Mk 45 Collection

War: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
War - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: War is the science of destruction. ~ John Abbott

An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter picks up a pallet from USS Jason Dunham
Mediterranean Sea, September 22, 2012 - An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter picks up a pallet from the focasle of the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham during a vertical replenishment with

Chinese Navy multi-role frigate Hengshui fires its main gun
Pacific Ocean, July 17, 2016 - Chinese Navy multi-role frigate Hengshui (FFG 572) fires the main gun during a gun exercise at Rim of the Pacific 2016

Pre-Action Calibration fire from the forward 5 Mk 54 gun aboard USS Donald Cook
Central Command Area of Responsibility, April 23, 2003 - Crewmembers aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG-75)

USS Halsey fires its MK-45 5-inch / 54-caliber lightweight gun
January 19, 2011 - The MK-45 5-inch/54-caliber lightweight gun aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey fires during a live-fire exercise

An Mk-45 lightweight gun is fired aboard guided missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke
Atlantic Ocean, September 19, 2011 - The MK-45 5 inch/54-caliber lightweight gun of the guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) is fired during a live-fire exercise

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

Guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins
Arabian Sea, March 22, 2011 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG-76) is underway in the Arabian Gulf

The Australian navy frigate HMAS Warramunga fires its 5-inch gun during a surface
July 10, 2010 - The Australian navy frigate HMAS Warramunga (FFH-152) engages the decommissioned Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ship USS New Orleans (LPH-11)

Guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham
After years of construction, the USS Jason Dunham is ready to be brought to life. The Navys newest guided-missile destroyer was commissioned at Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale

USS Mahan fires a 5-inch gun during a training exercise
Atlantic Ocean, November 11, 2013 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72) fires a 5-inch gun during a training exercise

The MK-45 lightweight gun is fired aboard USS Halsey
Pacific Ocean, December 1, 2011 - The MK-45 5-inch/54-caliber lightweight gun aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey fires during a live-fire exercise

USS Cape St. George fires its MK-45 lightweight 5-inch gun
Arabian Gulf, February 10, 2012 - The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George fires a round from the forward MK-45 lightweight 5-inch gun during a pre-action aim calibration fire

Littoral combat ship USS Freedom transits the Caribbean Sea during its maiden deployment
Caribbean Sea, February 20, 2010 - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS-1) transits the Caribbean Sea during its maiden deployment

USS Michael Murphy fires its MK45 5-inch lightweight gun
Pacific Ocean, May 17, 2014 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) fires its MK45 5-inch lightweight gun during naval surface fire support certification off the coast of San

USS Bunker Hill fires two MK-45 5 inch / 54-caliber lightweight guns
Arabian Sea, February 14, 2012 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill fires two MK-45 5 inch/54-caliber lightweight guns simultaneously during a pre-action aim calibration fire exercise

The guided missile destroyer USS Spruance fires its 5 54 gun
Arabian Sea, September 15, 2004 - The guided missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG-963) fires its 5" 54 gun during a three-day exercise in the Central Arabian Gulf

A Mk-45 5-inch. 54-caliber gun is fired aboard USS Cowpens
Pacific Ocean, September 26, 2011 - The Mk-45 5-inch.54-caliber gun is fired from the forecastle during a pre-action calibration live-fire exercise aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser

Guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney fires its MK-45 5-inch / 54-caliber gun
Gulf of Aden, November 27, 2009 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG-95) fires its MK-45 5-inch/54-caliber gun during a pre-aim calibration fire (PACFIRE) training exercise

USS Philippine Sea fires its Mk-45 lightweight gun
Arabian Sea, June 1, 2014 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) fires its forward 5-inch Mk-45 lightweight gun during a live-fire exercise

The guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell fires the MK-45 gun system
Pacific Ocean, September 1, 2009 - The guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) fires the MK 45 five-inch gun system off the coast of Okinawa, Japan during a live-fire exercise

An MK-45 lightweight gun is fired aboard USS Arleigh Burke
Arabian Gulf, August 5, 2014 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) fires its MK 45 5-inch lightweight gun during a live-fire exercise

An MK-45 lightweight gun is fired aboard USS Forrest Sherman
Atlantic Ocean, July 8, 2014 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) test fires its MK 45 MOD 4 Lightweight Gun System

The guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze is underway in the Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean, May 3, 2011 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG-94) is underway in formation with ships from the U.S. Navy, U.S

USS Philippine Sea fires its MK 45 5-inch lightweight gun
Atlantic Ocean, July 30, 2013 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG-58) fires its MK 45 5-inch lightweight gun

A 5-inch gun is fired aboard USS Roosevelt
Red Sea, May 24, 2014 - A 5-inch gun is fired during a live-fire event aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80)

USS Turner Joy firing one of its Mark 42 gun mounts, Vietnam War, 1968
June 20, 1968 - USS Turner Joy (DD-951) firing one of its three 5/54 Mark 42 gun mounts (Mount 52) toward an enemy shore position in Vietnam

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"MK 45: Unleashing the Power of Naval Warfare" War has always been a testament to human resilience and determination. In the face of adversity, it is our unwavering spirit that drives us forward. The MK 45, a symbol of strength and precision, stands tall as an embodiment of this indomitable will. As an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter gracefully lifts a pallet from the mighty USS Jason Dunham, we witness the seamless coordination between air and sea power, and is in these moments that inspiration takes flight, reminding us that unity is key to victory. The Chinese Navy's Hengshui fires its main gun with calculated force, showcasing their commitment to protecting their waters. With every blast reverberating through the waves, they send a powerful message - no challenge can deter them from defending what is rightfully theirs. On board guided missile destroyers like USS Mitscher and USS Arleigh Burke, an Mk-45 lightweight gun roars into action. These vessels become beacons of hope as they unleash their firepower upon any threat that dares to challenge them. Their courage fuels motivation within every sailor who walks their decks. Pre-Action Calibration fire resonates from the forward 5 Mk 54 gun aboard USS Donald Cook - a display of meticulous preparation before engaging in combat. This moment reminds us that success lies not only in brute force but also in strategic planning and attention to detail. USS Halsey joins this symphony of strength as it unleashes its MK-45 5-inch / 54-caliber lightweight gun onto enemy targets. The thunderous sound echoes across vast oceans, serving as a reminder that freedom comes at a cost - one worth fighting for. Guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins stands tall amidst turbulent seas; its very presence instills confidence in those who serve on her deck. As she navigates treacherous waters with unwavering resolve, her Mk 45 Mod 2 gun stands ready to defend and protect.