Not developed or endorsed by NARA or DVIDS. Part of the World's largest public domain source PICRYL.com.

ras

public
7,572 media by topicpage 2 of 76
190121-N-AT530-1026 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

190121-N-AT530-1026 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

190121-N-AT530-1026 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Jan. 21, 2019) – Sailors observe as the Dry Cargo and Ammunition Ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) pulls along side the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock... More

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 1, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk attached

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 1, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk attached

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 1, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 drops a pallet on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during a vertical replenishme... More

190202-N-AT530-1096 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

190202-N-AT530-1096 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

190202-N-AT530-1096 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 2, 2019) – Quartermaster 3rd Class Kendal Honeycutt prepares to raise a signal flag during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the Whidbey Island-class amph... More

170215-N-CG677-121 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 15, 2017) Landing

170215-N-CG677-121 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 15, 2017) Landing

170215-N-CG677-121 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 15, 2017) Landing signal officers observe as an FA-18E Super Hornet from the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 prepares to land on the aircraft carrie... More

180225-N-GR168-0096 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 25, 2018)

180225-N-GR168-0096 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 25, 2018)

180225-N-GR168-0096 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 25, 2018) An MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22, delivers cargo to the San Antonio-Class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (... More

160712-N-XQ474-082
SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 12, 2016)

160712-N-XQ474-082 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 12, 2016)

160712-N-XQ474-082 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 12, 2016) Seaman Matthew Scott holds a line aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) during a replenishment-at-sea with dry cargo... More

160329-N-QY430-501
ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 29, 2016)

160329-N-QY430-501 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 29, 2016)

160329-N-QY430-501 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 29, 2016) - USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), the flagship of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, conducts a replenishment-at-sea with Military Sealift Command dry car... More

1181127-N-OA516-0125
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 27, 2018)

1181127-N-OA516-0125 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 27, 2018)

1181127-N-OA516-0125 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 27, 2018) The Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12), left, transits through the Atlantic Ocean alongside the Wasp-class amphibious assault... More

170930-N-AC254-282 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

170930-N-AC254-282 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

170930-N-AC254-282 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 30, 2017) Marines assigned to the combat cargo department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) secure cargo for transport on an SA-3... More

160716-N-XQ474-013
SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 16, 2016)

160716-N-XQ474-013 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 16, 2016)

160716-N-XQ474-013 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 16, 2016) Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) 2nd Class Justin Ison grinds the deck aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62). Ch... More

171115-N-VR594-0253
PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 15, 2017)

171115-N-VR594-0253 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 15, 2017)

171115-N-VR594-0253 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 15, 2017) Sailors secure a JP-5 fuel pump during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59). Princeton is part of t... More

160513-N-YR245-237
GULF OF ADEN (May 13, 2016) Combat

160513-N-YR245-237 GULF OF ADEN (May 13, 2016) Combat

160513-N-YR245-237 GULF OF ADEN (May 13, 2016) Combat Cargo Marines standby with pallet jacks on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during a vertical replenishment with Military Sealif... More

160627-N-WC455-361
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 27, 2016)

160627-N-WC455-361 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 27, 2016)

160627-N-WC455-361 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 27, 2016) – Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (Ike) return a cargo hook to the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE-8) during a reple... More

170218-N-CG677-237 LUZON STRAIT (Feb. 18, 2017) Aviation

170218-N-CG677-237 LUZON STRAIT (Feb. 18, 2017) Aviation

170218-N-CG677-237 LUZON STRAIT (Feb. 18, 2017) Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 prepare to load ammunition into an FA-18E Super Hornet on the aircraft ... More

161005-N-XQ474-046
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 5, 2016) 
Petty

161005-N-XQ474-046 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 5, 2016) Petty

161005-N-XQ474-046 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 5, 2016) Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Anderson heaves the phone and distance line aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) duri... More

170326-N-YR245-075
PACIFIC OCEAN (March 26, 2017) Sailors

170326-N-YR245-075 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 26, 2017) Sailors

170326-N-YR245-075 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 26, 2017) Sailors assigned to Deck department aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) prepare rigging during a replenishment-at-sea while underway for c... More

