170627-N-LK571-108 SAN DIEGO (June 27, 2017) Operations
170627-N-LK571-108 SAN DIEGO (June 27, 2017) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Kirkpatrick, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) color guard, salutes the national ensign as it flies... More
180226-N-LK571-0009 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 26, 2018)
180226-N-LK571-0009 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 26, 2018) Sailors conduct a replenishment-at-sea in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson Strike Group is currently oper... More
U.S. Navy aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW)
U.S. Navy aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 fly over the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the Pacific Ocean, May 16, 2017. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for... More
171211-N-LK571-0018 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 11, 2017) The Whidbey
171211-N-LK571-0018 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 11, 2017) The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) approaches the pier at Naval Base San Diego. Rushmore transports and launches loaded amphibious cra... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 2, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 2, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 takes off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during flight operati... More
180331-N-LK571-0071 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 31, 2018)
180331-N-LK571-0071 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 31, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Isaiah Johnson, left, and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Jacob Tester participate in a .50-caliber machine gun live-fire exercise a... More
170523-N-LK571-020 WESTERN PACIFIC (May 23, 2017) Sailors
170523-N-LK571-020 WESTERN PACIFIC (May 23, 2017) Sailors overlook the Pacific Ocean from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) hangar bay. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific... More
180402-N-LK571-0181 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 2, 2018) Chief
180402-N-LK571-0181 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 2, 2018) Chief Warrant Officer 2 Christopher Miller, left, conducts a uniform inspection with Sailors from Weapons Department in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft ... More
170617-N-LK571-040 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 17, 2017) Sailors
170617-N-LK571-040 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 17, 2017) Sailors man the rails as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) passes the USS Arizona Memorial during a tiger cruise. The tiger cruise allo... More
170516-N-LK571-110 WESTERN PACIFIC (May 16, 2017) An
170516-N-LK571-110 WESTERN PACIFIC (May 16, 2017) An F/A-18C Hornet from the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 “Blue Blasters” flies over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The U.S. Navy... More
180121-N-LK571-0055 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2018)
180121-N-LK571-0055 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2018) Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Thomas Hocker fires an M4A1 carbine during a small-arms qualification course on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS C... More
170516-N-LK571-025 WESTERN PACIFIC (May 16, 2017) Aviation
170516-N-LK571-025 WESTERN PACIFIC (May 16, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Sarah-Katie Prielipp, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, gives the signal to raise an aircraft elevator on the Nimitz-class ... More
170318-N-LK571-042 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (March
170318-N-LK571-042 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (March 18, 2017) -- Marc Knapper, Charge’ d’ Affaires ad interim, speaks to guests during a Republic of Korea reception aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (C... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 2, 2017) Sailors assigned to the
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 2, 2017) Sailors assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 perform pre-flight checks on an F/A-18F Super Hornet aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vin... More
180111-N-LK571-0044 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 11, 2018)
180111-N-LK571-0044 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 11, 2018) Sailors perform maintenance on an F/A-18E Hornet assigned to the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraf... More
170519-N-LK571-043 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 19, 2017) The
170519-N-LK571-043 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 19, 2017) The Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS C... More
170516-N-LK571-053 WESTERN PACIFIC (May 16, 2017) An
170516-N-LK571-053 WESTERN PACIFIC (May 16, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 “Bounty Hunters” transits the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight dec... More
180210-N-LK571-0177 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 10, 2018)
180210-N-LK571-0177 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 10, 2018) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Black Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 delivers cargo during a vertical replenishment-at-sea a... More
180226-N-LK571-0003 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 26, 2018)
180226-N-LK571-0003 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 26, 2018) Sailors conduct a replenishment-at-sea in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson Strike Group is currently oper... More
170505-N-LK571-134 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 5, 2017) Sailors
170505-N-LK571-134 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 5, 2017) Sailors conduct flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely f... More
170617-N-LK571-020 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 17, 2017) Sailors
170617-N-LK571-020 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 17, 2017) Sailors man the rails as Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) passes the USS Arizona Memorial during a Tiger Cruise. Tiger Cruise allows friend... More
170627-N-LK571-079 SAN DIEGO (June 27, 2017) Operations
170627-N-LK571-079 SAN DIEGO (June 27, 2017) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Kirkpatrick, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) color guard, salutes the national ensign as it flies... More
180327-N-LK571-0064 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 27, 2018)
180327-N-LK571-0064 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 27, 2018) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Adrien Broome, right, provides weapons familiarization training to Gunner’s Mate Seaman Apprentice Andrew Hernandez in the ship’s armor... More
180310-N-LK571-0042 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 10, 2018)
180310-N-LK571-0042 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 10, 2018) Sailors perform flight operations on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson Strike Group is currently operati... More
180228-N-LK571-0010 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 28, 2018)
180228-N-LK571-0010 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 28, 2018) Sailors load two F/A-18F Super Hornets from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, from the hangar bay onto an elevator of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vins... More
