Photos United States Navy

USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) conducts flight operations. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

UCT-2 is conducts inspections of the harbor and surrounding waterfront facilities in Tinian, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) conducts flight operations. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) replenishes from USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) in the Indian Ocean. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) refuels USS Antietam (CG 54) in U.S. 7th Fleet. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet refuels from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

Sailors conduct engine maintenance on a P-8A Poseidon. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

USNS Benavidez showing what sort of content a Military Sealift Ro-Ro ship can carry around - & that's just the top deck. That's 400,000 sq. ft. of cargo space in total (appx 1000 vehicles) steaming @ 24 knots. No wonder the keyword in the name for the force is "Surge"! (March 2020 - USN)

Sailors conduct case-one marshall training in the carrier air traffic control center aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter practices terrain flight tactical landings. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) approaches USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200), left foreground, and USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during a replenishment-at-sea. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

Reconnaissance Marines prepare for a reconnaissance and surveillance mission after departing USS Germantown (LSD 42). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

Marines transport a GBU-12 Paveway II to an F-35B Joint Strike Fighter aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 3, 2020) - The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) fires its Mark 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise in the Gulf of Oman, Oct. 3. Philippine Sea is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Indra Beaufort/Released)



STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Oct. 4, 2020) - Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Paul Cronin mans an M240 machine gun on a MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Strike Maritime Squadron (HSM) 48, deployed with the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), during flight operations as the ship transits the Strait of Hormuz, Oct. 4. 2020 (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Indra Beaufort/Released)



Fire Controlman 2nd Class Samuel Thomas, from Carol Stream, Ill., ‘racks’ an M2HB .50-caliber machine gun on the foc’s’le during a small craft attack team (SCAT) drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain is assigned to Destroyer Squadron Fifteen (DESRON 15), the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda/Released)



Fire Controlman 2nd Class Daniel Denayer, from San Clemente, Calif., inspects an M2HB .50-caliber machine gun on the foc’s’le during a small craft attack team (SCAT) drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda/Released)



ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2020) — Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Malik Warren lowers a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), Oct. 3, 2020. Donald Cook, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, begins its 11th patrolling the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Will Hardy/Released)



ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 6, 2020) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, from the “Mighty Shrikes” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94, makes an arrested gear landing on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Nimitz, the flagship of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, conducting missions in support of OIR, and maritime security operations alongside regional and coalition partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cheyenne Geletka)



ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 5, 2020) Airman Stephanie Quon, from Los Angeles, serves lunch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Elliot Schaudt/Released)



ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 5, 2020) A C-2 Greyhound, from the "Providers" of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30, lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Elliot Schaudt/Released)



ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 5, 2020) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Apprentice J'Quarrion Washington from Shreveport, La., participates in a hot suit practical board in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Bryant Lang)

For @bdpopeye
USS "Ross" destroyer, Baltic Sea, September 2020 (photos was taken from the deck of the Polish frigate ORP "Pułaski" - ex USS "Clark" )

USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) transits the eastern Pacific Ocean. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

U.S. Marines and Sailors hike to recover fire hoses while conducting wildland firefighting operations Creek Fire in the Sierra National Forest, Calif. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

USS Monterey (CG 61), front, USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) and USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) transit the Atlantic Ocean. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

An E/A-18G Growler lands aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68) by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

USS Monterey (CG 61) launches a Standard Missile (SM) 2. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Miguel Sanchez, from Douglas, Ga., fires a messenger line from the foc’s’le aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) to the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

Sailors stand watch aboard USS Wasp (LHD 1). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) conducts a mass casualty drill. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

USS Ross (DDG 71) comes alongside USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13) to receive fuel and supplies in tandem with USS Donald Cook (DDG 75). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

Aircrew participate in escape and evasion tactics during Helicopter Advanced Readiness Program training at Naval Air Facility El Centro, California. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

Aircrewmen conduct Bambi Bucket aerial firefighting training in Norfolk. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

