150930-N-ZZ999-005 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 30, 2015) Aviation
150930-N-ZZ999-005 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 30, 2015) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Giovanni Quinones, right, operates a forklift on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. Carl Vins... More
160711-N-BV658-044 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 11, 2016) Aviation
160711-N-BV658-044 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 11, 2016) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Andrew Sawyer, left, and Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Zachary Smith, and, both assigned to the “Golden Dra... More
Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS
Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson observe the crowds waiting to greet them as the ship returns to homeport. Carl Vinson, as part of Carrier Strike Group 1, returned after a six-mo... More
150708-N-ZZ999-023 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 8, 2015) Aviation
150708-N-ZZ999-023 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 8, 2015) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Kevin Estrada operates a forklift on board the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway performing ammunitio... More
160711-N-UD666-016 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 11, 2016) Interior
160711-N-UD666-016 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 11, 2016) Interior Communications Electrician Seaman Trai Yadon inspects fuse boxes in the forward pump room of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson ... More
150922-ZZ999-026 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 22, 2015) Hull Maintenance
150922-ZZ999-026 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 22, 2015) Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Marco Perez does maintenance on a watertight door on board the valve barge (YRDM 5) near the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN... More
20151207-N-ZZ999-011 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 7, 2015) Airman
20151207-N-ZZ999-011 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 7, 2015) Airman Jorge Cordero, left, assists Electrician’s Mate Fireman Matthew Karter with putting on a safety harness aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) ... More
170104-N-BL637-032 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 04, 2017) Sailors
170104-N-BL637-032 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 04, 2017) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) perform evening colors in their homeport of San Diego. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is preparing... More
170123-N-BL637-018 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2017) Aviation
170123-N-BL637-018 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2017) Aviation Administrationman Airman Kevin Rodriguez directs the crew of an MH-60R Sea Hawk from the “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 a... More
160901-N-UD666-523 SAN DIEGO (September 1, 2016) Capt.
160901-N-UD666-523 SAN DIEGO (September 1, 2016) Capt. (ret.) Ted Sholl explains aircraft carrier flight operations to visitors aboard the USS Midway (CV 41) Museum from the ship’s primary flight control room. ... More
160809-N-UD666-134 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 09, 2016)
160809-N-UD666-134 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 09, 2016) Sailors assigned to the security department aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) participate in a low-light 9mm qualification course on the fli... More
160610-N-UD666-261 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 10, 2016) Capt.
160610-N-UD666-261 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 10, 2016) Capt. Eric Anduze, executive officer of USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), (left) speaks to a group of United States Naval Academy Midshipman in the Captain’s inport cabi... More
170209-N-CG677-108 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 09, 2017) Sailors
170209-N-CG677-108 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 09, 2017) Sailors move equipment on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pac... More
170118-N-BL637-046 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 18, 2017) Aviation
170118-N-BL637-046 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 18, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Kevin Seybert performs routine checks on a GBU-38 bomb during a weapons magazine walk-through aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl... More
170209-N-BL637-116 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 09, 2017) Seaman
170209-N-BL637-116 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 09, 2017) Seaman Alijeah Balisacan, of Waipahu, Hawaii, stands the forward lookout watch on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike G... More
160717-N-FT110-118 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 17, 2016) The
160717-N-FT110-118 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 17, 2016) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Pacific Ocean. Carl Vinson is currently underway with embarked Carrier Air Wing 2 and Destroyer Squad... More
170117-N-BL637-115 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2017) Sailors
170117-N-BL637-115 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2017) Sailors participate in a burial at sea ceremony for the remains of 25 U.S. military veterans and one military spouse, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson... More
160807-N-UD666-0979 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 7, 2016) Ships
160807-N-UD666-0979 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 7, 2016) Ships assigned to the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Carrier Strike Group steam in formation during a photo exercise (PHOTOEX). Carl Vinson is underway off the coast... More
170201-N-CG677-007 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb 01, 2017) Aviation
170201-N-CG677-007 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb 01, 2017) Aviation Ordananceman Airman Justin Walden, from Miami, performs maintenance on an A/A49E-27 aircraft gun on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Ca... More
