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060804-N-8273J-036 (Aug. 4, 2006)US Navy (USN) Aviation Structural Second Class (AM2) Rurik Wagner, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 137 (VFA-137), is interviewed by the media during a surprise wedding on the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island, California (CA), after he returned from a deployment aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The couple planned to wed in Las Vegas but his fiancee decided to have a surprise wedding upon his return from deployment.U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Tiffini M. Jones (RELEASED)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Tiffini M. Jones, USN More

US Navy (USN) Sailors and their families watch a USN Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) 20 mm gatling gun in action from the flight deck of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) 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 Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN James R. Evans, USN Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

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

US Navy (USN) Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class (AO3) Daniel Wickersham mans a Browning M2 HB 0.50 caliber heavy machine gun located on the fantail of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN and Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are performing 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 Tyler J. Clements, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita More

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) man the rails as their ship, escorted by tugboats, departs Naval Station (NS) Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI). The LINCOLN is participating in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006, an exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ns Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Rebecca J. Moat, USN Release Status: Relea More

A US Navy (USN) signal enlisted gestures to the pilots of an SH-60B Seahawk helicopter assigned to the "Saberhawks" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 47 (HSL-47), to hold their brakes aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN and its Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2) are currently underway in the Western Pacific on scheduled deployment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Justin Blake, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combin More

A US Navy (USN) EA-6B Prowler jet, Testing and Evaluation Squadron 9 (AIRTEVRON NINE)(VX-9), Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake, California (CA), makes an arrested landing onboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN is currently conducting operations in preparation for an up coming deployment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Lewis Hunsaker, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) man the rails as their ship, escorted by tugboats, pulls into port for a scheduled visit at Naval Station (NS) Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI). The LINCOLN is participating in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006, an exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Dennis C. Cantrell, USN Releas More

US Navy (USN) Sailors compete in a Damage Control Olympics in the hangar bay aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) 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 Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Geoffrey Lewis, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

US Navy (USN) F/A-18 Hornets from the USN Strike Fighter Squadron 2 (VFA-2) and the USN Strike Fighter Squadron 137 (VFA-137) deploy munitions during a sea power demonstration for USN Sailors and their family members aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) 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: MC3 M. Jeremie Yoder, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo More

US Navy (USN) GUNNER's Mate 2nd Class Ryan Swanson from the USN Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), discusses techniques with a Singaporean Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) CHIEF Warrant Officer (CWO) outside of a World War II-era British hyperbaric chamber during classroom training, in Singapore (SGP)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Singapore (SGP) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeremie Yoder, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy (USN) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit (EOD) Sailors from the USN Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), converse over diving techniques with a Singaporean EOD CHIEF Warrant Officer (CWO) outside of a World War II-era British hyperbaric chamber at Singapore (SGP)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Singapore (SGP) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeremie Yoder, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy (USN) GUNNER's Mate 2nd Class Ryan Swanson (right) from the USN Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), prepares for a dive and discusses techniques with a Singaporean Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) CHIEF Warrant Officer (CWO) outside of a World War II-era British hyperbaric chamber during classroom training, in Singapore (SGP)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Singapore (SGP) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeremie Yoder, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The Commander of US Naval Forces Europe (CINCUSNAVEUR) Admiral (ADM) Harry Ulrich, presents the Medal of Honor to ired Croatian Army Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Stecko Herceg on behalf of US Navy CHIEF Watertender (CW) Peter Tomich on the flight deck of the USN Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). Peter Tomich, a US citizen of Croatian heritage, gave his life to save his shipmates aboard the USS UTAH during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. This is the last Medal of Honor from the 20th century to be presented to a next-of-kin.Croatia (May 182006) -- U.S. Navy Admiral Harry UlrichCommanderU.S. Naval Forces Europepresents the Medal of Honor to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The Commander of US Naval Forces Europe (CINCUSNAVEUR) Admiral (ADM) Harry Ulrich, presents the Medal of Honor to retired Croati More

From the deck of the US Navy (USN) USS INDEPENDENCE a shot of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) as USN CH-46D Sea Knight, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 11 (HC-11), Gunbearers, Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), delivers a pallet during a Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) mission

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2(Ac) Guzman, USN Release Status: Released to More

A US Navy (USN) CH-46D Sea Knight, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 11 (HC-11), Gunbearers, Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), delivers a pallet of MK-82 casing onto the deck of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) during a Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) mission. The USN Forrestal Class Aircraft Carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) is in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2(Ac) Smith, USN Release Status: Released to P More

An overall view of a US Navy (USN) CH-46D Sea Knight, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 11 (HC-11), Gunbearers, Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), delivering a pallet of MK-82 casing onto the deck of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) during a Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) mission

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2(Ac) Smith Release Status: Released to Public More

An overall view of a US Navy (USN) CH-46D Sea Knight, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 11 (HC-11), Gunbearers, Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), preparing to hookup as it hovers over the deck of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) during a Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) mission. The USN Forrestal Class Aircraft Carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) is in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2(Ac) Smith Release Status: Released to Public More

A US Navy (USN) CH-46D Sea Knight, with the Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 11 (HC-11), Gunbearers, Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI) moves toward the deck of the USN Forrestal Class Aircraft Carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) with a load of supplies on during a Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) mission. With the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) in the background, other Sea Knights are moving in to drop their loads

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2(Ac) Guzman, USN Release Status: Released to 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) Aviation Ordnanceman AIRMAN Apprentice (AOAA) Tony Bell performs the yearly maintenance on all panels on an EA-6B Prowler aircraft during a Panel Party, on board the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). All maintenance plays a vital role in the operational readiness of 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

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

US Navy (USN) Machinist's Mate Third Class (MM3) Tawni Romo takes a sample from the liquid oxygen (LOX) storage tank in the O2N2 (Oxygen/Nitrogen) Shop to test for purity on board the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN is 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 Bernardo Fuller, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Ordnancemen, Strike Fighter Squadron 113 (VFA-113), Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California (CA), manually load a 1,000-pound Guided Bomb Unit 16 (GBU-16) onto an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft during a quick turn around inspection on board the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The VFA-113 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) John Howland, Strike Fighter Squadron 113 (VFA-113), Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California (CA), checks a Sidewinder (AIM-7F) missile during preflight checks to ensure it is hung correctly on his USN F/A-18C Hornet fighter on board the USN 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: PH3 Lewis Hunsaker, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Machinist's Mate Third Class (AD3) Heather Fichel performs monthly maintenance on the fuselage of a USN F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter aboard 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 (USN) F-14D Tomcat aircraft, Fighter Squadron 31 (VF-31), Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), taxis out of the landing area on board the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The VF-31 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), 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 (USN) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft, Strike Fighter Squadron 113 (VFA-113), Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California (CA), launches off catapult two during flight operations on board the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The VFA-113 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 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

US Navy (USN) Aviation Ordnanceman AIRMAN (AOAN) Gonzales performs final checks on each 20mm bullet as it is loaded onto an aircraft on board the USN 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: PH3 Lewis Hunsaker, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P 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

US Navy (USN) Sailors on board the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) participate in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament held recently on board the carrier during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Shaun Mcwhinney, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital 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

US Navy (USN) Sailors on board the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) participate in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament held recently on board the carrier during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Shaun Mcwhinney, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

US Navy (USN) Sailors on board the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) organize and store a large shipment of food received from the Sacramento Class Fast Combat Support Ship USS CAMDEN (AOE 2) during an underway replenishment (UNREP) at sea. The LINCOLN and Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are performing 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 Tyler J. Clements, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class (AO3) Daniel Wickersham, checks the timing and head space on a Browning M2 HB 0.50 caliber heavy machine gun as USN AO3 Justin Venturo works with communications on board the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN and Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are performing 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 Tyler J. Clements, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita More

US Navy (USN) Mess Management SPECIALIST Third Class (MS3) Andrew Pristyak (foreground) loads boxes of food transferred over from the Sacramento Class Fast Combat Support Ship USS CAMDEN (AOE 2) during an underway replenishment (UNREP) at sea with the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN and Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are performing 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 Tyler J. Clements, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class (AO3) Daniel Wickersham watches a USN SH-60 Seahawk helicopter passing by as he stands by at a Browning M2 HB 0.50 caliber heavy machine gun located on the fantail on board the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). At his side is a Saco 7.62 M60 general purpose machine gun on the deck. The LINCOLN and Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are performing 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 Tyler J. Clements, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita More

US Navy (USN) AIRMAN (AN) John Sumter mans conflagration station two, in the hangar bay on board the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN and embarked Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2) are currently conducting operations in preparation for an upcoming deployment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN James R. Mcgury, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Com More

A US Navy (USN) Sailor records flight operations onboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), using the Pilot's Landing Aid Television (PLAT). The PLAT is a videotape camera that records all carrier launches and recoveries. The LINCOLN and embarked Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) are currently deployed to the Western Pacific Ocean

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

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to the Ordnance Crew load an AGM-114 Hellfire missile onto a USN HH-60H Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Two (HS-2), onboard the flight deck of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN and embarked Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) are currently deployed to the Western Pacific Ocean

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: PH3(Aw) Tyler J. Clements, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di More

A US Navy (USN) C-2A Greyhound aircraft assigned to the 'Providers' of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Three-Zero (VRC-30), folds its wings following an arrested gear assisted landing, on the flight deck on board the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN and Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) are currently deployed to the Western Pacific Ocean

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

A US Navy (USN) HH-60H Seahawk helicopter, Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 2 (HS-2), Golden Falcons, Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), California (CA), departs the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) en route to Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia. Helicopters are transporting supplies, disaster relief teams and supporting humanitarian airlifts to Tsunami stricken coastal regions. The Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is currently operating in the Indian Ocean off the waters of Indonesia and Thailand in support of Tsunami Humanitarian Relief Efforts

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2(Sw) Seth C. Peterson, Usn Release Status: Released to Public More

The US Navy (USN) Military Sealift Command (MSC) Hospital Ship, USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) (foreground), leads the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) in formation as the ship arrive in the harbor at Belawan, Indonesia. The MERCY has been forward deployed along with the LINCOLN Carrier Strike Group to operate in the Indian Ocean off the waters of Indonesia to support Operation UNIFIED ASSISTANCE, the humanitarian operation effort in response to the Tsunami that struck Southeast Asia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNIFIED ASSISTANCE Base: Belawan Harbor Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Gabriel R. Piper, Usn Release St More

The US Navy (USN) Military Sealift Command (MSC) Hospital Ship, USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) (foreground), sails alongside the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) as the ship arrives in the harbor at Belawan, Indonesia. The MERCY has been forward deployed along with the LINCOLN Carrier Strike Group to operate in the Indian Ocean off the waters of Indonesia to support Operation UNIFIED ASSISTANCE, the humanitarian operation effort in response to the Tsunami that struck Southeast Asia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNIFIED ASSISTANCE Base: Belawan Harbor Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Gabriel R. Piper, Usn Release St More

A US Navy (USN) SH-60B Seahawk helicopter assigned to the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 47 (HSL-47) releases Electronic Countermeasures flares 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, 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) C-2A Greyhound aircraft from the Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 30 (VRC-30) and a USN E-2C Hawkeye aircraft from the Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 116 (VAW-116), perform a fly by 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) F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft from the Strike Fighter Squadron 2 (VFA-2) refuel a pair of USN F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron 82 (VFA- 82) 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) RIM-7P NATO Sea Sparrow Training Missile is launched from the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), while it is underway returning to her home port of Everett, Washington (WA), following a Quarterly Surge Sustainment Training exercise off the Southern California coast

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 James R. Mcgury, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

A US Navy (USN) RIM-7P NATO Sea Sparrow Training Missile is launched from the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), while it is underway returning to her home port of Everett, Washington (WA), following a Quarterly Surge Sustainment Training exercise off the Southern California coast

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 James R. Mcgury, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

US Navy (USN) Captain (CAPT) Lawrence D. Burt's family members receive flowers during a change of command ceremony for Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2) at Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore. Captain (CAPT) Lawrence D. Burt was relieved by US Navy CAPT Matthew L. Klunder as CVW-2's Commander. CVW-2 is currently deployed aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) in support of maritime security operations and the global war on terrorism

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: VFA-2 Scene Camera Operat More

US Navy (USN) F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft from the USN Carrier Air Wing 2(CVW 2) drop live ordnance 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: PH2 Julian T. Olivari, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot More

US Navy (USN) Security personnel move together as a "stack" during tactical movement training on the focsle of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN is on a six-month deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and the global war on terrorism in the Pacific Ocean

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN James R. Evans, USN Release Status: Released to Public Com More

US Navy (USN) MASTER-at-Arms 2nd Class (MA2) Kenneth Akers observes as ship Security personnel move during tactical movement training on the focsle of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN is on a six-month deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and the global war on terrorism in the Pacific Ocean

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN James R. Evans, USN Release Status: Released to Public Com More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Structural Mechanic AIRMAN (AMA) Daniel Macbride carries a bin to collect Foreign Object Debris (FOD) on the flight deck of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72)

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

A US Navy (USN) SH-60B Seahawk helicopter assigned to the "Saberhawks" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 47 (HSL-47), lands aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN and its Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2) are currently underway in the Western Pacific on scheduled deployment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Justin Blake, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combin More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Machinist's Mate (AD) Hsminig Chang, prepares a J-52 jet engine for a test run on the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN and its Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2) are currently underway in the Western Pacific on scheduled deployment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Mary E. Guiney, USN Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

US Navy (USN) Fireman Controlmen (FC) assigned to Combat Systems Department, load an AIM-7 Sea Sparrow Missile into its launcher aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jordon R. Beesley, USN Release Status: Released to Public Co More

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Nimitz-class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) take the E-4 advancement examination at the forward mess decks

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jordon R. Beesley, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Co More

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Nimitz-class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) take the E-4 advancement examination at the forward mess decks

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jordon R. Beesley, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Co More

A Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) H-60J helicopter carrying Destroyer Squadron 9, Commodore, US Navy (USN) Captain (CAPT) Jeff Harley, flies low over the Pacific Ocean on approach to land aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), during a PASSING EXERCISE (PASSEX). The Lincoln Carrier Strike Group 9 (CSG-9) and ships of the JMSDF are currently underway in the Pacific Ocean, conducting an officer exchange program as part of Exercise. PASSEX demonstrates the US Navy's ability to work with forces in the region to carry out combined operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PASSEX Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN James R. Evans, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combin More

A Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) H-60J helicopter carrying Destroyer Squadron 9, Commodore, US Navy (USN) Captain (CAPT) Jeff Harley, lifts off from the flight deck aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), during a PASSING EXERCISE (PASSEX). The Lincoln Carrier Strike Group 9 (CSG-9) and ships of the JMSDF are currently underway in the Pacific Ocean, conducting an officer exchange program as part of Exercise. PASSEX demonstrates the US Navy's ability to work with forces in the region to carry out combined operations

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

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 151 (VFA-151) launches with after burners aglow from the flight deck aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), during a PASSING EXERCISE (PASSEX). The Lincoln Carrier Strike Group 9 (CSG-9) and ships of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) are currently underway in the Pacific Ocean, conducting an officer exchange program as part of Exercise. PASSEX demonstrates the US Navy's ability to work with forces in the region to carry out combined operations

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

US Navy (USN) Commander (CO) of Destroyer Squadron 9 (CDS-9) Captain (CAPT) Jeffrey Harley, bids farewell to Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Cruiser Destroyer Squadron 61 (CDS-61) Captain (CAPT) Katsuaki Amakawa, onboard the Japanese Defense Ship (JDS) KIRISHMA (DDG 174) before returning to the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Jds Kirishma (DDG 174) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Timothy C. Roache, Jr., Usn Release Status: Released to Public Co More

