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
170224-N-RM689-528 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 24, 2017)
170224-N-RM689-528 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 24, 2017) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) receives cargo from Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) during a vertica... More
Sailors ring in the new year at midnight with a
Sailors ring in the new year at midnight with a qualification fire of pencil flares in the first time zone west of the International Date Line aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. Carl Vinson and Carrie... 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 Seth Dye, aviation ordnanceman,
Petty Officer 1st Class Seth Dye, aviation ordnanceman, takes the chief petty officer advancement exam on the mess decks of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are on a dep... More
180730-N-YR245-0094 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 30, 2018) Gunner’s
180730-N-YR245-0094 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 30, 2018) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Miguel Francoduran fires the phone and distance line from the forecastle of guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) during a r... More
Senior Chief Petty Officer Marlow Jenkins, machinist's
Senior Chief Petty Officer Marlow Jenkins, machinist's mate, left, assigned to the engineering department's Auxiliary Division, works on a capstan aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. Carl Vinson and Ca... 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
170304-N-HD638-406 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March, 4, 2017)
170304-N-HD638-406 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March, 4, 2017) Lt. j.g. Jeff Sotelo, right, of Los Angeles, speaks to a visiting member of the press from the Republic of the Philippines in the aircraft carrier USS Carl ... More
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
160911-N-GD109-072 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2016) The
160911-N-GD109-072 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2016) The national ensign and the church pennant fly from the mast of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is currently underway preparing for ... More
Air-Traffic Controller Airman Chris Saavedra records
Air-Traffic Controller Airman Chris Saavedra records coordinates aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are on a three-week composite training unit exercise to be follo... 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
PACIFIC OCEAN – AV-8B Harriers with the 15th Marine
PACIFIC OCEAN – AV-8B Harriers with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Aviation Combat Element and F/A-18C/E/F Hornets and Super Hornets with Carrier Air Wing 2 from nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Carl ... More
Seaman Benjamin Troutman, assigned to the deck department's
Seaman Benjamin Troutman, assigned to the deck department's 3rd Division, makes reports on a sound-powered telephone while standing watch as the starboard aft lookout aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson... More
A U.S. Sailor assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron
A U.S. Sailor assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 conducts maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the Pacific Ocean June 1... 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
171108-N-CG677-0055 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 8, 2017) Sailors
171108-N-CG677-0055 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 8, 2017) Sailors conduct flight operations on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is participating in a sustainmen... 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
161025-N-BL637-029 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2016) An
161025-N-BL637-029 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2016) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 “Bounty Hunters” prepares to make an arrested landing on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 7... More
Strike operations officer Cmdr. Kyle Weaver fires a
Strike operations officer Cmdr. Kyle Weaver fires a .50-caliber machine gun during a familiarization fire exercise on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are... More
Senior Chief Petty Officer David Iverson shouts time
Senior Chief Petty Officer David Iverson shouts time remaining to the ship's 1st lieutenant in the sponson above him during a refueling at sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. Carl Vinson and Carrie... 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
180120-N-BL637-0107 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 20, 2018)
180120-N-BL637-0107 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 20, 2018) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Pacific Ocean. Carl Vinson Strike Group is currently operating in the Pacific as part o... 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
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
150316-N-GW139-303 ARABIAN GULF (March 16, 2016) Scott
150316-N-GW139-303 ARABIAN GULF (March 16, 2016) Scott Thomas, the drummer for the country band Parmalee, poses for a selfie aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in front of the French aircraft ... More
170224-N-RM689-578 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 24, 2017)
170224-N-RM689-578 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 24, 2017) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the South China Sea after receiving cargo from Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Richar... More
Seaman Sean Hogue, logistic specialist, assigned to
Seaman Sean Hogue, logistic specialist, assigned to deck department's 3rd Division, stands a lookout watch on the fantail during sunrise aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air ... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Oscar Williams III, hull technician,
Petty Officer 3rd Class Oscar Williams III, hull technician, assigned to the Engineering Department's R-1 Division, brazes tubing for an ice machine in the pipe shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson ... 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
180119-N-VL427-0058 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 19, 2018)
180119-N-VL427-0058 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 19, 2018) Master Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Gerardo Sanchez, left, and Master Chief Gunner’s Mate Jeremy E. Smith, watch Fleet Replenishment Oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) ... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Hillary Luke gives a thumbs
Petty Officer 3rd Class Hillary Luke gives a thumbs up indicating things are safe aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment ... 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
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
Airman Zachary Morton, aviation ordnanceman, assigned
Airman Zachary Morton, aviation ordnanceman, assigned to G-1 Division of the weapons department aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), gives the safe signal as ordnance travels up to the hangar b... More
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), right, conducts a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202). Carl Vinson is underway cond... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Ahkyi Derricks, aviation structural
Petty Officer 2nd Class Ahkyi Derricks, aviation structural mechanic (right), communicates instructions to Airman Christopher Dipasquale, aviation structural mechanic, as they prepare for a helicopter launch ab... More
150523-N-TP834-025 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 23, 2015) A damage
150523-N-TP834-025 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 23, 2015) A damage control training team member trains a Sailor how to use a P-100 pump during a damagecontrol olympics event on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 7... More
170309-N-BL637-002 EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2017)
170309-N-BL637-002 EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2017) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Brendan Hutchins makes prepares to take off in an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicop... More
161029-N-BL637-181 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2016) The
161029-N-BL637-181 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2016) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) conducts a simulated strait transit with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group. USS Carl Vi... 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
Airman Matthew Gallegos, aviation machinist's mate,
Airman Matthew Gallegos, aviation machinist's mate, assigned to Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Division, performs a test on an engine throttle grip inside an intermediate maintenance shop aboard the aircraft... More
Senior Chief Petty Officer Marlow Jenkins, machnist's
Senior Chief Petty Officer Marlow Jenkins, machnist's mate, right, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Pranali Patel, machinist's mate, assigned to the engineering department's Auxiliary Division, review maintenance re... 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
An F-35C Joint Strike Fighter test aircraft returns
An F-35C Joint Strike Fighter test aircraft returns from a flutter envelope expansion flight. Marine Corps test pilot Lt. Col. Matt Kelly flew the aircraft faster than the speed of sound for the first time, rea... More
180119-N-CG677-0139 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 19, 2018)
180119-N-CG677-0139 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 19, 2018) An MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 takes off from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier US... 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
Aircraft directors guide an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned
Aircraft directors guide an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 onto a steam-powered catapult aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Barbi Maness, culinary specialist,
Petty Officer 3rd Class Barbi Maness, culinary specialist, stirs a vat of noodles in the aft galley aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are on a three-week composite... More
Airman Jamie Fisher, center, and other sailors assigned
Airman Jamie Fisher, center, and other sailors assigned to repair locker 1F practice donning the firefighting ensemble during a general quarters drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. Carl Vinson an... More
150515-N-GW139-083 PHILIPPINE SEA (May 15, 2015) A
150515-N-GW139-083 PHILIPPINE SEA (May 15, 2015) A Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA 81) "Sunliners" Sailor installs a fuel probe on an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight de... More
161029-N-BL637-180 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2016) The
161029-N-BL637-180 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2016) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS O’Kane (DDG 77) conducts a simulated strait transit with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group. USS Carl Vins... More
Sailors fire a .50-caliber machine gun during a
Sailors fire a .50-caliber machine gun during a familiarization fire exercise on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Flee... 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
161104-N-BL637-091 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2016) Sailors
161104-N-BL637-091 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2016) Sailors wash down a Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 F/A-18E Super Hornet on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. Carl Vinson is currentl... 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
An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter
An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a three-week composite training... More
An HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter
An HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 15 picks up ordnance from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during a vertical replenishment at sea. Carl Vinson ... 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
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 breaks the sound barrier during an air power demonstration over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrie... 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
170124-N-BS159-015 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2017) Mass
170124-N-BS159-015 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2017) Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyle J. Foley, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), plays the violin during a rehearsal for a reli... More
161029-N-BL637-184 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2016) The
161029-N-BL637-184 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2016) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) (right) and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) (left) ¬... 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
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson,
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, right, performs a refueling at sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon. Carl Vinson is underway conducting operations off th... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – AV-8B Harrier’s with the 15th Marine
PACIFIC OCEAN – AV-8B Harrier’s with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Aviation Combat Element and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet from nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson’s (CVN 70) perform a fly over a... 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
171112-N-BL637-0175 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2017)
171112-N-BL637-0175 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2017) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 flies by the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl ... 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
161029-N-BL637-113 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2016) The
161029-N-BL637-113 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2016) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) conducts a simulated strait transit with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group. USS Carl Vins... More
180120-N-VL427-0171 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 20, 2018)
180120-N-VL427-0171 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 20, 2018) Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Katherin Laff, assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 performs aircraft maintenance on a... 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
PACIFIC OCEAN – AV-8B Harriers with the 15th Marine
PACIFIC OCEAN – AV-8B Harriers with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Aviation Combat Element and F/A-18C/E/F Hornets and Super Hornets with Carrier Air Wing 2 from nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Carl ... More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 drops inert ordnance alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during an air power demonstration. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Win... More
180116-N-VL427-0025 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2018)
180116-N-VL427-0025 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2018) Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Cory Oswalt hoists a T15 diesel hydraulic support boost in the Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD)... More
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