Culinary Specialist Seaman Recruit Destiny Hart from Dallas helps prepare a dinner salad on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz S-2 Division is responsible for providing four meals a day on More
Sailors assess and treat simulated patients during a mass casualty drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The drill is part of the ship's ongoing efforts to stay mission ready. (U.S. Navy photo More
Sailors in the air department practice firefighting technique during a general quarters drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Firefighting teams receive commands from the team leader during the More
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Edgar Rodgriguez performs a cleaning on Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Nathaniel Hernandez in the dental clinic aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz' medical More
Seaman Recruit Donald Vines changes a light bulb in the fitness center of USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Maintenance is conducted regularly aboard Nimitz in order to maintain operational capabilities. (U.S. Navy Photo by More
Airman Apprentice Alzavia Lee on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), communicates through a sound powered telephone while controlling elevator four. Nimitz uses the elevators to move supplies from t More
Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Jordan Hoglund from Tacoma, Wash., grinds the base of a stand that will be used for a fan on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Grinding, welding, bending and fi More
Master Chief Information Systems Technician Toby Vinson confirms the raising of Vice Adm. Michael Beaman's flag during a change of command ceremony for Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11 aboard the aircraft carrier More
Capt. Matthew Pringle, chief of staff, reviews the schedule of events prior to a change of command ceremony for Carrier Strike Group 11 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Rear Adm. Michael White r More
Seaman Beonica Scruggs sweeps in a rigid hull inflatable boat on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during cleaning stations. Cleaning stations is conducted daily in an effort to maintain ship clean More
Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conduct a barricade drill on the flight deck. Nimitz conducts mandatory flight deck drills to keep the sailors trained and the ship safe. (U.S. Navy Photo b More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) 2nd Class Ricky Wilson, a sailor on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), speaks to a student during a community service (COMSERV) project at the Emerald Heights Acad More
Sailors on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) man the fire hoses during a drill on the flight deck. Nimitz sailors train regularly to maintain mission readiness. (US Navy Photo by Mass Communication More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Brian Robinson, of New Orleans, from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), takes the Navy-wide advancement exam on board Naval Station Everett. (U.S. Navy ph More
Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) man the rails. Nimitz departed its homeport of Everett, Wash., for a Sustainment Training Exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy Pho More
USS Nimitz is currently undergoing maintenance for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Chris Bartlett/Released)
Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) perform morning colors prior to getting underway. Nimitz departed its homeport of Everett, Wash., for a Sustainment Training Exercise in preparation for an More
Sailors participate in a scrub exercise on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz recently left its home port of Everett, Wash., for a Sustainment Training Exercise in preparation for an upcomin More
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Catherine Burgess cleans an MHU 191 on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz departed its home port of Everett, Wash., for a Sustainment Training Exercise in prepara More
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 6 takes off after refueling from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway for a sustainment training e More
Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, Vice Adm. Gerald R. Beaman speaks during an all hands call aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz and Carrier Air Wing 11 are currently underway for a Sustainment Tra More
Hospitalman Michael Ayzenberg secures Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Randolph Powell to a stretcher during a medical emergency drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway for a sus More
Operations Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Call, from Morganton, N.C., stands watch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a replenishment at sea with USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187). Nimitz and Car More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 is moved to elevator 3 in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway for a sustainm More
An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 conducts a vertical replenishment with the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway for a sustainme More
Sgt. Brian Jepsen, from Iselin, N.J., and Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Thomas Hughes, from Youngstown, Ohio, calibrate attenuators aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway f More
Damage Controlman Fireman Mathew Spinella, from Newark, N.J., mans the fire hose during a firefighting drill in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz recently left San Diego for a W More
Lance Cpl. Samone Staton and Lance Cpl. Nathan Chomoa, both assigned to the Death Rattlers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, conduct a 50-trap inspection on an F/A-18C Hornet in the hangar bay of th More
Sailors move aircraft parts for storage aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz left San Diego for a western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robe More
Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Joshua Lackey, from Cabot, Ark., performs maintenance on navigation equipment from an F/A-18C Super Hornet from the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147. Nimi More
Sailors in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conduct a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4). Nimitz and Ca More
Sailors perform a burial at sea aboard an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6. HSC 6 is part of Carrier Air Wing 11, currently embarked on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimit More
Sailors patch a ruptured pipe during a damage control competition aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently on a Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Spe More
U.S. sailors perform a firefighting exercise during a damage control competition in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), May 2, 2013, while underway in the Pacific Ocean. The Nimitz was u More
The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) transits the Pacific Ocean. Nimitz is on a western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert Winn/Released)
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Eric Brown and Airman Codi Dodson man an engine operator station in arresting gear room three aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is on a west More
Sailors provide simulated medical attention during a mass casualty drill on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway for a deployment to the western Pacific region. (U.S. More
Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery, commander, Battle Force Seventh Fleet, arrives aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime sec More
Sailors carry stretchers in response to a mass casualty drill on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway for a scheduled western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by M More
130507-N-LP801-366 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2013) Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery, commander, Battle Force Seventh Fleet, arrives aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet More
Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) prepare an on-board missile system for reload. Nimitz is currently underway on a scheduled Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communicat More
