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A crash crewman stands by ready for immediate action during flight deck operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2). The SAIPAN is taking part in Exercise Ocean Venture '81

A crash crewman stands by ready for immediate action during flight dec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '81 Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lon Cabot Release Status... More

A view of the flight deck operations on the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). This is part of a four day exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard to test proficiency in joint operations and coordination of various elements of a strike package

A view of the flight deck operations on the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CV...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Joint Task Force Exercise 95-2 State: Atlantic Ocean Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT... More

191015-N-WH681-1165 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2019)

191015-N-WH681-1165 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2019)

191015-N-WH681-1165 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2019) An MV-22 Osprey takes off from the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting routine traini... More

201023-N-ZF088-1320 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 23, 2020)

201023-N-ZF088-1320 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 23, 2020)

201023-N-ZF088-1320 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 23, 2020) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Colter Orchard, from Pittsboro, North Carolina, signals to retract the arresting wire after an E-2D Hawkeye, at... More

A U.S. Navy Sailor braces himself during take off of

A U.S. Navy Sailor braces himself during take off of

A U.S. Navy Sailor braces himself during take off of a Marine MV-22 Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, during flight deck operations aboard the... More

Crewman aboard the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) load an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on an F-4 Phantom II aircraft during flight deck operations

Crewman aboard the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) load an AIM-9 S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) A.E. Rochells Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

The Aviation Boatswains Mate on board the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington, (CVN-73) describes flight deck operations to VIP guests visiting the ship under the Come To The Sea program. The George Washington is conducting carrier qualifications off the coast of Florida

The Aviation Boatswains Mate on board the nuclear-powered aircraft car...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JOC Greg Snaza Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy Lieutenant Steve Nevarez takes a short break from the stress of flight deck operations atop an F-14B Tomcat strike fighter, Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VF-102). Aircraft is armed with an AIM-9L Sidewinder short range, IR (infrared) air to air missile; AIM-54C Phoenix long range, radar guided, air to air missile and a Mk 82 500 lb. bomb. The nuclear powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) and VF-102 are currently conducting operations in the Persian Gulf in support of UN sanctions against Iraq. Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, 2 December 1997

US Navy Lieutenant Steve Nevarez takes a short break from the stress o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Joseph Hendricks, USN Release Status: Released... More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswains Mate (AB), Handler, AIRMAN (AN) Mike Santiesteban, observes flight deck operations, (USMC) CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters land aboard the Amphibious Assault Ship, USS PELELIU (LHA-5) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswains Mate (AB), Handler, AIRMAN (AN) Mike...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Major Command Shown: FLTCOMBATCAMGRUPAC Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Paula S... More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler Second Class (AB2) Andre Hardin holds a water hose during flight deck operations aboard the USN Military Sealift Command (MSC) Mercy Class Hospital Ship (AH) USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) during their five-month deployment in the Pacific Ocean (POC). The MERCY will participate in humanitarian assistance and civic action programs with civilian organizations at several islands in the Pacific Region. The MERCY is capable of supporting various medical and humanitarian assistance needs. It is configured with special medical equipment and the ship has multi-specialized medical teams that can provide a range of services ashore as well as aboard the vessel

US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler Second Class (AB2) And...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Mercy (T-AH 19) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Josa Mike Leporati, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltorotor

An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltorotor

An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltorotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), during nighttime flight operations at sea, Ju... More

A Westland Lynx battlefield helicopter assigned to

A Westland Lynx battlefield helicopter assigned to

A Westland Lynx battlefield helicopter assigned to United Kingdom's Army Air Corps is chained to the deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) while conducting landing qualifications, at sea, Sept. 15, 2013. The 26th M... More

A Westland Lynx battlefield helicopter assigned to

A Westland Lynx battlefield helicopter assigned to

A Westland Lynx battlefield helicopter assigned to United Kingdom's Army Air Corps lands on the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) while conducting landing qualifications, at sea, Sept. 15, 2013. The 26th... More

The Aviation Boatswains Mate on board the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) describes the flight deck operations for a visiting group of VIP guests under the Come To The Sea program. The George Washington is conducting carrier qualifications during a rainy period off the coast of Florida