170519-N-LK571-231 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 19, 2017) Sailors
170519-N-LK571-231 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 19, 2017) Sailors prepare to move an E-2C Hawkeye early warning and attack aircraft assigned to the “Black Eagles” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 abo... More
180121-N-LK571-0083 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2018)
180121-N-LK571-0083 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2018) Master-at-Arms 1st Class Cody Schilcher fires an M4A1 carbine during a small-arms qualification course on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS ... More
170505-N-LK571-233 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 5, 2017) An
170505-N-LK571-233 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 5, 2017) An E/A-18G Growler assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136 takes off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). ... More
180223-N-LK571-0180 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 23, 2018)
180223-N-LK571-0180 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 23, 2018) Lt. Eric Wickens performs pre-flight checks on an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 on the flight de... More
180223-N-LK571-0344 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 23, 2018)
180223-N-LK571-0344 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 23, 2018) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carri... More
170525-N-LK571-006 WESTERN PACIFIC (May 25, 2017) Aircraft
170525-N-LK571-006 WESTERN PACIFIC (May 25, 2017) Aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 sit on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-... More
180306-N-LK571-0221 DA NANG, Vietnam (March 6, 2018)
180306-N-LK571-0221 DA NANG, Vietnam (March 6, 2018) Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Antonio Ortiz, assigned to the "Black Eagles" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113, participate in a co... More
170526-N-LK571-017 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 26, 2017) Damage
170526-N-LK571-017 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 26, 2017) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Christian Ramirez, from San Diego, uses a portable exothermic cutting unit in the machine shop of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier U... More
170612-N-LK571-450 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 12, 2017) An
170612-N-LK571-450 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 12, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Golden Dragons" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 conducts a high-speed flyby during an air-power demonstration in ... More
170526-N-LK571-013 WESTERN PACIFIC (May 26, 2017) Damage
170526-N-LK571-013 WESTERN PACIFIC (May 26, 2017) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Christian Ramirez, of San Diego, uses a portable exothermic cutting unit (PECU) in the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson... More
170618-N-LK571-043 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 18, 2017) Sailors
170618-N-LK571-043 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 18, 2017) Sailors participate in a burial at sea aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the Pacific Ocean. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the I... More
170612-N-LK571-356 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 12, 2017) An
170612-N-LK571-356 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 12, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 flies over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN ... More
180519-N-LK571-0136 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 19, 2018) An
180519-N-LK571-0136 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 19, 2018) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 performs in an air power demonstration during a friends and family... More
170512-N-LK571-189 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2017) The
170512-N-LK571-189 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2017) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the western Pacific Ocean. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for mo... More
170525-N-LK571-023 WESTERN PACIFIC (May 25, 2017) Fireman
170525-N-LK571-023 WESTERN PACIFIC (May 25, 2017) Fireman Nicholas Bothos, of Trumpell, Conn. welds an elevator on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The U.S. Navy has patro... More
170617-N-LK571-112 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 17, 2017) Capt.
170617-N-LK571-112 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 17, 2017) Capt. Doug Verissimo, commanding officer of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), welcomes family and friends in the hanger bay during a tiger... More
180402-N-LK571-0164 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 2, 2018) Sailors
180402-N-LK571-0164 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 2, 2018) Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conduct a uniform inspection in the hangar bay. Carl Vinson Strike Group is currently... More
180519-N-LK571-0166 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 19, 2018) An
180519-N-LK571-0166 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 19, 2018) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 takes off from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier US... More
180306-N-LK571-0057 DA NANG, Vietnam (March 6, 2018)
180306-N-LK571-0057 DA NANG, Vietnam (March 6, 2018) Sailors from the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group play tug-of-war with members of the Da Nang Mental Health Care Center during a community service project. ... More
170516-N-LK571-021 WESTERN PACIFIC (May 16, 2017) Airman
170516-N-LK571-021 WESTERN PACIFIC (May 16, 2017) Airman Robert Young, of Tabares, Florida, left, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Sarah-Katie Prielipp, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, chock and chain... More
180310-N-LK571-0039 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 10, 2018)
180310-N-LK571-0039 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 10, 2018) Sailors perform flight operations on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson Strike Group is currently operati... More
180402-N-LK571-0051 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 2, 2018)
180402-N-LK571-0051 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 2, 2018) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircra... More
180109-N-LK571-0154 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 9, 2018) The
180109-N-LK571-0154 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 9, 2018) The Fleet Replenishment Oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) steams alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a replenishment-at-sea. C... More
180315-N-LK571-0171 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 15, 2018)
180315-N-LK571-0171 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 15, 2018) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Andre Taylor directs an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 from the flight dec... More
170512-N-LK571-197 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2017) An
170512-N-LK571-197 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 “Black Knights” prepares to land on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vins... More
