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Commander (CDR) Hugh E. Carroll II, prospective commanding officer, prepares to board the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS JACK WILLIAMS (FFG 24) at the conclusion of the commissioning ceremony. Vice Admiral (VADM) John D. Johnson Jr., commander, Naval Surface Force, US Atlantic Fleet, stands to the right

Commander (CDR) Hugh E. Carroll II, prospective commanding officer, pr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

PHAA Richard D. Byrd Naval Station, Charleston, S.C....The crew of the frigate USS Brumby (FF-1044) mans the rails prior to ceremonies marking the decommissioning of the Brumby and the guided missile frigate USS Richard L. Page (FFG-5) and their transfer to the Pakistani navy. The ships are being recommissioned as the PNS Harbah (F-266) and PNS Tabuk (D-159), respectively. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PHAA Richard D. Byrd Naval Station, Charleston, S.C....The crew of the...

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

An interior view of the combat information center room aboard the guided missile frigate USS MCCUSKY (FFG 41). The ship is 90 percent complete

An interior view of the combat information center room aboard the guid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Todd Pacific Shipyard Release Status: Released t... More

Commodore Theodore E. Lewin, Commander, Naval Base Seattle, Washington, during the commisssioning ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS HALYBURTON (FFG 40)

Commodore Theodore E. Lewin, Commander, Naval Base Seattle, Washington...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public ... More

The battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) refuels the guided missile frigate USS FLATLEY (FFG 21) during an underway replenishment

The battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) refuels the guided missile frigate USS...

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

The SPS-49 air search radar antenna on the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58)

The SPS-49 air search radar antenna on the guided missile frigate USS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 K. Tharpe Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A boy waves an American flag as the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) arrives in port.  The frigate was transported across the Atlantic by the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II after it stuck a mine and was damaged while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A boy waves an American flag as the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Sw) Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Relea... More

Two Soviet dancers perform on the helicopter deck of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51). Gates and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making their second goodwill visit by American warships to a Soviet port since World War II

Two Soviet dancers perform on the helicopter deck of the Aegis guided ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

Members of Helicopter Light Anti-submarine Squadron 94 (HSL 94) pose for a group photograph beside an SH-2F Seasprite helicopter aboard the guided missile frigate USS CLARK (FFG 11). The mem are taking part in a drug interdiction operation

Members of Helicopter Light Anti-submarine Squadron 94 (HSL 94) pose f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Clark (FFG 11) Scene Camera Operator: JOC Rich Beth Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The Russian icebreakers ADMIRAL MAKAROV and MOSKVA stand moored to a pier, along with other vessels, during a three-day goodwill port call by the high endurance cutter USCGC CHASE (WHEC-718) and the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG-41)

The Russian icebreakers ADMIRAL MAKAROV and MOSKVA stand moored to a p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: Russia (RUS) Scene Camera Operator: CDR Alan Dooley Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

The US Navy (USN) guided missile frigate USS CURTS (FFG 38) (stern view) at a pier on Changi Naval Base, Singapore during the seventh annual COOPERATION AFLOAT READINESS AND TRAINING (CARAT) Exercise 2001

The US Navy (USN) guided missile frigate USS CURTS (FFG 38) (stern vie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATION AFLOAT READINESS AND TRAINING 2001 Base: Changi Naval Base Country: Singapore (SGP) Scene Major Command Shown: FL... More

A Standard Missile-1 (SM-1) Medium Range (MR) missile (SM-1MR) is fired for the US Navy (USN) OLIVER HAZARD PERRY CLASS: GUIDED MISSILE FRIGATE, USS VANDERGRIFT (FFG-48), during a live fire exercise. Two USN SPRUENCE CLASS: Destroyers and a second FFG are in formation astern of the VANDERGRIFT

A Standard Missile-1 (SM-1) Medium Range (MR) missile (SM-1MR) is fire...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: Missile test firing by FFG-48 Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

US Navy LT. CMDR. David Rowland, Executive Officer of the Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate USS GARY (FFG 51), discusses exercise procedures with local government employees onboard his ship during the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Natural Disaster Drill at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. GARY's Sailors will extract Japanese government personnel during a simulated natural disaster in the city. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Adam York) (Released)

US Navy LT. CMDR. David Rowland, Executive Officer of the Oliver Hazar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Gary (FFG 51) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Adam York, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PHAA Richard D. Byrd Naval Station, Charleston, S.C....A sailor salutes as a U.S. Navy color guard passes by during ceremonies marking the decommissioning of the frigate USS Brumby (FF-1044) and the guided missile frigate USS Richard L. Page (FFG-5) and their transfer to the Pakistani navy. The ships are being recommissioned as the PNS Harbah (F-266) and PNS Tabuk (D-159), respectively. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PHAA Richard D. Byrd Naval Station, Charleston, S.C....A sailor salute...

