Guided Missile Cruisers Collection

Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal man the rails
Pearl Harbor, February 13, 2012 - Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal man the rails as the ship returns to homeport at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following an eight-month

Teamwork: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Teamwork - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: The nice thing about teamwork is that you always have others on your side. ~ Margaret Carty

A formation of ships traveling at sea
Andaman Sea, September 27, 2009 - The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76), center, the guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG-101)

Aerial view of aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan and USNS Bridge during a replenishment
Pacific Ocean, August 15, 2008 - The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) and the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10)

Sailors place chocks and chains on a French Army SA 380 Puma helicopter
May 20, 2013 - Sailors place chocks and chains on a French army SA 380 Puma helicopter after landing on the flight deck of USS Hue City

The Indian Navy frigate INS Satpura is underway with U. S. Navy ships
Bay of Bengal, April 14, 2012 - The Indian Navy frigate INS Satpura (F48) is underway with the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52)

USS Monterey conducts a close-in weapons system live fire test
Mediterranean Sea, April 4, 2011 - The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG-61) conducts a close-in weapons system (CWIS) live fire test

A sailor manning a. 50-caliber machine gun aboard USS Cape St. George
February 14, 2012 - A sailor manning a small craft attack team post aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St

The guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens
Pacific Ocean, February 15, 2005 - The guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG-63) underway in the western Pacific Ocean during a winter deployment cruise with USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63)

The bow of USS Cowpens plows through a wave in rough seas
Philippine Sea, September 24, 2012 - The bow of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens plows through a wave while underway in rough seas

Damage Controlman practices firefighting techniques
Gulf of Aden, January 25, 2012 - Damage Controlman practices firefighting techniques during a crash and smash drill aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill

U. S. Navy ships perform tactical maneuvering exercises in the Atlantic Ocean
March 7, 2010 - U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) performs tactical maneuvering exercises with guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG-52)

Indian Navy corvette ship INS Kulish leads a group of U. S. Navy ships
Bay of Bengal, April 14, 2012 - The Indian Navy guided-missile corvette INS Kulish (P63) leads the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

USS Vicksburg transits the Arabian Sea
October 4, 2012 - USS Vicksburg (CG-69) in the Arabian Sea during Operation Enduring Freedom

A Standard Missile 3 is launched from the Aegis cruiser USS Lake Erie
December 11, 2003 - A Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) is launched from the Aegis cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70) as part of the Missile Defense Agencys latest Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS)

U. S. Navy ships transit the Atlantic Ocean
March 22, 2012 - The guided missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69), foreground, and the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94)

USS Mobile Bay transits into Pearl Harbor channel
Framed by trees on Ford Island the USS Mobile Bay, CG-53, transits into Pearl Harbor channel, with a tow craft standing by

Seaman looks through binoculars for surface contacts
Gulf of Oman, December 9, 2013 - Seaman looks through binoculars for surface contacts during watch on board the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64)

USS George Washington, USS Mobile Bay, & USS John C. Stennis
Pacific Ocean, September 20, 2012 - The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), left, the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), and the aircraft carrier USS John C

USS Momsen, USS Antietam and USNS Charles Drew in transit
Coral Sea, July 14, 2013 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG-92), left, and the guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG-54)

U. S. and French Navy ships transit the Arabian Sea
June 6, 2009 - Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69) and French Navy destroyer FS Forbin (D 620)

Damage Controlman performs training on search and rescue techniques
Arabian Sea, January 30, 2012 - Damage Controlman performs training on search and rescue techniques aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill

USS Cowpens flies a large American flag during a live fire weapons shoot
Pacific Ocean, September 20, 2012 - The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) flies a large American flag during a live fire weapons shoot

A SH-60J Seahawk flys by USS Vicksburg during a vertical replenishment
October 4, 2012 - A SH-60J Seahawk of HS-5 Nightdippers of Carrier Air Wing 7, assigned to the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, during a vertical replenishment operation with USNS Supply (T-AOE-6)

USNS Rainier transits alongside USS Nimitz during a replenishment at sea
North Arabian Sea, July 20, 2013 - The Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier, near, transits alongside the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), not shown

USS Lake Erie launches a Standard Missile 3
February 20, 2008 - The USS Lake Erie (CG-70) launches a Standard Missile-3 at a non-functioning National Reconnaissance Office satellite as it traveled in space at more than 17

A replenishment at sea between USS Abraham Lincoln, USNS Guadalupe and USS Cape St
Pacific Ocean, September 26, 2011 - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), left, the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200)

F / A-18 Hornets fly in formation over USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Cape St. George
Atlantic Ocean, August 2, 2012 - F/A-18 Hornets and Super Hornets conduct an air power demonstration over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), right

USS Cowpens fires its Mk 45 Mod 2 gun
Pacific Ocean, September 6, 2012 - The forward deployed Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens fires its Mk. 45 Mod 2 5-inch gun during an underway weapons test

