ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 29, 2016) Machinist's Mate Fireman Recruit Tawnye Blaser applies lagging to a steam drain orifice in the catapult four forward warm-up room of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (C More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 14, 2013) Seaman Zakiya Day and Seaman Quentin Rucker paint the ship's crest in the forecastle of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 10, 2017) Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Matthew R. White serves ice cream to Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Angel Torres during an ice cream social aboard the aircraft carrier USS Joh More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Lauderdale State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Doug Hauser Release Status: Released to P More
At sea aboard USS George Washington Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Richard Barreto (left), from New York, NY, and Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Sean Phelps (right), from Detroit, MI, search for simulated hostile tar More
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (Dec. 15, 2007) The American Flag and pennants fly above Sailors and Marines as they form up on the flight deck prior to manning the rails at the commissioning ceremony for USS Mesa Verde (LPD More
NORFOLK (Nov. 15, 2010) Retired Navy Cmdr. Bob Coolbaugh pilots a replica of a Curtiss-Ely Pusher Biplane on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The original aircraft was flow More
NORFOLK (Nov. 15, 2010) A replica of a Curtiss-Ely Pusher is on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The original aircraft was flown off the deck of the light cruiser USS Birmi More
NORFOLK (Nov. 15, 2010) A shooter signals to retired Cmdr. Bob Coolbauth, the pilot of a replica of a Curtiss-Ely Pusher, on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The Curtiss-El More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jun. 29, 2015) Capt. Keith "Grumpy" Kimberly, chief of staff for Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8, lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The event marks Kimb More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 24, 2019) Marines assigned to 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fire Colt 1911 M45A1 pistols on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during a small arms live-f More
U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sep. 16, 2013) An MV-22B Osprey from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 226 (Reinforced) takes off from t More
Arabian Sea (Jun. 24, 2003) A Crewmember from the Egyptian cargo ship MV Green Glory is lowered to the flight deck of the British Royal Navys landing ship logistic RFA Sir Tristram (L 3505), after being rescued More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 11, 2018) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) transits the Atlantic Ocean as aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 prepare to land on the flight deck. Harry S. T More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Apr. 28, 2015) An E-2D Hawkeye, assigned to the Tigertails of the Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125, prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft ca More
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jun. 17, 2013) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69 More
ARABIAN GULF (Jul. 30, 2016) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Swordsmen of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhow More
PEARL HARBOR (Jun. 10, 2011) Lt. Todd Petrie, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, walks with his sponsored tiger cruise participant on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vin More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Ronald Gutridge, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 19, 2013) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) conduct a foreign object and debris walkdown on the flight deck. Theodore Roosevelt is conducting a fast cru More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 11, 2013) Sailors participate in flight deck barricade drills aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision Approach Landing More
ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 21, 2017) Lt. Ron Belany, dressed as Santa, completes checks before launching aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its More
HONG KONG HARBOR (Oct. 04, 2017) Lt. Gordon Finlay, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, answers questions from Cub Scouts, from Boy Scouts of America Far East Council, on the flight deck of the aircr More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 02, 2011) Capt. Chip Miller, right, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), and Capt. Jeffery A. Davis, commander of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, walk across More
SAN DIEGO (May. 02, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Fabrice Bordes, front, from New York, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Jonathan Schwanz, from Fort Worth, Texas, inspect fire More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2013) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Salty Dogs of Strike Aircraft Test Squadron (VX) 2, takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN71). VX-23 More
INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 05, 2018) Rear Adm. Michael Wettlaufer, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3, lands an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 bearing the name of former naval More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 18, 2013) A MK 15 Phalanx close-in weapons system (CIWS) is test fired on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway off the coast of South More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2011) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Wild Cards of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 prepares to drop a pallet of ordnance from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reaga More
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 02, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Joseph Foreman directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Dusty Dogs of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 on the fligh More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jun. 24, 2017) Sailors run during the CPO 365 run on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is underway during the sustainment phase More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 27, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jerell Hurdle directs an F/A-18A Hornet to catapult 1 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is opera More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Mark Bucher, USAF Release Status: Released to Pu More
Pacific Ocean (Jun. 15, 2006) Aviation ordnancemen assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Seven (VFA-147) watch an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Six (VFA-146 More
At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt Crash and Salvage personnel move into position for flight quarters on the ships flight deck. Roosevelt and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are currently underwa More
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 05, 2016) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the Zappers of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 130 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisen More
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May. 28, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Tyler Lambertson directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 on the flight de More
ARABIAN GULF (Jun. 23, 2014) Sailors communicate using hand signals on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77). George H.W. Bush is supporting maritime security operations and thea More
BREMERTON, Wash. (May. 08, 2007) Flight deck personnel stand ready to fight a fire during a simulated crash scenario on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 12, 2016) An F/A-18 Super Hornet launches off of the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). GHWB is underway conducting training and completing qualifications in More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May. 19, 2015) Aircraft prepare for flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is deployed in the U.S. 5t More
INDIAN OCEAN (Sep. 03, 2008) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Jennifer Smolinsky, from Erie, Pa., works with other aviation ordnancemen assigned to the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 to load More
Pacific Ocean (Apr. 14, 2006) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Kestrels" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Three Seven (VFA-137) launches from the flight deck aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln a More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (May. 14, 2013) An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator aircraft moves across the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is the fi More