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

An officer and a fire controlman monitor a radar screen in the missile control center of the guided missile frigate USS ANTRIM (FFG 20). (SUBSTANDARD)

An officer and a fire controlman monitor a radar screen in the missile...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Antrim (FFG 20) Scene Camera Operator: Chuck Fiel Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

CAPT Michael P. Kalleres, commander of Destroyer Squadron Eight, speaks to the audience during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31)

CAPT Michael P. Kalleres, commander of Destroyer Squadron Eight, speak...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Todd Pacific Shipward State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph3 Paul Bleam Release Status: Relea... More

A view of the main engine room aboard the guided missile frigate THACH (FFG 43). The ship, under construction at Todd Pacific Shipyards, is 90 percent complete

A view of the main engine room aboard the guided missile frigate THACH...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. Release Status: Rel... More

A view of auxiliary machinery room No. 2 aboard the guided missile frigate THACH (FFG 43). The ship, under construction at Todd Pacific Shipyards, is 90 percent complete

A view of auxiliary machinery room No. 2 aboard the guided missile fri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. Release Status: Rel... More

An aerial vertical view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) receiving ammunition from the guided missile frigate USS BUTTE (AE 27) during an underway replenishment

An aerial vertical view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) receiving a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of the combat information center room aboard the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54)

A view of the combat information center room aboard the guided missile...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Todd Pacific Shipyards Co. Release Status: Relea... More

A bow view of a Military Sealift Command ship and US Navy ships underway.  They are, left to right: the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50), battleship USS MISSOURI (BB 63), fleet oiler USNS KAWISHIWI (T-AO 146), aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) AND the guided missile frigate USS RAMSEY (FFG 2)

A bow view of a Military Sealift Command ship and US Navy ships underw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Thomas M. Hensley Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Chinese children watch US Navy sailors on a special sightseeing tour of points of interest around the city. The guided missile cruiser USS REEVES (CG 24), the guided missile frigate USS RENTZ (FFG 46) and the destroyer USS OLDENDORF (DD 972) are making the first visit by US Navy ships to China in 37 years

Chinese children watch US Navy sailors on a special sightseeing tour o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Qingdao State: Shanghi Country: China (CHN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Charles L. Mussi Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

An aerial bow view of the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) and its battle group underway. The ships are, first row, left to right: frigate USS STEIN (FF-1065), guided missile cruiser HALSEY (CG-23) frigate USS BARBEY (FF-1088); second row: guided missile destroyer USS CALLAGHAN (DDG-994), ammunition ship USS MOUNT HOOD (AE-29), KITTY HAWK, combat stores ship USS MARS (AFS-1), and the guided missile frigate USS VANDEGRIFT (FFG-48). The fleet oiler USS WILLAMETTE (AO-180) follows

An aerial bow view of the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) and ...

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

An aerial view of various ships underway in formation. They are, counter-clockwise from left: guided missile destroyer USS WILLIAM V. PRATT (DDG 44), frigate USS TRUETT (FF 1095), destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD 979), guided missile cruiser USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS (CG 27), destroyer USS COMTE DE GRASSE (DD 974), frigate USS W.S. SIMS (FF 1059), guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG 39), aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV 60), guided missile frigate USS HAWES (FFG 53), aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) and replenishment oiler USS KALAMAZOO (AOR 6), center

An aerial view of various ships underway in formation. They are, count...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Thomas Hensley Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view of the destroyer tender USS YELLOWSTONE (AD-41), the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS BAINBRIDGE (CGN-25) and the guided missile frigate USS MCINERNEY (FFG-8) tied up alongside each other while in a harbor

A starboard bow view of the destroyer tender USS YELLOWSTONE (AD-41), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Millie Tamberg Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Tugs help the guided missile frigate USS SIMPSON (FFG 56), arriving for Fleet Week celebrations, into a berth at a Brooklyn pier

Tugs help the guided missile frigate USS SIMPSON (FFG 56), arriving fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 John Leone Release Status: Released to Public C... More

The American and Soviet flags fly side by side during the visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second goodwill visit by American warships to a Soviet port since World War II. (SUBSTANDARD)

The American and Soviet flags fly side by side during the visit of the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

An overall view of the commissioning ceremony for guided missile frigate USS ROBERT G. BRADLEY (FFG 49)

An overall view of the commissioning ceremony for guided missile friga...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Portsmouth State: New Hampshire (NH) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Joan Zopf Release Status: Released to Pu... More

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS TAYLOR (FFG 50) underway on the Kennebec River while en route to sea trials

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS TAYLOR (FFG 50) unde...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

Crewmen go aboard the guided missile frigate USS TAYLOR (FFG 50) during the ship's commissioning ceremony at Bath Iron Works Corp

Crewmen go aboard the guided missile frigate USS TAYLOR (FFG 50) durin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Wilkerson Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

An aerial port beam view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) refueling the guided missile frigate USS HALYBURTON (FFG 40) during NATO Exercise OCEAN SAFARI '85

An aerial port beam view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) refueling ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN SAFARI '85 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

The Soviet Krivak I class guided missile frigate BEZZAVETNY (FFG 811) impacts the guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG 48) as the American ship exercises the right of free passage through the Soviet-claimed 12-mile territorial waters

The Soviet Krivak I class guided missile frigate BEZZAVETNY (FFG 811) ...

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

A view of damage in the main engine room of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) sustained when the ship struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf on April 14, 1988. The propeller shaft is in the center. The ship is in dry dock undergoing temporary repairs

A view of damage in the main engine room of the guided missile frigate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bahrain Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rudy D. Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

A view of the reduction gear assembly in the main engine room of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58). The ROBERTS is in dry dock undergoing temporary repairs after striking a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf on April 14, 1988

A view of the reduction gear assembly in the main engine room of the g...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bahrain Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rudy D. Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

The ship's company stands in formation as Chaplain (LT. CMDR.) Jerry McNabb officiates during a wreath laying memorial service aboard the destroyer USS STUMP (DD-978). The ceremony is being held to honor the 37 sailors who lost their lives when the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) was hit by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile exactly one year ago

The ship's company stands in formation as Chaplain (LT. CMDR.) Jerry M...

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

U.S. sailors listen to sightseeing tips prior to exploring a Polish town. Crew members from two U.S. Navy ships, 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 port call represents the first visit by U.S. Navy vessels since 1927

U.S. sailors listen to sightseeing tips prior to exploring a Polish to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '90 Country: Poland (POL) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Steven Batiz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Two American sailors examine a chart during a tour of a training facility for Soviet submarine crewmen. The guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG 59) and the guided missile frigate USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57) are visiting Vladivostock as part of a US/Soviet goodwill exchange program

Two American sailors examine a chart during a tour of a training facil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ted Salois Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

An interior view of the bridge of the Udaloy class guided missile destroyer ADMIRAL TRIBUTS (552), looking from port to starboard. The ship is open for tours by U.S. Navy and Coast Guard personnel during a three-day goodwill visit to the Russian port city by the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG-41) and the high endurance cutter USCGC CHASE (WHEC-718)

An interior view of the bridge of the Udaloy class guided missile dest...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: Russia (RUS) Scene Camera Operator: PHC(Aw) Jeff Wood Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

A starboard bow view of the USNS HIDDENSEE (185NS9201) moored at the Naval Sea Systems Command facility at Solomons Annex. The Soviet-built Tarantul I class missile corvette was acquired from the Federal German navy in November 1991, and is currently undergoing testing and evaluation by the U.S. Navy. The guided missile frigate USS OLIVER HAZARD PERRY (FFG-7) is moored behind HIDDENSEE and two Coast Guard buoy tender target hulks are in the background

A starboard bow view of the USNS HIDDENSEE (185NS9201) moored at the N...