The Aviation Boatswains Mate on board the nuclear-powered aircraft car...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JOC Greg Snaza Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An AH-1W Super Cobra assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor

An AH-1W Super Cobra assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor

An AH-1W Super Cobra assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepares to conduct flight deck operations aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), at sea, Aug. 19, 20... More

170518-N-PF593-084 WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (May 18, 2017)

170518-N-PF593-084 WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (May 18, 2017)

170518-N-PF593-084 WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (May 18, 2017) Sailors perform maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Dambusters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, as an MH-60S Seahawk, assigned ... More

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), at sea, ... More

201021-N-ZF088-1005 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 21, 2020)

201021-N-ZF088-1005 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 21, 2020)

201021-N-ZF088-1005 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 21, 2020) F/A-18 Super Hornets, attached to Carrier Airwing 5, prepare to take off from the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald R... More

170501-N-BK384-042 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 1, 2017) Flight

170501-N-BK384-042 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 1, 2017) Flight

170501-N-BK384-042 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 1, 2017) Flight deck personnel aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) spot the aircraft during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). 1,800 Sail... More

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 21, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 21, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 21, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (reinforced), prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). S... More

Rear Admiral (RADM) Robert E. Kirksey, commander, Task Force 77, observes flight deck operations from the 0-10 level aboard the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63)

Rear Admiral (RADM) Robert E. Kirksey, commander, Task Force 77, obser...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Ken George Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A silhouetted sunset view of crewmen performing flight deck operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

A silhouetted sunset view of crewmen performing flight deck operations...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: W. M. Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

A US naval officer explains flight deck operations to members of the Japanese press during their tour of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70)

A US naval officer explains flight deck operations to members of the J...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Matthew Gallagher Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

Flight deck operations - A group of people standing in front of a ship

Flight deck operations - A group of people standing in front of a ship

Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paolo Bayas, from Long Beach, Calif., center, explains flight deck operations to members of the Japan-American Friendship Association during a tour aboard the U.S. Navy's... More

150508-N-GM561-209 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 8, 2015) Sailors

150508-N-GM561-209 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 8, 2015) Sailors

150508-N-GM561-209 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 8, 2015) Sailors assigned to the Crash and Salvage division observe flight deck operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is currently underway... More

170130-N-RM689-359
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2017) Aviation

170130-N-RM689-359 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2017) Aviation

170130-N-RM689-359 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2017) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Jacob Kruegar (front), from Seattle, Washington, attaches the hook to an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter attached to Helicop... More

Lance Cpl. Richard Bent, airframes mechanic, Medium

Lance Cpl. Richard Bent, airframes mechanic, Medium

Lance Cpl. Richard Bent, airframes mechanic, Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, examines the engine of an MV-22 Osprey on the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Sept. 18, 2018... More

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2017)

170130-N-RM689-638.jpg PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2017)

170130-N-RM689-638.jpg PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2017) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 78 releases pallets onto the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile ... More

Two CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters land aboard the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) during flight deck operations

Two CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters land aboard the aircraft carrier USS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 F. Davidson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Plane directors participate in flight deck operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66). The AMERICA is participating in Exercise OCEAN VENTURE '84

Plane directors participate in flight deck operations aboard the aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '84 Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

An F-4 Phantom II aircraft lifts off from the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) during flight deck operations

An F-4 Phantom II aircraft lifts off from the aircraft carrier USS MID...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) A.E. Rochells Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

The night gave no rest for the Marines and sailors onboard the USS TARAWA (LHA-1), as flight deck operations continued into the night during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 off coast of Southern California. CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter is guided in. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

The night gave no rest for the Marines and sailors onboard the USS TAR...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Nac) Stephen Batiz, USN Release Status: Released to Public C... More

US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) John Stapleton, explains flight deck operations to members of the Japanese American Wives Association (JAWA), during their tour of the USN Aircraft Carrier, USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), while the ship is in port at Naval Base Yokosuka, Japan. Tours are conducted to increase public awareness of the aircraft carrier's mission and capabilities

US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) John Stapleton, explains flight deck ope...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jimmy C. Pan, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1N Huey assigned to Marine Medium

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1N Huey assigned to Marine Medium

