenishment operations with the fleet oiler USNS ANDREW J. HIGGINS (T-AO-190). The ships are part of an amphibious task force supporting Operation DESERT SHIELD. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Northern Arabian Sea

The officer of the deck aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS PHILADEPLPHIA (SSN-690) points out a vessel to his phone talker as the submarine is underway on the surface off the coast of Naples, Italy. Boy Scout Troop 85 is embarked aboard the PHILADELPHIA for a 36-hour stay arranged by Commander, Sixth Fleet. Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED)

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Prince Willem-Alexander, visit from 11 to 13 March 1991 to the sailing units of the royal navy and the field hospital in the golf area. March 1991. Middle East

Kwame Terry Spencer mans the rail with his father, Manuel Spencer, right, and another crew member aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10). The TRIPOLI has arrived at Naval Station, San Diego, following a dependents cruise, the final stage of its return journey from the Persian Gulf. While in the gulf during Operation Desert Storm, the vessel suffered hull damage when it struck an Iraqi mine on February 18, 1991 while on patrol. The ship underwent repair in Bahrain and then completed its deployment before returning to Naval Station, San Diego. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The crew of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG 48) man the rail during the ship's commissioning ceremony at the Naval Weapons Station. Base: Yorktown State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10459. Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) lies tied up in port during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Abu Dhabi Country: United Arab Emerites (UAE)

Part of the assault force is ferried across the Cowhouse River on a floating bridge during the joint services Operation Gallant Crew '77. Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT CREW '77 Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A landing signal officer communicates with the pilot of an incoming aircraft as his backup crew members monitor the aircraft's approach in preparation for its landing aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71). Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

DN-ST-87-01004. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING 86 Base: USS Iowa (BB 61) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Shipyard workers and crew members remove supplies and cargo being transported by pierside conveyer onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63). Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-03198. Base: USS Simpson (FFG 56)

CHIEF Warrant Officer 2 A.S. Lewis, the fire control officer aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72), leans on the barrel of a saluting gun as he observes a test of the Mark 16 Phalanx close-in weapon systems (CIWS) in Mount 21. Country: Caribbean Sea

DN-SN-86-06125. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Officers and crew of the mine countermeasures ship USS GUARDIAN (MCM 5) man the rail during the vessel's commissioning at the Naval Education and Training Center. Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members gather at the rails as the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) returns to its home port following deployment. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen march on the pier prior to boarding the guided missile frigate USS AUBREY FITCH (FFG-34) during the ship's commissioning ceremony. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-08507. Base: USS Conquest (MSO 488)

Trip to Maryland, New York Florida: USS Observation Island, launching of a Polaris Missile, 11:45AM. During a visit aboard the United States Naval ship USS Observation Island (EAG-154), President John F. Kennedy (center left) watches a demonstration of the firing of a Polaris A-2 missile from the submarine USS Andrew Jackson (SSBN-619), at sea off the coast of Florida.

The Navy's first operational Mark III LAMPS (Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System) SH-60B Seahawk helicopter rests on the flight deck of the guided missile frigate USS CROMMELIN (FFG 37). The helicopter is undergoing flight deck landing qualifications off the coast of San Clemente, California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-87-07345. Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea

President Kennedy inspects the United States Coast Guard (USCG) barque Eagle, 10:43AM. President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks aboard the United States Coast Guard (USCG) training barque, Eagle, following an inspection. Also pictured: Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Secretary of the Treasury, C. Douglas Dillon; Commandant of the USCG, Admiral Edwin J. Roland; Representative Leslie C. Arends (Illinois); Representative James A. Byrne (Pennsylvania); Senator Robert C. Byrd (West Virginia); Senator Dennis Chávez (New Mexico); Senator Gale W. McGee (Wyoming); Senator A. Willis Robertson (Virginia); Representative John F. Shelley (California); Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, James A. Reed; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell Shepard; Representative Emilio Q. Daddario (Connecticut); Senator Prescott Bush (Connecticut); Representative James G. Fulton (Pennsylvania); Senator John Marshall Butler (Maryland). United States Coast Guard Academy cadets stand at attention at left

Crew members man the rails aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) as the ship nears its home port of Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region from Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-85-09077. Base: USS Stump (DD 978) State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-01876. Base: USS Ford (FFG 54)

The nuclear-biological-chemical (NBC) countermeasure water washdown system is tested aboard the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

The wife of a U.S. Marine waves the Marine Corps flag as his ship prepares to depart for the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

With the help of a pair of friends, two sailors assigned to the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD-43) carry some of their gear across the pier as they depart on liberty. The FORT MCHENRY has returned to San Diego following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-86-07619. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