A naval air crewman fires a .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Dymond Chow, from Washington D.C., assigned to USS Halsey (DDG 97), secures an MH-60S Seahawk, of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, with chocks and chains as it lands on the flight deck of the USS Halsey (DDG 97) byU.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

A Mark VI patrol boat assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 3 prepares to board the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

Master-at-Arms 1st Class Carlos Gomez salutes Chaplain Lt. John Shelton as he commits remains of an armed forces veteran to rest during a burial at sea ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

Sailors set up an emergency crash barricade during a flight deck drill on the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) observe as the ship prepares to come alongside the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) for a replenishment-at-sea. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Copper McCambridge, from Murrieta, Calif., assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, fires a .50-caliber machine gun during an initial aerial gunnery training qualification. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

A Mk VI Patrol Boat assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 75 disembarks the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) during routine maritime operations. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

Sailors man a .50-caliber machine gun aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a Strait of Hormuz transit. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

USS America (LHA 6), left, conducts a replenishment-at-sea with USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

An F/A-18E assigned to the “Royal Maces” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) while conducting security and stability operations in the South China Sea. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 Seabees, deployed as the Seabee expeditionary construction and engineering capability of Task Force 75, operate heavy equipment to excavate subbase and basecourse in support of Marpo Heights Road G construction in Tin by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr
An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Screamin’ Indians” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6, releases a cargo pendant on the bow of the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) during a vertical replenishment-at-sea. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr
The guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) returns to its homeport of San Diego. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr
Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) man the rails of the ship during a remembrance ceremony in the Gulf of Aden to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Oct. 12, 2000 attack on the guided-missile destroyer by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr
Sailors assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) handle the phone and distance line during a replenishment-at-sea. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr
An explosive ordnance disposal technician conducts hoist training operations in the Arabian Gulf. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

Great pics as ever big guy.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 6, 2020) U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Enforcement Specialist 2nd Class Samuel Bevins, center, assigned to the Maritime Security Response Team-East, conducts a close-quarters combat exterior-movement drill aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116), Aug. 6, 2020. Thomas Hudner participates in Canadian Operation Nanook alongside U.S. Coast Guard, Canadian, French, and Danish allies to enhance their Arctic capabilities, and meet the requirements outlined in each nation’s respective defense policies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Sawyer Connally)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 10, 2020) Four F-35B Lightning IIs, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, stand chained to the flight deck aboard USS Makin Island (LHD 8). by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

201010-N-LD903-1026 by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 10, 2020) U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion 79, maneuvers into the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 16, 2020) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 prepares to land on the flight deck of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

THE MINCH (Oct. 15, 2020) USS Ross (DDG 71) conducts a 5-inch live fire exercise during Exercise Joint Warrior 20-2, Oct. 15, 2020. by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

GULF OF GUINEA (Oct. 8, 2020) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to t Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, lands on the flight deck of USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 6, 2020) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Sabrine Bailey, left, gives instruction to Electricians Mate 3rd Class Khaizer Dominguez during an engineering training team drill aboard USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), Oct. 6, 2020. by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

USS John F Kennedy's (CVN-79) logo was commissioned by the prospective commanding officer and approved by Ambassador Carolyn Kennedy. (U.S. Navy Graphic by Richard Pittman)

NORFOLK, Va. — As the christening nears for America's next aircraft carrier, the Navy has unveiled the official seal of the ship.
The future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) will be the second Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier. The seal integrates elements that honor President John F. Kennedy, his service to the Navy, and his vision for space exploration.

Anchoring the seal is the ship's motto: "Serve with Courage."
"Our motto exemplifies President Kennedy’s life," said Capt. Todd Marzano in a news release. "From the first day of his presidency, he challenged every American during his inauguration speech to ‘ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.’ He regarded serving one’s nation as an honor and held the utmost respect for those who did so with courage, especially when faced with adversity."

