PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 20, 2007) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Christopher uses high-powered binoculars on forward lookout watch aboard the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) signal bridge during exercise Valiant Shield 200 More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sep. 19, 2016) USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), conducts a live-fire exercise of a RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) weapon system during Exercise Valiant Shield 2016. The RAM system provides su More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 18, 2006) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and her carrier strike group sail through the Philippine Sea as part of a 15-ship formation along with the Kitty Hawk More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 15, 2006) A Navy ordnanceman stands watch over bombs positioned on the flight deck aboard the conventionally-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as flight operations are conduct More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 17, 2006) An F/A-18E Super Hornet sits at the ready as storm clouds pass overhead aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan and Carrier Air Wing One More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 17, 2006) An F/A-18C Hornet makes a final approach for an arrested landing on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) as the guided-missile destr More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 17, 2006) Australia and the People's Republic of China civilian and military dignitaries observe Exercise Valiant Shield 2006 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 17, 2006) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Matthew Hutchens inspects fire hoses prior to conducting a hydrostatic test to determine the integrity and water pressure of each hose aboard the More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 17, 2006) USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Air Operations Officer, Cmdr. Michael Cunningham, stands watch in the Combat Direction Center (CDC) aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier prior to th More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 18, 2006) U.S. Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps aircraft fly in formation during the photo portion of Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. The Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike group is currently particip More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 18, 2006) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Jason Dood stands the forward port lookout watch aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59). Russell and the rest of the Abraham Lincoln C More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 18, 2006) The Kitty Hawk, Ronald Reagan and Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Groups sail in formation, while Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps aircraft fly overhead during the photo portion of More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 18, 2006) The Kitty Hawk, Ronald Reagan and Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike groups sail in formation, as Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps aircraft fly overhead during the photo portion of Ex More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 18, 2006) Several U.S. Navy ships steams in formation during the photo portion of Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military force More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 18, 2006) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate Terry Libed reviews the launch and recovery schedule before heading out to start the next cycle of flight operations for Exercise Valiant Sh More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 18, 2006) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) transits the Philippine Sea to begin Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training a More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 18, 2006) A B-2 Stealth Bomber assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Mo. leads an aerial flight formation during Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike group More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 18, 2006) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and her carrier strike group sail through the Philippine Sea as a part of a 15-ship formation along with the Kitty Haw More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 18, 2006) A B-2 Stealth Bomber assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Mo. leads an aerial flight formation during Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS COWPENS (CG 63) leads the USN Arleigh Burke Class (Flight IIA) Gu More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 18, 2006) U.S. Navy aircraft carriers USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) steam in formation to begin Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant S More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 18, 2006) U.S. Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps aircraft fly in formation during the photo portion of Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. The Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike group is currently particip More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 18, 2006) The conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) steams alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during the photo portion of Exerci More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 18, 2006) Ronald Reagan and Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike groups, break away while the Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike group continues to sail ahead following the photo portion of Exercise Valia More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 18, 2006) Aircraft Carriers USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) and USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) sail in formation at the start of Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shiel More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 (Aw) M Jeremie Yoder, Usn Release Status: More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 19, 2006) An aviation ordnanceman inspects the mount of an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron Two Five (VFA-25), aboard the Nimitz-class aircr More
Pacific Ocean (Jun. 19, 2006) Sailors launch the Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to conduct small boat training aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59). Russell, along with Abraham Lincoln Ca More
Pacific Ocean (Jun. 19, 2006) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Vincent Ludouici conducts maintenance on the forward Close In Weapons System (CIWS) aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59). Russell, alo More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 19, 2006) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Cougars" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Three Nine (VAQ-139) launches from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier More