161016-N-XQ474-033
BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 16,

161016-N-XQ474-033 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 16,

161016-N-XQ474-033 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 16, 2016) Petty Officer 2nd Class Richard Yang waits to man the rails aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) as the s... More

160909-N-TO519-063 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 9, 2016)

160909-N-TO519-063 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 9, 2016)

160909-N-TO519-063 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 9, 2016) Chief Warrant Officer 2 Steven Sturm monitors a span wire aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet re... More

160922-N-BB269-294 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 22, 2016)

160922-N-BB269-294 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 22, 2016)

160922-N-BB269-294 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 22, 2016) Fire Controlman Amanda Thompson, assigned to the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), fires a shot line to the Military S... More

160726-N-FT178-011 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016)- Gunner's

160726-N-FT178-011 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016)- Gunner's

160726-N-FT178-011 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016)- Gunner's Mate Seaman Justin Johnson prepares to fire a shot line during a replenishment-at-sea on board the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vins... More

170803-N-YG104-001 CORAL SEA (Aug. 3, 2017) Quartermaster

170803-N-YG104-001 CORAL SEA (Aug. 3, 2017) Quartermaster

170803-N-YG104-001 CORAL SEA (Aug. 3, 2017) Quartermaster 3rd Class Jerome Stuart, from Miami, Fla., and Quartermaster 3rd Class Rachel Dill, from Chicago, Ill., update logs on the bridge of the amphibious assa... More

170815-N-MU198-005 
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2017)

170815-N-MU198-005 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2017)

170815-N-MU198-005 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2017) The fast-combat supply ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) is underway alongside the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) during a replenishment-at-sea. Ph... More

160823-N-GP524-155
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 23, 2016) Sailors

160823-N-GP524-155 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 23, 2016) Sailors

160823-N-GP524-155 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 23, 2016) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) investigate an engineering space during a general quarters drill. Stout, deployed as part of t... More

160627-N-XQ474-025 PHILIPPINE SEA (JUNE 27, 2016)

160627-N-XQ474-025 PHILIPPINE SEA (JUNE 27, 2016)

160627-N-XQ474-025 PHILIPPINE SEA (JUNE 27, 2016) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Arthur Johnson stands by as the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) approaches to participate in a rep... More

160921-N-GP524-341
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 21, 2016) Boatswain’s

160921-N-GP524-341 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 21, 2016) Boatswain’s

160921-N-GP524-341 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 21, 2016) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Christopher Harris directs the chock and chain crew to unsecure a MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Vipers of Helicopter Mar... More

171004-N-OW019-158 U.S 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

171004-N-OW019-158 U.S 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

171004-N-OW019-158 U.S 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 4, 2017) Seaman Apprentice Damian Zamudil, a native of Deming, New Mexico, assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), handl... More

161029-N-TI017-011 INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2016) Fleet

161029-N-TI017-011 INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2016) Fleet

161029-N-TI017-011 INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2016) Fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194), left, refuels the Pakistani frigate PNS Shah Jahan (D186). John Ericsson provides logistic support to U.S... More

160821-N-GP524-251
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 21, 2016) Vice

160821-N-GP524-251 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 21, 2016) Vice

160821-N-GP524-251 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 21, 2016) Vice Adm. Kevin Donegan, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, left, talks with the chief petty officers and chief petty officer selectees aboard the guid... More

161020-N-GP524-072
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 20, 2016)

161020-N-GP524-072 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 20, 2016)

161020-N-GP524-072 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 20, 2016) Ensign Carlos Ramos uses a stadimeter to gauge the distance between the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) and the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Bi... More

160910-N-GP524-551
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 10, 2016) Sailors

160910-N-GP524-551 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 10, 2016) Sailors

160910-N-GP524-551 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 10, 2016) Sailors fire 9mm pistols during a live-fire exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55). Stout, deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier St... More

161113-N-DJ750-088
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2016) –

161113-N-DJ750-088 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2016) –

161113-N-DJ750-088 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2016) – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102), right, conducts a replenishment-at-sea with Her Majesty’s New Zealand Ship Endeavour (A11).... More

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) USN Sailors take up the messenger line before receiving the probe during Replenishment At Sea (RAS) Operations. Currently underway in the 7th Fleet Area Of Responsibility (AOR), The KITTY HAWK demonstrates power projection and sea control as the USN only permanently, forward-deployed aircraft carrier

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) USN ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Benjamin Dennis, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

Gemini IV Mission Image -  South Arabia; Gulf of Aden; Ras Asir

Gemini IV Mission Image - South Arabia; Gulf of Aden; Ras Asir

The original caption reads: Photograph of Ras Asir, Gulf of Aden and South Arabia taken during the Gemini IV mission during orbit no. 9,on June 4,1965. G.E.T. time was 13:16/ GMT time was 04:31. Original mag... More

AST-04-201 - Apollo Soyuz Test Project - Apollo Soyuz Test Project, Earth views, Egypt, Mediterranean Sea, Ras Alum El Rum

AST-04-201 - Apollo Soyuz Test Project - Apollo Soyuz Test Project, Ea...

The original database describes this as: Description: Apollo Soyuz Test Project (ASTP), Earth view, Overexposed,Egypt,Mediterranean Sea, Ras Alum El Rum. Image taken on Revolution 136,Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)... More

TSGT John Paulus of the 435th Tactical Airlift Wing's airlift control element (ALCE) conducts a radio check near the Ras Nusrani airfield. Paulus is part of a nine-man detachment sent to Egypt to coordinate aircraft operations connected with the arrival and departure of United States forces serving with the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) peacekeepers on the Sinai Peninsula

TSGT John Paulus of the 435th Tactical Airlift Wing's airlift control ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ras Nasrani Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT F. Lee Corkran Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and the oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T - AO 195) perform a Refueling at Sea (RAS) off the US Atlantic Coast. TRUMAN, the newest aircraft carrier currently in the Navy's arsenal is preparing for an Operational Reactor Safeguard Examination, the ship's most significant reactor inspection, which results in operational certification of Propulsion Plant Personnel

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and the oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T - AO ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 (Aw) Aaron J. Lebsack, USN Release Status: Released to Publ... More

The aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63), refuels from the USNS RAPPAHANNOCK (AO 204) during a replenishment at sea (RAS)

The aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63), refuels from the USNS RAP...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 John Sullivan, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) James Moran, assigned to Truck Company, 7th Marine Regiment, is given a back injury examination by US Navy (USN) Hospital Corpsmen, inside the Regimental Aid Station (RAS) at Camp Coyote, Kuwait during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) James Moran, assigned to ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Kevin C Quihuis Jr, USMC Release Status... More

The Ryal Australian Navy (RAN) Anzac (Mek 200) Class Her Majestys Australian Ship (HMAS) PARRAMATTA (FFH 154) and Ryal Canadian Navy (RCN) Prtecteur Class Auxiliary Oil Replenishment Her Majestys Canadian Ship (HMCS) PROTECTEUR (AOR 509) viewed as they apprach a replenishment vessel while cnducting a Refuel At Sea (RAS) scenari. Bth ships are participating in exercise Rim f the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest internatinal maritime exercise in the waters arund the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating natins: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Suth Krea, the United Kingdm and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical prficiency...

The Ryal Australian Navy (RAN) Anzac (Mek 200) Class Her Majestys Aust...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Anzac (Meko 200) Class Her Majestys Australian Ship (HMAS) PARRAMATTA (FFH 154) and Royal Canadi... More

A aerial bow view showing the US Navy (USN) Military Sealift Command (MSC) Hospital Ship USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) (left), conducting Replenishment At Sea (RAS) operations with the USN MSC Mars Class Combat Stores Ship, USNS NIAGARA FALLS (T-AFS 3) while underway in the Indian Ocean, to support Operation UNIFIED ASSISTANCE, the humanitarian operation effort in response to the Tsunami that struck Southeast Asia

A aerial bow view showing the US Navy (USN) Military Sealift Command (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNIFIED ASSISTANCE Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: LT Amy Warrell, Usn Release Status: Released to Public ... More

An aerial bow on view showing the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Durance Class Underway Replenishment Vessel, HMAS SUCCESS (AOR 304) (foreground left), and the US Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier, USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), conducting Replenishment At Sea (RAS) operations, while underway in the Coral Sea as part of Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 2005. TALISMAN SABRE is an exercise jointly sponsored by the US Pacific Command (USPACCOM) and Australian Defense Force Joint Operations Command (ADFJOC), and designed to train the US Seventh Fleet Commander's staff and Australian Joint Operations staff as a designated Combined Task Force (CTF) headquarters. The USN Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser...

