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An Argentine navy Super Etendard aircraft approaches the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). The aircraft is taking part in touch-and-go operations aboard the LINCOLN during the ship's circumnavigation of South America. A Fighter Squadron 114 (VF-114) F-14A Tomcat aircraft is in the foreground

An Argentine navy Super Etendard aircraft approaches the flight deck o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tommy Lynaugh Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard beam view of the Peruvian destroyer VILLAR (DD-71), ex-USS BENHAM (DD-796), in the foreground, and the frigate USS TRIPPE (FF-1075) in the background during exercise Unitas XX

A starboard beam view of the Peruvian destroyer VILLAR (DD-71), ex-USS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: Paita Country: Peru (PER) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 K. Brewer Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A right front view of an S-3A Viking aircraft as it touches down on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63). Visible in the foreground is the radar dish attached to an E-2C Hawkeye airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft

A right front view of an S-3A Viking aircraft as it touches down on th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Ken George Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Port quarter view of the auxiliary aircraft landing training ship USS LEXINGTON (AVT 16) docked at the air station. Two harbor tugs are in the foreground

Port quarter view of the auxiliary aircraft landing training ship USS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released... More

Aerial bow view of the Australian aircraft carrier HMAS MELBOURNE (foreground) and the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) underway

Aerial bow view of the Australian aircraft carrier HMAS MELBOURNE (for...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of the capsized Philippine destroyer DATU KALANTIAW (ex-USS BOOTH DE-170). In the foreground, a crewman from the ammunition ship USS MOUNT HOOD (AE-29) takes a break from salvage operations

A view of the capsized Philippine destroyer DATU KALANTIAW (ex-USS BOO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Calayan Island Country: Philippines Scene Camera Operator: Ph2 Soutar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

A rear view of an F-14 Tomcat fighter aircraft taking off from the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64). In the right foreground is a parked S-3 Viking anti-submarine aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 9 (CVW-9)

A rear view of an F-14 Tomcat fighter aircraft taking off from the air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crew members take a break under the twin SPG-55B fire control radar systems aboard the guided missile destroyer USS MAHAN (DDG-42). The ship's Mark 10 Mod O Terrier/Standard missile lauancher is in the foreground

Crew members take a break under the twin SPG-55B fire control radar sy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard beam view of the destroyer USS PETERSON (DD-969), background, underway near a Soviet Moma Class survey ship and a disabled Victor III class submarine, foreground

A starboard beam view of the destroyer USS PETERSON (DD-969), backgrou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Carpenter Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Port side view of the Adams class guided missile destroyer USS BERKELEY (DDG 15). The Coast Guard patrol boat POINT CHICO (WPB 82339) is visible in the foreground

Port side view of the Adams class guided missile destroyer USS BERKELE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Menard Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Aerial starboard view of the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH 7) refueling the guided missile destroyer USS SEMMES (DDG 18), foreground, during Exercise AHUAS TARA II, taking place off the coast of Honduras

Aerial starboard view of the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AHUAS TARA II Base: USS Guadalcanal (LPH 7) Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Joe Donnelly Release Status: R... More

Starboard bow view of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG 48) prior to the start of its commissioning ceremony. A historic Revoltionary War flag is in the foreground

Starboard bow view of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yorktown State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Wines Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Aerial port beam view of the patrol combatant-missile (hydrofoils) USS HERCULES (PHM 2), foreground, and USS ARIES (PHM 5) underway. The hydrofoils are operating as part of Commander Task Group 28.1.1

Aerial port beam view of the patrol combatant-missile (hydrofoils) USS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David Cornwell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial starboard quarter view of the destroyer USS THORN (DD 988) underway during Exercise UNITAS XXV. The ASQ-81 magnetic anomaly detection gear of an SH-2F Sea Sprite helicopter is in the foreground

An aerial starboard quarter view of the destroyer USS THORN (DD 988) u...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PHCS Kirby Harrison Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

An aerial view of the destroyer and submarine piers (Nos. 22 and 23) with various ships at anchor, including the submarine tender USS EMORY S. LAND (AS 39), foreground

An aerial view of the destroyer and submarine piers (Nos. 22 and 23) w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 D.E. Erickson, USN Release Status... More

A starboard bow view of the West German destroyer FGS MOLDERS (D 186), foreground, and the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) underway during NATO Exercise BALTOPS'85

A starboard bow view of the West German destroyer FGS MOLDERS (D 186),...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS Base: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: JOCS Russ Egnor, Usnr-R Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

Crew members stand at parade rest on a platform aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS PITTSBURGH (SSN 720) during the ship's commissioning ceremony. The ship's brow is in the foreground

Crew members stand at parade rest on a platform aboard the nuclear-pow...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 C. Duvall Release St... More

An overall view of several patrol combatant-missile (hydrofoils), including the USS HERCULES (PHM 2), foreground, tied up at a pier