The US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class Guided-missile Destroyer USS STETHEM (DDG 63) sails in formation with the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) (not shown) during a passing exercise (PASSEX), in the Pacific Ocean

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeremie Yoder, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JDS HARUSAME (DD 102) and the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) sail together in formation during a passing exercise (PASSEX), in the Pacific Ocean

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeremie Yoder, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class Guided-missile Destroyer USS STETHEM (DDG 63) sails in formation with the (not shown) USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships during a passing exercise (PASSEX), in the Pacific Ocean

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN James R. Evans, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class (AO3) Brian Dietz loads ammunition into an M60 7.62 mm Machine Gun, during a weapons Familiarization Fire (Fam-Fire) conducted on the fantail of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), in the Pacific Ocean

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jordon R. Beesley, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Co More

US Navy (USN) Sailors fire an M2.50 Caliber Machine Gun during a weapons Familiarization Fire (Fam-Fire) on the fantail of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), in the Pacific Ocean

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jordon R. Beesley, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Co More

US Navy (USN) Postal Clerk 2nd Class (PC2) Robert Buckholtz fires an M60 7.62 mm Machine Gun, during a weapons Familiarization Fire (Fam-Fire) on the fantail of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), in the Pacific Ocean

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jordon R. Beesley, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Co More

US Navy (USN) Sailors fire an M2.50 Caliber Machine Gun (top) and an M60 7.62 mm Machine Gun, during a weapons Familiarization Fire (Fam-Fire) on the fantail of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), in the Pacific Ocean

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jordon R. Beesley, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Co More

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to the Deck Department aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), hold the line taut connecting the Lincoln to a Military Sealift Command (MSC) combat stores ship (not shown), during a connected replenishment, in the Pacific Ocean

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeremie Yoder, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combin More

A US Navy (USN) MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 (HSC-25) sling lifts cargo during Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) operations from the flight deck of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN and Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2) are currently underway in the Western Pacific Ocean for a scheduled six-month 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 US Navy (USN) Sailor puts a cargo hook on top of supplies on the flight deck of the USN Nimitz class aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) during an underway replenishment with a Military Sealift Command (MSC) combat stores ship (not shown), in the Western Pacific Ocean

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jordon R. Beesley, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Co More

A US Navy (USN) MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the "Island Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 (HSC-25), passes over two Sailors as they pull a cargo net into position on the flight deck of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), during an underway replenishment in the Pacific Ocean

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jordon R. Beesley, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Co More

Two US Navy (USN) Sailors push netted cargo into position on the flight deck of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), during an underway replenishment in the Pacific Ocean. In the background is the USN Arleigh Burke Class Guided-missile Destroyer USS STETHEM (DDG 63) moving alongside to receive an underway replenishment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jordon R. Beesley, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Co More

A US Navy (USN) Signalman (SM) stationed aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), signals as the ship receives supplies during an underway replenishment, in the Western Pacific Ocean

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Geoffrey Lewis, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) Lisa A. Peterson (left) and LT Jody M. Weinstein, stationed aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) and assigned to Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2), pause for a moment in the hangar bay, to watch an underway replenishment in the Pacific Ocean

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeremie Yoder, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combin More

Somewhere in the Western Pacific Ocean, the Commander United Nations Command (UNC) and Combined Forces Command (CFC) United States Forces Korea (USFK), US Army (USA) General (GEN) B.B. Bell, discusses the capabilities of the US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter aircraft with USN Lieutenant (LT) Mitchell Koch assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 34 (VFA 34) during a visit to the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN James R. Evans, USN Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

Somewhere in the Western Pacific Ocean, the Commander United Nations Command (UNC) and Combined Forces Command (CFC) United States Forces Korea (USFK), US Army (USA) General (GEN) B.B. Bell, discusses the capabilities of the US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter aircraft with USN Lieutenant (LT) Mitchell Koch assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 34 (VFA 34) during a visit to the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). Republic of Korea (ROK) military visitors look listen to the briefing