170209-N-BL637-127 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) An
170209-N-BL637-127 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) An F/A-18C Hornet from the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 prepares to make an arrested landing on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN ... More
170304-N-HD638-174 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March, 4, 2017)
170304-N-HD638-174 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March, 4, 2017) U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines, Mr. Sung Kim, left, and Secretary of National Defense, Republic of the Philippines, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Delfi... More
160729-N-BV658-062 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 29, 2016) A
160729-N-BV658-062 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 29, 2016) A Sailor assigned to Helicopter Sea Maritime Squadron (HSM) 78 performs maintenance on an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier US... More
Seaman Jacob Williams, quartermaster, uses a telescopic
Seaman Jacob Williams, quartermaster, uses a telescopic alidade to establish the bearing of known reference points on islands in the Philippines as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson and ships as... More
150316-N-GW139-303 ARABIAN GULF (March 16, 2016) Scott
150316-N-GW139-303 ARABIAN GULF (March 16, 2016) Scott Thomas, the drummer for the country band Parmalee, poses for a selfie aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in front of the French aircraft ... More
150817-N-FT110-097 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 17, 2015) Chief
150817-N-FT110-097 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 17, 2015) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert speaks with with USS George Washington (CVN 73) Sailors during a barbecue sponsored by Cooks from the Valley volunte... More
170322-N-GD109-125 U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170322-N-GD109-125 U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 22, 2017) United States and the Republic of Korea Navy vessels participate in a photo exercise during Exercise Foal Eagle. The Carl Vinson Carrier St... More
161112-N-UD666-049 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2016) Sailors
161112-N-UD666-049 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2016) Sailors assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 “Black Knights” perform maintenance on the rotor assembly of a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter in the aircr... More
170127-N-CG677-059 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2017) Sailors
170127-N-CG677-059 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2017) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) push back an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (V... More
An F/A-18C Hornet from the Mighty Shrikes of Strike
An F/A-18C Hornet from the Mighty Shrikes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94 taxis to a catapult during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its ... More
160831-N-UD666-282 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 31, 2016)
160831-N-UD666-282 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 31, 2016) Sailors assigned to the security department aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) participate in a low-light M4A1 carbine assault rifle qualific... More
Lt. Kristopher Mcabee, from Redding, Calif., monitors
Lt. Kristopher Mcabee, from Redding, Calif., monitors aircraft recoveries from the Landing Signal Officer platform aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its embarked... More
170211-N-BL637-025 GUAM (Feb. 11, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s
170211-N-BL637-025 GUAM (Feb. 11, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Stephen Mugo, of St. Louis, performs evening colors on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The Carl Vinson Ca... More
170127-N-CG677-090 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2017) Aviation
170127-N-CG677-090 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Vincent Sanchez, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet from ... More
150711-N-FT110-258 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 11, 2015) Carrier
150711-N-FT110-258 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 11, 2015) Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 aircraft perform a flyover during an air power demonstration over aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is hosting mor... More
Master Chief Petty Officer Jonathan Myers, quartermaster,
Master Chief Petty Officer Jonathan Myers, quartermaster, teaches Petty Officer 2nd Class Kathryn Schroedel, midshipman, an ROTC student completing her summer cruise, how to use a sextant for celestial navigati... More
Engineman Fireman James Hays, from Roswell, N.M., is
Engineman Fireman James Hays, from Roswell, N.M., is greeted by his as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson returns to homeport. Carl Vinson, as part of Carrier Strike Group 1, returned after a six... More
160709-N-UD666-014 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 9, 2016) Operations
160709-N-UD666-014 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 9, 2016) Operations Specialist 3rd Class John Goodwin mans the radar on the bridge of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is currently underway with... More
170106-N-UD666-038 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 6, 2017) Aviation
170106-N-UD666-038 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 6, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mates (Fuels) 3rd Class Joshua Keller, left, and Brandon Thomas monitor the flow of fuel to the flight deck from a USS Carl Vinson's (CVN 70... More
160908-N-FT110-006 (Sep. 8, 2016) USS Carl Vinson (CVN
160908-N-FT110-006 (Sep. 8, 2016) USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Sailors take the Navy-wide advancement exam on the aircraft carrier mess decks. Carl Vinson is currently pierside in its homeport of San Diego. (U.S. N... More
151015-N-HD638-095 (Oct. 15, 2015) Two MH-60R Sea Hawk
