Photo Gallery

SUBIC BAY, Philippines

Rear Adm. Todd Cimicata, Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73 (COMLOG WESTPAC/CTF 73) (left) poses for a photo with Rear Adm. Jose Ma Ambrosio Q. Ezpeleta, Vice Commander, Philippine Navy, (middle) and Commodore Edward Ike Morada De Sagon, Commander, Naval Forces Northern Luzon (right) at the opening ceremony of Exercise Sama Sama, on Naval Operating Base-Subic, Subic, Zambales, Oct. 7. Sama Sama is a bilateral exercise hosted by the Philippians and the United States, with participants form Australia, Canada, France, and Japan, designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Hannah Fry) Share

SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco locals observe the America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) as it transits the San Francisco Bay in support of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2024, October 6. SFFW, now in its 43rd iteration, is a time-honored sea service celebration that allows citizens of the Bay Area to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 2,500 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of the Bay Area during the event. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jesse Monford) Share

SAN FRANCISCO

The America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) transits underneath the Golden Gate Bridge in support of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2024, October 6. SFFW, now in its 43rd iteration, is a time-honored sea service celebration that allows citizens of the Bay Area to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 2,500 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of the Bay Area during the event. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jesse Monford) Share

SAN FRANCISCO

The San Antonio-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) transits underneath the Golden Gate Bridge in support of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2024, October 6. SFFW, now in its 43rd iteration, is a time-honored sea service celebration that allows citizens of the Bay Area to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 2,500 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of the Bay Area during the event. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jesse Monford) Share

SAN FRANCISCO

The unmanned surface vessel Ranger transits underneath the Golden Gate Bridge in support of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2024, October 6. SFFW, now in its 43rd iteration, is a time-honored sea service celebration that allows citizens of the Bay Area to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 2,500 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of the Bay Area during the event. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jesse Monford) Share

PORTSMOUTH, Va.

From the April 5, 1968 edition of Service to the Fleet, prior to departing for sea trials, testing of the catapult systems were completed. The wheeled object was used to simulate an aircraft to ensure the system was working properly and certified ready for use by manned aircraft. The dock cranes look very different to the ones seen today and the smokestack from the now demolished powerplant can be seen over Building 163. Share

PORTSMOUTH, Va.

From the December 1, 1967 edition of Service to the Fleet, using a “strong back spreader”, James Creecy, Raymond Griffin, John H. Brinkley, G. Earl Thompson, Wincel E Lawson and Clarence E. Doll guide the 42-ton bulkhead into place. The bulkhead was the first major structural installation and was key to the entire repair sequence. Share

PORTSMOUTH, Va.

From the September 22, 1967 edition of Service to the Fleet, USS Forrestal (CVA-59) arrives at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) and is moved to temporary berthing under the Hammerhead Crane with assistance from Navy tugs. The crane was used to remove starboard elevator before the ship was moved to Dry Dock 8. Share

PORTSMOUTH, Va.

From the October 20, 1967 edition of Service to the Fleet, Shop 72 personnel transferred more than 20,000-pound steel plates from the railcar to the storage areas. With the arrival of the train load pictured, 75 percent of the steel needed for USS Forrestal repair was in Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Kestrels" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 1, 2024. Nimitz is underway in the Pacific Ocean to further develop core unit capabilities during its integrate phase of the optimized fleet plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hannah Kantner) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

Sailors aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) heave a line during a replenishment-at-sea in the Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 2, 2024. New York is conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU is on a scheduled deployment to the Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations, supporting U.S., allied and partner interests in the region, including the eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Turner) Share

KEFLAVIK, Iceland

U.S. Navy explosive disposal technicians assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8 conduct clearance and disposal operations of improvised explosive devices during Northern Challenge 2024 in Keflavik, Iceland, Sept. 30, 2024. Northern Challenge is an annual, joint-funded multinational EOD exercise hosted by the Icelandic coast guard aimed at preparing NATO allies and NATO's Partnership for Peace partners for international deployments and defense against terrorism. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Conner Blake) Share