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN James R. Evans, USN Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Crusier USS MOBILE BAY (CG 53), (left) and the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN(CVN 72) transit the South China Sea. (SUBSTANDARD)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: MCAN Justin R. Blake, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswain's Mates (ABM) give the thumbs up for the launch of a no-load on one of four steam-powered catapults on the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN and Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2) are currently underway in the Western Pacific area of operations on a scheduled deployment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 James R. Mcgury, USN Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

A US Navy (USN) Sailor cleans the canopy of an EA-6B Prowler aircraft assigned to the "Lancers" of Electronic Attack Squadron 131 (VAQ-131) on the flight deck of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN and Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2) are currently underway in the Western Pacific area of operations on a scheduled deployment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 James R. Mcgury, USN Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

A US Navy (USN) Aviation Ordnanceman (AO) performs a pre-flight check on an US Navy (USN) F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Fighting Vigilantes" of Strike Fighter Squadron 151 (VFA-151) on the flight deck of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN and Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2) are currently underway in the Western Pacific area of operations on a scheduled deployment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 James R. Mcgury, USN Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

A US Navy (USN) Sailor looks on as an F/A-18C Hornet fighter aircraft assigned to the "Fighting Vigilantes" Strike Fighter Squadron 151 (VFA 151) makes a turn on the flight deck of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN and its embarked Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW 2) are currently underway to the Western Pacific for a scheduled six-month deployment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 James R. Mcgury, USN Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

A US Navy (USN) SH-60 Seahawk of Helicopter from Anti Submarine Squadron 2 (HSL 2) takes off from the flight deck of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) as another SH-60 Seahawk goes through its preflight checks. The LINCOLN and its embarked Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW 2) are currently underway to the Western Pacific for a scheduled six-month deployment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Justin R. Blake, USN Release Status: Released to Public Com More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class (AM2) Kenneth Poyneer performs routine maintenance on a metal panel from an EA-6B Prowler aircraft attached to "Lancers" Electronic Attack Squadron 131 (VAQ 131) in the hangar bay of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN and its embarked Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW 2) are currently underway to the Western Pacific for a scheduled six-month deployment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Geoffrey Lewis, USN Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

US Navy (USN) Sailors on the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) wait for the command to heave their line during an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command (MSC) underway replenishment Oiler USNS WALTER S. DIEHL (T-AO 193) (not shown)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Geoffrey Lewis, USN Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

US Navy (USN) aircraft Plane Captains assigned to the "Kestrels" Strike Fighter Squadron 137 (VFA-137) stand by for flight operations on the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN and its embarked Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW 2) are currently underway to the Western Pacific for a scheduled six-month deployment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 James R. Mcgury, USN Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class (AD2) Da Von Stephen performs routine maintenance on an engine from an EA-6B Prowler aircraft attached to "Lancers" Electronic Attack Squadron 131 (VAQ 131) in the hangar bay of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN and its embarked Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW 2) are currently underway to the Western Pacific for a scheduled six-month deployment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Geoffrey Lewis, USN Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Structural Mechanic (AM) Christopher Salge performs routine maintenance on a metal panel from an EA-6B Prowler aircraft attached to "Lancers" Electronic Attack Squadron 131 (VAQ 131) in the hangar bay of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN and its embarked Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW 2) are currently underway to the Western Pacific for a scheduled six-month deployment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Geoffrey Lewis, USN Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter aircraft assigned to the "Kestrels" Strike Fighter Squadron 137 (VFA-137) stand by to be manned prior to flight operations on the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN and its embarked Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW 2) are currently underway to the Western Pacific for a scheduled six-month deployment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 James R. Mcgury, USN Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter aircraft assigned to the "Kestrels" Strike Fighter Squadron 137 (VFA-137) stand by to be manned prior to flight operations on the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN and its embarked Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW 2) are currently underway to the Western Pacific for a scheduled six-month deployment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 James R. Mcgury, USN Release Status: Released to Public Comb More