An overall view of several patrol combatant-missile (hydrofoils), incl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: D. Taylor Nav Ship Res&Dev Ctr Release Status: Relea... More

A crewman aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) takes a break on the wing of an aircraft parked on the flight deck of the ship. An A-6E Intruder aircraft is in the foreground

A crewman aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) takes a br...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Coral Sea (CV 43) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: Holmes Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

An aerial starboard beam view of the Submarine Tenders USS DIXON (AS 37), foreground, and USS MCKEE (AS 41), background, and various submarines tied up alongside the ship and piers

An aerial starboard beam view of the Submarine Tenders USS DIXON (AS 3...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Point Loma State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Mathews Release Statu... More

A silhouetted view of a Belknap class guided missile cruiser underway alongside the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH 10). A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter is parked in the foreground

A silhouetted view of a Belknap class guided missile cruiser underway ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Tripoli (LPH 10) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Flynn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

A port quarter view of the reflagged Kuwaiti supertanker GAS KING, foreground, another supertanker, left, and the guided missile frigate USS JARRETT (FFG 33), right, underway. US Navy ships are escorting the supertankers through the Persian Gulf

A port quarter view of the reflagged Kuwaiti supertanker GAS KING, for...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tolliver Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port beam view of the guided missile cruiser USS BUNKER HILL (CG 52), foreground, and the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS LONG BEACH (CGN 9) underway

A port beam view of the guided missile cruiser USS BUNKER HILL (CG 52)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Gulf Of Oman Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Sw) Jeffrey Elliott Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) underway. The national ensign is visible in the foreground

A port bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) underway. The natio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

After the return of the auxiliary aircraft landing training ship USS LEXINGTON (AVT 16) to its home port, journalists photograph some of the damage incurred when a T-2C Buckeye aircraft crashed into the ship's superstructure. The accident, which occurred during routine training on October 29, killed five people and injuring 19. The wreckage in the foreground is from two other Buckeye aircraft destroyed in the accident

After the return of the auxiliary aircraft landing training ship USS L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Relea... More

The amphibious cargo ship USS EL PASO (LKA 117), foreground, passes the guided missile cruiser USS YARNELL (CG 17)

The amphibious cargo ship USS EL PASO (LKA 117), foreground, passes th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 T.E. Witham Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors and members of the ship's Marine detachment stand at attention on one of the deckedge elevators as the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) arrives at the pier. The RANGER is returning to North Island following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. A banner from the RANGER hangs on the brow in the foreground

Sailors and members of the ship's Marine detachment stand at attention...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)... More

The amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1), foreground, lies at anchor in Iskenderun Bay near the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH 7). The WASP and its amphibious ready group are relieving the GUADALCANAL's ready group, which is in the eastern Mediterranean region for Operation Provide Comfort, a multinational effort to aid Kurdish refugees in southern Turkey and northern Iraq

The amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1), foreground, lies at anch...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORT Base: Iskenderun Country: Turkey(TUR) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 J. E. Westfall Release Status: Released to ... More

A starboard quarter view of a Los Angeles class nuclear-powered attack submarine, foreground, and the submarine rescue ship USS SUNBIRD (ASR 15) tied up at pier 33

A starboard quarter view of a Los Angeles class nuclear-powered attack...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut(CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery Release... More

The battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64), foreground, conducts an underway replenishment with the fast combat support ship USS SACRAMENTO (AOE-1) as the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63), background, steams nearby. The ships are in the gulf as part of Operation Desert Shield

The battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64), foreground, conducts an underway...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PHC(Nac) John Kristoffersen Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

The Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Takami class minesweeper OKITSU (MSC 646), foreground, the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19), left, background, and the amphibious cargo ship USS ST. LOUIS (LKA 116) are moored at a pier. Several JMSDF vessels have returned to the area after serving in the Persian Gulf area while the U.S. Navy ships are in the region to take part in exercise Valiant Blitz '91

The Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Takami class mineswee...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: VALIANT BLITZ '91 Base: White Beach State: Okinawa Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Denman Release Status: R... More

An air-to-air, right side view of two F/A-18C Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) in formation during flight operations from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) in the Persian Gulf. The aircraft in the foreground is armed with an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on the right wing tip

An air-to-air, right side view of two F/A-18C Hornet aircraft from Str...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Ships of NATO's Standing Naval Force Atlantic prepare to enter port. The ship in the foreground is the destroyer USS MOOSBRUGGER (DD-980)

Ships of NATO's Standing Naval Force Atlantic prepare to enter port. T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Port Everglades State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 John Bouvia Release Status: Released to P... More

A port side view of the destroyer USS SPRUENCE (DD-963) off the coast of Haiti. In the foreground is a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) from the destroyers boarding team on its way to board a merchant ship for inspection. All commercial and private vessels entering Haiti are to be inspected for contraband under the United Nations (UN) embargo decree