The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group are underway in formation with naval vessels
Pacific Ocean, March 20, 2009 - The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) and ships of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group are underway in formation with naval vessels from the Republic

USS San Jacinto fires a close-in weapons system during a live-fire exercise
Arabian Sea, November 20, 2013 - The guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) fires a close-in weapons system during a live-fire exercise

An MH-60S Sea Hawk brings pallets of supplies to USS Mobile Bay
Arabian Sea, November 1, 2012 - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter brings pallets of supplies to the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53)

The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group transits the Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean, March 22, 2012 - The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group transits the Atlantic Ocean

A CH-53E Super Stallion conducts flight operations
Atlantic Ocean, February 14, 2013 - A CH-53E Super Stallion conducts flight operations near the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) and the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3)

USS Antietam, USS Nimitz, and USS Higgins transit through the Gulf of Oman
Arabian Sea, May 22, 2007 - USS Antietam (CG-54), USS Nimitz (CVN-68), and USS Higgins (DDG-76) transit through the Gulf of Oman

An HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter perpares to land aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill while performing tactical maneuvering exercises with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson

USS Monterey fires a close-in weapons system
Mediterranean Sea, October 31, 2013 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) fires a close-in weapons system (CIWS) during a live-fire exercise

Guided missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville at Pearl Harbor
June 28, 2010 - The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to participate in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercises

U. S. Navy ships in the Arabian Sea during a replenishment at sea exercise
October 4, 2012 - An SH-60J Seahawk of HS-5 Nightdippers, rests on the flight deck of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower while USS Vicksburg (CG-69) and USNS Supply (T-AOE 6)

USS Chosin underway in the Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean, October 15, 2009 - The Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Chosin (CG-65) is underway in the Indian Ocean after a replenishment at sea

USS Bunker Hill, INS Shakti, USNS Bridge and INS Ranvir transit in formation
Bay of Bengal, April 14, 2012 - The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), top, the Indian navy fleet oiler INS Shakti (A57)

Guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill
Arabian Sea, March 14, 2012 - Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) retrieve an MK 46 Mod 5A torpedo during a recoverable exercise torpedo firing exercise

Ships from the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group transit the Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean, April 10, 2011 - The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) and ships from the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group

A Standard Missile Three is launched from the vertical launch system aboard USS Lake Erie
Pacific Ocean, November 17, 2005 - A Standard Missile Three (SM-3) is launched from the vertical launch system (VLS) aboard the Pearl Harbor based Aegis cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70)

USS Cowpens launches a Harpoon missile from the aft missile deck
Pacific Ocean, September 12, 2012 - The forward deployed Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens launches a Harpoon missile from the aft missile deck

Guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley, left, passes the guided-missile cruiser USS
Andaman Sea, September 27, 2009 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG-101), left, passes the guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG-62) during exercises with the Royal Thai Navy

A close-in weapons system fires during an operational test aboard USS Vicksburg
Arabian Sea, August 8, 2012 - A close-in weapons system (CIWS) fires during an operational test aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69)

The USS Bunker Hill, the USNS Rainier, and the BAP Carvajal break away from the aircraft
Pacific Ocean, March 26, 2010 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG-52), the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7)

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"Sailing the Seas: Guided Missile Cruisers at Work" Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal man the rails, showcasing their dedication and readiness for action. With teamwork as their driving force, they embody the spirit of camaraderie and unity. In a formation of ships traveling at sea, these cruisers stand tall as guardians of our waters. Their presence ensures security and protection in every mission they undertake. From an aerial view, witness the seamless coordination between aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan and USNS Bridge during a replenishment operation. Sailors diligently place chocks and chains on a French Army SA 380 Puma helicopter, exemplifying their attention to detail. Survival is not just physical; it requires mental strength too. The crew finds inspiration in motivational posters reminding them to stay focused amidst challenges that come their way. The Indian Navy frigate INS Satpura joins forces with U. S. Navy ships, strengthening international alliances for maritime security. Together, they sail forward towards shared goals. Underway replenishment becomes routine as U. S. Navy ships navigate through the Arabian Gulf's vast expanse. This logistical feat showcases their ability to sustain operations even in challenging environments. USS Monterey demonstrates its firepower by conducting a close-in weapons system live fire test—a testament to its preparedness for any potential threat that may arise. Amidst all this action, one sailor stands firm behind his. 50-caliber machine gun aboard USS Cape St George—ever vigilant and ready to defend his shipmates from harm's way. Finally, we cannot forget about the formidable guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens—the epitome of power projection on the high seas. Its imposing presence serves as a reminder that freedom comes with unwavering commitment and sacrifice and can more than just warships; they represent resilience, determination, and honor—the embodiment of naval prowess protecting our oceans' vast horizons.