Sailors man the rails as the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) pulls in to Busan, Republic of Korea, for a port visit. Nimitz is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime secu More
A Republic of Korea navy band welcomes the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) as it pulls in to Busan, Republic of Korea, for a port visit. Nimitz is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility con More
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Ashanti Chapman, left, Seaman Yun Sung Yoi, from the Republic of Korea navy, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Princess Rosit conduct morning colors aboard the aircraft More
Sailors heave a line aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) as the ship prepares to pull out of Busan after a port visit. Nimitz is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility conducting mari More
Seaman Recruit Charles Blanchard, from Newark, N.J., brings in the mooring line on the officer brow of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) for the ship's departure from Busan, Republic of Korea. Nimitz is More
Two MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to the Wolf Pack of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75 launch AGM-114 hellfire missiles during a live fire exercise. HSM 75 is part of Carrier Air Wing 11, dep More
Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Kelli Bush, assigned to the Wolf Pack of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75, signals to an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter before its departure from the flight deck of More
The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) transit alongside each other to conduct a replenishment at sea. The Nimitz Carrier Strik More
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 7th More
An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 flies over the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the More
Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class George Meehan, from Philadelphia, conducts checks on an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 on the flight deck of the aircraft More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. More
Plane captains run checks on EA-6B Prowlers assigned to the Gray Wolves of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is More
An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Gray Wolves of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 prepares to launch from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) to support Operation Enduring Freedom. The Nimitz Carrier St More
Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class Lance Weaver, from Honea Path, S.C., repairs a sound system speaker aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to More
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The Nimit More
Cmdr. Edwin S. Grohe attaches a command pin on Cmdr. Carlos A. Medina's uniform during a change of command ceremony in the fo'c'sle on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Medina relieved Grohe and a More
Plane captains run checks on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Strike Group is deploye More
An aviation boatswain's mate (equipment) checks on an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Black Knights" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Kelsey Schrempp, from Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., washes the window of primary flight control on the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike More
Sailors refuel an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Gray Wolves" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fle More
A sailor maintains and cleans ordnance aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security oper More
Midshipman 1st Class Joseph Martin, right, from the University of Oklahoma, observes flight operations with Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Jared Whitefield from primary flight control aboard the More
Nimitz is currently undergoing maintenance for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy Photo by MC3 Chris Bartlett/Released)
Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Christopher Correll, assigned to the "Argonauts" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, rolls up a hose on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz More
Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Alison Guzik works on an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Wallbangers of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The More
A sailor aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) signals to the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) while conducting a replenishment at sea. Nimitz Strike Group is d More
The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conducts a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7). Nimitz is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of respo More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Ryan Drake, from Stillwater, Okla., and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Stephen Birkner install a rotary sheave cover for catapult 2 aboard the aircraft More
Sailors hold weight boards as fixed-wing aircraft launch from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting mariti More
The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) pulls into Jebel Ali for a port visit. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, More
Midshipman 2nd Class Maxx Killman, from the University of Michigan, observes the flight deck with the "Big Eyes" aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to t More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jonathan Socks directs a hose team to fight a simulated fire during a general quarters drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier St More
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group i More
An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Squadron (VFA) 147 launches off of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of More
An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the "Wallbangers" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Strike Group is deployed to th More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Joshua Sledz works on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). T More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Joshua Sledz, right, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Robert Buschman work on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) More
Sailors take a break by an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Black Knights" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 before repositioning the aircraft in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 6 More
A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), July 24, 2013, while underway in the North Arab More
Marines assigned to the Death Rattlers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 serve dinner to the crew of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Death Rattlers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deploy More
A plane captain signals a pilot of an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Death Rattlers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrie More
The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), left, the Military Sealift Command dry cargo ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3), center, and the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) conduct a repleni More
Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Alyssa Poole, a native of Branford, Conn., works on an MH-60S Seahawk assigned to the "Indians" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 in the hangar bay of the aircr More
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman 2nd Class Susana Saenz, from El Paso, Texas, works on a bomb rack unit aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fl More
An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to t More
Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Christine Choi and Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Verly Dolce conduct maintenance on a wing of an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Wallbangers of Carrier Airborne Early Warning S More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Death Rattlers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th F More
Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Justin Blair, from Colorado Springs, Colo., checks for corrosion on the propeller of an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the "Indians" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadro More