Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

PACIFIC OCEAN (JULY 24, 2024) Sailors aboard the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) handle lines on the ship’s foc’sle during an underway replenishment with the Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) in the Pacific Ocean, July 25, 2024. Curtis Wilbur is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jesse Monford)



SOUDA BAY, Greece (June 25, 2024) Sailors aboard The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), left, and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) handle mooring lines as the Philippine Sea nests along the starboard side of Gravely in Souda Bay, Greece, June 25, 2024. Philippine Sea and Gravely are on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jonathan Word)



MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 23, 2024) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class David Nieves signals to an MH-60R helicopter from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74 aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) during flight quarters in the Mediterranean Sea, June 23, 2024. Gravely is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jonathan Word)



PACIFIC OCEAN (June 15, 2024) A CMV-22B Osprey from the "Titans" of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30 lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) while underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy's timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek Kelley)



BALTIC SEA (June 19, 2024) Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC) transit the flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) during the exercise Baltic Operations 24 (BALTOPS 24), June 19, 2024. New York is underway in the Baltic Sea in support of BALTOPS 24 as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th MEU (SOC). BALTOPS 24 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Turner)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 14, 2024) A E-2D Hawkeye, attached to the "Greyhawks" of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 120, launches off catapult 1 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), June 14, 2024. Harry S. Truman is the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group and is currently underway conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mike Shen)



A Sailor fires a M2A1 machine gun during a live fire training exercise on the fantail aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, June 21, 2024. Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations after completing a six-month planned incremental availability maintenance period at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Rowe)



SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 18, 2024) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) during bilateral operations with Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Montreal (FFH 336) in the South China Sea, June 18, 2024. Combined operations such as this are intended to improve interoperability between allied navies and support a free and open Indo-Pacific. Ralph Johnson is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jamaal Liddell)



NAVAL BASE GUAM (June 22, 2024) The U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), departs Naval Base Guam following a scheduled port visit June 22, 2024. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ryan Freiburghaus)



PACIFIC OCEAN (June 18, 2024) A Mark 45 5-inch gun fires during a live-fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) in the Pacific Ocean, June 18, 2024. Porter is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2024 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David C. Fines)

NORFOLK, Va. (June 28, 2024) Color guard march during the decommissioning ceremony of the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69), June 28, 2024. The decommissioning ceremony commemorated the history of the ship. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Charles Blaine)



NORFOLK, Va. (June 28, 2024) Sailors lower the ensign during the decommissioning ceremony of the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69), June 28, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Charles Blaine)



An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, takes off from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 30, 2024. George Washington is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2024 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility through joint, multinational, and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Y. Clawson)



EAST CHINA SEA (June 27, 2024) U.S. Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Alexis Rudeck, from Lufkin, Texas, conducts maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34, aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), June 27, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Nine, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Richard Tinker)



EAST CHINA SEA (June 27, 2024) U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Gauge Ingle, from Tulsa, Okla., conducts maintenance on an E-2D Hawkeye, assigned to the “Liberty Bells” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115, aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), June 27, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rashan Jefferson)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2024) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, prepares to launch from the flight deck of the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during flight operations in the Pacific Ocean, July 13. The Royal Maces conduct carrier-based air strikes and strike force escort missions, as well as ship, battle group and intelligence collection operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Stanton)



PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2024) An E-2D Hawkeye, attached to the Tigertails of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 125, launches from the flight deck of the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during flight operations in the Pacific Ocean, July 13. E-2D Hawkeyes perform tactical airborne, early warning missions to provide valuable information to Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5 as it plans and executes operations.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Stanton)



PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2024) Sailors prepare an EA-18G Growler, attached to the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141, to launch from the flight deck of the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during flight operations in the Pacific Ocean, July 13. The primary role of EA-18G Growlers is to disrupt the ability to communicate between units in combat through the use of electronic warfare. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Stanton)



