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Joseph Rothenberger explains how improvised explosive devices (IEDs) are triggered.

INDIAN HEAD, Md. (Feb. 26, 2009) Joseph Rothenberger explains how improvised explosive devices (IEDs) are triggered while showing some of the defensive measures that are being developed at Navy Explosive Ordnan More

Logistics Specialist Seaman Candido Guerra separates packages after a replenishment-at-sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 08, 2012) Logistics Specialist Seaman Candido Guerra separates packages after a replenishment-at-sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently underway participati More

Seaman Ashlie Booker plays with a child.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 21, 2011) Seaman Ashlie Booker, assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), puts on cosmetics with an orphan at the Shunko Gakuen children's home. Sailors from Bl More

060729-N-5330L-394 (Jul. 29, 2006)Family and friends of retired US Navy (USN) MASTER CHIEF PETTY Officer (BMCM) Carl Brashear, MASTER Diver (MDV), pay their final respects at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, Virginia, (VA).U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Matthew D. Leistikow (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Matthew D. Leistikow, USN Release Status: Releas More

Personnel Specialist 1st Class Robyn Dixon, from Cincinnati, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), shops at a souk in Oman during a Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) tour.

MUSCAT, Oman (Jan. 09, 2015) Personnel Specialist 1st Class Robyn Dixon, from Cincinnati, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), shops at a souk in Oman during a Morale, Welfare and Recr More

Fleet Activities Yokosuka celebrates the new year.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 29, 2010) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Tyrone Hill, from Atlanta, pounds mochi during Fleet Activities Yokosuka's New Year's mochi pounding celebration. The event commemorated the 50th More

U.S. Navy PETTY Officer 2nd Class Elson Liwag, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class attached to the Military Sealift Command Hospital Ship, the USNS MERCY (T-AH 19), prepares immunizations at the Johannes General Hospital. The USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) which operated off the coast of Kupang, Indonesia provided humanitarian assistance to local residents. Aug. 25, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Timothy F. Sosa) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kupang Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Timothy F. Sosa, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi More

) 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 John C. Stennis (CVN 74).

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

Local interpreters make dental hygiene kits during a Pacific Partnership 2012.

VINH, Vietnam (Jul. 13, 2012) Lt. Mikayla Uphoff, left, and local interpreters make dental hygiene kits during a Pacific Partnership 2012 medical civic action project. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnersh More

U.S. Navy SEAMAN John Coleman clears a clogged hose in the sand blaster aboard the Kitty Hawk Class Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) on Jan. 19, 2007, during anchor maintenance in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Adam York) (RELEASED)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokosuka State: Kanagawa Prefecture Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Adam York, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined M More

Martial artists from Republic of Korea (ROK) Naval Academy, demonstrate their Tae Kwon Do skills to the general public. Sailors from the Republic of Korea (ROK) navy ships DAE JO YEONG (DDH 977) and DAE CHEONG (AOE 58), performed a variety of music at San Diego's Seaport Village on Oct. 20, 2006. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Mark G. Logico) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Mark G. Logico, USN Release Status: Released More

View of the Marine Corps Security Force Company headquarters building, referred to as the White House at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay.

NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (Oct. 15, 2015) View of the Marine Corps Security Force Company headquarters building referred to as the "White House" at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. Naval Station Guantanam More

Sailors fire a .50-caliber machine gun at simulated targets during a small-craft attack team exercise.

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 13, 2014) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Mathew Vogel, left, from Bolton, Mo., and Operations Specialist Seaman Ryan Larson, from Bothell, Wash., fire a .50-caliber machine gun at simulated t More

060804-N-8273J-036 (Aug. 4, 2006)US Navy (USN) Aviation Structural Second Class (AM2) Rurik Wagner, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 137 (VFA-137), is interviewed by the media during a surprise wedding on the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island, California (CA), after he returned from a deployment aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The couple planned to wed in Las Vegas but his fiancee decided to have a surprise wedding upon his return from deployment.U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Tiffini M. Jones (RELEASED)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Tiffini M. Jones, USN More

Italian Navy Rear Adm. Emilio Foltzer, relinquished command to U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Allen G. Myers, In-coming Commander, Combined Task Force 152, during the Change of Command Ceremony held at Navy Support Activity Bahrain, on Dec. 3, 2006. Royal Navy (British) Commodore, Keith Winstanley (center), Deputy Commander, Combined Forces Maritime Component, presides of the Ceremony. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 1ST Class Kathryn Whittenberger) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Navy Support Activity Bahrain Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Kathryn Whittenberger, USN Release Status: Released to Public Com More

USS Arizona Memorial Dock Dedication and Blessing

Jim McCoy, director of communications for Pacific Historic Parks, left, Steve Mietz, Pearl Harbor National Memorial acting superintendent, and Adm. Philip S. Davidson, commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, pres More

USS Arizona Memorial Dock Dedication and Blessing

During the dock dedication and blessing for the USS Arizona Memorial wreaths were presented by the U.S. Navy, National Park Service and Pacific Historic Parks, Aug. 31. The USS Arizona Memorial has been closed More

USS Arizona Memorial Dock Dedication and Blessing

Service members and members of the National Park Service are recognized for their efforts in reopening the USS Arizona Memorial, Aug. 31. The USS Arizona Memorial has been closed for 14 months due to dock repai More

USS Arizona Memorial Dock Dedication and Blessing

Musician 1st Class Collin Reichow, assigned to U.S. Pacific Fleet Band, plays "Taps" during the dock dedication and blessing for the USS Arizona Memorial, Aug. 31. The USS Arizona Memorial has been closed for 1 More

USS Arizona Memorial Dock Dedication and Blessing

Members of the Ha Ola Village, Kupuna Kahu Council, give a Hawaiian blessing to begin the USS Arizona Memorial dock dedication and blessing ceremony, Aug. 31. The USS Arizona Memorial has been closed for 14 mon More

USS Arizona Memorial Dock Dedication and Blessing

A dock dedication and blessing ceremony was held aboard the USS Arizona Memorial, Aug. 31. The USS Arizona Memorial has been closed for 14 months due to dock repairs and renovations. The memorial will reopen to More

USS Arizona Memorial Dock Dedication and Blessing

A member of the Ha Ola Village, Kupuna Kahu Council, begins the USS Arizona Memorial dock dedication and blessing ceremony with the blowing of the conch shell for a Hawaiian blessing, Aug. 31. The USS Arizona M More

USS Arizona Memorial Dock Dedication and Blessing

Adm. Philip S. Davidson, commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, shares remarks and acknowledgments during the USS Arizona Memorial dock dedication and blessing, Aug. 31. The USS Arizona Memorial has been closed More

USS Arizona Memorial Dock Dedication and Blessing

Members of the Ha Ola Village, Kupuna Kahu Council, give a Hawaiian blessing to begin the USS Arizona Memorial dock dedication and blessing ceremony, Aug. 31. The USS Arizona Memorial has been closed for 14 mon More

USS Arizona Memorial Dock Dedication and Blessing

Leis and flowers are offered by guests in honor of fallen service members at the conclusion of the dock dedication and blessing for the USS Arizona Memorial, Aug. 31. The USS Arizona Memorial has been closed fo More

USS Arizona Memorial Dock Dedication and Blessing

Guests offer leis and flowers in honor of fallen service members at the conclusion of the dock dedication and blessing for the USS Arizona Memorial, Aug. 31. The USS Arizona Memorial has been closed for 14 mont More

USS Arizona Memorial Dock Dedication and Blessing

Service members, members of the National Park Service and guests pause for a moment of silence during the dock dedication and blessing for the USS Arizona Memorial, Aug. 31. The USS Arizona Memorial has been cl More

Senior Chief Culinary Specialist Jennifer Littles and Gunner's Mate Seaman Andrea Davis participate in the clean-up of Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Mar. 20, 2008) Senior Chief Culinary Specialist Jennifer Littles and Gunner's Mate Seaman Andrea Davis, both assigned to Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Fla., participate in the cleanup of More