A port side view of the destroyer USS SPRUENCE (DD-963) off the coast ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 John Sokolowski Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Royal Thai Navy (RTN) PETTY Officer Second Class (PO2), Bunkurd Wannoo (foreground), and US Navy (USN) Sonar Technician Surface (STG2) Steven Richardson, prepare to deploy a Tactical Towed Array Sonar, (TACTAS), onboard the USS CURTS (FFG 38) during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Exercise 2001

Royal Thai Navy (RTN) PETTY Officer Second Class (PO2), Bunkurd Wannoo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATION AFLOAT READINESS AND TRAINING Base: Uss Curts (FFG 38) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Kevin H. Tierney, USN Release S... More

A port bow view of the Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), entering the harbor at Yokosuka, Japan. A Japanese, Maritime Safety Agency (MSA), MIHASHI CLASS, Small Patrol Vessel, ASHITAKI (PS 07) is underway in the foreground off the port bow, and several Japanese MSA Coastal Patrol Craft (PC) are escorting the KITTY HAWK into harbor

A port bow view of the Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), enteri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokohama Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Kitty Hawk Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Lee Mccaskill, USN Release Status: Released ... More

A port bow view of the Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), entering the harbor at Yokosuka, Japan. A Japanese, Maritime Safety Agency (MSA), MIHASHI CLASS, Small Patrol Vessel, ASHITAKI (PS 07) is underway in the foreground

A port bow view of the Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), enteri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokohama Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Kitty Hawk Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Lee Mccaskill, USN Release Status: Released ... More

An armada of naval sea power underway in the Caribbean Sea during the 43rd annual UNITAS exercises include the Colombian Navy (Armada De La Repbulica) ALMIRANTE PADILLA CLASS (Type FS 1500) CORVETTE; FSG Almirante Padilla (CM 51) (foreground); the Mexican Navy (ARMADA REPUBLICA MEXICANA) ALLENDE CLASS: ARM MARINNO ABASOLO (F 212); the Colombian Navy FSG CALDAS (CM 52); THE US Navy (USN) Guided Missile Frigate USS DOYLE (FFG 39) and the USN Guided Missile Cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG 48). UNITAS is the largest multi-national naval exercise conducted with naval forces from the Caribbean Sea, South and Central America and the USN. The exercises focus on building multinational coalition while...

An armada of naval sea power underway in the Caribbean Sea during the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An armada of naval sea power underway in the Caribbean Sea during the 43rd annual UNITAS exercises include the Colombian Navy (A... More

Quarter starboard stern view of the US Navy (USN) TICONDEROGA CLASS: GUIDED MISSILE CRUISER (AGEIS), USS PRINCETON (CG 59) underway in the Harbor at San Diego, California (CA), with ships personnel manning the rails as it departs for a deployment in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. A Rigid Hull Inflatable (RHI) port security unit harbor patrol craft is underway in the foreground

Quarter starboard stern view of the US Navy (USN) TICONDEROGA CLASS: G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Juan Eduardo Diaz, USN Release Status: Relea... More

US Navy (USN) SEAMAN (SN) Paulina Ransom (foreground), Culinary SPECIALIST, assigned aboard the USN NIMITZ CLASS: Aircraft Carrier, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73), is served dinner by USN Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Daniel Pollard, Deck Department, in the Officer's Wardroom aboard ship. The role-reversal dinner was served in appreciation of the hard work done by the wardroom staff

US Navy (USN) SEAMAN (SN) Paulina Ransom (foreground), Culinary SPECIA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Joan Kretschmer, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Aerial starboard bow view showing the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class (Flight II) Guided Missile Destroyer (Aegis), USS BULKELEY (DDG 84) (foreground left), cruising alongside the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Henry J. Kaiser Class, Oiler, USNS TIPPECANOE (T-AO 199), in order to conduct Replenishment At Sea (RAS) operations, while underway in the Arabian Sea, during a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. The USN Spruance Class Destroyer USS CUSHING (DD 985) is visible in the background

Aerial starboard bow view showing the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Clas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Arabian Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Brien Aho, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

The Turkish Navy, OLIVER HAZARD PERRY CLASS: Frigate, GEDIZ (F 495) ex-FFG 19 (foreground), the US Navy (USN) NIMITZ CLASS: Aircraft Carrier, USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) (left), and the Italian Navy, GARIBALDI CLASS: Aircraft Carrier, GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI (C 551), underway in the Atlantic Ocean, while participating in Exercise MAJESTIC EAGLE 2004. The exercise demonstrates the combined force capabilities and quick response times of the participating naval, air, undersea and surface warfare groups

The Turkish Navy, OLIVER HAZARD PERRY CLASS: Frigate, GEDIZ (F 495) ex...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MAJESTIC EAGLE 2004 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Rob Gatson, Usn Release Status: Released to Pub... More