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

The India Navy, Delhi Class Destroyer, INS MYSORE (D 60) leads the way during the opening day of Exercise MALABAR 04, conducted off the coast of India, in the Indian Ocean. The US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis), USS COWPENS (CG 63), and the USN Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS GRAY (FFG 51), are among the ships pictured in the background

The India Navy, Delhi Class Destroyer, INS MYSORE (D 60) leads the way...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MALABAR 04 Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Todd Macdonald, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

The identification friend or foe, combat information, and radar equipment room aboard the guided missile frigate UNDERWOOD (FFG-36). The ship is 100 percent complete

The identification friend or foe, combat information, and radar equipm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Corp. Release Status: Released to Public C... More

The crew of the USS DEWERT (FFG 45) man the rails during the commissioning ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate

The crew of the USS DEWERT (FFG 45) man the rails during the commissio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Judkins Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

Commander Thomas F. Madden, commanding officer, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS HAWES (FFG 53), being held at Bath Iron Works Shipyard

Commander Thomas F. Madden, commanding officer, speaks during the comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Carlos Drake, USN Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A view from the stern looking forward on the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) as it refuels the guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG-29) during exercise Ocean Safari '85

A view from the stern looking forward on the battleship USS IOWA (BB-6...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN SAFARI '85 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Crewmen watch from the hangar bay of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70) during an underway replenishment exercise with the Australian guided missile frigate HMAS SYDNEY (FFG-03)

Crewmen watch from the hangar bay of the nuclear-powered aircraft carr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 R. Galaviz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air to air left side view of an A-6E Intruder aircraft dropping CBU-59 cluster bombs over Iranian targets in retaliation for the mining of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58)

An air to air left side view of an A-6E Intruder aircraft dropping CBU...

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

Crew members of the Guided Missile Cruiser USS STERETT (CG 31) stand at ease on the stern as the sea detail brings the ship in to the pier.  The STERETT, the Seventh Fleet flagship US Navy (USN) USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19) and the Guided Missile Frigate USS RODNEY M. DAVIS (FFG 60) are arriving in Shanghai for a four-day goodwill visit

Crew members of the Guided Missile Cruiser USS STERETT (CG 31) stand a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shanghai Country: China (CHN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ted Salois, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

A Chinese navy color guard leads a formation of Sailors as they march down the pier past the Seventh Fleet flagship US Navy (USN) USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19).  The BLUE RIDGE, the Guided Missile Cruiser USS STERETT (CG 31) and the Guided Missile Frigate USS RODNEY M. DAVIS (FFG 60) are in Shanghai for a four-day goodwill visit

A Chinese navy color guard leads a formation of Sailors as they march ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shanghai Country: China (CHN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ted Salois, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

Vice Adm. Paul Ilg, deputy commander-in-chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe, talks with Black Sea Fleet Commander-in-CHIEF Adm. Mikhail Khronopulo during the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59). It is the second such visit to a Soviet port by U.S. warships since World War II

Vice Adm. Paul Ilg, deputy commander-in-chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Allen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sam Gossett, a U.S. Marine who fought at Belleau Wood in World War I, and actor "Iron Eyes" Cody take part in a ceremony aboard the guided missile frigate USS VANDEGRIFT (FFG-48) during which the vessel is being dedicated to GEN Alexander A. Vandegrift, Medal of Honor recipient and 18th Commandant of the Marine Corps

Sam Gossett, a U.S. Marine who fought at Belleau Wood in World War I, ...

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: SSGT H. Waner Release Status: Re... More

Admiral Charles R. Larson, Commander in CHIEF, US Pacific Fleet, looks into the cockpit of a Soviet Su-17 Fitter aircraft during a visit to an air base. Larson is in the Soviet Union with two US Navy ships, the guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG-59) and the guided missile frigate USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57), for a four-day goodwill visit

Admiral Charles R. Larson, Commander in CHIEF, US Pacific Fleet, looks...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PHCS Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

Soviet naval infantryman kneel with their AKS-74 rifles during a demonstration conducted for visiting U.S. Navy personnel. Two American ships, the guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG-59) and the guided missile frigate USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG-57), are in Vladivostok for a four-day goodwill visit

Soviet naval infantryman kneel with their AKS-74 rifles during a demon...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PHCS Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

Black smoke pours from the sinking remains of an Iraqi oil tanker that was struck by Allied firepower during Operation Desert Storm. The vessel was struck south of the Khauer Al Kafka oil terminal and survivors were captured and taken aboard the guided missile frigate USS CURTS (FFG-38)

Black smoke pours from the sinking remains of an Iraqi oil tanker that...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Robert Clare Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

A starboard side view of the Indian Navy Godavari class guided missile frigate Gomati (F-21)

A starboard side view of the Indian Navy Godavari class guided missile...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bombay Harbor Country: India (IND) Scene Camera Operator: Allied Navy Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

On the Hudson River, some of the Naval war ships participating in Fleet Week 2002, docked at Pier 88 next to the ESSEX class Aircraft Carrier USS INTREPID (CV 11), a Sea-Air-Space Museum. Some of the visible ships include, the FORREST SHERMAN class Destroyer USS EDSON (DD 946) (right, in front of the INTREPID), the OLIVER HAZARD PERRY class Guided Missile Frigate USS ELROD (FFG 55) (foreground) and the Royal Danish Navy Ocean Patrol Vessel HDMS THETIS (F 357). More than 6,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guard personnel aboard 22 ships - including six warships returning from deployment in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, sail into New York City for the 15th Annual Fleet Week 2002

On the Hudson River, some of the Naval war ships participating in Flee...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Hudson River, New York City State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major ... More

An aerial view of ships in the harbor. In foreground, the frigate USS HAROLD E. HOLT (FF-1074), the destroyer USS O'BRIEN (DD-975) and the combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS-7); right, the guided missile cruiser USS HALSEY (CG-23) and the guided missile frigate USS BROOKE (FFG-1) bow to bow with the Filipino corvette RPS RIZAL (PS-69); and, background, the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) with the guided missile cruiser USS STERETT (CG-31), the destroyer USS INGERSOLL (DD-990) and oilers USNS MISPILLION (T-AO-105) and USNS NAVASOTA (T-AO-106) astern

An aerial view of ships in the harbor. In foreground, the frigate USS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Lawrence Foster Release Status: Released to Public C... More

An honor guard armed with M1903 Springfield rifles participates in the commissioning of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS CROMMELIN (FFG 37)

An honor guard armed with M1903 Springfield rifles participates in the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 R. Frazier Release Status: Released to Public ... More

Commander (CDR) John C. Dranchak, commanding officer of the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59), boards the ship for its commissioning

Commander (CDR) John C. Dranchak, commanding officer of the guided mis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

French sailors stand by on the pier as the guided missile frigate USS ANTRIM (FFG 20) prepares to dock at a wharf.  Crew members of the ANTRIM will participate in the ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the entry of the United States into World War I

French sailors stand by on the pier as the guided missile frigate USS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bordeaux Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Janice Shipley Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

Persian Gulf. A chief quartermaster mans the helm of the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54) as the ship approaches the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS LONG BEACH (CGN 9). The FORD is escorting reflagged tankers through the Gulf

Persian Gulf. A chief quartermaster mans the helm of the guided missil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ford (FFG 54) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Sw) Jeffrey A. Elliott Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A close-up view of damage to the port quarter of the guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG 48) resulting from the collision of the vessel with the Soviet Krivak I class guided missile frigate BEZZAVETNY (FFG 811). The YORKTOWN was exercising the right of free passage through the Soviet-claimed 12-mile territorial waters when the incident occurred

A close-up view of damage to the port quarter of the guided missile cr...

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

ENSIGN (ENS) Gary Nowicki uses the helicopter deck of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG 47) (in the Persian Gulf) to play a game of one-man tennis

ENSIGN (ENS) Gary Nowicki uses the helicopter deck of the guided missi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nicholas (FFG 47) Scene Camera Operator: PHCS Terry Mitchell, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

The destroyer tender USS YELLOWSTONE (AD-41) services, from left: the guided missile frigate USS MCINERNEY (FFG-8), the guided missile cruiser USS BAINBRIDGE (CG-25), the frigate USS MCCANDLESS (FF-1084), and the frigate USS VOGE (FF-1047)

The destroyer tender USS YELLOWSTONE (AD-41) services, from left: the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Gaeta Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Millie Tamberg Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

