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A US Navy (USN) flight deck leading CHIEF PETTY Officer (CPO) directs a USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft to catapult four as final checkers and catapult crews prepare the plane for launch on board the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The VFA-115 embarked with Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW 14) on board the LINCOLN and are conducting combat operations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Philip A. Mcdaniel, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi More

An US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft launches off of the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) (not shown). CVN 72 and Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are conducting combat operations in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 (Aw) Tyler J. Clements, USN Release Status: Relea More

US Navy (USN) Commander (CDR) Jeff Penfield, Commanding Officer (CO), Strike Fighter Squadron 115 (VFA-115), Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California (CA), watches as a USN Ordnanceman sets the MAU-169/B Paveway II Computer Control Group attached on a MK-83 1,000-pound bomb (unit call a GBU-16) during a pre-flight inspection on his USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft on board the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN and Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are conducting combat operations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Phillip A. Mcdaniel, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig More

An unidentified US Navy (USN) Aircraft Handling Officer directs a USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft into launch position aboard the USN NIMITZ CLASS: Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) as Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW 14) conducts flight operation in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: PH3(Aw) Tyler J. Clements, USN Release Status: Releas More

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal Derick Rachels isolates a defective wire on the electrical countermeasure system on a F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron Three Hundred Twelve (VMFA-312) in the hangar bay of USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75). Truman is on station in the Persian Gulf to support Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Justin P. Nesbitt, USN Release Status: Released More

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal Derick Rachels isolates a defective wire on the electrical countermeasure system on a F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron Three Hundred Twelve (VMFA-312) in the hangar bay of USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75). Truman is on station in the Persian Gulf to support Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Justin P. Nesbitt, Sun Release Status: Released More

US Navy (USN) Commander (CDR) Jeff Penfield, Commanding Officer (CO), Strike Fighter Squadron 115 (VFA-115), Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California (CA), checks a MAU-169/B Paveway II Computer Control Group on a MK-83 1,000-pound bomb (unit call a GBU-16) as he conducts a pre-flight inspection on his USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft on board the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN and Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are conducting combat operations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Phillip A. Mcdaniel, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig More

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, Strike Fighter Squadron 115 (VFA-115), Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California (CA), launches from catapult three during flight operations on board the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The VFA-115 embarked with Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) on board the LINCOLN. The LINCOLN and Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are conducting combat operations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Philip A. Mcdaniel, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi More

US Navy (USN) Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Matt Tysler, Strike Fighter Squadron 115 (VFA-115), Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California (CA), conducts a preflight inspection of his USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, on board the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The VFA-115 embarked with Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) on board the LINCOLN. THE LINCOLN and Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are conducting combat operations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Philip A. Mcdaniel, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Machinist's Mate Third Class (AD3) David Gorby performs monthly maintenance on the fuselage of a USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft. Monthly maintenance plays a vital role in the operational readiness of all planes in the military. The USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) and Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are conducting combat operations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kittie Vandenbosch, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit More

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, Strike Fighter Squadron 115 (VFA-115), Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California (CA), launches from catapult two during flight operations on board the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The VFA-115 embarked with Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) on board the LINCOLN. The LINCOLN and Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are conducting combat operations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Philip A. Mcdaniel, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Machinist's Mate Third Class (AD3) Eric Wilson performing monthly maintenance on the fuselage on a USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft on board the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The monthly maintenance plays a vital role in the operational readiness of all planes in the military. The LINCOLN and Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are conducting combat operations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kittie Vandenbosch, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit More

A US Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) refuels a USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, Strike Fighter Squadron 115 (VFA-115), Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California (CA), on board the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The VFA-115 embarked with Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) on board the LINCOLN. THE LINCOLN and Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are conducting combat operations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Philip A. Mcdaniel, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi More

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, Strike Fighter Squadron 115 (VFA-115), Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California (CA), prepares to launch off catapult four on board the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The VFA-115 embarked with Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) on board the LINCOLN. The LINCOLN and Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are conducting combat operations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Philip A. Mcdaniel, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi More

Two US Navy (USN) catapult officers on board the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) give the signal to launch a USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, Strike Fighter Squadron 115 (VFA-115), Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California (CA), from catapult two. The VFA-115 embarked with Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) on board the LINCOLN. The LINCOLN and Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are conducting combat operations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Philip A. Mcdaniel, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi More

A US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) shows the Catapult Officer the weight of the USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, Strike Fighter Squadron 115 (VFA-115), Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California (CA), prior to its launch on board the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The VFA-115 embarked with Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) on board the LINCOLN. The LINCOLN and Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are conducting combat operations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Philip A. Mcdaniel, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi More

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, Strike Fighter Squadron 115 (VFA-115), Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California (CA), taxies by the superstructure en route to catapult two on board the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The VFA-115 embarked with Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) on board the LINCOLN. The LINCOLN and Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are conducting combat operations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Philip A. Mcdaniel, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi More

Onboard the US Navy (USN) NIMITZ CLASS: Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76), USN Aviation Electronics Technician Third Class (AT3) Michael Strebendt (left) signal thumbs up to AT3 Vincent Chaco, as he conducts a preflight check inside the cockpit of a USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, while the ship is underway circumnavigating around South America on her way to her new homeport of San Diego, California (CA)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kitt Amaritnant, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P More

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron 137 (VFA-137), performs a high-speed maneuver during a flight demonstration over the Pacific Ocean (POC). The USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) and embarked USN Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2) are currently deployed in the POC

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Justin Blake, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft (front) assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron 137 (VFA-137) and a USN EA-6B Prowler aircraft assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron 131 (VAQ-131), perform an aerial refueling operation during a flight demonstration over the Pacific Ocean (POC). The USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) and embarked USN Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2) are currently deployed in the POC

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Justin Blake, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to the Flight Deck Crew aboard the Aircraft Carrier, USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), wait to launch a USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, assigned to the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven (VFA-27), during the third annual Joint Air and Sea Exercise (JASEX), while conducting operation in the Western Pacific region off the coast of Yokosuka, Japan

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jarod R. Hodge, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military More

US Navy (USN) AIRMAN (AN) James Burr, assigned to Aviation Fuels (nickname Grapes) aboard the Aircraft Carrier, USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), refuels a USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, assigned to the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven (VFA-27), during the third annual Joint Air and Sea Exercise (JASEX), while conducting operation in the Western Pacific region off the coast of Yokosuka, Japan

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JASEX Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Joshua Legrand, Usn Release Status: Rele More

With the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Adelaide (Oliver Hazard Perry) Class: Frigate, Her Majestys Australian Ship (HMAS) NEWCASTLE (FFG 06) underway in the background, two US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, assigned to the "Tophatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron Fourteen (VFA-14), prepare to launch from the flight deck of the USN Aircraft Carrier, USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is currently on a regularly scheduled deployment participating in Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Persian Gulf area

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Gretchen Marie Cloonan, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Onboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76), USN (red shirt) Aviation Ordnanceman First Class (AO1) Clinton Donham, checks to ensure that missiles and ordnance are attached properly on a USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft spotted on the flight deck. The REAGAN is currently on its maiden deployment conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Persian Gulf, while participating in the global war on terrorism

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Kathleen Gorby, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph More

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron 115 (VFA-115) throttles to full afterburner as it prepares to launch during nighttime flight operations onboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76). The REAGAN and embarked Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are currently underway in the Persian Gulf on their maiden deployment conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO), in support of the global war on terrorism

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Kathleen Gorby, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron 115 (VFA-115) upload a 500-pound laser guided bomb onto an F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft on the flight deck of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76). The REAGAN and embarked Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are currently underway on maiden deployment conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Persian Gulf, while participating in the global war on terrorism

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Aaron Burden, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo More

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) Flight Deck Officer, USN Lieutenant (LT) Derek Jensen, directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft across the flight deck and into launch position. The REAGAN and embarked Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are currently underway in the Persian Gulf, on a deployment conducting Maritime Security Operations (MOS) in support of the global war on terrorism

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Aaron Burden, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo More

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, assigned to the "Fighting Redcocks" of Strike Fighter Squadron 22 (VFA-22) makes its final approach to land aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76). The REAGAN and embarked Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are currently deployed to the Persian Gulf to conduct Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in support of the global war on terrorism

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Christine Singh, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P More

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), flight deck crew members prepare to launch a F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, assigned to the "Fighting Vigilantes" of Strike Fighter Squadron 151 (VFA-151), during flight operations conducted while the ship is underway in the Western Pacific Ocean conducting a scheduled deployment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jordon R. Beesley, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita More

A view from the aft section lower deck aboard the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73), showing a USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to the "Red Rippers" of Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA 11) as it approaches to land on the flight deck. The GEORGE WASHINGTON Carrier Strike Group (CGS) is currently underway in the Caribbean Sea participating in the Partnership of the Americas Exercise, a maritime training and readiness deployment of the US Naval Forces with Caribbean and Latin American countries in support of the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) objectives for enhanced maritime security

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Rex Nelson, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph More

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One Two Two (VFA-122) catapults off the flight deck of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74). The STENNIS is currently underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting carrier qualifications

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Ryan J. Restvedt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), USN Aviation Structural Mechanic AIRMAN (AMAN) Jason Richards, adjusts instruments in the cockpit of an F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft attached to Strike Fighter Squadron One Three Seven (VFA-137). The LINCOLN and embarked Carrier Air Wing TWO (CVW 2) are currently underway in the Western Pacific Ocean operating area

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Geoffrey Lewis, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

The Commanding Officer (CO) of the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74), USN Captain (CAPT) David H. Buss (background white coat), launches a USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105) on the flight deck, during flight operations. The STENNIS is currently underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting carrier qualifications

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Ryan J. Restvedt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76), USN SEAMAN (SN) Shanyn Eckstein steadies a phone and distance line on the flight deck during a refueling at sea (RAS) Exercise between their ship and the USN Henry J. Kaiser Class Oiler USNS JOHN ERICSSON (T-AO 194). The REAGAN and USN Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are currently on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War On Terrorism (GWOT) and Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Pacific Ocean. In the background is a F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Marc Rockwell-Pate, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

A view from onboard the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) showing A USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron 115 (VFA-115) performing flight maneuvers for the ship's crew and their family members during an air power demonstration during a Tiger Cruise in the Pacific Ocean. Tiger Cruise is provided for family members and friends of the crew to give them an opportunity to experience life at sea for a week

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Kathleen Gorby, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph More

A view from onboard the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) showing a USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron 115 (VFA-115) completing a supersonic fly by for the ship's crew and their family members aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) during an air power demonstration during a Tiger Cruise in the Pacific Ocean. Tiger Cruise is provided for family members and friends of the crew to give them an opportunity to experience life at sea for a week

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Kathleen Gorby, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog More

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74), USN (brown shirt) Plane Captains and maintenance personnel take a rest brake, atop their USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, during preparation for Carrier Air Wing 9 (CVW-9) air power demonstration. The STENNIS and embarked Carrier Air Wing 9 (CVW-9) are currently underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting a Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Paul J. Perkins, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

Onboard the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74), USN (brown shirt) Plane Captains and (green shirt) maintenance personnel take a rest break, atop their USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, during preparation for a Carrier Air Wing 9 (CVW-9) air power demonstration. The STENNIS and embarked Carrier Air Wing 9 (CVW-9) are currently underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting a Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Johnnie Robbins, USN Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

060807-N-6106R-140 (Aug. 7, 2006)Onboard the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), a USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 27 (VFA-27) launches from the No. 2 catapult, during cyclic flight operations. The KITTY HAWK is currently underway in the Indian Ocean in the 7th Fleet's area of responsibility, demonstrating power projection and sea control as the US Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Stephen W. Rowe (RELEASED)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Stephen W. Rowe, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined M More

060807-N-6106R-125 (August 7, 2006)Onboard the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), a USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 27 (VFA-27) launches from the No. 3 catapult, while a USN EA-6B Prowler aircraft from Electronic Warfare Squadron 136 (VAQ-136) maneuvers over the No. 2 catapult in preparation for launch. The KITTY HAWK is currently underway in the Indian Ocean in the 7th Fleet's area of responsibility, demonstrating power projection and sea control as the US Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Stephen W. Rowe (RELEASED)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Stephen W. Rowe, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined M More

060808-N-8604L-401 (Aug. 8, 2006)Onboard the US Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), USN Safety Officers watch as a F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 27 (VFA-27) misses the wires and launches back off the flight deck, during recovery operations. The KITTY HAWK is currently underway in the South China Sea, in the 7th Fleet's area of responsibility, demonstrating power projection and sea control as the US Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Joshua Wayne LeGrand (RELEASED)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Joshua Wayne Legrand, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

060815-N-6106R-003 (Aug. 15, 2006)A US Navy (USN) plane handler (yellow shirt) marshalls a USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 27 (VFA-27) to a catapult for during flight deck operations onboard USN Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63). The KITTY HAWK is currently operating in the Indian Ocean (IOC).U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Stephen W. Rowe (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Stephen W. Rowe, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo More

060815-N-6106R-022 (Aug. 15, 2006)A US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 27 (VFA-27) launches from the flight deck of USN Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) during operations in the Indian Ocean (IOC).U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Stephen W. Rowe (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Stephen W. Rowe, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo More

060815-N-6106R-034 (Aug. 15, 2006)A US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 27 (VFA-27) launches from the flight deck of USN Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) during operations in the Indian Ocean (IOC).U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Stephen W. Rowe (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Stephen W. Rowe, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo More

A US Navy flight deck crew member signals to advance the shuttle during the launch of an F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 105 after its landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) during operations in the Atlantic Ocean. The Super Hornet is an all-weather, carrier-based fighter/ attack aircraft that provides USN Carrier Strike Group with increased range, endurance and ordnance-carrying capabilities.(U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Sheldon Rowley) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Sheldon Rowley, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit More

US Navy flight deck crew members give the all clear signal during the launch of an F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 105 after its landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) during operations in the Atlantic Ocean. The Super Hornet is an all-weather, carrier-based fighter/ attack aircraft that provides USN Carrier Strike Group with increased range, endurance and ordnance-carrying capabilities.(U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Sheldon Rowley) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Sheldon Rowley, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit More

A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to the"Fighting Redcocks"of Strike Fighter Squadron 22, launches from the U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). The USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) is currently underway off the coast of Calif., conducting sea trials after successfully completing a six-month Planned Incremental Availability period. Sept. 1, 2006 (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Shannon E. Renfroe) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Shannon E. Renfroe, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog More

A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft makes an approach pattern before making an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) on Nov. 15, 2006. The REAGAN is currently conducting training squadron carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Aaron Burden) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Aaron Burden, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo More

U.S. Navy AIRMAN Matthew Haysler wipes down the windows on the hatch of an F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft prior to flight operations onboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) on Nov. 16, 2006. The REAGAN is currently conducting training squadron carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN (AW/SW) Kathleen Gorby) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Kathleen Gorby, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph More

U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnancemen conduct a post flight check on training weapons on an F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft on the flight deck of the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) on Nov. 16, 2006. The REAGAN is currently conducting training squadron carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 1ST Class Michael J. Obney) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Michael J. Obney, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P More