An aerial bow on view showing the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Durance ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An aerial bow on view showing the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Durance Class Underway Replenishment Vessel, HMAS SUCCESS (AOR 304... More

An aerial starboard side view showing the US Navy (USN) Supply Class Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis), USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN (CG 57) (foreground) and the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76), underway in the Indian Ocean during a Replenishment At Sea (RAS) exercise, while conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in support of the global war on terrorism

An aerial starboard side view showing the US Navy (USN) Supply Class T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Kathleen Gorby, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

A view from onboard the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49), showing the USN Ticondergoa Class Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis) USS CHANCELLORSVILLE (CG 62) making its approach to port to conduct a Replenishment At Sea (RAS) operation. USN ships assigned to Commander, Task Force 76 (CTF-76) and embarked elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), are underway in the East China Sea supporting Reception, Staging, Onward-Movement and Integration (RSOI) and Exercise FOAL EAGLE (FE) 2006

A view from onboard the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RSIO//FE 2006 Base: USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 (Sw) Brian P. Biller, USN Release Status: Released ... More

A view from onboard the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49), showing the USN Military Sealift Command (MSC) Henry J. Kaiser Class, Oiler, USNS WALTER S. DIEHL (T-AO 193) (middle) and the USN Ticondergoa Class Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis) USS CHANCELLORSVILLE (CG 62), underway in the East China Sea conducting Replenishment At Sea (RAS) operations. USN ships assigned to Commander, Task Force 76 (CTF-76) and embarked elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), are underway supporting Reception, Staging, Onward-Movement and Integration (RSOI) and Exercise FOAL EAGLE (FE) 2006

A view from onboard the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RSIO//FE 2006 Base: USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 (Sw) Brian P. Biller, USN Release Status: Released ... More

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49), a Sailor assigned to replenishment observes as a cargo rig carrying empty pallets crosses over to the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Henry J. Kaiser Class, Oiler, USNS WALTER S. DIEHL (T-AO 193), during Underway Replenishment At Sea (RAS) operations. USN ships assigned to Commander, Task Force 76 (CTF-76) and embarked elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), are underway in the East China Sea supporting Reception, Staging, Onward-Movement and Integration (RSOI) and Exercise FOAL EAGLE (FE) 2006. The USN Ticondergoa Class Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis) USS CHANCELLORSVILLE (CG 62) is visible in the...

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Onboard the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49), a Sailor assigned to replenishment observes as a cargo ... More

A port bow view of the US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis), USS MONTEREY (CG 61), underway in the Caribbean Sea conducting a Replenishment At Sea (RAS) exercise, while participating in Partnership of the Americas Exercise. The Exercise is a maritime training and readiness deployment of USN Forces with Caribbean and Latin American countries in support of the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) objectives for enhanced maritime security

A port bow view of the US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Robert Brooks, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Onboard the USN Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier, USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), SEAMAN (SN) Gavin Takata inserts a bolt into a DD rig block. The DD rig is a system of pulleys used to help guide fuel hoses from refueling ships during Replenishment At Sea (RAS). The KITTY HAWK is currently in port at Yokosuka, Japan

Onboard the USN Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier, USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) State: Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Joshua Legrand, Usn Release Status: Released to Public C... More

US Navy (USN) CHIEF Musician (MUC) Donald Chilton directs the US Navy Show Band as they perform onboard the USN Military Sealift Command (MSC), Hospital Ship, USNS MERCY H 19), as the ship conducts Replenishment At Sea (RAS) operations with the USN MSC Henry J. Kaiser Class: Oiler, USNS PECOS O197). The USNS MERCY is currently conducting a scheduled five-month deployment to deliver aid and humanitarian assistance to the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.2006) CHIEF Musician Donald Chilton of DestrehanLa.directs the U.S. Navy Showband during an underway replenishment between the Military Sealift Command (MSC) oiler USNS Pecos O 197) and the MSC hospital ship USNS Mercy...