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Sirius Class Combat Stores Ship USNS SPICA (T-AFS 9) (foreground) and US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS VICKSBURG (CG 69) pulls alongside the USN Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) [not shown], to conduct a replenishment at sea (RAS) on the Persian Gulf. The KENNEDY and Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17) are deployed in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (OIF)

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Sirius Class Combat Stores Ship USN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Joshua Karsten, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A bow view (from foreground) of the US Navy Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser (AEGIS), USS SHILOH (CG 67), the USN Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer, USS BENFOLD (DDG 65), and the USN Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer, USS SHOUP (DDG 86), Commander Destroyer Squadron 9 (CDS-9), as they are underway in column formation in the Pacific Ocean (POC) returning to Naval Base San Diego, California (CA), participating in a Tiger Cruise with the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72)

A bow view (from foreground) of the US Navy Ticonderoga Class Guided M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jordon R Beesley, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

A US Navy (USN) HH-60H Seahawk, Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Seven (HS-7), Dusty Dogs, Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), approaches the flightdeck during flight operations aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75). In the foreground sits a USN F-14B Tomcat fighter, Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32), Swordsmen, NAS Oceana, Virginia (VA), part of Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) embarked aboard the TRUMAN to provide close air support (CAS) and conduct intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance over Iraq during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. The TRUMAN Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism

A US Navy (USN) HH-60H Seahawk, Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Sev...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Ricardo J. Reyes, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49), Hospital Corpsman Third Class (HM3) John K. Holloman (foreground) and Hospital Corpsman Second Class (HM2) Leonard H. Ray inventory diapers and other relief supplies while the ship transits the San Bernardino Straits, enroute to provide humanitarian assistance for the victims of a devastating deadly landslide on the Island of Leyte, in the Republic of the Philippines

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Brian P. Biller, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

US Navy (USN) Religious Program SPECIALIST Third Class (RP3) John Nam, (foreground), and USN Machinist's Mate First Class (MM1) Nick Shaw, both stationed aboard the USN Submarine Tender, USS EMORY S. LAND (AS 39), hammer nails while repairing a window frame during a Community Relations (COMREL) project at the Matanda Elementary School in Port Gentil. The LAND is currently inport at Port Gentil, Gabon conducting various COMREL projects with host nationals

US Navy (USN) Religious Program SPECIALIST Third Class (RP3) John Nam,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Port Gentil Country: Gabon (GAB) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jonathan Kulp, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Onboard the US Navy (USN) L.Y. Spear Class Submarine Tender, USS EMORY S. LAND (AS 39), USN Navy PETTY Officer First Class (PO1) Terry Wiggs (foreground), and USN Fireman (FN), William Lam, demonstrate the use of an oxygen breathing apparatus, used in fire-fighting scenarios, for members of the Congolese Military, during a training exercise on the Ship's helicopter pad. The LAND is currently at Pointe Noire, Republic of Congo (CGO), conducting repair training evolutions and Community Relations projects with host nation nationals

Onboard the US Navy (USN) L.Y. Spear Class Submarine Tender, USS EMORY...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pointe Noire Country: Congo (COG) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jonathan Kulp, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

US Navy (USN) ENSIGN (ESN) Naomi Clerc (foreground right) speaks with members of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), as they tour the USN Austin Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS DUBUQUE (LPD 8), while in port at Navy Base San Diego, California (CA). The tour highlighted the DUBUQUEs mission, training, technology and amphibious operations. CFR is a nonprofit organization dedicated to producing and disseminating ideas to members and policymakers to better understand world policy facing the US and other governments

US Navy (USN) ENSIGN (ESN) Naomi Clerc (foreground right) speaks with ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dubuque (LPD 8) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Frank E. Neely, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

060725-N-7981E-145 (Jul. 25, 2006)The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) (foreground)) and the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) (background) lead a formation of military ships and submarines from the USN and international countries in the Pacific Ocean (POC) during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise is designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (GBR) and the United...

060725-N-7981E-145 (Jul. 25, 2006)The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: 060725-N-7981E-145 (Jul. 25, 2006)The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) (foreground)) and... More

060806-N-9851B-001 (Aug. 6, 2006)Onboard the US Navy (USN) Whidbey Island Class Dock Landing Ship USS TORTUGA (LSD 46), USN Storekeeper Second Class (SK2) Teneshia Hardin (foreground) mans the rails with her fellow Sailors as the ship arrives in the harbor at Maura, Drunei Drussalam, to begin the fifth phase of Exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT). CARAT is an annual series of bilateral maritime training exercises between the US and six Southeast Asian nations designed to build relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST First Class Kathryn Whittenberger (RELEASED)

060806-N-9851B-001 (Aug. 6, 2006)Onboard the US Navy (USN) Whidbey Isl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Tortuga (LSD 46) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 John L. Beeman, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

060812-N-0685C-001 (Aug. 12, 2006)US Navy (USN) SEAMAN Doherty (foreground), provides a tour of the bridge on the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) for a Friends And Family Day Cruise. The ROOSEVELT is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean maintaining qualifications as part of the Fleet Response Plan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Javier Capella (RELEASED)

060812-N-0685C-001 (Aug. 12, 2006)US Navy (USN) SEAMAN Doherty (foregr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Javier Capella, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

A view of the San Jacinto Battlefield Memorial from the memorial battleship USS TEXAS (BB 35). The ship's forward 14-inch/45-caliber guns are in the foreground

A view of the San Jacinto Battlefield Memorial from the memorial battl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Jacinto State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dave Maclean Release Status: Released to Public... More

A view of the Naval Base, Subic Bay, with the city of Olongapo in the background. The ships docked at the pier in the foreground are, from right: the oiler USNS HASSAYAMPA (T-AO-145), the guided missile cruiser USS STERETT (CG-31), the guided missile destroyer USS HENRY B. WILSON (DDG-7) and the guided missile cruiser WILLIAM H. STANDLEY (CG-32)

A view of the Naval Base, Subic Bay, with the city of Olongapo in the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Luzon Country: Republic Of The Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Larry Foster Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

A port beam view of the replenishment oiler USS KANSAS CITY (AOR-3). In the foreground, families wait to welcome the crewmen of the KANSAS CITY home

A port beam view of the replenishment oiler USS KANSAS CITY (AOR-3). I...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Alameda State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: George Champagne Release Status... More

A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS VIRGINIA (CGN 38), foreground, and the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) underway

A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Virginia Capes Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

Crewmen stand in formation on the forward deck of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62). The ship's bell hangs in the foreground. The NEW JERSEY, after recently completing renovation and modernization, is departing for sea trials prior to reactivation in January 1983

Crewmen stand in formation on the forward deck of the battleship USS N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 Ron Garrison Release Status:... More

An elevated port quarter view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) in the foreground with the guided missile frigate USS FLATLEY (FFG-21) circling

An elevated port quarter view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) in th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial port quarter view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carriers USS NIMITZ (CVN-68), foreground, and USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) underway. The guided missile frigate USS FLATLEY (FFG-21) leads the way.'

An aerial port quarter view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carriers U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Maxwell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carriers USS NIMITZ (CVN-68), foreground, and USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) underway

A port view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carriers USS NIMITZ (CVN-6...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Maxwell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aerial bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine ex-USS NAUTILUS (SSN 571) as it is towed through the Gatun Locks en route to the Atlantic Ocean. The NAUTILUS is en route to its original home port at Naval Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut, where it will become a memorial at the Submarine Force Library and Museum. A river patrol boat (PBR MARK II), foreground, and a fast patrol craft (PCF) are visible

Aerial bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine ex-USS NAUTILU...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Panama Canal Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Joan Zopf Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

An elevated view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carriers USS NIMITZ (CVN-68), foreground, and USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) moored at a pier

An elevated view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carriers USS NIMITZ (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Maxwell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An port quarter view of the patrol combatant-missile (hydrofoils) USS Aquila (PHM-4), foreground, USS ARIES (PHM-5), center, and USS GEMINI (PHM-6) underway during high-speed maneuvers

An port quarter view of the patrol combatant-missile (hydrofoils) USS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: D. Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy (USN) catapult crew sets a USN EA-6B Prowler, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ-134), Garudas, Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island, Washington (WA), into the box for a catapult launch on the deck of the USN Nimitz class Aircraft Carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70). In the foreground is the waist bubble where the Catapult Control Officer (shooter) launches the aircraft

A US Navy (USN) catapult crew sets a USN EA-6B Prowler, Electronic Att...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Soiseth, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

A starboard beam view of the East German intelligence ship JASMUND, foreground, observing the amphibious assault ship USS INCHON (LPH-12) during NATO exercise North Wedding '86. A CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter is approaching the INCHON for a landing

A starboard beam view of the East German intelligence ship JASMUND, fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN William Holck Release Status: Released to Publ... More

A silhouetted port bow view of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67), foreground, and the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) and their escorts underway off the coast of Beirut, Lebanon

A silhouetted port bow view of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNED...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ron Beno Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A catapult and arresting gear officer wearing a safety observer jersey signals instructions to the pilot of an F-14A Tomcat aircraft preparing to be launched from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). The integrated catapult control station is visible in the foreground. Note: First view in a series of two

A catapult and arresting gear officer wearing a safety observer jersey...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO Patrick Wilkerson Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

A close-up view of a jet corrosion control cart, foreground, with an MD-3A tow tractor and an SH-3 Sea King helicopter in the background on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62). The INDEPENDENCE is conducting post-Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) operations off the Virginia Capes

