ARC Pijao (SO 28)

Crew members assigned to USS Underwood (FFG 36) assist the crew of the Colombian Navy submarine Pijao (SO 28) to pull in on board Naval Station Mayport, Fla. Pijao will participate in Exercise Smart Search, along with U.S. surface ships, aircraft and submarines off the coast of Florida. The exercise is designed to test the fleet's anti-submarine tactics and capabilities against Type 209 diesel submarines. Underwood is assigned to host Pijao and ensure that the Colombian Navy crew enjoys their stay in Mayport. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Ligia Cohen

Qingdao (DDG 113)

The Chinese Navy destroyer Qingdao (DDG 113) transit through the Pearl Harbor channel while being escorted by a harbor patrol boat as it arrives for a routine port visit. Two ships representing China’s Navy, the destroyer Qingdao (DDG 113) and the oiler Hongzehu (AOR 881) arrived in Pearl Harbor. During their visit, China’s Sailors will have the opportunity to interact with their U.S. counterparts and experience the unique culture of Hawaii. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ben A. Gonzales)

NRP Corte Real (F 332)

The Portuguese frigate NRP Corte Real (F 332) transits the Mediterranean Sea during Phoenix Express (PE 08). PE-08 is the third annual exercise in a long-term effort to improve regional cooperation and maritime security. The principal aim is to increase interoperability by developing individual and collective maritime proficiencies of participating nations as well as promoting friendship, mutual understanding and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class James C. Davis)

NRP Corte Real (F 332)

The Portuguese ship NRP Corte Real (F 332) transit the Mediterranean Sea during Phoenix Express (PE 08). PE-08 is the third annual exercise in a long-term effort to improve regional cooperation and maritime security. The principal aim is to increase interoperability by developing individual and collective maritime proficiencies of participating nations as well as promoting friendship, mutual understanding and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class James C. Davis)

NRP Corte-Real (F332)

The Portuguese Navy frigate NRP Corte-Real (F332) participates in a pass and review during the North Atlantic Council at Sea Day. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Shonna Cunningham/Released)

HNLMS Tromp (F803)

The Royal Netherlands Navy ship, HNLMS Tromp (F803), arrives at Naval Station Pearl Harbor. The Air Defense and Command Frigate has a crew of approximately 170. The crew is scheduled to participate in a wreath laying ceremony at the USS Arizona Memorial and visit various sites throughout Oahu. It is scheduled to sail back to the Netherlands following a circumnavigation around the world. This is the first Dutch navy ship to visit Hawaii in more than 50 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist David Rush)

HNLMS Jacob Van Heemskerck (F 812)

The Royal Netherlands Navy frigate HNLMS Jacob Van Heemskerck (F 812) sails past Manhattan while taking part in a "Parade of Ships." Heemskerck is currently taking part in NATO Standing Naval Force Atlantic (SNFL) 2004 exercises. SNFL is a permanent peacetime multinational naval squadron composed of destroyers and frigates from the navies of various NATO nations. The exercises are designed to test readiness, improve communication and diplomacy between member countries and promote interoperability between navies. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Steven J. Weber)

HNLMS Witte de With (F 813)

The Royal Netherlands Navy frigate HNLMS Witte de With (F 813), flagship for NATO's Standing Naval Force Atlantic (STANAVFORLANT) is assisted by a tugboat while mooring at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. A total of six STANAVFORLANT ships pulled in for a port visit following multinational exercises along the East Coast of the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Greg Roberts)

USS Cushing (DD 985)

The Spruance Class destroyer USS Cushing (DD 985) returns to her forward deployed operating base, Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, after a regularly scheduled underway period. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Alan Warner)

USS Cushing (DD 985)

The Spruance Class destroyer USS Cushing (DD 985) returns to her forward deployed operating base, Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, after a regularly scheduled underway period. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Alan Warner)

USS Cushing (DD 985)

The Harbor Tug Massapequa (YTB 807) assists the Spruance-class destroyer USS Cushing (DD 985) as it returns to its forward deployed operating base at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, after a regularly scheduled underway period. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Alan Warner)

USS Cushing (DD 985)

The Spruance-class destroyer USS Cushing (DD 985) cruises the Arabian Gulf prior to conducting an underway replenishment. The Norfolk, Va. based destroyer is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Brien Aho)

USS Cushing (DD 985)

Aerial view of the U.S. Navy Spruance class destroyer USS Cushing (DD 985) which is homeported in Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Dennis Cantrell)

USS Fife (DDG 991)

The guided missile destroyer USS Fife (DDG 991) leaves to begin the Pacific Phase of the annual UNITAS exercise held in the waters near South America. UNITAS (Latin for “unity”) involves warships from six countries participating in ten days of intense wargames designed to build multinational coalitions while promoting hemispheric defense and mutual cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Shane T. McCoy)

USS Fife (DD 991)

The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Fife (DD 991) is the U.S. Task Group flagship for the Pacific Phase of the annual UNITAS exercise conducted between June 27 and July 11, 2002, with naval forces from five nations off the coast of Chile. The ships five-month deployment to the Eastern Pacific Ocean for Counter-Drug Operations and the UNITAS exercise is the final deployment for the Spruance-class destroyer, which is scheduled to be de-commissioned in February 2003. (U.S. Photo by Lieutenant Corey Barker)

USS Spruance (DD 963)

The destroyer USS Spruance (DD 963) cruises the Atlantic Ocean preparing for an early underway replenishment with the fast combat support ship USS Seattle (AOE 3). Spruance is currently involved in a joint exercise, known as Combined Joint Task Force Exercise. The exercise allows all services and several countries to train the way they fight - in a joint environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael Sandberg)

USS Spruance (DD 963)

The destroyer USS Spruance (DD 963) is escorted by tugs as she arrives for a port visit at Souda Bay, Crete, Greece. Spruance is homported in Mayport, Fla., and is currently on a routine deployment. Spruance-class destroyers, the first large U.S. Navy warships to employ gas turbine engines as their main propulsion system, are undergoing extensive modernizing. The upgrade program includes addition of vertical launchers for advanced missiles on 24 ships of this class, in addition to an advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) system and upgrading of its helicopter capability. Spruance-class destroyers are expected to remain a major part of the Navy's surface combatant force into the 21st century. (U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley)

USS Spruance (DD 963)

The destroyer USS Spruance (DD 963) is escorted by tugs as she arrives for a port visit at Souda Bay, Crete, Greece. Spruance is homported in Mayport, Fla., and is currently on a routine deployment. Spruance-class destroyers, the first large U.S. Navy warships to employ gas turbine engines as their main propulsion system, are undergoing extensive modernizing. The upgrade program includes addition of vertical launchers for advanced missiles on 24 ships of this class, in addition to an advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) system and upgrading of its helicopter capability. Spruance-class destroyers are expected to remain a major part of the Navy's surface combatant force into the 21st century. (U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley)

USS Thorn (DD 988)

The Spruance class destroyer USS Thorn (DD 988) arrives for a brief port visit in Souda Bay. Thorn is homeported in Norfolk, Va., and is currently on her final Mediterranean deployment before being decommissioned in August after 23 years of fleet service. (U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley)

USS Thorn (DD 988)

USS Thorn (DD 988) sails in the Atlantic Ocean as it conducts work ups before an upcoming scheduled six-month deployment. Thorn is part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Aaron Peterson)