Naval Station Guantanamo Bay - Navy Expeditionary Combat Command
The North East Gate at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is the only entry and exit point to mainland Cuba from the naval station. It has been closed to base personnel since the United States broke off diplom... More
The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson conducts a
The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson conducts a replenishment at sea with the Military sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon Carl Vinson is on a three-week composite training unit exercise to be ... More
Seaman Kile Skrobacki, operations specialist, assigned
Seaman Kile Skrobacki, operations specialist, assigned to the operations department, stands a lookout watch as the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson gets underway. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are on depl... More
Petty Officer 1st Class Gregory Gates, aviation
Petty Officer 1st Class Gregory Gates, aviation electrician's mate and Petty Officer 2nd Class Brian Smith, aviation electrician's mate, both assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 25, run electrical tests on ai... More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 25 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.... More
A sailor scrubs the flight deck after sunset aboard
A sailor scrubs the flight deck after sunset aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater securi... More
170218-N-BL637-042 LUZON STRAIT (Feb. 18, 2017) Aviation
170218-N-BL637-042 LUZON STRAIT (Feb. 18, 2017) Aviation Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Antonio Ortiz, of Camarillo, California, and assigned to the “Black Eagles” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW)... More
170204-N-HD638-025 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 4, 2017) Sailors
170204-N-HD638-025 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 4, 2017) Sailors conduct flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship's carrier strike group is on a western Pacific dep... More
170209-N-BL637-004 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) Sailors
170209-N-BL637-004 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) Sailors assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 move a fuel pod on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). ... More
170113-N-FC674-262 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 13, 2017) An
170113-N-FC674-262 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 13, 2017) An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 prepares to launch from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vi... More
An F/A-18C assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 22 launches
An F/A-18C assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 22 launches during an air power demonstration aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are currently underway ... More
150531-N-GW139-395 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 31, 2015) Two
150531-N-GW139-395 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 31, 2015) Two Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73 “Battle Cats” MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopters and two Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 15 “Red Lions” MH-60S Sea ... More
Sailors sort mail in the hangar bay of the aircraft
Sailors sort mail in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during a replenishment at sea. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (Photo b... More
An aircraft director guides an F/A-18C Hornet onto
An aircraft director guides an F/A-18C Hornet onto a steam-powered catapult at dusk on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are conducting a three-week c... More
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson pulls
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson pulls out of Busan, Republic of Korea after a scheduled liberty port visit. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are currently on deployment to the U.S. 7th Fle... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Kerwin
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Kerwin Almeda, air department aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), works on the flight deck. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 ... More
170114-N-BL637-090 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 14, 2017) The
170114-N-BL637-090 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 14, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Pacific Ocean during its 2017 Western Pacific deployment. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group will re... More
170309-N-BL637-179 EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2017) The
170309-N-BL637-179 EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), background, transits the East China Sea with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Takanami-class destroyer JS Sa... More
170221-N-CG677-022 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb 21, 2017)
170221-N-CG677-022 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb 21, 2017) Sailors use exercise equipment in one of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) fitness centers. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled ... More
Operation Bungalow Breeze - Navy Expeditionary Combat Command
Petty Officer 2nd Class Corey Hill, damage control specialist, assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Dubuque, explains the use of the peri-jet eductor during Operation Bungalow Breeze with the Mald... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class James Bell, assigned to the
Petty Officer 3rd Class James Bell, assigned to the aircraft intermediate maintenance department aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, places a bomb rack onto a work bench. The Carl Vinson C... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Andew Ruml performs maintenance
Petty Officer 2nd Class Andew Ruml performs maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 113 as the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson pulls into Port Klang, Malaysia. Carl Vinson and Carr... More
170309-N-BL637-002 EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2017)
170309-N-BL637-002 EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2017) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Brendan Hutchins makes prepares to take off in an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicop... More
170315-N-BL637-011 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (March
170315-N-BL637-011 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (March 15, 2017) Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Kiera Williams mans the rails of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as the ship arrives Busan, Republic... More
170309-N-BL637-538 EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2017) The
170309-N-BL637-538 EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), center right, transits the East China Sea with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JS ... More
170114-N-BL637-011 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 14, 2017) An
170114-N-BL637-011 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 14, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 “Bounty Hunters” prepares to launch from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. ... More
An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter
An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 and an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 prepare to launch from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) durin... More
HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to Helicopter
HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 15 deliver pallets of mail to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a vertical replenishment at sea. Carl Vinson an... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Jessica Murphy, aviation structural
Petty Officer 3rd Class Jessica Murphy, aviation structural mechanic, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, performs maintenance on an F/A-18F Super Hornet aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS C... More
MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to the Blackjacks
MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to the Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21 deliver stores to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during a replenishment at sea. The Carl Vinson Carr... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Kylie Zamora fires a .50-caliber
Petty Officer 3rd Class Kylie Zamora fires a .50-caliber machine gun during a gunnery exercise aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporti... More
170309-N-BL637-437 EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2017)
170309-N-BL637-437 EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108), foreground, transits the East China Sea with the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinso... More
170125-N-BL637-189 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2017) An
170125-N-BL637-189 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2017) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during flight operations. The Carl V... More
160802-N-UD666-316 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 2, 2016) Vice
160802-N-UD666-316 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 2, 2016) Vice Adm. Mike Shoemaker, Commander Naval Air Forces Pacific, left, greets Medal of Honor recipient and retired Marine Chief Warrant Officer 3 Hershel “Woody” Wi... More
170218-N-CG677-079 LUZON STRAIT (Feb. 18, 2017) Sailors
170218-N-CG677-079 LUZON STRAIT (Feb. 18, 2017) Sailors pressure wash a pad eye on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Wes... More
171113-N-MT837-0162 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2017)
171113-N-MT837-0162 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2017) Lt. Milton Cochran signals to launch a F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 from the flight deck of the Nim... More
170410-N-BL637-013 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 10, 2017)
170410-N-BL637-013 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 10, 2017) An E-2C Hawkeye from the "Black Eagles" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 prepares to take off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (... More
170309-N-BL637-270 EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2017)
170309-N-BL637-270 EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108), foreground, transits the East China Sea with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense For... More
170302-N-BL637-001 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 2, 2017)
170302-N-BL637-001 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 2, 2017) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Marty Smith, of Harlingen, Texas, takes the Navywide E-6 advancement exam on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vins... More
170130-N-CG677-017 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2017) An
170130-N-CG677-017 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk from the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 flies near the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson C... More
Airman Jesse Malm, aviation boatswain's mate (fuel),
Airman Jesse Malm, aviation boatswain's mate (fuel), assigned to the air department of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, opens an inlet to a fuel purifier in JP-5 pump room No. 2. Carl Vinson a... More
Cmdr. Richard Wiley, air boss aboard the aircraft carrier
Cmdr. Richard Wiley, air boss aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), addresses air department sailors during departmental awards and quarters in the hangar bay. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (... More
Sailors heave a line inside the hangar bay aboard the
Sailors heave a line inside the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during a replenishment at sea. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security o... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Popowski, assigned
Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Popowski, assigned to the deck department aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, stands a rig captain watch during a refueling at sea with the Military Sealift Command fle... More
170209-N-BL637-087 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 09, 2017) An
170209-N-BL637-087 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 09, 2017) An E-2C Hawkeye from the “Black Eagles” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight ... More
161031-N-BL637-093 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2016) Petty
161031-N-BL637-093 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2016) Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Wenrich uses Morse Code to signal happy Halloween to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) as it transits the pacific ocean n... More
170209-N-CG677-173 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) An
170209-N-CG677-173 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) An E-2C Hawkeye early warning and control aircraft assigned to the “Black Eagles” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 takes off from the aircraf... More
170117-N-BL637-102 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2017) The
170117-N-BL637-102 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2017) The Carl Vinson Ceremonial Guard participates in a burial at sea ceremony for the remains of 25 U.S. military veterans and one military spouse, aboard the aircra... More
170211-N-BL637-032 GUAM (Feb. 11, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s
170211-N-BL637-032 GUAM (Feb. 11, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Stephen Mugo, of St. Louis, performs evening colors on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The Carl Vinson Ca... More
Composite unit training exercise
Marines fast rope from a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter onto the flight deck of the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman during a composite unit training exercise. (U.S. Navy pho... More
180804-N-ZA156-0623 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2018) Aircraft
180804-N-ZA156-0623 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2018) Aircraft from aircraft carrier USS Carl Vison (CVN 70) fly in formation over guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) and Carl Vinson during an air power dem... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Jefferson Daniels, a fire
Petty Officer 2nd Class Jefferson Daniels, a fire controlman, foreground, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Paul Sannes, a fire controlman, both assigned to the CS-7 Division of the combat systems department aboard t... More
170222-N-BL637-034 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017)
170222-N-BL637-034 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 makes an arrested landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (... More
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson makes
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson makes a turn while underway. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.
170116-N-BL637-206 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2017) An
170116-N-BL637-206 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, launches from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is on a deploym... More
170224-N-CG677-019 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 24, 2017)
170224-N-CG677-019 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 24, 2017) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) prepare an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Comb... More
161104-N-BL637-069 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2016) Sailors
161104-N-BL637-069 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2016) Sailors prepare to move aircraft on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. Carl Vinson is currently underway conducting Composite Training Un... More
Capt. Bruce H. Lindsey, commanding officer of the aircraft
Capt. Bruce H. Lindsey, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, addresses the crew in the ship's hangar bay during a frocking ceremony. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are on a deploymen... More
An EA-6B Prowler assigned to Early Warning Attack Squadron
An EA-6B Prowler assigned to Early Warning Attack Squadron 134 maneuvers during an air power demonstration over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are current... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Stephen Turnbull, left, and
Petty Officer 2nd Class Stephen Turnbull, left, and Fireman Andrew Conant, both assigned to the damage control division of the engineering department aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CV... More
170517-N-GL819-006 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 17, 2017) An
170517-N-GL819-006 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 17, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 prepares to launch from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson... More
A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft with Strike
A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) May 9, 2014, in the Pacific Ocean. The Carl Vinson was underway condu... More
170127-N-CG677-059 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2017) Sailors
170127-N-CG677-059 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2017) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) push back an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (V... More
170211-N-BL637-025 GUAM (Feb. 11, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s
170211-N-BL637-025 GUAM (Feb. 11, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Stephen Mugo, of St. Louis, performs evening colors on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The Carl Vinson Ca... More
Chief Warrant Officer Federico Capati, left, Logistics
Chief Warrant Officer Federico Capati, left, Logistics Specialist 1st Class Jonathan Catangay, center, and Chief Logistics Specialist Jereno Tolentino pose for a photo in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class airc... More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 113 breaks the sound barrier over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during an air power demonstration. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 a... More
150531-N-KB426-086 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 31, 2015) A Helicopter
150531-N-KB426-086 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 31, 2015) A Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73 “Battlecats” MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter drops sonobouys during an air-power demonstration alongside aircraft carrie... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Lakysha Brown uses the dead
Petty Officer 3rd Class Lakysha Brown uses the dead reckoning tracer to plot the ship’s course and speed in the commanding officer’s tactical plot room aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise. Enterprise an... More
170327-N-HD638-061 U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170327-N-HD638-061 U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 27, 2017) Side boys from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) render honors to Rear Adm. Kajimoto Daisuke, commander, Escort Flotilla 3, Jap... More
161027-N-BL637-056 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2016) Sailors
161027-N-BL637-056 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2016) Sailors observe flight operations on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. Carl Vinson is underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exerc... More
170209-N-BL637-145 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) Sailors
170209-N-BL637-145 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) Sailors assigned to the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 load ammunition onto an F/A-18E Super Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson ... More
170306-N-HD638-027 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March, 6, 2017)
170306-N-HD638-027 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March, 6, 2017) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 flies over the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) after an in-f... More
The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson departs San Diego
The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson departs San Diego Harbor. Carl Vinson is taking part in a three-week composite training unit exercise followed by a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. ... More
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson arrives
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson arrives in Busan, Republic of Korea for a scheduled port visit. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.
A C-2A Greyhound assigned to Fleet Logistics Support
A C-2A Greyhound assigned to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 lands aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security ope... More
150601-N-GW139-095 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 1, 2015) Sailors
150601-N-GW139-095 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 1, 2015) Sailors and tigers participate in a steel beach picnic on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carrie... More
170211-N-BL637-021 GUAM (Feb. 11, 2017) Aviation
170211-N-BL637-021 GUAM (Feb. 11, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Seaman Stephen Mugo and Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Jeremy Boling perform evening colors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vi... More
170215-N-CG677-121 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 15, 2017) Landing
170215-N-CG677-121 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 15, 2017) Landing signal officers observe as an FA-18E Super Hornet from the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 prepares to land on the aircraft carrie... More
170218-N-CG677-237 LUZON STRAIT (Feb. 18, 2017) Aviation
170218-N-CG677-237 LUZON STRAIT (Feb. 18, 2017) Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 prepare to load ammunition into an FA-18E Super Hornet on the aircraft ... More
170130-N-HD638-284 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2017) Aviation
170130-N-HD638-284 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman Christian Campo, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), signals the crew of an F/A-18E Super Ho... More
170223-N-BL637-052 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 23, 2017)
170223-N-BL637-052 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 23, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 taxis the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CV... More
Seaman Charles Kempe, assigned to the air department
Seaman Charles Kempe, assigned to the air department of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, degreases jet blast deflectors on the flight deck. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are conducting m... More
An aircraft director signals as aviation ordnancemen
An aircraft director signals as aviation ordnancemen unload ordnance from an F/A-18E Super Hornet aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are on a ... More
150315-N-KB426-165 ARABIAN GULF (Mar. 15, 2015) Gunner’s
150315-N-KB426-165 ARABIAN GULF (Mar. 15, 2015) Gunner’s Mate Seaman Robert Cruz fires an M4A1 carbine assault rifle during a small-arms qualification aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl ... 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
170106-N-BL637-138 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 6, 2017) Aviation
170106-N-BL637-138 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 6, 2017) Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Dylan Mills directs the crew of an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron... More
170123-N-BL637-018 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2017) Aviation
170123-N-BL637-018 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2017) Aviation Administrationman Airman Kevin Rodriguez directs the crew of an MH-60R Sea Hawk from the “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 a... More
170312-N-BL637-037 WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA
170312-N-BL637-037 WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (March 12, 2017) Gen. Lee, Sun Jin, chairman of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff, attends a reception in the commanding officer’s in-port cabin ... More
170305-N-BL637-009 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 5, 2017)
170305-N-BL637-009 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 5, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199). The Carl Vinson Ca... More
170118-N-BL637-046 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 18, 2017) Aviation
170118-N-BL637-046 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 18, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Kevin Seybert performs routine checks on a GBU-38 bomb during a weapons magazine walk-through aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl... More
170209-N-BL637-116 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 09, 2017) Seaman
170209-N-BL637-116 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 09, 2017) Seaman Alijeah Balisacan, of Waipahu, Hawaii, stands the forward lookout watch on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike G... More
170117-N-BL637-115 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2017) Sailors
170117-N-BL637-115 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2017) Sailors participate in a burial at sea ceremony for the remains of 25 U.S. military veterans and one military spouse, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson... More
170201-N-CG677-007 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb 01, 2017) Aviation
170201-N-CG677-007 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb 01, 2017) Aviation Ordananceman Airman Justin Walden, from Miami, performs maintenance on an A/A49E-27 aircraft gun on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Ca... More
170209-N-BL637-127 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) An
170209-N-BL637-127 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) An F/A-18C Hornet from the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 prepares to make an arrested landing on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN ... More
Airman Dwayne Dill, aviation machinist's mate, assigned
Airman Dwayne Dill, aviation machinist's mate, assigned to the aircraft intermediate maintenance department aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, reassembles an F414 turbofan. Carl Vinson an... More
Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile
Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale heave lines to bringing across a refueling probe from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during a refueling at sea. Carl Vinson an... More
Sailors assigned to the deck department of the amphibious
Sailors assigned to the deck department of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island board Landing Craft Utility 1629, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 1. Makin Island is off the southern coast of California ... More
150531-N-GW139-2592 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 31, 2015) Aircraft
150531-N-GW139-2592 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 31, 2015) Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 fly in formation during an air-power demonstration above aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson an... More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet strike fighter assigned to
An F/A-18F Super Hornet strike fighter assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 22 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are on a deployment to th... More
150302-N-GW139-039 ARABIAN GULF (Mar. 2, 2015) The
150302-N-GW139-039 ARABIAN GULF (Mar. 2, 2015) The French Navy Durance-class Multi-product replenishment oiler Meuse (A607) transits the Arabian Gulf during a vertical replenishment with aircraft carrier USS Ca... More