A close-up view of a jet corrosion control cart, foreground, with an M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Stopler Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port bow view of the ammunition ship USS FLINT (AE 32) with a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter, foreground, coming in for a landing

A port bow view of the ammunition ship USS FLINT (AE 32) with a CH-46 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael Flynn, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port beam view of the combat stores ship USNS SPICA (T-ATS 9), foreground, providing underway replenishment for the dock landing ship USS ANCHORAGE (LSD 36) and the amphibious assault ship USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA 3)

A port beam view of the combat stores ship USNS SPICA (T-ATS 9), foreg...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PHCS Ron Bayles, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Ships from four nations sail in formation during the NATO Southern Region exercise DRAGON HAMMER '90. In the foreground is the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2). In the background are, from left: the Spanish aircraft carrier SPS PRINCIPE DE ASTURIAS (R-11), the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69), the Italian light aircraft carrier ITS GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI (C-551), and the British light aircraft carrier HMS INVINCIBLE (R-05)

Ships from four nations sail in formation during the NATO Southern Reg...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DRAGON HAMMER '90 Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Aw) Raymond H. Turner Ii Release Status: Relea... More

Smoke rises from the target ship being fired at by the battleships USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) and USS MISSOURI (BB-63) during Fleet Exercise '89. The stern of the guided missile cruiser USS ANTIETAM (CG-54) is in the foreground

Smoke rises from the target ship being fired at by the battleships USS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EXERCISE '89 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Terry Cosgrove Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A port beam view of the guided missile destroyer USS TATTNALL (DDG-19), foreground, and a Kidd class guided missile destroyer underway during Fleet Ex 1-90

A port beam view of the guided missile destroyer USS TATTNALL (DDG-19)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D. P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public... More

A view of the Brambleton Extension Yard at Norfolk Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Corporation with the salvage ship USS GRASP (ARS 51), foreground, and the ocean surveillance ship USNS STALWART (T-AGOS 1) undergoing routine overhaul

A view of the Brambleton Extension Yard at Norfolk Shipbuilding and Dr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elizabeth River, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Relea... More

A-7E Corsair aircraft from Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72), foreground, and Attack Squadron 46 (VA-46) conduct aerial refueling with an Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft. An Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) KA-6D Intruder aircraft is at upper right. The Navy aircraft are deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67), which is on station in the Red Sea in support of Operation Desert Shield

A-7E Corsair aircraft from Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72), foreground, and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

Two Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 (HM-14) MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopters, foreground, and several Marine Corps AH-1T Sea Cobra helicopters sit on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS NEW ORLEANS (LPH-11). The NEW ORLEANS is serving as a platform for mine-clearing operations in the gulf following the cease-fire that ended Operation Desert Storm

Two Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 (HM-14) MH-53E Sea Dra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Pete Hatzakos Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

A starboard bow view of the combat stores ship USS NIAGARA FALLS (AFS-3) as seen from the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19). The Bahraini harbor craft Almearaj II, foreground, is passing between the two U.S. Navy ships which have been deployed to the Persian Gulf during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. An M-2 .50-caliber machine gun aboard the BLUE RIDGE is in the foreground

A starboard bow view of the combat stores ship USS NIAGARA FALLS (AFS-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Manama Country: Bahrain(BHR) Scene Camera Operator: ENSIGN Jeff Hilton Release Status: Relea... More

With its crew manning the rails, the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) as the ship arrives at the pier. The RANGER is returning to North Island following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. A banner from the RANGER hangs on the brow in the foreground

With its crew manning the rails, the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-6...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)... More

An air-to-air rear view of a Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) F-14A Tomcat aircraft, foreground, and other aircraft flying toward the Virginia coast as the squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 8 (CVW-8) return to their home bases after a deployment aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). During that deployment, CVW-8 and the ROOSEVELT took part in Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Provide Comfort.

An air-to-air rear view of a Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) F-14A Tomcat ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean(AOC) Scene Camera Operator: LT. Parsons Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An overview of Ford Island, foreground, and Pearl Harbor, with the USS ARIZONA Memorial at right and the aircraft carriers USS MIDWAY (CV-41) and USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) moored beside each other in the background. The MIDWAY is en route from Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan, to Naval Air Station, North Island, Calif., where it will be decommissioned in the spring of 1992. The INDEPENDENCE will travel to Yokosuka to take over as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

An overview of Ford Island, foreground, and Pearl Harbor, with the USS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Hasan Release Status: Released ... More

Coast Guard CHIEF GUNNER's Mate John Hagy, foreground, and Navy Sonar Technician G (Surface) 3rd Class Ed Yarborough, members of a boarding team from the guided missile cruiser USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN-40), conduct a search of a merchant vessel as part of the Navy's enforcement of the trade sanctions against Iraq that were put in place shortly after the start of Operation Desert Shield