The seal features a ring of 35 stars to represent Kennedy being the nation's 35th President, while the Roman numeral "CIX" (109) notes Kennedy's naval service as commander of Patrol Torpedo Boat 109 in the South Pacific during World War II. A moon backdrop represents Kennedy's role in pushing forward the nation's space program.

“I can imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: 'I served in the United States Navy"

John F Kennedy 35th President of the United States

I served aboard the orginal USS John F Kennedy (CVA 67) from 24 March 1972 until 1 August 1973

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 20, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Zachary Kai signals an MH-60R helicopter from the Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Arunta (FFH 151) to land on the flight deck aboard USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 19, 2020) A CV-22 Osprey assigned to the Air Force 21st Special Operations Squadron stands by on the flight deck of USS America (LHA 6). by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 13, 2020) USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) successfully executes the first live fire test of the MK 57 Vertical Launching System with a Standard Missile (SM-2) by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 17, 2020) Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Joseph Norris, center, from Stone Mountain, Ga., instructs a Sailor on how to properly handle an M240B machine gun during a live fire gunnery exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). by U.S. Pacific Fleet, on Flickr

TOULON, France (Oct. 20, 2020) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EOD MU) 8 based out of Rota, Spain, work alongside French Sailors from the Marine Nationale to conduct training on maritime EOD and Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD) during French-led Exercise Dynamic Mariner 2020 in Toulon, France... by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) sails in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 17, 2020 by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 14, 2020) USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) launches a SM-2 missile during Exercise Joint Warrior 20-2, Oct. 14, 2020. by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 13, 2020) F-35C Lightning II aircraft from the “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 conduct flight operations from the flight deck of Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Vinson is currently underway with Carrier Air Wing Two, fully integrating and operating together for the first time since the addition of the F-35C Lightning II. Vinson is completing flight deck certification and carrier air traffic control center certification.



(U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Katlyn E. Huska/Released)



(U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Haydn N. Smith/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2020) -- An MH-60R Sea Hawk, attached to the "Easy Riders" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37, delivers a payload to the the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) in the vicinity of the Hawaiian Islands. Underway replenishment sustains the fleet anywhere/anytime.


This event was designed to test and evaluate the tactics, techniques, and procedures of U.S. Strategic Command's expeditionary logistics and enhance the overall readiness of our strategic forces. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael B. Zingaro/Released) & Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jaimar Carson Bondurant/Released)


PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2020) -- Two MH-60R Sea Hawks, attached to the "Easy Riders" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37, depart after delivering a payload to the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) in the vicinity of the Hawaiian Islands. Underway replenishment sustains the fleet anywhere/anytime. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin M. Langer/Released)


PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2020) -- Sailors assigned to the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) recover a payload delivered by an MH-60R Sea Hawk, attached to the "Easy Riders" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37, in the vicinity of the Hawaiian Islands. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin M. Langer/Released)

An EP-3 Aries, from the World Watchers of Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 1, and an F/A-18F Super Hornet, from the “Fighting Redcocks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, fly alongside the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Devin Haswell mans a .50-caliber machine gun in an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, as part of a training evolution. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) conducts a 5-inch live fire exercise during Exercise Joint Warrior 20-2. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

An unmanned aerial vehicle delivers a payload to the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) near the Hawaiian Islands. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

A rolling airframe missile is fired aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during their Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

The Los Angeles-class submarine USS Montpelier (SSN 765) transits the Thames River after conducting routine operations. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

U.S. Marines from 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division prepare a combat rubber raiding craft inside the waterborne mission zone of the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1). by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

The orginal ships seal of USS John F Kennedy CVA 67..this photo is from the ships decommissioning pamphlet.

USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) off Hawaii by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

NMCB-133 (SEABEES's) Training in Rota Spain by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

Flight ops Aboard USS Nimitz in Arabian Gulf by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

USMC conduct VBSS Training by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr

USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) transits the eastern Pacific Ocean. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr