Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) man the rails as the ship transits San Diego Bay on the way to its new home port of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Preble, along with t More
Hull Technician 2nd Class Ian Herzing, from Golden, Colo., repairs a damaged pipe aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104). Sterett is underway as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group and o More
Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Andrew Chadwick, from Lompoc, Calif., helps position a General Electric F-414 Super Hornet engine on an engine cart in the jet engine shop aboard aircraft carrier USS Carl Vi More
Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Selectees aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducted a POW/MIA remembrance ceremony in the CPO Mess. Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air More
Chief Petty Officer (Select) Information Systems Technician Stephanie Nimphius, speaks during a September 11th remembrance ceremony in the forecastle aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CV More
Lt. Cmdr. Nathan Solomon, a Navy chaplain, from Maryville, Tenn., reviews his notes prior to Christian services in the forecastle on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and i More
Fiscal Year 2015 chief petty officers assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, and Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 are pinned in the hangar bay More
The colors detail parades the colors during the fiscal year 2015 chief petty officers pinning in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked ai More
Sailors brace for shock during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, are on deployment in More
Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Sean Walsh, from Liverpool, N.Y., helps a Sailor properly secure his firefighting face mask at the beginning of a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS C More
Damage Controlman 2nd Class Milos Sacharzewski, left, from Las Vegas, conducts training during a general quarters drill on the mess decks aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl More
Capt. Karl Thomas, commanding officer of USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), speaks to Sailors during the Hispanic Heritage Month cake cutting ceremony on the mess decks. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier and its embarke More
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman Thyler Mabie, from Machesney Park, Ill., restows the training barricade at the conclusion of flight deck drills aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vin More
Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 and Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 listen to their tour guide during a the Morale, Welfare and Recreation More
Commander, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III addresses the crew of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the hangar bay. Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, More
Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Aaron Skinner helps a Sailor don his firefighting ensemble during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed i More
Sailors gather in the hangar bay of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) for a Navy Entertainment sponsored concert featuring country music star Tyler Farr. Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet ar More
Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Nicholas Troyer, left, reads his GITMO Eight card aloud to instruct Sailors on how to properly splint a simulated casualty during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class airc More
Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Evan Oviate, from Vacaville, Calif., assigned to the Sunliners of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 performs maintenance on the Variable Exhaust Nozzle of an F/A-18E Super Hor More
Chief (Select) Information Systems Technician James Nugent, right, and Chief (Select) Aviation Electronics Technician Phillip Schroder participate in a POW/MIA remembrance ceremony in the Chief Petty Officer’s More
Chief Petty Officer (Select) Information Systems Technician Stephanie Nimphius, left, bows her head as Lt. Curtiss Dwyer, a Navy chaplain, offers a prayer during a September 11 remembrance ceremony in the forec More
Lt. Cmdr. Nathan Solomon, a Navy chaplain, left, from Maryville, Tenn., and Religious Programs Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Troutman, from La Crescenta, Calif., prepare for Christian services in the forecastle More
Fiscal Year 2015 chief petty officers assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, and Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 bow their heads in prayer bef More
Sailors conduct training on a Honeywell PhD6 atmospheric tester during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carrier More
Sailors prepare for firefighting training during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, are More
Flight deck personnel rig the barricade during flight deck drills aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, are on depl More
Damage Controlman 2nd Class Garrett Calebaugh, from Montgomery, Ill., left, observes Sailors as they brace for shock during a general quarters drill on the mess decks aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier US More
Cmdr. Hector Caballero, speaks to Sailors as the guest speaker during the Hispanic Heritage Month cake cutting ceremony on the mess decks of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vins More
Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 and Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 take photos during the Morale, Welfare and Recreation sponsored Singapo More
Sailors fight a simulated fire during a general quarters drill in the hangar bay of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operati More
Country music star Tyler Farr speaks to Sailors in the hangar bay of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a Navy Entertainment sponsored concert. Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area o More
Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Jason Scovill, left, from Shelby, N.C., and Sonar Technician (Surface) Seaman Jacob Leonard, from Lawrence, S.C., launch the torpedo countermeasure system (NIXIE) during a m More
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Tevin Harris, from Norfolk, Va., maneuvers a spotting dolly in the hangar bay of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway off the coast of S More
Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Selectees aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducted a POW/MIA remembrance ceremony in the CPO Mess. The table setting and each item are meant to symbo More
Sailors bow their heads in prayer during a September 11 remembrance ceremony in the forecastle aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carrier A More
A Sailor waits for the start of Christian services in the forecastle on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, are on deplo More
Rear Adm. Christopher Grady, Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, serves cake to Sailors on the mess decks on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during the Hispanic Heritage Month ca More
Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shantece Gonzalez, right, from Queens, N.Y., speaks to Sailors as the master of ceremonies for the Hispanic Heritage Month cake cutting ceremony on the mess decks aboard More
Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Daniel Mateos, right, conducts training during a general quarters drill on the mess decks aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embark More
Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Paul Belcher, left, and Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Nicholas Troyer treat a simulated casualty during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson More
Sailors assist a simulated explosion victim during a general quarters drill in the hangar bay of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations suppo More
Country music star Tyler Farr takes his hat off in appreciation as he speaks to Sailors in the hangar bay of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a Navy Entertainment sponsored concert. Carl Vinson More
Gunner's Mate 1st Class Jeremy N. Morgan fires a shot line from guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) to the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) during a replenis More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Justin Johnson, from Angola, Ind., inspects the leading edge flap of an F/A-18C Hornet from the Stingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 in the hangar bay of aircraft More
Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Selectees aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducted a POW/MIA remembrance ceremony in the CPO Mess. The inverted glass and the other items on the tabl More
Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class Charles Lincoln, from Bellingham, Wash., monitors pilot instructions in the Carrier Air Traffic Control Center (CATCC) aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson ( More
Lt. Cmdr. Nathan Solomon, a Navy chaplain, from Maryville, Tenn., speaks with Seaman Kimberly Rice, from Las Vegas, before the start of Christian services in the forecastle on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier More
A Sailor receives training on how to properly secure the second stage regulator of her Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl More
From left, Rear Adm. Christopher Grady, Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, Capt. Karl Thomas, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), and Capt. Matthew Leahey, Co More
Sailors assigned to a repair locker five relay messages during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Win More
Sailors conduct firefighting training during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supp More
Master Chief Arnel Atienza, right, the Assistant Integrated Training Team coordinator, and Lt. Cmdr. Christine Fletcher, the training officer, discuss the effectiveness of a general quarters drill in the hangar More
Country music star Tyler Farr performs for Sailors in the hangar bay of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a Navy Entertainment sponsored concert. Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet are More
Sailors aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) heave a line during a replenishment-at-sea with Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200). Dewey is underway as par More
Sailors monitor flight operations in the Carrier Air Traffic Control Center (CATCC) aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CV More
Lt. Cmdr. Nathan Solomon, a Navy chaplain, from Maryville, Tenn., delivers his sermon during Christian services in the forecastle on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and i More
Sailors practice hose team firefighting training during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) More
Chief Electronics Technician Steven Martin, right, conducts one-on-one training with a Sailor assigned to a fire team during a general quarters drill on the mess decks aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier U More
Aviation Boatswains Mate Airman (Handling) Natiebe Nanda, center from Houston, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Grace Gikera, right from Nashua, N.H., assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrie More
Damage Controlman 2nd Class Milos Sacharzewski, center, explains how to use the Gas Free Engineer kit during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vins More
Hull Technician Fireman Marco Perez participates in a general quarters drill in the hangar bay of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supp More
Aviation Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Adam Brubaker, left, from Bellwood, Pa., and Aviation Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Stephen Ling, from Wixom, Mich., both assigned to the Red Lions of Helicopter Sea Combat More
Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class Charles Lincoln, from Bellingham, Wash., monitors pilot instructions during flight operations in the Carrier Air Traffic Control Center (CATCC) aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft More
Sailors assigned to Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 laugh as they play charades in the Flag Conference Room aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarke More
Damage Controlman 3rd Class William Taylor, left, trains Sailors on how to properly relieve the nozzleman during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl More
Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) serve cake to Sailors on the mess decks during the Hispanic Heritage Month cake cutting ceremony. Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, More
Damage Controlmen conduct pipe patching training during a general quarters drill on the mess decks aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carri More
Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 and Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 listen to their tour guide during the Morale, Welfare and Recreation sp More
Sailors assigned to Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 decorate holiday stockings aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibili More
Guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) transits the Pacific Ocean. Gridley is underway as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group and on the ship's Western Pacific Deployment 2014. (U.S. Navy photo More
Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Lucky Baun, left, from Papualoa, Hawaii, and Aviation Machinist’s Mate Michael Martinez, from Albuquerque, N.M., both assigned to the Mighty Shrikes of Strike Fighter Squadro More
Sailors assigned to the burial at sea detail hand-carry cremains before starting the ceremony aboard aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of responsibili More
Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class Juan Collazocabrera, left, from Caguas, Puerta Rico , and Air Traffic Controller 3rd Class Oscar Suarez, from Brawley, Calif., monitor the final approach of aircraft from the Ca More
Operations Specialist 1st Class Monet Hazelton, from Long Beach, Calif., assigned to Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, laughs as she tells an anecdotal story during a team building exercise in the Flag C More
Machinist’s Mate Fireman Kevin LeMaire, center, practices nozzleman duties as Damage Controlman 3rd Class William Taylor, left, illustrates the proper stance during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-cl More
Yeoman 1st Class Jessica Ellerbe, left, from Staunton, Va., serves cake to Sailors on the mess decks on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during the Hispanic Heritage Month cake cutting More
Damage Controlman 3rd Class William Taylor, right, conducts pipe patching training with Sailors during a general quarters drill on the mess decks aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70 More
Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 and Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 sample local cuisine during the Morale, Welfare and Recreation sponsore More
Damage Controlman Fireman Christian Ramirez coaches a Sailor on how to properly relieve a nozzleman during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson More
Aerographer’s Mate 2nd Class Erwin Begay, assigned to Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, decorates holiday stockings aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the More
Guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101), left, prepares to pull alongside Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200), right, as Guadalupe performs a replenishment-at-sea More
Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Lucky Baun, from Papualoa, Hawaii, assigned to the Mighty Shrikes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94 performs phase maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet in the hangar bay of air More
Religious Programs Specialist 3rd Class Hipolito Rivera, from Elizabeth, N.J., stands at attention as a flag bearer during a burial at sea ceremony aboard aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson More
Chief Air Traffic Controller Eric Gravely, left, from Chicago, monitors air traffic control operations in the Carrier Air Traffic Control Center (CATCC) aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson More
Operations Specialist 1st Class Monet Hazelton, left, and Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Cedric Howard, both assigned to Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, laugh during a team building exercise in the Flag Co More
Sailors assigned to a fire team conduct simulated fire training during a general quarters drill on the mess decks aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked More
Sailors brace for shock during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting Operat More
Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Erik Campos, assigned to Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, decorates holiday stockings aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the More
Sailors celebrate the new year in the hangar bay of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike More