Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Derrick
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Derrick Brooks helps prepare an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 for launch off of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (... More
Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Aaron Semo helps
Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Aaron Semo helps prepare an F/A-18C Hornet assigned the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 for launch from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is... More
Rear Adm. John Wade (middle), commander Naval Surface
Rear Adm. John Wade (middle), commander Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), poses with the newest cohort of Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTI), during their WTI graduation at Naval Bas... More
U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopters assigned to Helicopter
U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopters assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 support a simulated strait transit by the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), not shown, in the Pacific Ocean April 13, ... More
160802-N-DX349-656 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 2, 2016) Chief of
160802-N-DX349-656 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 2, 2016) Chief of Naval Operations for the Republic of Korea (ROK), Adm. Jung, Ho-Sub, center, and Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, right, commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific F... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Robert Buschman,
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Robert Buschman, left, of Arnold, Mo., and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Phillip Welch, right, of Houston, perform maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to th... More
A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned
A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Red Sea Sept. 4, 2013. The Nimitz was underway in t... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Gregory
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Gregory Divins-Stoll salutes as an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 launches from the aircraft carrier USS N... More
All-hands call. Warship photograph collection
Rear Adm. Michael White, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11, addresses the crew of the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) during an all-hands call. Princeton is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet ... More
Sailors move an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the
Sailors move an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to... More
U.S. sailors move an F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft
U.S. sailors move an F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 across the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Red Sea Sept. 3, 2013. The Nimitz was u... More
Marksmanship competition for Surface Line Week
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 17, 2015) Sailors take aim at a live-fire simulator during a marksmanship competition for Surface Line Week (SLW) at Naval Base San Diego. SLW is a week-long competition that features a series o... More
160410-N-DX349-072 CORONADO, Calif. (Apr. 10, 2016)
160410-N-DX349-072 CORONADO, Calif. (Apr. 10, 2016) The guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) returns to her homeport of San Diego after completing a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet... More
Sailors perform maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned
Sailors perform maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Strike Group is deployed to the U.S.... More
Slide from SWFOTS Presentation
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 10, 2016) A slide from Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, commander, Naval Surface Forces, presentation at the annual Surface Warfare Flag Officers Training Symposium (SWFOTS). (U.S. Navy graphic by Mass Com... More
An U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned
An U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Red Sea Sept. 3, 2013. The Nimitz was underway in the U.S. ... More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the “Blue Diamonds” of
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the “Blue Diamonds” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet a... More
SAN DIEGO (July 29, 2017) The flag of the Commandant
SAN DIEGO (July 29, 2017) The flag of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, flies above the Navy's newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Rafael Perlata (DDG 115). DDG 115... More
Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 sit
Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 sit in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting mari... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Robert Buschman
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Robert Buschman of Arnold, Mo., performs maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 aboard the aircraft carrier ... More
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Dandre
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Dandre Johnson, top, Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Cody Bishop, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Andrew Portalatin, right, prepare a... More
SAN DIEGO (Sept. 18, 2015) Retired Cmdr. Everett Alvarez,
SAN DIEGO (Sept. 18, 2015) Retired Cmdr. Everett Alvarez, former naval aviator and prisoner of war (POW), speaks at a national POW/MIA Remembrance Day ceremony hosted by the guided-missile cruisers USS Stockdal... More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Black Knights”
An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Black Knights” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th F... More
A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft assigned
A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Red Sea Sept. 4, 2013. The Nimitz was underway in the U.S. 5t... More
160412-N-DX349-138 SAN DIEGO (April 12, 2016) Lt. Kellie
160412-N-DX349-138 SAN DIEGO (April 12, 2016) Lt. Kellie Orndorff, one of the first surface warfare officers to graduate from the Anti-Submarine/Anti-Surface Warfare Tactics Instructor course, holds up the patc... More
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 10, 2016) Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, commander,
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 10, 2016) Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, commander, Naval Surface Forces, speaks to the attendees of the annual Surface Warfare Flag Officers Training Symposium (SWFOTS). SWFOTS provides flag officers fr... More
U.S. Navy Airman Timothy Alldredge, assigned to Strike
U.S. Navy Airman Timothy Alldredge, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, carries equipment across the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Red Sea Sept. 3, 2013. The Nimitz w... More
U.S. sailors and Marines prepare F/A-18C Hornet aircraft
U.S. sailors and Marines prepare F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 and Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 323 for flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz ... More
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 17, 2015) Lt. j.g. Kyle Hanton simulates
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 17, 2015) Lt. j.g. Kyle Hanton simulates pulling into port for a ship-handling competition for Surface Line Week (SLW) at Naval Base San Diego. SLW is a weeklong competition that features a seri... More
150814-N-DX349-314 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 14, 2015) Cmdr.
150814-N-DX349-314 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 14, 2015) Cmdr. Abigail A. Hutchins, left, salutes Cmdr. Mikael A. Rockstad relieving him as the commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during... More
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 5, 2016) Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, commander,
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 5, 2016) Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, commander, Naval Surface Forces, congratulates Rear Adm. Jim Kilby, left, and his relief, Rear Adm. John Wade, right, following their change of command ceremony at... More
SAN DIEGO (July 21, 2017) The littoral combat ship
SAN DIEGO (July 21, 2017) The littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) sails to Broadway Pier to host public tours July 22-23. Giffords is the newest Independence variant littoral combat ship and on... More
A U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to tMarine
A U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to tMarine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 prepares to launch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Red Sea Sept. 4, 2013. The Nimitz was underwa... More
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 14, 2015) Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, commander,
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 14, 2015) Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (SURFPAC), right, presents the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Safety Award to Cmdr. Michael P. Desmond, execut... More
Rear Adm. John Wade (middle), commander, Naval Surface
Rear Adm. John Wade (middle), commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), poses with Lt. Cmdr. David Hollon, recipient of the newest cohort of Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTI)’s T... More
SAN DIEGO (Sept. 11, 2015) Sailors raise the American
SAN DIEGO (Sept. 11, 2015) Sailors raise the American flag a board guided-missile cruiser USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) as part of a 9/11 tribute. The ceremony honored those who lost their lives in the Sept... More
SAN DIEGO (Sept. 11, 2015) Sailors aboard guided-missile
SAN DIEGO (Sept. 11, 2015) Sailors aboard guided-missile cruiser USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) raise the American flag as part of a 9/11 tribute. The ceremony honored those who lost their lives in the Sept.... More
A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned
A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Strike Group is deployed to th... More
Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Ashley Johnson takes
Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Ashley Johnson takes the Navy-wide E-6 advancement exam on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibi... More
SAN DIEGO (July 21, 2017) Members of the public watch
SAN DIEGO (July 21, 2017) Members of the public watch as the littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) moors at Broadway Pier, where the ship will provide public tours July 22-23. Giffords is the new... More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights
An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fle... More
Aircraft Carrier USS Nimitz operations
An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to th... More
Sailors take the Navy-wide E-6 advancement exam on
Sailors take the Navy-wide E-6 advancement exam on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security opera... More
Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Alysha Pitts
Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Alysha Pitts cleans the canopy of an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Black Knights” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz ... More
USS Stockdale, US Navy Photo
The guided missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) steams through the Arabian Sea, Sept. 28, 2013. The Stockdale was part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and was underway in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of resp... More
SAN DIEGO (July 21, 2017) The littoral combat ship
SAN DIEGO (July 21, 2017) The littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) prepares to moor at Broadway Pier to provide public tours July 22-23. Giffords is the newest Independence variant littoral comb... More
150814-N-DX349-104 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 14, 2015) Cmdr.
150814-N-DX349-104 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 14, 2015) Cmdr. Mikael A. Rockstad delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony at Naval Base San Diego. The guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) recently comp... More
SAN DIEGO (July 29, 2017) Commandant of the Marine
SAN DIEGO (July 29, 2017) Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, delivers remarks during the commissioning ceremony for the Navy's newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Rafael... More
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 14, 2017) Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, commander,
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 14, 2017) Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, commander, Naval Surface Forces, speaks to hundreds of Sailors about the Surface Force Strategy (SFS) at an all hands call in the theater on Naval Base San Diego.... More
A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned
A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Figher Squadron (VFA) 147 is parked on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Nov. 18, 2013, while underway in the Indian Ocean.... More
U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopters assigned to Helicopter
U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopters assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 fly near the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), foreground, and the guided missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59)... More
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 10, 2016) Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, commander,
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 10, 2016) Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, commander, Naval Surface Forces, speaks with attendees of the annual Surface Warfare Flag Officers Training Symposium (SWFOTS), including Vice Adm. John Christens... More
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 10, 2016) Chief of Naval Operations
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 10, 2016) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson speaks at the annual Surface Warfare Flag Officers Training Symposium (SWFOTS). SWFOTS provides flag officers from the surface comm... More
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 10, 2016) Chief of Naval Operations
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 10, 2016) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson, Adm. Phil Davidson, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces, and Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, commander, Naval Surface Forces, pose for a group phot... More
160802-N-DX349-167 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 2, 2016) Chief
160802-N-DX349-167 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 2, 2016) Chief of Naval Operations for the Republic of Korea (ROK), Adm. Jung, Ho-Sub, right, speaks with Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific ... More
USS Princeton Catholic service
Lt. Andrew Colvin, a chaplain assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), conducts Catholic services aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59). Princeton is part of the Nimitz Carrier St... More
USS Nimitz. Warship photograph collection
The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) is anchored off the coast of Naples, Italy, for a scheduled port visit. Nimitz is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation effor... More
SAN DIEGO (July 29, 2017) Guests and the crew of the
SAN DIEGO (July 29, 2017) Guests and the crew of the Navy's newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) observe the playing of the national anthem during its commissioning ... More
U.S. Sailors on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz
U.S. Sailors on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) observe flight operations. Nimitz is currently underway conducting flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2n... More
An U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornets aircraft assigned to Strike
An U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornets aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 move across the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently underway performing flight deck c... More
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 10, 2016) Chief of Naval Operations
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 10, 2016) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson, right, speaks with Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, left, commander, Naval Surface Forces, before the CNO’s remarks at the annual Surface War... More
SAN DIEGO (Jan. 23, 2017) Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, commander,
SAN DIEGO (Jan. 23, 2017) Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, commander, Naval Surface Force, speaks to Sailor of the Year (SOY) finalists from around the Pacific at a breakfast with event sponsors at the San Diego Zoo, Jan.... More
A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned
A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 launches aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Red Sea Sept. 4, 2013. The Nimitz was underway in the U.S.... More
Sailors wash down the flight deck on board the aircraft
Sailors wash down the flight deck on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and thea... More
A U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike
A U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Red Sea Sept. 4, 2013. The Nimitz was underway in the U.S. 5th Flee... More
SAN DIEGO (Sept. 18, 2015) An MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned
SAN DIEGO (Sept. 18, 2015) An MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 flyby carrying the national ensign and a POW/MIA flag during a national POW/MIA Remembrance Day c... More
Lt. Kristen Eriksen, Lt. Mor Rosenberg, Lt. Camille
Lt. Kristen Eriksen, Lt. Mor Rosenberg, Lt. Camille Berry, and Lt. Jennifer Nielsen display the distinguished patch they each received upon graduating from the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Cen... More
Airman Brittany Rosenberg, from Orlando, Fla., left,
Airman Brittany Rosenberg, from Orlando, Fla., left, and Airman Elisea Wolfe from Los Lunas, N.M., participate in a mail call aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is ... More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Death Rattlers of
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Death Rattlers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th ... More
Aircraft Carrier USS Nimitz operations
An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to th... More
Mail call, US Navy Photogrpah
Airman Brittany Rosenberg, of Orlando, Fla., left, and Airman Elisea Wolfe of Los Lunas, N.M., participate in mail call aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deploy... More
SAN DIEGO (Sept. 18, 2015) Retired Cmdr. Everett Alvarez,
SAN DIEGO (Sept. 18, 2015) Retired Cmdr. Everett Alvarez, former naval aviator and prisoner of war (POW), shakes hands with Cmdr. Sean Grunwell, commanding officer of the guided missile-cruiser USS Stockdale (D... More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the “Blue Diamonds” of
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the “Blue Diamonds” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet a... More
SAN DIEGO (Sept. 11, 2015) Sailors whose lives were
SAN DIEGO (Sept. 11, 2015) Sailors whose lives were directly impacted by losses on Sept. 11, 2001 are presented with an American flag during a 9/11 tribute aboard guided-missile cruiser USS William P. Lawrence ... More
SAN DIEGO (Sept. 11, 2015) Sailors aboard guided-missile
SAN DIEGO (Sept. 11, 2015) Sailors aboard guided-missile cruiser USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) participate in a 9/11 tribute. The ceremony honored those who lost their lives in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001... More
An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the “Argonauts”
An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet... More
SAN DIEGO (July 21, 2017) The littoral combat ship
SAN DIEGO (July 21, 2017) The littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) prepares to moor at Broadway Pier to provide public tours July 22-23. Giffords is the newest Independence variant littoral comb... More
U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopters assigned to Helicopter
U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopters assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 fly near the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), left, and the guided missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) as th... More
160629-N-DX349-022 CORONADO, Calif. (June 29, 2016)
160629-N-DX349-022 CORONADO, Calif. (June 29, 2016) The guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) leaves San Diego for its new homeport of Everett, Washington. The crew of approximately 250 is trained to ... More