170605-N-LK571-833 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 5, 2017) Gunner’s
170605-N-LK571-833 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 5, 2017) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Deion Mahone, from Indianapolis, fires a flare gun during a live-fire exercise in the western Pacific aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft c... More
180210-N-LK571-0189 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 10, 2018)
180210-N-LK571-0189 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 10, 2018) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 delivers cargo during a vertical replenishment-at-sea... More
170523-N-LK571-009 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 23, 2017) Aviation
170523-N-LK571-009 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 23, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Sarah-Katie Prielipp, of Ann Arbor, Mich., moves an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Stri... More
170614-N-LK571-135 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 14, 2017) Sailors
170614-N-LK571-135 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 14, 2017) Sailors man the rails of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as the ship prepares to pull into Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a sched... More
170516-N-LK571-094 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 16, 2017) An
170516-N-LK571-094 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 16, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 makes an arrested landing aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier... More
170224-N-LK571-019 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 24, 2017)
170224-N-LK571-019 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 24, 2017) The fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) pulls alongside the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in preparation for a replenishment-at-s... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 2, 2017) An F/A-18C Hornet from
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 2, 2017) An F/A-18C Hornet from the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 takes off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during flight operations in t... More
170619-N-LK571-039 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 19, 2017) Sailors
170619-N-LK571-039 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 19, 2017) Sailors and Tigers observe a close-in weapons system (CIWS) firing for a sea power demonstration aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70... More
180109-N-LK571-0164 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 9, 2018) The
180109-N-LK571-0164 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 9, 2018) The USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) steams alongside the Fleet Replenishment Oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) during a dual replenishment-at-sea with the Nimitz-class a... More
170516-N-LK571-115 WESTERN PACIFIC (May 16, 2017) An
170516-N-LK571-115 WESTERN PACIFIC (May 16, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 “Golden Dragons” prepares to make an arrested landing on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier US... More
170318-N-LK571-014 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (March
170318-N-LK571-014 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (March 18, 2017) The color guard parades the colors during a Republic of Korea reception aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier... More
170502-N-LK571-062 WESTERN PACIFIC (May 2, 2017) Sailors
170502-N-LK571-062 WESTERN PACIFIC (May 2, 2017) Sailors conduct flight operations on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific ro... More
170618-N-LK571-399 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 18, 2017) An
170618-N-LK571-399 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 18, 2017) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 fires chaff flares near the Nimitz-class aircraft car... More
180303-N-LK571-0043 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 3, 2018)
180303-N-LK571-0043 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 3, 2018) Rear Adm. John Fuller, commander, Carrier Strike Group 1, greets distinguished visitors from the Republic of Vietnam aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS ... More
170526-N-LK571-096 WESTERN PACIFIC (May 26, 2017) Fireman
170526-N-LK571-096 WESTERN PACIFIC (May 26, 2017) Fireman Nicholas Bothos, of Trumbull, Conn. welds metal in the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) machine shop. The U.S. Navy has patrolled ... More
180210-N-LK571-0111 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 10, 2018)
180210-N-LK571-0111 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 10, 2018) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 delivers cargo during a vertical replenishment-at-sea... More
172024-N-LK571-036 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 24, 2017)
172024-N-LK571-036 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 24, 2017) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) pulls alongside the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in preparation ... More
180410-N-LK571-0079 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2018)
180410-N-LK571-0079 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2018) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS ... More
180402-N-LK571-0166 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 2, 2018) Chief
180402-N-LK571-0166 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 2, 2018) Chief Warrant Officer 2 Christopher Miller, right, conducts a uniform inspection with Sailors from Weapons Department in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft... More
170516-N-LK571-128 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 16, 2017) An
170516-N-LK571-128 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 16, 2017) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 prepares to make an arrested landing aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carri... More
170505-N-LK571-186 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 5, 2017) An
170505-N-LK571-186 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 5, 2017) An E/A-18G Growler assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136 prepares to take off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson... More
170516-N-LK571-009 WESTERN PACIFIC (May 16, 2017) Airman
170516-N-LK571-009 WESTERN PACIFIC (May 16, 2017) Airman Robert Young, of Tabares, Florida, prepares to move an MH-60S Sea Hawk from the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 “Black Knights” in the Nimitz-clas... More
180302-N-LK571-0006 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 2, 2018)
180302-N-LK571-0006 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 2, 2018) Cmdr. Brian Emme, the air boss, oversees flight operations from primary flight control aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vin... More
170618-N-LK571-506 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 18, 2017) Aircraft
170618-N-LK571-506 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 18, 2017) Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 fly above the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as part of an air power demonstration during ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 2, 2017) Sailors perform pre-flight