Captain (CAPT) Robert Sutton, commanding officer of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51), shakes hands with Admiral (ADM) Mikhail Khronopulo, commander-in-chief of the Soviet Black Sea Fleet, while other officers wait in line.  GATES and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US naval vessels since World War II

Captain (CAPT) Robert Sutton, commanding officer of the Aegis guided m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

U.S. and Peruvian navy ships steam in formation during Unitas XXXI, a combined exercise involving the naval forces of the United States and nine South American nations. The ships are, from left: the Peruvian frigate BAP MANUEL VILLAVICENCIO (FM-52), the destroyer USS HAYLER (DD-997), the Peruvian frigate BAP MONTERO (FM-53), the guided missile cruiser USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS (CG-27), the Peruvian frigate BAP MARIATEGUI (FM-54) and the guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG-29).

U.S. and Peruvian navy ships steam in formation during Unitas XXXI, a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXI Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Flynn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

American sailors join a Soviet group to provide music during a reception held for enlisted men from the guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG 59) and the guided missile frigate USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57). The two ships are in Vladivostock as part of a US/Soviet goodwill exchange program

American sailors join a Soviet group to provide music during a recepti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ted Salois Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

A mess management specialist works in the galley aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47). The NICHOLAS is en route to Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A mess management specialist works in the galley aboard the guided mis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Pub... More

The US Navy (USN) Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate USS DE WERT (FFG 45) passes the newly installed anti-boat barrier system as it approaches the pier, for a brief port visit. DE WERT is on a six-month deployment from its homeport of Mayport, Florida, and is currently assigned to Standing Naval Forces, Atlantic (STANAVFORLANT) in support of Operation ACTIVE ENDEAVOR to conduct naval operations in the Eastern Mediterranean to actively demonstrate the North Atlantic Treaty Organizations (NATO) resolve and solidarity

The US Navy (USN) Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate USS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ACTIVE ENDEAVOR Base: Souda Harbor State: Crete Country: Greece (GRC) Scene Camera Operator: Paul Farley, USN, CIV Release ... More

A stern view of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) battle group underway. The vessels include, from left: the frigate USS MEYERKORD (FF-1058), the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62), the guided missile frigate USS JOHN A. MOORE (FFG-19), the fleet oiler USNS MISPILLION (T-AO-105), the MIDWAY and the frigate USS FRANCIS HAMMOND (FF-1067)

A stern view of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) battle group u...

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

Captain R. J. Ecker, Chaplain Corps, offers the benediction during the Commissioning ceremony for the Guided Missile Frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

Captain R. J. Ecker, Chaplain Corps, offers the benediction during the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Mrs. Claremce Wade McClusky, sponsor, observes the "coming alive" portion of the Commissioning ceremony for the Guided Missile Frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

Mrs. Claremce Wade McClusky, sponsor, observes the "coming alive" port...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Auxiliary machinery room No 3 of the guided missile frigate GARY (FFG 51). The ship is 90 percent complete

Auxiliary machinery room No 3 of the guided missile frigate GARY (FFG ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. Release Status: Rel... More

Jonda McFarlane, sponsor, christens the guided missile frigate FORD (FFG 54) with a bottle of champagne during the ship's launching ceremony

Jonda McFarlane, sponsor, christens the guided missile frigate FORD (F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. Release Status: Rel... More

Commander Thomas F. Madden, commanding officer, USS HAWES (FFG 53), speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate, being held at Bath Iron Works Shipyard. Note the Mark-32 anti-submarine torpedo tubes, at the left of the speakers platform

Commander Thomas F. Madden, commanding officer, USS HAWES (FFG 53), sp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Carlos Drake, USN Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS Doyle (FFG-39) participating in an underway replenishment with the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). The ships are participating in NATO exercise Northern Wedding 86

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS Doyle (FFG-39) parti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NATO EXERCISE NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public... More

An aerial view of the amphibious assault USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA-3), the destroyer USS ELLIOT (DD-967), the guided missile frigate USS RAMSEY (FFG-2) and the fleet oiler USNS MISPILLION (T-AO-105) moored at the Naval Ship Repair Facility

An aerial view of the amphibious assault USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA-3), the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PH2(Nac) Sanner Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

A crew member signals instructions to the pilot of a Helicopter Light Anti-submarine Squadron 84 (HSL 84) SH-2F Sea Sprite helicopter hovering over the helicopter pad of the guided missile frigate USS SIDES (FFG 14)