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1N Huey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), at sea, Jul... More

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 21, 2017) Aviation Support Equipment

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 21, 2017) Aviation Support Equipment

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 21, 2017) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Angus Moss, a native of Columbus, Indiana, assigned to the Air department aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (L... More

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors perform a foreign object debris (FOD) walkdown on the ship's flight deck. Ford is currently conducting post-PDA sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by... More

191015-N-WH681-1213 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2019)

191015-N-WH681-1213 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2019)

191015-N-WH681-1213 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Laura Fierro signals a clear flight deck aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Ke... More

171106-N-BK384-101 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 6, 2017)

171106-N-BK384-101 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 6, 2017)

171106-N-BK384-101 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 6, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Esmerelda Hernandez, from Corpus Christi, Texas, and assigned to the air department aboard the San Antonio-clas... More

170710-N-BK384-205
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 10, 2017) Aviation

170710-N-BK384-205 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 10, 2017) Aviation

170710-N-BK384-205 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 10, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Esmerelda Hernandez, assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), directs flight deck pe... More

Rear Admiral (RADM) Robert E. Kirksey, commander, Task Force 77, observes flight deck operations from the 0-10 level aboard the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63)

Rear Admiral (RADM) Robert E. Kirksey, commander, Task Force 77, obser...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Ken George Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Three crewmen stand by with two MD-3 tow tractors (right) and an NC-2 Mobile Electric Powerplant (left) during flight deck operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV-43). In the background is an F-4 Phantom II aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 531 (VMFA-531) (left) and A-7 Corsair II and A-6 Intruder aircraft are parked on the right

Three crewmen stand by with two MD-3 tow tractors (right) and an NC-2 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Gallegos Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crew members of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) carry out flight deck operations. An A-6E Intruder aircraft, right, and EA-6B Prowler aircraft, left, are in the background

Crew members of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) carry out fli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

Photographer's Mate 2nd Class (PH2) Tracy E. Didas stands in a basket cage on the front of a fork lift to photograph aspects of flight deck operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

Photographer's Mate 2nd Class (PH2) Tracy E. Didas stands in a basket ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release Status: Released to P... More

Fox Sports celebrity Howie Long and Captain Joe Kilkenny, Commander Carrier AirWing THREE, observe flight deck operations on board USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75). The Fox Sports host will be taping the NFL Pre-Game show aired on the FOX Network. TRUMAN is on a scheduled six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Arabian Gulf

Fox Sports celebrity Howie Long and Captain Joe Kilkenny, Commander Ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Rodger D. Schilling, USN Release Status: Released to Publi... More

US Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handlers direct a T-45 Goshawk trainer jet during flight deck operations aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Randall Damm) (Released)

US Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handlers direct a T-45 Goshawk train...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Randall Damm, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

AT SEA – CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters await take-off

AT SEA – CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters await take-off

AT SEA – CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters await take-off from the USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during flight deck landing qualifications as part of Amphibious Squadron – Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration (PMI... More

170613-N-BK384-124 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 13, 2017) Cpl.

170613-N-BK384-124 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 13, 2017) Cpl.

170613-N-BK384-124 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 13, 2017) Cpl. Nicholas Turner, a native of Jewett City, Connecticut, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (reinforced) stands by for safety on the flight deck... More

U.S. Marine MV-22 Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor

U.S. Marine MV-22 Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor

U.S. Marine MV-22 Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare for take off during flight deck operations aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)... More

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2017) Flight deck personnel

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2017) Flight deck personnel

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2017) Flight deck personnel assigned to the Air department aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) hook the cargo pendent on an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Heli... More

A U.S. Navy aircraft director guides an F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 102 into position during flight deck operations aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) on Aug. 21, 2006 in the Indian Ocean. The Super Hornet is an all-weather, carrier-based fighter/attack aircraft that provides Carrier Strike Group with increased range, endurance and ordnance-carrying capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Jared D. Benner) (Released)

A U.S. Navy aircraft director guides an F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Jared Benner, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A helicopter launch petty officer directs flight deck operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH 9) during operations off the coast of Lebanon. Two CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters are parked on the flight deck

A helicopter launch petty officer directs flight deck operations aboar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: JOCS Kirby Harrison Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