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 2, 2017) Sailors perform pre-flight checks on an E-2C Hawkeye from the “Black Eagles” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vi... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 2, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 2, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during flight operations in ... More
170516-N-LK571-086 WESTERN PACIFIC (May 16, 2017) An
170516-N-LK571-086 WESTERN PACIFIC (May 16, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 “Golden Dragons” makes an arrested landing on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vins... More
180410-N-LK571-0111 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2018)
180410-N-LK571-0111 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2018) Capt. Gregory Newkirk, deputy commander of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, prepares to take off in an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fight... More
170619-N-LK571-031 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 19, 2017) Sailors
170619-N-LK571-031 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 19, 2017) Sailors and Tigers observe a close-in weapons system (CIWS) firing for a sea power demonstration aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70... More
170516-N-LK571-091 WESTERN PACIFIC (May 16, 2017) An
170516-N-LK571-091 WESTERN PACIFIC (May 16, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 “Golden Dragons” makes an arrested landing on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vins... More
180315-N-LK571-0025 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 15, 2018)
180315-N-LK571-0025 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 15, 2018) An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 prepares to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinso... More
170627-N-LK571-095 SAN DIEGO (June 27, 2017) Operations
170627-N-LK571-095 SAN DIEGO (June 27, 2017) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Kirkpatrick, a member of the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) color guard, salutes the national ensign as it flies at half-mast in h... More
170627-N-LK571-054 SAN DIEGO (June 27, 2017) Members
170627-N-LK571-054 SAN DIEGO (June 27, 2017) Members of the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) color guard fly the national ensign at half-mast in honor of the seven Sailors who perished onboard USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) d... More
170505-N-LK571-180 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 5, 2017) An
170505-N-LK571-180 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 5, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 takes off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).... More
180313-N-LK571-0016 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 13, 2018)
180313-N-LK571-0016 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 13, 2018) Sailors perform flight operations on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson Strike Group is currently operati... More
180210-N-LK571-0126 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 10, 2018)
180210-N-LK571-0126 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 10, 2018) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 delivers cargo during a vertical replenishment-at-sea... More
180331-N-LK571-0033 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 31, 2018)
180331-N-LK571-0033 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 31, 2018) Sailors participate in a .50-caliber machine gun live-fire exercise aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson Strike Group is ... More
170618-N-LK571-341 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 18, 2017) Sailors
170618-N-LK571-341 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 18, 2017) Sailors observe ordnance detonating near the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as part of an air power demonstration during a Tiger Cruise. ... More
180226-N-LK571-0061 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 26, 2018)
180226-N-LK571-0061 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 26, 2018) An SA 330 Puma helicopter assigned to the Military Sealift Command Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14) conducts ... More
170612-N-LK571-423 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 12, 2017) Sailors
170612-N-LK571-423 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 12, 2017) Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 3 fast-rope from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicopter... More
172024-N-LK571-054 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 24, 2017)
172024-N-LK571-054 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 24, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk from the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 “Black Knights” transfers cargo from the Military Sealift Command dry-cargo and ammunition s... More
171211-N-LK571-0002 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 11, 2017) Mass
171211-N-LK571-0002 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 11, 2017) Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julio Rivera, top, and Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Landers set up a public announcement system in prepar... More
170224-N-LK571-042 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 24, 2017)
170224-N-LK571-042 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 24, 2017) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) prepare for a replenishment-at-sea with the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadro... More
180330-N-LK571-0046 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 30, 2018)
180330-N-LK571-0046 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 30, 2018) Sailors play soccer in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson Strike Group is currently operating in the Western... More
180111-N-LK571-0308 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 11, 2018)
180111-N-LK571-0308 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 11, 2018) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 executes a live fire evolution near the Nimitz-class ai... More
180210-N-LK571-0018 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 10, 2018)
180210-N-LK571-0018 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 10, 2018) Sailors observe Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) transiting the South China Sea from the hangar bay of Nimitz-class ... More
180410-N-LK571-0067 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2018)
180410-N-LK571-0067 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2018) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS ... More
180309-N-LK571-0001 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 9, 2018)
180309-N-LK571-0001 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 9, 2018) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) steams alongside Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson Str... More
171211-N-LK571-0052 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 11, 2017) Sailors
171211-N-LK571-0052 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 11, 2017) Sailors participate in a frocking ceremony on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is currently pierside in Sa... More
170526-N-LK571-073 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 26, 2017) Fireman
170526-N-LK571-073 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 26, 2017) Fireman Nicholas Bothos, from Trumbull, Conn., welds metal in the machine shop of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The U.S. Navy has ... More