US Navy (USN) CHIEF Musician (MUC) Donald Chilton directs the US Navy ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) CHIEF Musician (MUC) Donald Chilton directs the US Navy Show Band as they perform onboard the USN Military Sealift... More

Aerial starboard bow view of the US Navy (USN) Military Sealift d (MSC), Hospital Ship, USNS MERCY (T-AH 19), and the USN Military Sealift d (MSC), Henry J. Kaiser Class: Oiler, USNS PECOS (T-AO197), conducting Replenishment At Sea (RAS) operations, while underway in the Pacific Ocean, during a scheduled five-month deployment to deliver aid and humanitarian assistance to the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.2006 The Military Sealift d (MSC) hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) performs an underway replenishment operation with MSC replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197). Pecos is one of 18 Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler ships in the Military Sealift...

Aerial starboard bow view of the US Navy (USN) Military Sealift d (MSC...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Aerial starboard bow view of the US Navy (USN) Military Sealift Command (MSC), Hospital Ship, USNS MERCY (T-AH 19), and the USN ... More

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) USN Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) Second Class (AB2) Jose Mogolloa collects a fuel sample during a Replenishment-At-Sea (RAS) evolution. Currently underway in the 7th Fleet Area Of Responsibility (AOR), The USS KITTY HAWK demonstrates power projection and sea control as the USN only permanently, forward-deployed aircraft carrier

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) USN ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Patrick L. Heil, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

The U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command Henry J. Kaiser Class Oiler USNS WALTER S. DIEHL is seen from the deck of the Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) during a replenishment at sea operation between the two ships in the Pacific Ocean on Sept. 12, 2006. RAS is a method of transferring fuel, munitions and stores from one ship to another while underway. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Joshua Wayne LeGrand) (Released)

The U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command Henry J. Kaiser Class Oiler USN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Joshua Wayne Legrand, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswains Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class Quantez Greene inspects a sample of JP-5 aviation fuel aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76), during a Refueling-At-Sea (RAS) with the Military Sealift Command underway replenishment oiler USNS YUKON (T-AO 202), on Jan. 28, 2007.   The REAGAN Carrier Strike Group is currently underway on a surge deployment in support of U.S. military operations in the Western Pacific Ocean.  (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class (AW) Gary Prill) (Released)

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswains Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class Quantez Greene in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Gary Prill, USN Release Status: Released ... More

A U.S. Navy SH-60F Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 2, drops sling-loaded pallets of supplies onto the flight deck of the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) on Aug. 9, 2007, off the Southern Coast of California, Pacific Ocean, during a replenishment at sea (RAS) mission.  (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications SPECIALIST 2nd Class Jordon R. Beesley) (Released)

A U.S. Navy SH-60F Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Anti-Sub...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MCC Jordon R. Beesley, USN Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) performs a break away upon completion of a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 19... More

USS Gunston Hall - Defense imagery management operations center

USS Gunston Hall - Defense imagery management operations center

U.S. sailors aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) pull in all lines as they prepare to depart Salalah, Oman following a scheduled port visit. Gunston Hall, with the embarked 24th Marine... More

U.S. Navy Quartermaster Seaman Apprentice Colten Brinkman

U.S. Navy Quartermaster Seaman Apprentice Colten Brinkman

U.S. Navy Quartermaster Seaman Apprentice Colten Brinkman prepares to lower the Romeo signal flag from the signal bridge of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during a replenishment at ... More

USS Kearsarge replenishment at sea

USS Kearsarge replenishment at sea

An U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 delivers cargo to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a replenishment at sea in the Atlantic Ocean... More

A U.S. Merchant Marine SA-330 Puma helicopter lifts

A U.S. Merchant Marine SA-330 Puma helicopter lifts

A U.S. Merchant Marine SA-330 Puma helicopter lifts supplies from the USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) dry cargo/ammunition ship for the USS Bataan (LHD 5) during a replenishment at sea. The Bataan is the flagshi... More

Lt. j.g. Bradley Sinoc, from Sacramento, Calif., watches

Lt. j.g. Bradley Sinoc, from Sacramento, Calif., watches

Lt. j.g. Bradley Sinoc, from Sacramento, Calif., watches as the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) prepares to come alongside the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fast combat support ship USNS Rainer (T-... More

150405-N-KU391-009 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 5, 2015)

150405-N-KU391-009 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 5, 2015)

150405-N-KU391-009 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 5, 2015) – A Sailor unpacks supplies on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during a vertical replenishment with the ... More

A U.S. Sailor with the USS Essex Amphibious Ready Group

A U.S. Sailor with the USS Essex Amphibious Ready Group

A U.S. Sailor with the USS Essex Amphibious Ready Group watches the USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) during a replenishment at sea aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) in the Pacific Ocean, May 31, 2015. The USS Essex repl... More

ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl.

ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl.

ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Zachary Zottoli sets up prior to serving hot chow to Marines during sustainment training. Zottoli is a food service specialist with Headquarters and Service... More

160902-N-QI061-068
ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 2, 2016) Electronics

160902-N-QI061-068 ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 2, 2016) Electronics

160902-N-QI061-068 ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 2, 2016) Electronics Technician Seaman Krystal Paquette, an Oak Harbor, Wash. native, performs maintenance on an AS-3134/UPX while working aloft during a replenishment-at-s... More

161108-N-FT178-008 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 8, 2016) Seaman

161108-N-FT178-008 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 8, 2016) Seaman

161108-N-FT178-008 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 8, 2016) Seaman Dylan Wiesert fires a shot line from the port side of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) over to fleet replenishment o... More

180720-N-PM193-0338
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 20, 2018) Sonar

180720-N-PM193-0338 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 20, 2018) Sonar

180720-N-PM193-0338 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 20, 2018) Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Zachary Ritch uses a pallet jack to move cargo onboard guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) during a replenishmen... More

200630-N-TA-290-1001 HONOLULU (June 30, 2020) LS1 (SW/AW)

200630-N-TA-290-1001 HONOLULU (June 30, 2020) LS1 (SW/AW)

200630-N-TA-290-1001 HONOLULU (June 30, 2020) LS1 (SW/AW) Florencio Castillo walks down the pier to begin a 65 pallet Replenishment at Sea (RAS) operation onload in support of the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71... More

201114-N-XG173-1027 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 14, 2020) A

201114-N-XG173-1027 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 14, 2020) A

201114-N-XG173-1027 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 14, 2020) A Sailor communicates via sound powered handset from the bridge wing of the guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) during a replenishment-at-sea w... More

Princeton Conducts Replenishment-at-Sea

Princeton Conducts Replenishment-at-Sea

210121-N-OW019-0013 NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 21, 2020) The fleet replenishment ship USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) steams in the North Arabian Sea as seen from the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59). Princeton ... More

Military Sealift Command civilian mariners aboard the

Military Sealift Command civilian mariners aboard the

Military Sealift Command civilian mariners aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) prepare for a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (... More

Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Chris Nunnally stages

Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Chris Nunnally stages

Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Chris Nunnally stages pallets during a replenishment-at-sea aboard amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the flagship for the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and,... More

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and U.S. Navy Sailors with the amphibious landing dock ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) load supplies from the USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) dry cargo/am... More

151230-N-AX638-085 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 30, 2015) Aviation

151230-N-AX638-085 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 30, 2015) Aviation

151230-N-AX638-085 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 30, 2015) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Johnathan Jackson, from Augusta, Fla., directs an MH-60S Seahawk as it lowers cargo onto the flight deck of the amphib... More

160729-N-QI061-126
ARABIAN GULF (July 29, 2016) – Chief

160729-N-QI061-126 ARABIAN GULF (July 29, 2016) – Chief

160729-N-QI061-126 ARABIAN GULF (July 29, 2016) – Chief Electronics Technician Jasper Haywood untangles the ensign atop the mast of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN69) (Ike). Ike and its Carri... More

180428-N-GR168-0260 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 28, 2018)

180428-N-GR168-0260 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 28, 2018)

180428-N-GR168-0260 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 28, 2018) Seaman Caeser Crittenden, from Chicago, moves cargo in the boat valley of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) during... More

190720-N-WI365-1169 CORAL SEA (July 20, 2019) – Seaman

190720-N-WI365-1169 CORAL SEA (July 20, 2019) – Seaman

190720-N-WI365-1169 CORAL SEA (July 20, 2019) – Seaman Jarred Ross, from Dallas, Texas, heaves in a positioning line aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during a replenishment-at-sea (R... More

A U.S. Naval supply ship refuels the amphibious dock

A U.S. Naval supply ship refuels the amphibious dock

A U.S. Naval supply ship refuels the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) while an MH-60 Sea Hawk picks up cargo to deliver it to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during Composite Tr... More

200304-N-MY922-1025
ARABIAN SEA (March 4, 2020) -

200304-N-MY922-1025 ARABIAN SEA (March 4, 2020) -

200304-N-MY922-1025 ARABIAN SEA (March 4, 2020) - Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Brent Blackwell, assigned to the Dragon Whales of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28, watches as the MH-60S Sea Hawk hel... More

200706-N-PI330-0062 ARABIAN GULF (July 6, 2020) Seaman

200706-N-PI330-0062 ARABIAN GULF (July 6, 2020) Seaman

200706-N-PI330-0062 ARABIAN GULF (July 6, 2020) Seaman Jared Perez rigs a sliding padeye in preparation for a replenishment-at-sea aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) July 6, 2020. Vella Gu... More

SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 15, 2020) – The Henry J. Kaiser-class

SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 15, 2020) – The Henry J. Kaiser-class

SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 15, 2020) – The Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) transfers fuel to the Arleigh Burke-Class destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) during an underwa... More

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 24, 2020) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 24, 2020) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 24, 2020) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Jonathan Carchi, left, from Freeport, N.Y., and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Troy Urbanek, from San Bernardino, Calif., fire a shot-line to the fleet reple... More

An SH-60B Seahawk, assigned to the "Proud Warriors"

An SH-60B Seahawk, assigned to the "Proud Warriors"

An SH-60B Seahawk, assigned to the "Proud Warriors" of Helicopter Squadron Light 42, carries a load of supplies from Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) onto the deck o... More

Electronics Technician 3rd Class Christopher P. Holt

Electronics Technician 3rd Class Christopher P. Holt

Electronics Technician 3rd Class Christopher P. Holt (center), from Bishop, Calif., runs to head a team of line handles aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) during a replenishme... More

Aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)

Aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)

Aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) conducts a replenishment-at-sea alongside fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193). Hue City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of respons... More

A sailor with the USS Comstock (LSD 45) directs an

A sailor with the USS Comstock (LSD 45) directs an

A sailor with the USS Comstock (LSD 45) directs an MH-60S Seahawk releasing a pallet during a replenishment at sea Sept. 16. The Comstock is part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarke... More

150603-N-CS616-096 WATERS NEAR GUAM (June 3, 2015)

150603-N-CS616-096 WATERS NEAR GUAM (June 3, 2015)

150603-N-CS616-096 WATERS NEAR GUAM (June 3, 2015) Sailors load food onto a supply elevator in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a replenishment at sea wi... More

Marines with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit line up

Marines with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit line up

Marines with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit line up to pass supplies along during a replenishment at sea Feb. 9, 2016, aboard the USS Germantown (LSD 42). The supplies consisted of a variety of items, including... More

160909-N-WC455-012
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 9, 2016) Gunner's

160909-N-WC455-012 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 9, 2016) Gunner's

160909-N-WC455-012 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 9, 2016) Gunner's Mate Seaman Elisha Evans, right, from Atlanta, and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Brady Weingartner, from Cincinnati, fire a shot line to the fast combat... More

160910-N-GP524-446
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 10, 2016) Sailors

160910-N-GP524-446 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 10, 2016) Sailors

160910-N-GP524-446 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 10, 2016) Sailors conduct weapons familiarization training aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55). Stout, deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike... More

160916-N-WC455-051
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 16, 2016) Aviation

160916-N-WC455-051 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 16, 2016) Aviation

160916-N-WC455-051 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 16, 2016) Aviation Ordnancemen stand by to move cargo on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) during a replenishment-at-sea with... More

170710-N-DL434-189 CORAL SEA (July 10, 2017) The amphibious

170710-N-DL434-189 CORAL SEA (July 10, 2017) The amphibious

170710-N-DL434-189 CORAL SEA (July 10, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) breaks away from the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) following... More

190409-N-SS350-0017 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 9, 2019)

190409-N-SS350-0017 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 9, 2019)

190409-N-SS350-0017 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 9, 2019) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) prepares to pull alongside the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE-8) (left) a... More

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 25, 2019) The Ticonderoga-class

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 25, 2019) The Ticonderoga-class

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 25, 2019) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54), prepares to come alongside the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) during a... More

200320-N-WI365-1044 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Mar. 20, 2020)

200320-N-WI365-1044 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Mar. 20, 2020)

200320-N-WI365-1044 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Mar. 20, 2020) – U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Douglas Walker, from North Olmstead, Ohio, climbs up a ladder from a refueling station aboard the Arleigh Burke-class g... More

200722-N-VF045-1065
SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 22, 2020)

200722-N-VF045-1065 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 22, 2020)

200722-N-VF045-1065 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 22, 2020) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Corey Hammond, from Bellefontaine, Ohio, fires a shot line to the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 1... More

201105-N-BR419-1067 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 5, 2020) An

201105-N-BR419-1067 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 5, 2020) An

201105-N-BR419-1067 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 5, 2020) An MH-60S Sea Hawk attached to the Knighthawks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 delivers supplies to the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deploy... More

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Adam Whitley, right, trains

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Adam Whitley, right, trains

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Adam Whitley, right, trains Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class William Stanley on proper rig captain procedures during an underway replenishment aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockd... More

The USNS William McLean (LPD 24) (front) and the USS

The USNS William McLean (LPD 24) (front) and the USS

The USNS William McLean (LPD 24) (front) and the USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) sail side by side during replenishment at sea off the East Coast of the United States, June 26, 2015. Marines with the 26th Marine Expediti... More

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 18, 2015) U.S. Marines with Combat

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 18, 2015) U.S. Marines with Combat

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 18, 2015) U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in a Marine Corps martial arts program green belt course aboard the amphibious transport... More

U.S. 5 TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 15, 2017)

U.S. 5 TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 15, 2017)

U.S. 5 TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 15, 2017) - Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Aaron Guishard, a native of Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands, assigned to the medical department aboard the amphibious assault ship ... More

181009-N-WM647-3234 EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 9, 2018)

181009-N-WM647-3234 EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 9, 2018)

181009-N-WM647-3234 EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 9, 2018) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Rakeem Crockett, from Denver, signals to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Island Knights” of the Helicopter Sea Combat... More

Previous

of 76

Next

The objects in this collection are from The U.S. National Archives and Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) was established in 1934 by President Franklin Roosevelt. NARA keeps those Federal records that are judged to have continuing value—about 2 to 5 percent of those generated in any given year. There are approximately 10 billion pages of textual records; 12 million maps, charts, and architectural and engineering drawings; 25 million still photographs and graphics; 24 million aerial photographs; 300,000 reels of motion picture film; 400,000 video and sound recordings; and 133 terabytes of electronic data. The Defense Visual Information Distribution Service provides a connection between world media and the American military personnel serving at home and abroad. All of these materials are preserved because they are important to the workings of Government, have long-term research worth, or provide information of value to citizens.

Disclaimer: A work of the U.S. National Archives and DVIDS is "a work prepared by an officer or employee" of the federal government "as part of that person's official duties." In general, under section 105 of the Copyright Act, such works are not entitled to domestic copyright protection under U.S. law and are therefore in the public domain. This website is developed as a part of the world's largest public domain archive, PICRYL.com, and not developed or endorsed by the U.S. National Archives or DVIDS.  https://www.picryl.com

Developed by GetArchive, 2015-2024