151015-N-HD638-095 (Oct. 15, 2015) Two MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopters from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73 “Battle Cats” prepare to land at Naval Air Station North Island during a change of command. T... More
161229-N-UD666-532 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 29, 2016) Chief
161229-N-UD666-532 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 29, 2016) Chief Yeoman Joseph Duchaine, right, watches as the San Diego skyline comes into view with Allegra Duchaine, left, and her parents Woody and Catharine Barley, ce... More
170309-N-BL637-437 EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2017)
170309-N-BL637-437 EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108), foreground, transits the East China Sea with the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinso... More
An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Battle
An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Battle Cats of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73 approaches the flight deck of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52). Bunk... More
170125-N-BL637-189 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2017) An
170125-N-BL637-189 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2017) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during flight operations. The Carl V... More
160802-N-UD666-316 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 2, 2016) Vice
160802-N-UD666-316 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 2, 2016) Vice Adm. Mike Shoemaker, Commander Naval Air Forces Pacific, left, greets Medal of Honor recipient and retired Marine Chief Warrant Officer 3 Hershel “Woody” Wi... More
170125-N-BL637-164 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2017) Sailors
170125-N-BL637-164 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2017) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conduct flight operations. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a western Pacific deploy... More
170218-N-CG677-079 LUZON STRAIT (Feb. 18, 2017) Sailors
170218-N-CG677-079 LUZON STRAIT (Feb. 18, 2017) Sailors pressure wash a pad eye on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Wes... More
170221-N-HX806-045 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 21, 2017)
170221-N-HX806-045 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 21, 2017) Sailors race to don fire-fighting equipment during a basic damage control class in the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) hangar bay. The Carl Vinson Ca... More
Chief Quartermaster Elvis Ayers, from Grenada, Miss.,
Chief Quartermaster Elvis Ayers, from Grenada, Miss., assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) receives his cover during the fiscal year 2015 Chief’s pinning ceremony in ... More
170309-N-BL637-270 EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2017)
170309-N-BL637-270 EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108), foreground, transits the East China Sea with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense For... More
170130-N-CG677-017 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2017) An
170130-N-CG677-017 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk from the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 flies near the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson C... More
160913-N-JM189-002 Pacific Ocean (Sep. 13, 2016) Sailors
160913-N-JM189-002 Pacific Ocean (Sep. 13, 2016) Sailors assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8, “Eightballers”, conduct a maintenance inspection atop an MH-60S Sea Hawk Helicopter on the aircraft c... More
151007-N-ZZ999-043 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 08, 2015) Aviation
151007-N-ZZ999-043 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 08, 2015) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman David Kent stacks rack components for off load in the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) hangar bay. Carl Vinson ... More
Carl Vinson Strike Group Arrives in Singapore
The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Pacific Ocean. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initia... More
150521-N-GW139-065 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 21, 2015) Sailors
150521-N-GW139-065 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 21, 2015) Sailors on an aircraft elevator act as medical casualties during a general quarters drill aboard aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and its em... More
160316-N-UD666-048 SAN DIEGO (March 16, 2016) Master
160316-N-UD666-048 SAN DIEGO (March 16, 2016) Master Chief April Beldo, Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education (MPTE) Fleet Master Chief, left, and Capt. Karl Thomas, USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Commanding ... More
160712-N-BV658-222 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2016) Boatswain’s
160712-N-BV658-222 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2016) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Henry Blethen transits through a scuttle to investigate a space for casualties during a general quarters drill on board the aircraft c... More
161229-N-UD666-082 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 29, 2016) Dune
161229-N-UD666-082 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 29, 2016) Dune Johnson, a San Diegobased magician performs a show for Sailors and guests during friends and family day in the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) han... More
170105-N-BL637-154 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 5, 2017) Sailors
170105-N-BL637-154 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 5, 2017) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) man the rails as the ship departs its homeport of San Diego. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group will r... More
170218-N-BL637-042 LUZON STRAIT (Feb. 18, 2017) Aviation
170218-N-BL637-042 LUZON STRAIT (Feb. 18, 2017) Aviation Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Antonio Ortiz, of Camarillo, California, and assigned to the “Black Eagles” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW)... More
161031-N-FT110-141 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) An