Two Navy F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to the

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May. 04, 2008) Two Navy F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to the "Blacklions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 make a low pass over the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during More

U.S. Navy Aviation Electrician's Mate AIRMAN Eric Breese, assigned aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69), watches how a sand jar is made during a Morale Welfare and Recreation-sponsored tour to Jabal Ali, United Arab Emirates, on December 24, 2006. The Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing 7 are on a regularly scheduled deployment to the Persian Gulf area in support of Maritime Security Operations and Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Second Class Matthew D. Leistikow) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Jabal Ali Country: United Arab Emerites (UAE) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Matthew D. Leistikow, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

U.S. Navy Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Thomas Hayward (sitting) poses for a cruise book portrait on the aft mess deck aboard the Nimitz Class Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) on Jan. 20, 2007, during a regularly scheduled deployment out to sea somewhere in the Pacific Ocean in support of the Global War on Terror. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Paul J. Perkins) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Paul Perkins, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 27, 2008) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 prepares to land aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). U.S. More

Sailors verify maintenance records during a maintenance spot check.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jun. 20, 2019) Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kaila Peters from Oak View, California, verifies her maintenance requirement card during a maintenance spot check on a float coat with Sen More

Sailors tighten a bundle of cargo nets aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 29, 2011) Logistics Specialist Seaman Jake Abbate, from Tempe, Ariz., and Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Jordan Stigler, from Waterloo, Iowa, tighten a bundle of cargo nets aboard the aircra More

U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman AIRMAN Anthony Baka mans a .50 caliber machine gun as he stands a force protection watch as his ship, the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69), transits through the Strait of Messina, Italy, on Oct. 22, 2006. EISENHOWER is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Miguel Angel Contreras) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Strait Of Messina Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Miguel Angel Contreras, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar More

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jun. 20, 2018) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Fighting Checkmates" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 launches from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ha More

U.S. Navy Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Antonio Green prepares to sign his re-enlistment papers, inside the main machinery room aboard the Kitty Hawk Class Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), on Dec. 1, 2006, while the KITTY HAWK and its Strike Group are on a regularly scheduled deployment into the Philippine Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Jarod R. Hodge) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Jarod Hodge, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A U.S. Navy SH-60F Seahawk helicopter from the"Nightdippers"of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5 performs channel guard duty off the coast of Spain while the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) transits the Strait of Gibraltar, Oct. 14, 2006. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Miguel Angel Contreras) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Strait Of Gibraltar Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Miguel Angel Contreras, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

Two MH-60S Seahawks, assigned to the

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 05, 2008) Two MH-60S Seahawks, assigned to the "Chargers" of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HSC) 26, transport ammunition from the Military Sealift Command ammunition ship USNS Mount B More

Sailors participate in a replenishment-at-sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 08, 2012) Sailors participate in a replenishment-at-sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently underway participating in the ship's joint task force exercise (J More

A US. Navy Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4 (HS-4,"Black Knights") HH-60H Seahawk multi-role helicopter hovers over the flight deck of the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) as an Aviation Ordnanceman prepares to attach a load of ordnance that is being transferred to the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Kilauea Class Ammunition Ship USNS FLINT (T-AE 32) during an ammunition offload exercise between the REAGAN and the FLINT on April 6, 2007, while the REAGAN Carrier Strike Group is conducting a surge deployment in the South China Sea in support of U.S. military operations in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class...

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

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1ST Class Queena Nash (left) passes a pair of hemostats to a CMDR. Stanley Napierkowski, Surgeon, Sailor aboard the Nimitz Class Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) on Jan. 15, 2007, somewhere out in the Atlantic Ocean during a hernia procedure in the operating room. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Kristopher Wilson) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Kristopher Wilson, USN Release Status: Released to Public C More

USS John C. Stennis - Floating Target

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 06, 2013) Sailors toss a floating target over the side of the fantail of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed t More