A plane director guides a student through the paces of flight deck operations aboard the training aircraft carrier USS LEXINGTON (AVT 16). The aircraft being used is a TA-4J Skyhawk training aircraft

A plane director guides a student through the paces of flight deck ope...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Lexington (AVT 16) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

VIP guests visiting onboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) under the Come To The Sea program observe flight deck operations as an F-14A Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 101 (VF-101) moves out of the landing area in preparation for refueling

VIP guests visiting onboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JOC Greg Snaza Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy (USN) crew members onboard the USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) perform flight deck operations as a CH-46 "Sea Knight" helicoter from the USS Rainier (AOE 7), conducts Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP), off the port side of the CONSTELLATION

US Navy (USN) crew members onboard the USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) perfo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Constellation (CV 64) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Constellation (CV 64) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Don Bray, USN Release Status: Released ... More

Marines load ordnance onto an F-35B Lightning II during

Marines load ordnance onto an F-35B Lightning II during

Marines load ordnance onto an F-35B Lightning II during Operational Testing 1 aboard USS Wasp at sea, May 27. Marines and sailors have been working together since May 18 to assess the integration of the F-35B L... More

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 23, 2017) Sailors assigned to

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 23, 2017) Sailors assigned to

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 23, 2017) Sailors assigned to the Air department aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), conduct flight quarters on the ship’s flight deck. San Diego, part of the... More

An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor

An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor

An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands on the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), at sea, Sept. 15, 2013. The 26t... More

191015-N-WH681-1134 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2019)

191015-N-WH681-1134 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2019)

191015-N-WH681-1134 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Laura Fierro directs the pilot of a CH-53E Super Stallion to take off from the flight deck of the Wasp-class amp... More

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors perform a foreign object debris (FOD) walkdown on the ship's flight deck. Ford is currently conducting post-PDA sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by... More

201021-N-ZF088-1045 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 21, 2020)

201021-N-ZF088-1045 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 21, 2020)

201021-N-ZF088-1045 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 21, 2020) An MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, prepares to land on the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-d... More

170614-N-BK384-240 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 14, 2017) Aviation

170614-N-BK384-240 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 14, 2017) Aviation

170614-N-BK384-240 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 14, 2017) Aviation Boatswain Mate Handling 3rd Class Esmerelda Hernandez, a native of Corpus Christi, Texas, handles aircraft on the flight deck of the amphibious transpor... More

An E-2 Hawkeye airborne early warning aircraft takes off during flight deck operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43)

An E-2 Hawkeye airborne early warning aircraft takes off during flight...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Coral Sea (CV 43) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Commander (CDR) Guy Myslivy oversees flight deck operations from the primary flight control station while acting as "Air Boss" aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV 60)

Commander (CDR) Guy Myslivy oversees flight deck operations from the p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Saratoga (CV 60) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 William Dodge Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aviation Boatswain Mate E (Launching and Recovery Equipment) Third Class (ABE3) Erwin Villacorte, deck edge operator on catapult number 2, keeps a close eye on flight deck operations as an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft is prepared for launch on board the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) during Operation Deny Flight

Aviation Boatswain Mate E (Launching and Recovery Equipment) Third Cla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Raymond T. Conway Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Aviation Boatswains Mate (Equipment)1ST Class John Macaby moves quickly between flight deck operations while a F-14 Tomcat roars down one of the USS NIMITZ's (CVN 68) four powerful steam driven catapult systems. Nimitz and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) are deployed in the Persian Gulf to enforce UN sanctions against Iraq by patrolling the "no-fly zone" under operation Southern Watch

Aviation Boatswains Mate (Equipment)1ST Class John Macaby moves quickl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 James Watson Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Al Almeida from Cumberland, Rode Island, USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65)'s "Handler" briefs Commanding Officer Captain (CAPT) J. A. Winnefeld, Jr., on planned flight deck operations. Enterprise is operating in the Atlantic Ocean conducting Carrier Qualifications

Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Al Almeida from Cumberland, Rode Island, U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Enterprise (CVN 65) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Clifford L.H. Davis, USN Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