161031-N-FT110-141 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) An F/A-18C Hornet, from the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34, prepares to launch from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight dec... More
170304-N-HD638-406 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March, 4, 2017)
170304-N-HD638-406 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March, 4, 2017) Lt. j.g. Jeff Sotelo, right, of Los Angeles, speaks to a visiting member of the press from the Republic of the Philippines in the aircraft carrier USS Carl ... More
160804-N-BV658-006PACIFIC OCEAN (August 04, 2016) Hull
160804-N-BV658-006PACIFIC OCEAN (August 04, 2016) Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Seth Menke cuts a piece of metal in the machine shop on board the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is ... More
170130-N-CG677-100 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2017) Naval
170130-N-CG677-100 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2017) Naval Aircewman 1st Class Sean Collins, from Carlsbad, California, assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, mans his station in... More
An E-2C Hawkeye from the Sun Kings of Carrier Airborne
An E-2C Hawkeye from the Sun Kings of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116 lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during flight operations. Carl Vins... More
170204-N-HD638-025 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 4, 2017) Sailors
170204-N-HD638-025 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 4, 2017) Sailors conduct flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship's carrier strike group is on a western Pacific dep... More
170112-N-UD666-162 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 12, 2017) Airman
170112-N-UD666-162 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 12, 2017) Airman Brett Hanson, right, performs baton striking techniques while under the effects of oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray during a non-lethal weapons certification... More
170209-N-BL637-004 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) Sailors
170209-N-BL637-004 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) Sailors assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 move a fuel pod on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). ... More
170221-N-BL637-004 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 21, 2017)
170221-N-BL637-004 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 21, 2017) Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Caesare Reyes, from Beaumont, Calif., checks the pressure of a liquid oxygen cart in an O2N2 plant aboard the aircraft carrier USS ... More
150914-ZZ999-001 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 14, 2015) Aviation
150914-ZZ999-001 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 14, 2015) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Gabin Agbodan, center, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman Lionel Gibson transport racks in the aircraft ... More
USNS Navajo passes Coast Guard Cutter USCGC Boutwell
150914-N-FT110-062 SAN DIEGO (Sep. 14, 2015) The Military Sea-Lift Command fleet ocean tug USNS Navajo (T-ATF-169) passes the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter USCGC Boutwell (WHEC-719) in the San Diego Bay near the airc... More
Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS
Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) posts the customer number for guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) during a replenishment at sea. Bunker Hill is underway in t... More
150515-N-GW139-083 PHILIPPINE SEA (May 15, 2015) A
150515-N-GW139-083 PHILIPPINE SEA (May 15, 2015) A Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA 81) "Sunliners" Sailor installs a fuel probe on an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight de... More
150522-N-GW139-020 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 22, 2015) Sailors
150522-N-GW139-020 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 22, 2015) Sailors check the landing gear of a Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 "Fighting Redcocks" F/A-18F Super Hornet before taxiing on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vins... More
151013-N-HD638-061 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 05, 2015) Aviation
151013-N-HD638-061 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 05, 2015) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 1st Class Kishan Kulu, from Dublin, Ohio, prepares a jet blast deflector for paint on the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck.... More
160112-N-HX806-032 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 12, 2016) Seaman
160112-N-HX806-032 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 12, 2016) Seaman Eric Vela sets a lead plug into an anchor chain aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) forecastle. Carl Vinson is currently undergoing a Chief o... More
150817-N-ZZ999-051 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 17, 2015) Chief
150817-N-ZZ999-051 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 17, 2015) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert, left, is greeted by Commander Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 15 Rear Adm. John Alexander during a visit to USS Ronald R... More
170222-N-BL637-034 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017)
170222-N-BL637-034 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 makes an arrested landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (... More
160216-N-HX806-027 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 16, 2016) Aviation
160216-N-HX806-027 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 16, 2016) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Shaun Chapman directs ordnance aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is pierside in its homeport of San Di... More
170105-N-BL637-244 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 5, 2017) Sideboys
170105-N-BL637-244 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 5, 2017) Sideboys from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) render honors to Vice Adm. Nora Tyson, commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet. Tyson flew aboard the carrier to th... More