A crew member signals instructions to the pilot of a Helicopter Light ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Sides (FFG 14) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS ANTRIM (FFG 20) underway on the Garonne River.  Crew members of the ANTRIM will participate in the ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the entry of the United States into World War I

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS ANTRIM (FFG 20) unde...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bordeaux Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Janice Shipley Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

A starboard quarter view of the Soviet guided missile frigate ZADORNYY underway as a P-3 Orion aircraft conducts fly-by surveillance. The frigate is one of a three-ship Soviet task group transiting westward in the Atlantic, most likely towards Cuba. The g

A starboard quarter view of the Soviet guided missile frigate ZADORNYY...

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

A line of BTR-60PB amphibious armored personnel carriers moves out from a Soviet Pomornik class air cushion landing craft on the beach, during a demonstration for visiting Americans.  The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

A line of BTR-60PB amphibious armored personnel carriers moves out fro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kherson Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Ac) Mark Kettenhoffen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

Members of a Soviet navy honor guard stand at present arms during a welcoming ceremony for Admiral (ADM) Charles R. Larson, Commander in CHIEF, United States (US) Pacific Fleet. The guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG 59) and the guided missile frigate USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57) are visiting Vladivostock as part of a US/Soviet goodwill exchange program

Members of a Soviet navy honor guard stand at present arms during a we...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ted Salois Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

A US Navy (USN) BQM-74E aerial target drone launches from the flight deck of the USN Oliver Hazard Perry Class: Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) while the ship is underway in the Caribbean Sea, during Exercise UNITAS 46-05. The Exercise is a Southern Command sponsored Exercise with the objective of increasing interoperability and fostering cooperation among naval forces in the region

A US Navy (USN) BQM-74E aerial target drone launches from the flight d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS 46-05 Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Brian Brannon, Usn Release Status: Released to P... More

US Navy CMDR. Joseph Deleon (left), Commanding Officer of the Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate USS GARY (FFG 51), speaks with Tokyo Governor Shintaro Ishihara onboard his ship during the the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Natural Disaster Drill at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. GARY's Sailors will extract Japanese government personnel during a simulated natural disaster in the city. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Adam York) (Released)

US Navy CMDR. Joseph Deleon (left), Commanding Officer of the Oliver H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Gary (FFG 51) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Adam York, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An interior view of the combat information center on the guided missile frigate USS ESTOCIN (FFG 15) under construction

An interior view of the combat information center on the guided missil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Commander Robert K. Peters, Commanding Officer of the guided missile frigate USS HALYBURTON (FFG 40), speaks at the ship's commissioning ceremony

Commander Robert K. Peters, Commanding Officer of the guided missile f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. Release Status: Relea... More

Aerial port bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) leading Commander Task Group 28.1.1. The ships off its stern are: the patrol combatant-missile (hydrofoils) USS HERCULES (PHM 2), left front, and USS ARIES (PHM 5), right front; the guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG 29), left rear; and the guided missle destroyer USS CONYNGHAM (DDG 17)

Aerial port bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) leading Comman...

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

A starboard bow view of battleship USS MISSOURI (BB 63), left, the fleet oiler USNS KAWISHIWI (T-AO 146), center, and the aircraft carrrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) participating in an underway replenishment operation.  The guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50) and the guided missile frigate USS RAMSEY (FFG 2) are in the background

A starboard bow view of battleship USS MISSOURI (BB 63), left, the fle...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Thomas M. Hensley Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view of a Soviet Krivak II Class guided missile frigate underway

A starboard bow view of a Soviet Krivak II Class guided missile frigat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Koralewski Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crew members aboard the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH 7) hold a high line attached to the combat stores ship USNS SPICA (T-AFS 9).  An unidentified guided missile frigate is underway in the background

Crew members aboard the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH 7...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Gulf Of Oman Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Henry Cleveland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crew members of the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG-54) watch for mines as an underway replenishment takes place forward of their ship. Ahead of the FORD are, left to right, the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63), the destroyer USS LEFTWICH (DD-984) and the fleet oiler USNS HASSAYAMPA (T-AO-145)

Crew members of the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG-54) watch for...