NORFOLK, Va. (July 13, 2024) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) returns to Naval Station Norfolk, following two and a half months of operational tasking. Normandy participated in Fleet Week Miami before being deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility to honor the 80th D-Day commemoration and participate in Baltic Operations 24. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adonica Munoz)



MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 1, 2024) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Dragon Whales” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, embarked with the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), conducts a vertical replenishment with the Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO-201), July 1, 2024, in the Mediterranean Sea. Wasp is conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations as the flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC). The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) supports high-end warfighting exercises, while demonstrating speed and agility, operating in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Soren V.P. Quinata)

NORFOLK, Va. (July 13, 2024) A pilot assigned to the "Dusty Dogs" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 embraces his daughter during a homecoming event at Naval Station Norfolk. HSC-7, part of Carrier Air Wing 3 embarked on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), returned to Naval Station Norfolk following a nine-month deployment to the Naval Forces Central (NAVCENT) area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Riley Gasdia)



NORFOLK, Va. (July 13, 2024) A pilot assigned to the "Dusty Dogs" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 embraces his wife at a homecoming event at Naval Station Norfolk. HSC-7, part of Carrier Air Wing 3 embarked on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), returned to Naval Station Norfolk following a nine-month combat deployment to the Naval Forces Central (NAVCENT) area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Riley Gasdia)



NORFOLK, Va. (July 13, 2024) A service member assigned to the "Dusty Dogs" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 reunites with family during a homecoming event at Naval Station Norfolk. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Riley Gasdia)



NORFOLK, Va. (July 13, 2024) A pilot assigned to the "Dusty Dogs" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 reunites with family during a homecoming event at Naval Station Norfolk. HSC-7, part of Carrier Air Wing 3 embarked on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), returned to Naval Station Norfolk following a nine-month combat deployment to the Naval Forces Central (NAVCENT) area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Riley Gasdia)



NORFOLK, Va. (July 13, 2024) A pilot assigned to the "Dusty Dogs" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 reunites with his son during a homecoming event at Naval Station Norfolk. HSC-7, part of Carrier Air Wing 3 embarked on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), returned to Naval Station Norfolk following a nine-month combat deployment to the Naval Forces Central (NAVCENT) area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Riley Gasdia)

NORFOLK, Va (July 14, 2024) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69),IKE, returns to Naval Station Norfolk, July 14, 2024, concluding a nine-month deployment to the Atlantic. Eisenhower, the flagship of the Ike Carrier Strike Group, departed Norfolk October 14, 2023 to conduct a scheduled deployment to U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts, and enhanced vigilance activities operations with NATO Allies and Partners. (U.S. Navy Photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hunter Day/ Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Timothy Conroy)

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NORFOLK, Va (July 14, 2024) Logistic Specialist 1st Class Adam Peterson, from Willmington, NC, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), embraces his wife after a nine-month deployment to the Atlantic. IKE, the flagship of the Ike Carrier Strike Group, departed Norfolk October 14, 2023 to conduct a scheduled deployment to U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts, and enhanced vigilance activities operations with NATO Allies and Partners. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Giovannie Otero-santiago)



Electronics Technician (nuclear) 1st Class Zachary Campfield, from Indianapolis, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), embraces his children after a nine-month deployment to the Atlantic. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Timothy Conroy.)



NORFOLK, Va (July 14, 2024) Electronic Technician 2nd Class Ryan Holley, from Zion, IL, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), embraces his newborn child after a nine-month deployment to the Atlantic. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Giovannie Otero-santiago)



NORFOLK, Va (July 14, 2024) Aviation Electronics Technician Chief Sean Hill, from Virginia Beach, VA, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), embraces his family after a nine-month deployment to the Atlantic. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Giovannie Otero-santiago)



NORFOLK (July 14, 2024) Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class James Millare, from Los Angeles, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), embraces his spouse after a nine-month deployment to the Atlantic. Eisenhower, the flagship of the Ike Carrier Strike Group, departed Norfolk October 14, 2023 to conduct a scheduled deployment to U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts, and enhanced vigilance activities operations with NATO Allies and Partners. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anthony Robledo.)