160807-N-UD666-844 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 07, 2016)
160807-N-UD666-844 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 07, 2016) ) Ships assigned to the Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Carrier Strike Group steam in formation during a photo exercise (PHOTOEX). Carl Vinson is underway off the coast ... More
170131-N-HX806-029 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2017) The
170131-N-HX806-029 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Pacific Ocean. The ship’s carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S.... More
Sailors assigned to the Sunliners of Strike Fighter
Sailors assigned to the Sunliners of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 use a seating jack on an F/A-18E Super Hornet in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson a... More
160809-N-UD666-176 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 09, 2016)
160809-N-UD666-176 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 09, 2016) Sailors assigned to the security department aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) participate in a low-light 9mm qualification course on the fli... More
160808-N-BV658-032 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 08, 2016)
160808-N-BV658-032 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 08, 2016) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Jacob Twet cleans an M240B light machine gun on board the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway off th... More
170309-N-BL637-072 EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2017) The
170309-N-BL637-072 EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), foreground, transits the East China Sea with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Takanami-class destroyer JS Sa... More
170116-N-BL637-206 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2017) An
170116-N-BL637-206 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, launches from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is on a deploym... More
USS Carl Vinson operations, San Diego, California
151006-N-ZZ999-045 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 06, 2015) Gunner’s Mate Seaman Morgan Henderson mounts an I-beam clamp on the overhead on board the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is undergoing a Chie... More
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley is underway as part of Carrier Strike Group 1 in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.
150925-N-ZZ999-064 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 25, 2015) Aircraft
150925-N-ZZ999-064 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 25, 2015) Aircraft Carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Commanding Officer Capt. Karl Thomas, right, and Executive Officer Capt. Eric Anduze cut a cake to commemorating Hispanic ... More
151007-N-ZZ999-006 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 07, 2015) Electrician’s
151007-N-ZZ999-006 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 07, 2015) Electrician’s Mate Fireman Mary Johnson secures hazardous materials for off load on board the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is undergoing a ... More
160929-N-FT110-027 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 29, 2016) Defense
160929-N-FT110-027 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 29, 2016) Defense Secretary Ash Carter, center, meets with Vice Adm. Mike Shoemaker, Commander, Naval Air Forces, and Capt. Doug Verissimo, USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Commandin... More
151215-N-HX806-023 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 15, 2015) Machinery
151215-N-HX806-023 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 15, 2015) Machinery Repairman Seaman Matthew Allen prepares flanges aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is currently undergoing a Chief of Naval ... More
150504-N-KB426-040 INDIAN OCEAN (May 4, 2015) A Strike
150504-N-KB426-040 INDIAN OCEAN (May 4, 2015) A Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 “Stingers” F/A-18C Hornet launches from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. Carl Vinson and its embarked ... More
170105-N-UD666-229 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 5, 2017) Sailors
170105-N-UD666-229 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 5, 2017) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) man the rails as the ship departs its homeport of San Diego. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group wi... More
160807-N-UD666-1369 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 07, 2016)
160807-N-UD666-1369 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 07, 2016) ) Ships assigned to the Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Carrier Strike Group steam in formation during a photo exercise (PHOTOEX). Carl Vinson is underway off the coast... More
Boatswain's Mate Zach Silver, left, from Pheonix, Ari.,
Boatswain's Mate Zach Silver, left, from Pheonix, Ari., observes Boatswain's Mate Seaman Jonathan Curtis, from Sacramento, Calif., secure a refueling station aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer ... More
180403-N-HX806-0007 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 3, 2018) Damage
180403-N-HX806-0007 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 3, 2018) Damage Controlman 3rd Class Travis Hartman performs maintenance on a high-pressure filtered assembly aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 7... More
170309-N-BL637-002 EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2017)
170309-N-BL637-002 EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2017) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Brendan Hutchins makes prepares to take off in an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicop... More
170123-N-BL637-056 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2017) Helicopters
170123-N-BL637-056 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2017) Helicopters from the “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78, and the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, prepare to ... More