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PH1 Anthony J. Kmiecik Off Southern Calif...Various types of crewmen stand on deck as an E-2C Hawkeye aircraft approaches the USS Independence (CV-62) to land during carrier qualifications of Reserve Carrier Air Wing 30 (CVWR-30) off the coast of southern California. First in a series of 5 OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy LT. CMDR. Gordon Wisbach, Fleet Surgical Team 5 surgeon, San Diego, Calif., and his surgical team perform an emergency appendectomy on Fire Controlman 3rd Class Amanda Gaskin onboard the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BOXER (LHD 4). BOXER is currently participating in a Joint Task Force Exercise off the coast of Southern Calif., as part of Expeditionary Strike Group 5.(U.S. Navy photo by LT. Michelle French) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Boxer (LHD 4) Scene Camera Operator: LT Michelle French, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy Combat Cargo crew members prepare to assist offloading wounded US Marine Corps personnel from CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 165 (HMM-165) during a mass casualty drill on the flight deck of the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BOXER (LHD 4). BOXER is currently participating in a Joint Task Force Exercise off the coast of Southern Calif., as part of Expeditionary Strike Group 5 in preparation for their Western Pacific deployment.(U.S. Navy photo Mass Communication SPECIALIST 1ST Class S. H. Vanderwerff) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Boxer (LHD 4) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 S. H. Vanderwerff, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A U.S. Navy Crew Member assigned to the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 6, inspects an SH-60F Seahawk helicopter before flight operations aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). The USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) is currently underway conducting composite training unit exercise off the coast of Southern Calif., Dec. 12, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Apprentice David L. Smart) (Released)

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

U.S. Navy Crew Members assigned to the"Indians"of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 6 prepare to direct an SH-60 Seahawk helicopter during a Vertical Replenishment aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). The USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) is currently underway conducting tailored ships training availability off the coast of Southern Calif., Oct. 13, 2006. (U.S. Navy photograph by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Jeremiah Sholtis) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Jeremiah Sholti, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog More

U.S. Navy Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 3rd Class Kelvin Kolb, practices search and rescue techniques while hovering above the water in an SH-60F Seahawk helicopter. Kolb is attached to the"Black Knights"of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4, assigned to Carrier Air Wing 14 and embarked aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) off the coast of Southern Calif., Oct. 24, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Sarah Foster) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Sarah Foster, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A U.S. Navy EA-6B Prowler assigned to the"Vikings"of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 129, prepares to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) off the coast of Southern Calif., Nov. 12, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications SPECIALIST 3rd Class Joanna M. Rippee) (Released))

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Joanna M. Rippee, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo More

U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman AIRMAN George Walker, assigned to the"Fighting Redcocks"of Strike Fighter Squadron 22, prepares a LAU-7 bomb rack on an F/A-18E Super Hornet aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) off the coast of Southern Calif., Nov. 13, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class (AW/SW) Aaron Burden) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Aaron Burden, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Atop a U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet, a CHIEF Aviation Ordnanceman assigned to the"Fist of the Fleet"Strike Fighter Squadron 25, ensures training ordnance is properly loaded on the aircraft's starboard wing aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) off the coast of Southern Calif., Nov. 13, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class (AW/SW) Aaron Burden) (Released))

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Aaron Burden, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files