Capt. Walt Slaughter, executive officer of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), speaks to sailors during an all-hands call in the hangar bay. Carl Vinson is pierside at Naval Air Station North Island. More
Electrician's Mate 1st Class Theresa Cox sings during a night of karaoke aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting training off the coast of Southern California. ( More
151110-N-UW005-126 SAN DIEGO, CA - Vice Adm. Mike Shoemaker, Commander, Naval Air Forces, awards Rear Adm. Mark Leavitt, Commander, Naval Air Force, Reserve (CNAFR), with a Legion of Merit during the CNAFR chan More
Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Lance Kampfhenkel, assigned to the Cougars of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139, performs maintenance an EA-18G Growler in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS C More
Hull Technician 2nd Class Zachary Pulsipher explains welding techniques to Hull Technician Fireman Breelon Deflanders in the machine shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is cur More
Sailors participate in a working party during a replenishment-at-sea with the the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS C More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Valentine Anibogwu, from Rahway, N.J., mans the arresting gear engine aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway off the coast More
The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), right, and the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) conduct a replenishment at sea in the Pacific Ocean May 20, 2014. The Carl Vinson was underway in th More
The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducts a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) as the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammu More
Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to the Stingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, prepare to attach an MK 82/Blu 111 on an F/A 18C Hornet on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl More
Sailors participate in small arms qualifications on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass C 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
Logistics Specialist 1st Class Kievann Lacroix, from New York, exercises during a fitness class sponsored by Morale, Welfare and Recreation in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vi More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Kevin Bruno, from West Milford, N.J., changes the bearing race on an FA-18C/D main landing gear tire in the tire shop aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vi More
Rear Adm. Christopher Grady, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, meets with U.S. Representatives Darrell Issa, left, and Juan Vargas, right, from California, aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ca More
Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic, Rear Adm. Troy Shoemaker addresses the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 chain of command in a ready room aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vin More
Capt. Karl Thomas, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), addresses Sailor of the Year candidates in the Chief’s Mess. Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet ar More
Fireman Adaliz Arroyoperez gives Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Mike Stevens a tour of a repair locker aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked air More
Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Cameron MacKay fakes lines for a replenishment-at-sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility suppor More
Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Keith Griffin, left, and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Zachary Frates, right, prepare for surgery aboard aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Gr More
Guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) patrols the Arabian Gulf at sunset. Bunker Hill is part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group currently deployed to the area supporting maritime security operati More
Capt. Kent Whalen, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), speaks to sailors during an all-hands call in the hangar bay. Carl Vinson is pierside at Naval Air Station North Island. ( More
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alex King mans a fire hose in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during the damage control olympics. Carl Vinson is underway conducting t More
Hull Technician 2nd Class Patrick Zembol welds as Hull Technician Fireman Breelon Deflanders observes in the machine shop aboard aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is currently underway cond More
Sailors enjoy a Super Bowl XLVIII party hosted by Morale, Welfare and Recreation Division in the hangar bay aboard aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting a tailored ship‚Ä More
The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) conduct a replenishment at sea. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is underway co More
Aviation Ordnancemen Airman Cayleigh Avery, from Canastota, N.Y., and Airman Cameron Cox, of Knoxville, Tenn., assigned to the Stingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, load an MK 58 marine locator on an F 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
Sailors workout during a fitness class sponsored by Morale, Welfare and Recreation in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Car More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Gene Arcilla, from San Diego, changes the bearing race on an FA-18C/D main landing gear tire in the tire shop aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN More
U.S. Rep. Juan Vargas, from California, speaks with a constituent in the wardroom aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) More
Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic, Rear Adm. Troy Shoemaker meets with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 senior enlisted advisers in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). C More
Fireman Adaliz Arroyoperez gives Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens a tour of a repair locker aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its emba More
Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Cameron MacKay prepares an underway replenishment station aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility su More
Lt. Cmdr. Obi Ugochukwu, left, and Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Keith Griffin, right, prepare a patient for surgery aboard aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is cu More
Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to the Stingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, load an MK 58 marine locator on an F/A 18C Hornet on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson 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
Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Selena Collins, from Monroe, La., inventories aviation supply parts aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is curr More
Capt. Karl Thomas, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), speaks with U.S. Representatives John Mica, left, from Florida, Juan Vargas, middle, and Darrell Issa, seated More
Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Lauren Johnson, from Northern California, assigned to the Security Department, musters Sailors in the hangar bay on board the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) More
Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Amaris Gracian, left, and Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Cameron MacKay, right, prepares an underway replenishment station aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson i More
Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Leia Ingram, from Hyattsville, Md., safety checks personal electronics on the mess decks aboard aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fl More
Aviation Ordnancemen 2nd Class Jewelle Gonzalez, from Koror, Palau, assigned to the Stingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, loads an MK 58 marine locator on an F/A 18C Hornet on the flight deck of aircra 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
Capt. Karl Thomas, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), speaks with U.S. Rep. John Mica, from Florida, in the navigation bridge aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carr More
Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Natalie Fitzpatrick, from Ocala, Fla., assigned to the Security Department, loads ammunition into an M9 service pistol magazine on board the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS More
Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Leia Ingram, from Hyattsville, Md., and Electrician’s Mate Fireman Matthew Karter, from San Diego, Calif., safety check personal electronics on the mess decks aboard aircraft carrie 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
U.S. Rep. Juan Vargas, from California, views flight operations from primary flight control aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air More
Adm. Jonathan Greenert, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), addresses Sailors during an all-hands call in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked More
Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Queenisha Lewis performs during a steel beach picnic on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Flee More
Sailors assigned to Platoon 341 from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 3, practice fast roping from an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the Red Lions of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 15 onto More
Electrician's Mate Fireman Matthew Karter, from San Diego, Calif., safety checks personal electronics on the mess decks aboard aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway in the U.S. 3rd More
151006-N-UW005-059 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 06, 2015) –Rear Adm. Mark Leavitt, Commander, Naval Air Forces Reserve cuts a cake during his second star pinning ceremony at the I Bar in Naval Air Station North Island. (U.S More
151006-N-UW005-026 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 6, 2015) Vice Adm. Mike Shoemaker, commander of Naval Air Forces administers the Oath of Office to Rear Adm. Mark Leavitt, commander of Naval Air Forces Reserve, during a sec More
Ship's Serviceman Seaman Wayne Taylor stocks a vending machine on the mess decks aboard aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Nav More
Command Master Chief Martin Barnholtz addresses Sailor of the Year candidates in the Chief’s Mess aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet More
Sailors assigned to Platoon 341 from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 3 practice fast roping from an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the Red Lions of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 15 onto a More
Seaman Luis Lopez lifts weights in the gym aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo More
Sailors stock a vending machine on the mess decks aboard aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication S More
Culinary Specialist Seaman Justin Gates, of Newman, Ga., prepares eggs for breakfast in the wardroom galley of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, More
Sailors assigned to Platoon 341 from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 3, prepare for fast roping training as an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the Red Lions of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC More
Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Derrick Hollins, from Longview, Calif., cleans up in the wardroom galley of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carri More
A Sailor tends to a simulated victim during a fire drill in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations sup More
Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Tiggany Williams, from New York, cuts oranges in the wardroom galley of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carrier A More
Sailors dress out during a fire drill in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation I More
151006-N-UW005-019 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 6, 2015) Vice Adm. Mike Shoemaker, commander of Naval Air Forces, speaks at a second star pinning ceremony for Rear Adm. Mark Leavitt, commander of Naval Air Forces Reserve, More
Damage Controlman 1st Class Rene Lopez helps a Sailor during a fire drill in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area More
USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Commanding Officer Capt. Karl Thomas, right, and Executive Officer Capt. Walt Slaughter, left, blow out their birthday candles in the hangar bay on board the Nimitz-class aircraft carri More
Sailors participate in a fire drill in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inh More
USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Commanding Officer Capt. Karl Thomas, right, and Executive Officer Capt. Walt Slaughter, left, cut their birthday cake in the hangar bay on board the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier. Carl More
Damage Controlman 2nd Class Gilbert Gonzalez conducts training on a P-100 pump during Damage Control Olympics aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is currently deployed to the area More
Sailors participate in a stretcher bearer exercise during the Damage Control Olympics aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations suppo More
USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Commanding Officer Capt. Karl Thomas, right, and Executive Officer Capt. Walt Slaughter, left, admire their birthday cake in the hangar bay on board the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier. C More
First Class Petty Officer Selectees attend professional development aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting More
Damage Controlman 3rd Class Morgan Upchurch logs points on the scoreboard during the Damage Control Olympics aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is currently deployed to the area More
Sailors participate in chemical, biological and radiological decontamination training during the Damage Control Olympics aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. More
Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Zacharia Davis, from Hickman, Calif., checks the temperature of the chicken in the wardroom galley of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and it More
USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Commanding Officer Capt. Karl Thomas serves birthday cake in the hangar bay on board the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier. Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations More
Chief Aircrew Survival Equipmentman Peter Petroski teaches First Class Petty Officer Selectees during professional development aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is d More
A sailor participates in the Damage Control Olympics aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is currently deployed to the area supporting maritime security operations, strike operatio More
Sailors celebrate winning the Damage Control Olympics aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve More
Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Derrick Hollins, from Longview, Calif., cuts onions in the wardroom galley of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Car More
Sailors compete in a three-point shoot-out on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Res More