Pacific Ocean (Jul. 02, 2006) An HH-60H Seahawk assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Four (HS-4) flies in a holding pattern as an F/A-18 Hornet launches from the flight deck abo More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 19, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Cynthia Willson communicates from flight deck control with flight deck personnel aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Rea More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 05, 2016) Petty Officer 1st Class Angela Cloe signals to wave off aircraft during flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently underw More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 29, 2018) An F-35C Lightning II from the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lin More
GULF OF OMAN (Aug. 24, 2013) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 lifts off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Car More
Pacific Ocean (Feb. 13, 2005) Two spouses of U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG-5), watch as an EA-6B Prowler, assigned to the "Gauntlets" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Six ( More
Atlantic Ocean (Nov. 10, 2005) Airman Brian Vermillion observes flight operations as an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Checkmates" of Strike Fighter Squadron Two One One (VFA-211), launches from the fli More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Apr. 06, 2007) Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class David Rankin stands by to direct the SH-60 helicopter assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron (HS) 4 to t More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 12, 2015) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Daniel Mills observes the approach of an SH-60F helicopter assigned to the Dragonslayers of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 11 as it More
PORTSMOUTH, England (Oct. 06, 2018) Rear Adm. Gene Black, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8, speaks with media on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) af More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN David Danals, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita More
WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Dec. 01, 2015) Seaman Tyler Finley, from McMinnville, Oregon guides ordnance as it is transferred from the hangar bay of the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft More
NAVAL BASE KITSAP-BREMERTON, Wash. (Apr. 27, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Michael Costales, from New York, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 1st Class Brendan Fagan, from San Franc More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 06, 2007) Sailors assigned to the "Black Ravens" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135, perform last minute maintenance on an EA-6B Prowlers before flight operation on the flight deck of t More
SAN DIEGO (Sep. 18, 2017) Sailors watch from the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) as the ship passes USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). John C. Stennis is at Naval Air Station More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2017) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship's carri More
Atlantic Ocean (Mar. 26, 2005) Aircrew, assigned to the "Shadowhawks" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Four One (VFA-141), perform pre-flight checks in the rear cockpit of their EA-6B Prowler prior to launch f More
Atlantic Ocean (Apr. 23, 2004) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Ifoma Givens, of Philadelphia, Pa., directs an MH-60S Knighthawk assigned to the "Dragon Whales" of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Eight (H More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 09, 2007) The Catapult Safety Petty Officer gives the thumbs up as an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, gets ready to launch off the fli More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Apr. 15, 2016) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Ash Carter (right) and Philippine Secretary of National Defense Voltaire Gazmin (left) observe flight deck operations as they tour the aircraft carr More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Apr. 03, 2017) Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Brandy Givens cleans the windshield of an E2-C Hawkeye assigned to the Screwtops of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123 on the flight More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 10, 2013) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Joseph Dina secures a cargo pole onto ordnance on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 05, 2013) A shooter signals for the launch of an aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jun. 19, 2016) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 launches from USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck during dual carrier strike group operatio More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A US. Navy Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4 (HS-4,"Black Knights") HH-60H Seahawk multi-role helicopter hovers over the flig More
GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 16, 2009) Flight deck personnel participate in a barricade drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are operating in More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 29, 2016) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 and the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) leadership greet Adm. Phil Davidson, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces, on the flight deck. The More
Persian Gulf (Jun. 10, 2005) Flight deck members wash down the flight deck in aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) prior to flight operations. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group i More
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jul. 31, 2016) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Apprentice Alexander Gollihare uses an air hose to clear dirt and debris from the catwalks of the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Catwalks More
MOLUCCA SEA (Jul. 04, 2015) Aviation Ordnance Airman Taylor McQuinn signals the pilot of an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 during a change More
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jun. 28, 2016) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Sidewinders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). More
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The Arabian Gulf (Apr. 13, 2003) An F/A-18E assigned to the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron Fourteen (VFA-14) approaches the flight deck for an arrested landing aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz and Car More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 10, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman John Shettler observes Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Fernando Jimenez direct an aircraft on the More
NAVAL BASE KITSAP-BREMERTON, Wash., (May. 17, 2019) Sailors simulate extinguishing an aircraft fire during a drill on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is conducting a docking More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Mar. 22, 2016) An aircraft handler directs a CV-22 Osprey, attached to the Black Birds of 8th Special Operation Squadron, U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command, during touch-and-goes on the More
Pacific Ocean (Dec. 29, 2004) An Aviation Ordnanceman takes a rest during flight operations on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln and embarked Carrier More
Persian Gulf (Jun. 13, 2006) Lt. Theodore Kleinberg walks the catapults as part of his pre-launch checks of the catapults on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). The More
RED SEA (Mar. 18, 2013) A Sailor directs an HH-60H Sea Hawk assigned to the Nightdippers of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 5 onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 6 More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 23, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Alexis Dunson drags cargo slings across the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during an ammunition offload. Theodor More
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 03, 2004) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Jeremiah Hayes speaks with the pilot of an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to "Fist of the Fleet" of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Five (VFA-25) as he More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 19, 2016) An MH-47G Chinook helicopter from 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) sits on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. Carl Vinson is currently More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN James R. Evans, USN Release Status: Released to Public Comb More
Persian Gulf (Jan. 24, 2005) A pilot assigned to the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105) turns his F/A-18C Hornet toward one of the four steam-powered catapults in preparation of be More