Pacific Ocean (Jun. 19, 2006) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Vincent Ludouici conducts maintenance on the forward Close In Weapons System (CIWS) aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59). Russell, alo More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 20, 2006) A C-2A Greyhound assigned to "The Providers" of Fleet Logistics Combat Support Squadron Three Zero (VRC-30) flies over the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ron More
Pacific Ocean (Jun. 20, 2006) Operation Specialist 2nd Class Marc Mabalot stands watch in the Combat Information Center (CIC) aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59). Russell, along with Abraha More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 20, 2006) Several 9mm clips are staged before the next round of small arms qualification as observers score targets down range aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CV More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 20, 2006) Sailors aim their 9mm pistols down range during a small arms qualification exercise aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during Exercise Valiant Shi More
Guam (Jun. 20, 2006) Navy Special Warfare (NSW) Sailors fast rope onto a rooftop from an HH-60H helicopter assigned to the "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Two (HS-2), during simulated Str More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 21, 2006) Quartermaster Seamen Stephen Schweppe and Matt Lenerville perform navigational duties on the bridge aboard the conventionally-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) durin More
Pacific Ocean (Jun. 21, 2006) Sailors wait in the shade of an E/A-6B Prowler for the next launch cycle to begin aboard the conventionally-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during Exercise Valiant More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 21, 2006) Lt. Barry Shaw instructs Ensign David Dagostino on watch standing duties as officer of the deck on the bridge aboard the conventionally-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV More
Pacific Ocean (Jun. 21, 2006) Sailors apply paint to a deck aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59). Russell is assigned to the Abraham Lincoln Strike group, which is currently participating in More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 21, 2006) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Dambusters of Strike Squadron One Nine Five (VFA-195) conducts a fly-by during flight operations aboard the conventionally-powered aircraft carri More
Pacific Ocean (Jun. 21, 2006) A Sailor assigned to Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) leans on an F/A-18 Hornet, while waiting for the next launch cycle on the flight deck aboard the conventionally-powered aircraft More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 21, 2006) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Lam Nguyen keeps track of nearby ships on the status board on the bridge aboard the conventionally-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 22, 2006) Exercise Valiant Shield 2006 flight operations commence on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Valiant Shield focuses on integrate More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 22, 2006) An aircraft troubleshooter assigned to the Fighting Redcocks of Strike Fighter Squadron Twenty-two (VFA-22) waits for an F/A-18E Super Hornet to be moved into launch position aboa More
Pacific Ocean (Jun. 22, 2006) An F/A -18E Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Redcocks of Strike Fighter Squadron Twenty-Two (VFA-22) takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ro More
Pacific Ocean (Jun. 22, 2006) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Fist of the Fleet of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Five (VFA-25) is launched from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Re More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 22, 2006) A pair of SH-60 Seahawk helicopters assigned to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Two (HS-2) approach the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 22, 2006) USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Commanding Officer, Capt. Terry Kraft addresses Nimitz-class aircraft carrier crew during a live broadcast of Captains Call in the television studio dur More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 22, 2006) Air Department Sailors re-spot aircraft on the flight deck aboard the conventionally-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) following night flight operations during Exerc More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 22, 2006) A pilot assigned to the "Fighting Redcocks" of Strike Fighter Squadron Twenty-Two (VFA-22) sits in his F/A-18E Super Hornet in preparation for flight operations aboard the Nimitz- More
Pacific Ocean (Jun. 22, 2006) Flight deck personnel prepare an F/A-18E Super Hornet for launch during Exercise Valiant Shield aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in a rain shower More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 22, 2006) Flight deck directors signal aircraft into position aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in preparation for launching during Exercise Valiant Shield More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 22, 2006) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Katrin Menthe from Fayette, Maine, mans the phone lines on the bridge of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during Exerci More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 22, 2006) Gas Turbine Technician Mechanical Fireman John C. Triesch monitor the main engine room propulsion systems aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59). Russell and the More
Pacific Ocean (Jun. 22, 2006) With landing signal officers looking on from their platform, an EA-6B Prowler, assigned to the Cougars of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Three Nine (VAQ-139) prepares to More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 22, 2006) Gas Turbine Technician Mechanical 1st Class Phil Berry conducts a routine check on one of four LM-2500 gas turbine engines used for propulsion aboard the guided-missile destroyer More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 22, 2006) An F/A-18C assigned to the "Stingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Three (VFA-113) makes an arrested landing on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS More
Pacific Ocean (Jun. 22, 2006) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Fist of the Fleet of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Five (VFA-25) is launched from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Re More
Pacific Ocean (Jun. 22, 2006) Following an arrested landing, the wings of an EA-6B Prowler, assigned to the Cougars of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Three Nine (VAQ-139), are folded to allow more spa More
Pacific Ocean (Jun. 22, 2006) In a blaze of color, an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Redcocks of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Two (VFA-22) makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimit More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 22, 2006) An Air Department Sailor directs an F/A-18C Hornet after a successful landing on the flight deck aboard the conventionally-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during E More
Pacific Ocean (Jun. 22, 2006) An aircraft handler directs an F/A-18C Hornet into position for launch during Exercise Valiant Shield aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in a rain More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 23, 2006) Conventionally-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Chiefs' Mess Sailors exercise during a physical training (PT) session in the hangar bay during Exercise Valiant Shie More
Philippine Sea (Jun. 23, 2006) Conventionally-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Chiefs' Mess Sailors exercise during a physical training (PT) session in the hangar bay during Exercise Valiant Shie More
Otaru, Japan (Jul. 01, 2006) USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) prepares to pull into Otaru, Japan for a port of call following the completion of joint exercise Valiant Shield 2006. Kitty Hawk last visited the port of Ota More
Western Pacific Ocean (Aug. 05, 2006) A scheduled test of an F404-GE-402 enhanced performance turbofan engine is observed by guests aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), which i More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 08, 2007) The guided missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) steams into the sunset as storm clouds set in during exercise Valiant Shield 2007. Preble is part of the John C. Stennis Carrier St More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 09, 2007) An F/A-18C, assigned to the "Sunliners" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, prepares to land on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Ni More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 10, 2007) Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) receives fuel from the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) during ex More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 10, 2007) The Military Sealift Command ship USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) refuels USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during exercise Valiant Shield 2007. The Kitty Hawk, John C. Stennis and Nimitz Carri More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 11, 2007) An SH-60F Seahawk, assigned to the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 8, fires a Hellfire Air-to-Ground Missile at a target during exercise Valiant Shield 20 More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 12, 2007) An SH-60B Seahawk assigned to the "Wolfpack" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 45, takes off from the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88 More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 20, 2007) A formation of F/A-18's fly over USS Kitty Hawk (CV63) during exercise Valiant Shield 2007. The Kitty Hawk, John C. Stennis and Nimitz Carrier Strike Groups are participating in Va More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 20, 2007) USS Nimitz (CVN 68), USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) and USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Groups transit in formation during a joint photo exercise (PHOTOEX) during exercise Vali More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 20, 2007) USS Nimitz (CVN 68), USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) and USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Groups transit in formation during a joint photo exercise (PHOTOEX) during exercise Vali More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sep. 20, 2010) A landing craft utility debarks from the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during exercise Valiant Shield 2010. Essex is part of the forw More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 12, 2012) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) is underway in the Pacific Ocean following a live-fire sink exercise as part of exercise Valiant Shield 201 More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 13, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) is underway in the Pacific Ocean during exercise Valiant Shield 2012 (VS12). Mustin is part of the George Washington Carrier Strike More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 16, 2012) Lt. Jeff Doody, a tactical action officer aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), monitors the George Washington Carrier Strike Group's area of responsibility i More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 18, 2012) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) fight a simulated fire in the ship's hangar bay during a general quarters drill during exercise Valiant Shield 20 More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 18, 2012) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Shalene Brooks, from Hercules, Calif., inspects plugging equipment for inventory during a general quarters drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 20, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) are underway in the Pacific Ocean after completing exerc More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sep. 15, 2014) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) fires its MK45 5-inch gun during Exercise Valiant Shield 2014. Air and sea units from the U.S. Navy, Marine Co More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sep. 15, 2014) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) fires two SM-2 missiles during Exercise Valiant Shield 2014. Air and sea units from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corp More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sep. 15, 2014) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) fires an SM-2 missile during Exercise Valiant Shield 2014. Air and sea units from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sep. 15, 2014) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) fires two SM-2 missiles during Exercise Valiant Shield 2014. Air and sea units from the U.S. Navy, Marine More
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Sep. 18, 2014) A C-2A Greyhound assigned to Carrier Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30, Detachment 5, departs from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during Exercise Valiant Sh More
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Sep. 18, 2014) An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 138 departs Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during Exercise Valiant Shield 14. The biennial U.S.-only More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 19, 2014) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during exercis More