President Kennedy inspects the United States Coast Guard (USCG) barque Eagle, 10:43AM. President John F. Kennedy visits the United States Coast Guard (USCG) training barque, Eagle, for an inspection; USCG personnel render honors as President Kennedy and guests observe. Also pictured: Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Secretary of the Treasury, C. Douglas Dillon; Commandant of the USCG, Admiral Edwin J. Roland; Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, James A. Reed; Representative Leslie C. Arends (Illinois); Representative Edward A. Garmatz (Maryland); Representative Herbert C. Bonner (North Carolina); Representative George P. Miller (California); Representative Carl Vinson (Georgia); Representative James G. Fulton (Pennsylvania); Senator Robert C. Byrd (West Virginia); dean of the White House press corps and United Press International (UPI) reporter, Merriman Smitty Smith. United States Coast Guard Academy cadets stand at attention in foreground. Pier Two, Washington Navy Yard Annex, Wash

Members of the Marine detachment aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) raise the national ensign during morning colors. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sailors winch in a mooring line on the bow of the destroyer USS HAYLER (DD-997) as the ship ties up for one of several Baltic seaport visits during BALTOPS 94. The HAYLER is flagship for Baltic Operation '94, the U.S. sponsored annual multinational exercise. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '94 Base: Gdynia Country: Poland (POL)

DN-ST-88-09821. Base: USS Nicholas (FFG 47)

DN-ST-85-09469. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-07218. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Cruiser Hr.Ms. De Ruyter (1953-1973) Command transfer BDZ VADM H.Pröpper to Vadm L.Brouwer

Sailors on shore leave converse on the pier as they look out toward the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19). The vessel is in port after arriving from the Persian Gulf area where it was deployed during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM Country: Hong Kong(HKG)

Members of the ship's Marine detachment prepare to fire an M16A1 rifle over the side of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

The aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) is greeted by the crew of the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH-19) during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Usns Mercy(T-AH 19)

DN-ST-86-03367. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-05242. Base: Hudson River State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-04398. Base: Pusan Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

The battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) leaves Pedro Miguel Locks during its transit of the canal. State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN)

USS Saratoga (CV-3)

A sailor briefs visitors on chaff launchers aboard the guided missile destroyer USS TATTNALL (DDG-19). The TATTNALL is among eight ships here participating in Navy Appreciation Week sponsored by the Navy League. Base: Fort Lauderdale State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-10818. Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen aboard the Chilean frigate ALMIRANTE LYNCH (PFG 07) haul in a line as the ship pulls into port during Operation UNITAS XXV. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Base: Almirante Lynch (PFG 07)

Members of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) scrub the flight deck clean upon completion of flight operations. Truman is currently conducting carrier qualifications off the coast of North Caroline. Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-08277. Base: Shanghai Country: China (CHN)

DN-SN-85-10972. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members man the rails aboard the guided missile frigate USS CROMMELIN (FFG-37) as President William Jefferson Clinton and the presidential party passes by aboard the admiral's barge. Clinton and Adm. Charles R. Larson, commander-in-chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet, are on the fantail of the barge. Clinton is in Hawaii to tour area military installations. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of the crowded flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67), as seen from the cockpit of an A-7E Corsair aircraft. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Members of a U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) boarding party depart from the guided missile destroyer USS WILLIAM V. PRATT (DDG-44) in a small boat to approach the Turkish freighter Rize K. The team will be conducting an inspection of the vessel, the first freighter approved by the United Nations to deliver humanitarian aid to Iraq. LEDET team members are helping the Maritime Interdiction Force enforce U.S. sanctions against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea

Sen. John C. Stennis, R-Mississippi, is led by CDR Henry W. Strickland, commanding officer of the guided missile destroyer USS CHANDLER (DDG-996), as the senator inspects the ship's honor guard. This ceremony is for the commissioning of the CHANDLER. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-03782. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-00250. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-85-05394. Base: USS Iowa (BB 61)

Apollo 8 astronauts and commanding officer of the recovery ship U.S.S. Yorktown walk the red carpet of the flight deck after splashdown recovery in the Pacific Ocean. Apollo 8 served as the first manned lunar orbit mission and the first manned flight of the Saturn V space vehicle, developed by the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). Liftoff occurred on December 21, 1968, carrying astronauts Frank Borman, commander; William Anders, Lunar Module (LM) Pilot; and James Lovell, Command Module (CM) pilot. The three safely returned to Earth on December 27, 1968. The mission achieved operational experience and tested the Apollo command module systems, including communications, tracking, and life-support, in cis-lunar space and lunar orbit, and allowed evaluation of crew performance on a lunar orbiting mission. The crew photographed the lunar surface, both far side and near side, obtaining information on topography and landmarks as well as other scientific information necessary for future Apol

USS Wisconsin (BB-64), an Iowa-class battleship, the second ship of the United States Navy to be named in honor of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. She was built at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and launched on 7 December 1943 and retired in 1991

A petty officer stands beside the national ensign on the stern of the guided missile cruiser USS REEVES (CG-24). REEVES is part of the first U.S. Navy warship contingent to visit China in forty years. Base: Qingdao State: Shanghi Country: China (CHN)

US Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate AIRMAN (ABAN) Maurice Rodgers retrieves a rubber gasket in order to seal and protect the catapults after launching operations on board the nucleard powered aircraft carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) in the Persian Gulf. Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, 29 April 1998. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)

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