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

Portside view of the US Navy's first guided missile frigate, the Brooke Class, USS BROOKE (FFG 1) off the coast of San Clemente Island, California, during a missile exercise

Portside view of the US Navy's first guided missile frigate, the Brook...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Clemente Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC T.R. Dupree, USN Release Status: R... More

Mess Management SPECIALIST 3rd Class Jefferson Sands naps on the edge of the flight deck aboard the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) during FLEET EX 1-90

Mess Management SPECIALIST 3rd Class Jefferson Sands naps on the edge ...

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 U.S. Navy officer converses with a Russian officer during a ceremony celebrating the opening of the U.S. consulate. U.S. Navy personnel are in Vladivostok during a port call by the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG-41) and the high endurance cutter USCGC CHASE (WHEC-718)

A U.S. Navy officer converses with a Russian officer during a ceremony...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: Russia (RUS) Scene Camera Operator: PHC(Ac) Jeff Wood Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

Aerial view of piers 4, 5 and 6 at the Norfolk Naval Base. The replenishment oiler USS Kalamazoo (AOR-6) is moored on the north side of pier 4. The fast combat support ship USS Supply (AOE-6) is moored at pier 5, south side of the Naval Reserve guided missile frigate USS Estocin (FFG-15) aft of her. The amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA-2) is on the north side of the pier. The decommissioned destroyer tender Puget Sound (AD-38) is tied up on the south side of pier 6 awaiting removal to the James River Reserve Fleet. The amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA-4) is moored on the north side with the guided missile frigate USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG-49)

Aerial view of piers 4, 5 and 6 at the Norfolk Naval Base. The repleni...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert J. Sitar Release Status: R... More

A US Navy (USN) Sailors onboard the OLIVER HAZARD PERRY CLASS: GUIDED MISSILE FRIGATE, USS GEORGE H. PHILIP (FFG-12) heaves the messenger bolo pier side as the ship prepares to moor at Maura Port, Brunei for the annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Exercise. The Mark 13 rail missile launcher is visible on deck. CARAT is the Navy's premier bilateral exercise series that takes place in six Southeast Asian nations. This marks the eighth CARAT exercise, which aims to enhance regional cooperation and increase interoperability

A US Navy (USN) Sailors onboard the OLIVER HAZARD PERRY CLASS: GUIDED ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CARAT 2002 Base: Maura Port Country: Brunei Darussalam (BRN) Scene Major Command Shown: guided missile frigate FFG-12 Scene... More

A crewman prepares to attach a cargo net to a hook underneath the Navy's first operational Mark III LAMPS (Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System) SH-60B Seahawk helicopter. The helicopter is undergoing flight deck landing qualifications aboard the guided missile frigate USS CROMMELIN (FFG 37), off the coast of San Clemente, California

A crewman prepares to attach a cargo net to a hook underneath the Navy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dave Loveall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Captain Howard Venezia, commander, Surface Squadron One, speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS VANDEGRIFT (FFG 48)

Captain Howard Venezia, commander, Surface Squadron One, speaks during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Todd Pacific Shipyards Release Status: Released to... More

Crew members man the rail of the guided missile cruiser USS REEVES (CG 24) as it enters port. Accompanying the ship on the visit are the guided missile frigate USS RENTZ (FFG 46) and the destroyer USS OLDENDORF (DD 972). This is the first visit by US Navy (USN) ships to China in 40 years

Crew members man the rail of the guided missile cruiser USS REEVES (CG...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Qingdao Country: China (CHN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Charles L. Mussi Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

CHIEF Boatswain's Mate (BMC) Armand Capaldi poses for a photo by the gangplank of the guided missile frigate USS JACK WILLIAMS (FFG 24)

CHIEF Boatswain's Mate (BMC) Armand Capaldi poses for a photo by the g...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Alexander C. Hicks Jr. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

MASTER CHIEF Personnelman (PNCM) Merle Cantwell prepares to commit a wreath to the sea as SEAMAN (SN) Michael Gordy stands by during a wreath laying memorial service aboard the destroyer USS STUMP (DD 978) in the Persian Gulf.  The ceremony is being held to honor the 37 sailors who lost their lives when the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) was hit by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile exactly one year ago

MASTER CHIEF Personnelman (PNCM) Merle Cantwell prepares to commit a w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Stump (DD 978) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael A. Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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