Coast Guard CHIEF GUNNER's Mate John Hagy, foreground, and Navy Sonar ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Chuck Kalnbach Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

The ocean minesweepers USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449), foreground, and USS ADROIT (MSO-509) sit aboard the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 4 as its deck is submerged to permit minesweepers to be unloaded. The IMPERVIOUS, the ADROIT and a third ocean minesweeper, the USS LEADER (MSO-490), have returned to Norfolk after being deployed for 14 months in the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The ocean minesweepers USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449), foreground, and USS A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Three NATO ships sail off the coast of Norway during Teamwork '92, a multinational NATO exercise involving 45,000 troops, 170 ships and 300 aircraft from 11 nations in maritime and air operations in the North Atlantic and Norwegian Sea and amphibious and land-based operations along the Norwegian coastline. In the foreground is the fast combat support ship HRMS ZUIDERKRUIS (A-832) from the Netherlands, and in the background in the U.S. amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4)

Three NATO ships sail off the coast of Norway during Teamwork '92, a m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Norwegian Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Patrick Cashin Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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

A port bow view of the Russian guided missile destroyer ADMIRAL LEVCHE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Barents Sea Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 Tony Alleyne Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The large harbor tug WEEHAWKEN (YTB-776), foreground, maneuvers the combat stores ship USS WHITE PLAINS (AFS-4) back toward the water after it ran aground at Polaris Point, Apra Harbor. The WHITE PLAINS dragged its anchor across Apra Harbor and ran aground after heavy winds broke the vessel free from its moorings when Typhoon Omar passed through the area on August 28th

The large harbor tug WEEHAWKEN (YTB-776), foreground, maneuvers the co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Guam Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 John Gay, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

As seen from the flight deck of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73), the guided missile cruiser (AEGIS) USS NORMANDY (CG 60) approaches from astern, during preparations for underway replenishment. US Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornets, US Navy F/A-18C and an F-14B Tomcat are parked on flight deck in foreground. Both ships are currently conducting operations in the Persian Gulf to enforce UN sanctions against Iraq. Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, 21 February 1998

As seen from the flight deck of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jason Dent, USN Release Status: Released to P... More

US Navy (USN) ENSIGN (ENS) David Ziegler (foreground), shows Royal Thai Navy (RTN) CHIEF PETTY Officer Second Class (PO2), Bunkurd Wannoo (center) and RTN, ENS Sikabhum Krataitong, the capabilities of the MK-75, 76 mm automatic gun inside the gun mount, onboard USS CURTS (FFG 38) during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Exercise 2001

US Navy (USN) ENSIGN (ENS) David Ziegler (foreground), shows Royal Tha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATION AFLOAT READINESS AND TRINING Base: Uss Curts (FFG 38) Scene Major Command Shown: FLTCOMBATCAMGRUPAC Scene Camera ... More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Ordnanceman (AO) PETTY Officer 3rd Class (PO3) Tanya Morales (foreground) teams with other Aviation Ordnancemen to down load a 500-pound GBU-12 laser-guided bomb from the wing of an F/A-18 "Hornet" aircraft onboard the Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74). PO3 Morales is assigned to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Six (VFA-146) and is deployed with Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Navy (USN) Aviation Ordnanceman (AO) PETTY Officer 3rd Class (PO3) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Uss John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Scene Major Command Shown: CVN-74 Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Joshua Word.... More

Port side view of the US Navy (USN) TICONDEROGA CLASS: GUIDED MISSILE CRUISER, (AEGIS) USS MONTEREY (CG 61) (foreground), the USN ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS (FLIGHT II) GUIDED MISSILE DESTROYER (AEGIS), USS MAHAN (DDG 72) (middle ground) and the USN ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS (FLIGHT I) GUIDED MISSILE DESTROYER (AEGIS), USS LABOON (DDG 58), underway while conducting an integrated training exercise in the Caribbean Sea

Port side view of the US Navy (USN) TICONDEROGA CLASS: GUIDED MISSILE ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jason R. Zalasky, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Port bow view of the US Navy (USN) AUSTIN CLASS: AMPHIBIOUS TRANSPORT DOCKS, USS DENVER (LPD 9) moored to the pier at Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach, California (CA). Newly installed buoy-based security barrier are visible in the foreground

Port bow view of the US Navy (USN) AUSTIN CLASS: AMPHIBIOUS TRANSPORT ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nws Seal Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Brian Brann, USN Release Status: Releas... More

US Navy (USN) SEAMAN Journalist (SNJO) Kat Smith (foreground), wears his firefighting equipment as he responds to simulates fire during a General Quarters Drill, conducted onboard the USN Aircraft Carrier, USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75), during the ships Tailored Ships Training Availability (TSTA) exercise