US Navy flight deck crew members transport ammunitions during flight deck operations aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74). The STENNIS and embarked Carrier Air Wing 9 are operating together for the first time during a Composite Training Unit Exercise in the Pacific Ocean.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Jon Hyde) (Released)

US Navy flight deck crew members transport ammunitions during flight d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Jon Hyde, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor

A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor

A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for take off during flight deck operations aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD ... More

191015-N-WH681-1225 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2019)

191015-N-WH681-1225 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2019)

191015-N-WH681-1225 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Stephanie Vegaortiz directs the pilot of an MV-22 Osprey to clear the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship... More

201021-N-ZF088-1028 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 21, 2020)

201021-N-ZF088-1028 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 21, 2020)

201021-N-ZF088-1028 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 21, 2020) Sailors move an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, on the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed a... More

Navy recruiters explain flight deck operations to Roosevelt High School students from East Los Angeles.  The exhibit is part of the Navy's Ninth Annual Hispanic Officers Recruiting Conference

Navy recruiters explain flight deck operations to Roosevelt High Schoo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bill Powers Release Status: Released to Public... More

On board the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66), located in the Adriatic Sea, visiting Russian Naval Officers observe flight deck operations from between the bow catapults one and two. The Russian officers were hosted by the crew in an effort to discuss potential professional contacts between the two navies

On board the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66), located i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: USS America (CV 66) Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHOTO Mate 2nd Class Eric Dunn Release... More

Fox Sports celebrity Terry Bradshaw and Rear Admiral James D. McArthur Jr., Commander Carrier Group TWO, observe flight deck operations on board USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75). The Fox Sports host is on board to tape the popular NFL pre-game show aired on the FOX Network. TRUMAN is on a scheduled six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Arabian Gulf

Fox Sports celebrity Terry Bradshaw and Rear Admiral James D. McArthur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Rodger D. Schilling, USN Release Status: Released to Publi... More

170501-N-BK384-012 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 1, 2017) Flight

170501-N-BK384-012 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 1, 2017) Flight

170501-N-BK384-012 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 1, 2017) Flight deck personnel aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) conduct flight quarters during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). 1,80... More

USS San Diego (LPD 22) Marine Refills Small Corrosion Control Cart With Water

USS San Diego (LPD 22) Marine Refills Small Corrosion Control Cart Wit...

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 10, 2017) Lance Cpl. Ty Dowdy, a native of West Palm Beach, Florida assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (reinforced) aboard the amphibious transport doc... More

Petty Officer 3rd class, Ashley Walker, left, avionics

Petty Officer 3rd class, Ashley Walker, left, avionics

Petty Officer 3rd class, Ashley Walker, left, avionics technician, Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15, shows Cpl. Emma Hoy, satellite operator, 22nd Marine Expeditonary Unit an MH-60 helicopter aboard... More

A pilot smiles after landing a Westland Lynx battlefield

A pilot smiles after landing a Westland Lynx battlefield

A pilot smiles after landing a Westland Lynx battlefield helicopter assigned to United Kingdom's Army Air Corps on the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) while conducting landing qualifications, at sea, S... More

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2017) Sailors assigned to the

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2017) Sailors assigned to the

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2017) Sailors assigned to the air department aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), prepare to remove the chains to an UH-1Y Venom, assigned to Marine Medium T... More

191015-N-WH681-1178 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2019)

191015-N-WH681-1178 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2019)

191015-N-WH681-1178 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2019) Sailors show chocks and chains to the pilot of an MV-22 Osprey on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is... More

171003-N-BK384-249 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 3, 2017)

171003-N-BK384-249 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 3, 2017)

171003-N-BK384-249 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 3, 2017) Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) board a UH-1Y Venom, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (reinforced), on the ... More

A helicopter launch petty officer directs flight deck operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH 9) during operations off the coast of Lebanon. A pilot passes by in the background

A helicopter launch petty officer directs flight deck operations aboar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: JOCS Kirby Harrison Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

PFC. Erik Greer and Lance CPL. John Berggren monitor flight deck operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) while the vessel is underway off the coast of Florida

PFC. Erik Greer and Lance CPL. John Berggren monitor flight deck opera...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2(Sw) Joe Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

During Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 the night gave no rest for the Marines and sailors onboard the USS Tarawa (LHA 1), as flight deck operations continued into the night. A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter is seen being guided in. KERNEL BLITZ taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton is a biannual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious...

During Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 the night gave no rest for the Marine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: During Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 the night gave no rest for the Marines and sailors onboard the USS Tarawa (LHA 1), as flight de... More

Commander, Amphibious Squadron Three Departs USS San Diego (LPD 22)

Commander, Amphibious Squadron Three Departs USS San Diego (LPD 22)

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 09, 2017) Capt. Rome Ruiz, commander, Amphibious Squadron Three, prepares to board MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), on the flight deck ... More

USS San Diego (LPD 22) Night Flight Operations

USS San Diego (LPD 22) Night Flight Operations

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 10, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Seaman Anthony Similton, a native of Augusta, Georgia, assigned to the air department aboard the amphibious transport dock... More

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands on the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), at sea, July 1... More

201020-N-ZF088-1084 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 20, 2020)

201020-N-ZF088-1084 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 20, 2020)

201020-N-ZF088-1084 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 20, 2020) Sailors prepare for flight operations on the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the fl... More

Rear Admiral (RADM) Robert E. Kirksey, commander, Task Force 77, observes flight deck operations from the 0-10 level aboard the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63)

Rear Admiral (RADM) Robert E. Kirksey, commander, Task Force 77, obser...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Ken George Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

A flight deck crewman aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) prepares for flight deck operations. The SAIPAN is taking part in exercise Ocean Venture '81

A flight deck crewman aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '81 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lon Cabot Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

VIP guests visiting the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) under the Come To The Sea program observe flight deck operations as an A-6E Intruder aircraft of Attack Squadron Seventy-Five (VA-75) taxies into position for takeoff

VIP guests visiting the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Wa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JOC Greg Snaza Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler awaits orders prior to the launch of USN F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 2 (VFA- 2) during flight deck operations aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The ship 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)

A US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler awaits orders prior ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2006 Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Justin Blake, USN Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Sailors with USS Makin Island (LHD 8) stow an MV-22

Sailors with USS Makin Island (LHD 8) stow an MV-22

Sailors with USS Makin Island (LHD 8) stow an MV-22 Osprey aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced) on the ship’s flight deck following VMM-163’s embarkation onto the USS Makin Island as... More

An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor

An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor

An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands on the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), at sea, Sept. 15, 2013. The 26t... More

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1N Huey assigned to Marine Medium

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1N Huey assigned to Marine Medium

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1N Huey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands on the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), at sea, July 13, ... More

170130-N-RM689-434
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2017) Aviation

170130-N-RM689-434 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2017) Aviation

170130-N-RM689-434 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Nick Gravesande, from Tecate, Mexico, looks for a signal from the helicopter tower as Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Robert D... More

170130-N-RM689-531
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2017) Aviation

170130-N-RM689-531 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2017) Aviation

170130-N-RM689-531 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2017) Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Robert Davis (left), from Kansas City, Kansas, keeps an eye on the hook attached to an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter attached to... More

GEN. Robert W. Bazley, commander in chief, Pacific Air Forces, observes flight deck operations from the bridge of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70)

GEN. Robert W. Bazley, commander in chief, Pacific Air Forces, observe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 R. Galaviz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PFC. Erik Greer and Lance CPL. John Berggren monitor flight deck operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) while the vessel is underway off the coast of Florida

PFC. Erik Greer and Lance CPL. John Berggren monitor flight deck opera...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2(Sw) Joe Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

170123-N-OY799-035 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 23, 2017)

170123-N-OY799-035 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 23, 2017)

170123-N-OY799-035 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 23, 2017) Lt. Cmdr. Freddie Koonce, from Kinston, North Carolina, explains flight deck operations to Commodore Andrew Betton, Commander UK Carrier Strike Group, in fligh... More

Maintenance is performed on an F-35B Lightning II on

Maintenance is performed on an F-35B Lightning II on

Maintenance is performed on an F-35B Lightning II on the flight deck of USS Wasp (LHD-1) during routine daylight operations, a part of Operational Testing 1, May 22. OT-1 is serving the purpose of evaluating th... More

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