US Navy (USN) SEAMAN Journalist (SNJO) Kat Smith (foreground), wears h...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Craig R. Spiering, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Long shot, port side view of the US Navy (USN) NIMITZ CLASS: Aircraft Carrier, USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74), showing Sailors manning the rails as the ship departs the harbor in San Diego, California (CA). A commercial harbor tugboat is underway in the foreground and the San Diego city skyline is visible in the background

Long shot, port side view of the US Navy (USN) NIMITZ CLASS: Aircraft ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles E. Alvarado, USN Release Status: Rel... More

Stern on view of the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) steaming out of Pearl Harbor on her way out to sea. Waipio Point is to the right near foreground. The STENNIS and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are taking part in the multi-national maritime Exercise RIM OF THE PACIFIC 2004 (RIMPAC). RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom and United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing...

Stern on view of the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS J...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Stern on view of the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) steaming out of Pearl Harbor on he... More

The US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer USS BULKELEY (DDG 84) (foreground) and the USN Ticonderoga Class Cruiser USS SAN JACINTO (CG 56) moored at Naval Station (NS) Norfolk, Virginia. BULKELEY adorned with a Hawaiian Lei after returning home from deployment with Carrier Strike Group (CSG) in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

The US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer USS BULKELEY (DDG 84) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Daniel J. Mclain, Usn Release Status: Released t... More

Aerial starboard side view showing the US Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) (foreground) and the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75), sailing in closer formation in the Arabian Sea, as the Truman's Carrier Strike Group 10 (CSG-10) and its embarked Carrier Airwing 3 (CVW-3), relieve the KENNEDY on a scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism

Aerial starboard side view showing the US Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Arabian Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Ryan O'Connor, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

A starboard bow view of the US Navy (USN) High Speed Vessel Two (HSV 2) SWIFT (foreground), conducting mooring operations opposite to the US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis) USS LAKE ERIE (CG 70), during a brief port visit at Naval Base Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI), prior to deploying to Southeast Asia to provide assistance to victims of the devastating Tsunami that hit the region in support of Operation UNIFIED ASSISTANCE

A starboard bow view of the US Navy (USN) High Speed Vessel Two (HSV 2...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNIFIED ASSISTANCE Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 ... More

The US Navy (USN) Military Sealift Command (MSC) Hospital Ship, USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) (foreground), leads the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) in formation as the ship arrive in the harbor at Belawan, Indonesia. The MERCY has been forward deployed along with the LINCOLN Carrier Strike Group to operate in the Indian Ocean off the waters of Indonesia to support Operation UNIFIED ASSISTANCE, the humanitarian operation effort in response to the Tsunami that struck Southeast Asia

The US Navy (USN) Military Sealift Command (MSC) Hospital Ship, USNS M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNIFIED ASSISTANCE Base: Belawan Harbor Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Gabriel R. Piper, Usn Release St... More

US Navy (USN) SEAMAN (SN) Devon Jamison waits in the foreground, as a MH-53E Sea Dragon Helicopter, assigned to the "Blackhawks" of Helicopter Mine Countermeasure Squadron One Five (HM-15), lands on the flight deck of the USN Whidbey Island Class: Amphibious Dock Landing Ship USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD 44), during exercise NAUTICAL UNION. US and Coalition Forces are participating in the Exercise, designed to enhance Maritime Security Operations (MSO) training, air defense, anti submarine warfare, surface warfare, mine counter measures, electronic warfare, replenishment at sea (RAS), and command and control

US Navy (USN) SEAMAN (SN) Devon Jamison waits in the foreground, as a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NAUTICAL UNION Base: USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Robert R. Mcrill Release Status: Released to Public... More

Inside the Machine Shop, board the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class, Aircraft Carrier, USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Hull Mechanic Technician Fireman (HTFN) Steven Irwin, (foreground), and HTFN Chance Brooks prepare to weld stanchions to a potable fresh water manifold. The water manifold will be used to distribute drinking water during hurricane relief efforts underway along the Gulf Coast Regions. The USN is assisting in humanitarian assistance operations, led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DOD). (Duplicate image, see also DNSD0600788 or search 050902N4308O004)

Inside the Machine Shop, board the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class, Aircraf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE (JTF) KATRINA Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Ryan O'Connor, Usn Release Statu... More

US Navy (USN) Boatswain's Mate Second Class (BM2) Kristie DeVille (foreground), and USN BM2 Paul Jaskowiak pilot a 36-foot security boat, as escort for the USN Guided Missile Submarine, USS FLORIDA (SSGN 728), as it makes it way through the Virginia Capes. The FLORIDA is the second submarine of its class to be converted from a ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) to the new class of guided missile submarines (SSGN). (SUBSTANDARD)

US Navy (USN) Boatswain's Mate Second Class (BM2) Kristie DeVille (for...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JOC Dave Fliesen, USN Release Status: Released to Pu... More

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