U.S. Navy Air Department Sailors prepare to reset the arresting cable gear after a Strike Fighter Squadron 147 (VFA-147,"Argonauts") F/A-18C Hornet strike fighter aircraft successfully lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) on Jan. 21, 2007, while the STENNIS and Carrier Air Wing 9 (CVW-9) are conducting carrier qualifications of the coast of Southern California prior to transiting west to bolster security in the U.S. Central Command Area of Operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Ron Reeves) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Ron Reeves, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo More

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jun. 21, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Dusty Dogs" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 lifts ammunition crates from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwigh More

Sailors conduct the final check on a EA-6B Prowler assigned to the

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 25, 2009) Sailors conduct the final check on a EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Black Ravens" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135 before launching off the flight deck of the nuclear-powere More

The, US Navy Photogrpah

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jul. 12, 2016) The "Pukin' Dogs" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 perform a flyover in formation during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. The squadron returned More

A Sailor is participating in a familiarization fire exercise.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 08, 2011) Lt. Cmdr. Michael Bornstein fires the M-16 A1 rifle with M-203 grenade launcher mounted while participating in a familiarization fire exercise on the fantail of the Nimitz-class ai More

An MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to the

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 05, 2008) An MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to the "Chargers" of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HSC) 26, lifts off from the Military Sealift Command ammunition ship USNS Mount Baker (T-AE 34 More

Two plane captains clean an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the

PERSIAN GULF (Jun. 07, 2008) Two plane captains clean an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Bounty Hunters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CV More

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsmen help move a groggy Sailor from the operating table to a gurney after a hernia procedure aboard the Nimitz Class Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) on Jan. 15, 2007, somewhere out in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Kristopher Wilson) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Kristopher Wilson, USN Release Status: Released to Public C More

060728-N-0490C-001 (Jul. 28, 2006)A US Navy (USN) F/A-18C Hornet fighter aircraft, Strike Fighter Squadron 143 (VFA-143), launches from the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) (not shown), which is located in the Atlantic Ocean, during the Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) 06-2, Operation BOLD STEP. U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Second Class Miguel Angel Contreras (RELEASED)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Miguel Angel Contreras, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita More

The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) enters Apra Harbor for a scheduled port visit.

APRA HARBOR, Guam (Aug. 21, 2011) The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) enters Apra Harbor for a scheduled port visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter Lewis) File# 11 More

U.S. Navy Keynote speaker Dr. Francys Johnson, a Baptist minister, delivers a rendition of the famous"I Have a Dream"speech to the crew of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70) during a ceremony to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in Newport News, Va. on Jan. 19, 2007. The VINSON is currently undergoing its scheduled refueling complex overhaul at Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Myriam M. Padilla) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70) Scene Camera Opera More

Aircraft Carrier Jet lands on the flight deck.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 24, 2011) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Linc More

Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Timothy Aguirre dons a fire-fighting ensemble

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 03, 2009) Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Timothy Aguirre, from Medellin, Colombia, dons a fire-fighting ensemble during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrie More

Fire controlmen load a NATO sea sparrow missile.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 06, 2012) Fire controlmen load a NATO sea sparrow missile aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is returning to the U.S. 7th and 5th Fleet ar More

Former President Jimmy Carter is interviewed by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alex King in the commanding officer's in port cabin.

CORONADO, Calif. (Feb. 22, 2013) Former President Jimmy Carter is interviewed by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alex King in the commanding officer's in port cabin during a visit aboard the aircraft ca More

Ceremony attendees observe the inactivation ceremony of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

NORFOLK (Dec. 01, 2012) Ceremony attendees observe the inactivation ceremony of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise was commissioned in 1961 and is scheduled to celebrate her inactivation, More

The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is underway in the Pacific Ocean.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2013) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is underway in the Pacific Ocean. Carl Vinson is conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications. ( More

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the

PERSIAN GULF (Jun. 07, 2008) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 soars into the night's sky after being catapulted from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ab More

Culinary Specialist Seaman Jon Ketola grills lobster tails in preparation for the Christmas meal in the aft galley aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).

ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 20, 2011) Culinary Specialist Seaman Jon Ketola grills lobster tails in preparation for the Christmas meal in the aft galley aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN More

U.S. Navy Hose Team One Sailors prepare to enter a smoke-filled compartment to combat a simulated fire during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) on Oct. 14, 2006, while the NIMITZ is currently underway conducting a tailored ships training availability (TSTA) off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Shannon E. Renfroe) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Shannon E. Renfroe, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog More

Senior Chief Culinary Specialist Richard Fernandez, a member of the American Diversity and Heritage Observance Committee, cuts a ceremonial cake aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Jun. 08, 2016) Senior Chief Culinary Specialist Richard Fernandez, a member of the American Diversity and Heritage Observance Committee, cuts a ceremonial cake aboard the aircraft carrier USS G More

U.S. Navy CMDR. Scott Parvin lifts weights in one of the four gyms aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) on Nov. 16, 2006. The REAGAN is currently conducting training squadron carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Christopher Blachly) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Christopher Blachly, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita More

Sailors apply a C-spine brace on Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chase Corbin during a simulated medical emergency aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 22, 2012) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Matthew Hadley and Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Justin Lawrence apply a C-spine brace on Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chase Corbin du More

Lt. Jeremiah Anderson signals to launch an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 08, 2017) Lt. Jeremiah Anderson signals to launch an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the "Greyhawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 120 from the flight deck aboard USS Harry S. T More

U.S. Navy AIRMAN Stephanie Lasiano responds to her supervisor's question about the waist catapults on the flight deck of the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) on Nov. 16, 2006. The REAGAN is currently conducting training squadron carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class (AW/SW) Aaron Burden) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Aaron Burden, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo More

Sailors assigned to the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) assess simulated patient wounds during a mass casualty drill in the hangar bay.

PHILIPPINE SEA (May. 29, 2019) Sailors assigned to the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) assess simulated patient wounds during a mass casualty drill in the hangar bay. Mass ca More

An E/A-18G Growler assigned to the

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 05, 2017) An E/A-18G Growler assigned to the "Gauntlets" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136 prepares to take off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The U.S More

A F/A-18F Super Hornet from the

SAKHIR AIR BASE, Bahrain (Jan. 21, 2010) A F/A-18F Super Hornet from the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA 41) performs during the inaugural Bahrain International Air Show. VFA 41 is assigned to USS More

Sailor stands watch aboard USS Abraham Lincoln.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 03, 2010) Seaman Chase Butler, from Addison, Ala., stands aft lookout on the fantail of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln and Carrier Airwing (C More

U.S. Navy LT. j.g. John Slagle greets his daughter, after he disembarked from the Kitty Hawk Class Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) on Dec. 10, 2006. The KITTY HAWK has just returned to Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, at the end of a 56-day winter underway period in the western Pacific Ocean. (Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class John L. Beeman) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokosuka State: Kanagawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 John L. Beeman, USN More

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatwain's Mate (Equipment) AIRMAN Claudia Flores communicates to her fellow Sailors using a hand held radio during flight operations aboard the Nimitz Class Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) on Jan. 31, 2007, somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Joseph M. Buliavac, USN Release Status: Released to Public Com More

Seaman Aria Roberson, assigned to the Religious Ministries Department aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), prepares a Roman Catholic Mass.

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 28, 2009) Seaman Aria Roberson, assigned to the Religious Ministries Department aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), prepares a Roman Catholic Mass. Nimitz and Carrier Air Wing ( More

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) steams in the western Pacific Ocean.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 04, 2008) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) steams in the western Pacific Ocean. Lincoln and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 are on a scheduled seven-month dep More

Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Denzel Moche, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), wraps a pallet for offloading.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2017) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Denzel Moche, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), wraps a pallet for offloading. Theodore Roosevelt is conducting basic More

The U.S. Navy Nimitz Class Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) steams through the Atlantic Ocean on Jan. 16, 2007, currently underway conducting flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Jay C. Pugh) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Jay C. Pugh, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyle Gahlau, right, photographs Aviation Ordnanceman (AO) 3rd Class John Tran, left, and AO3 Class Marquis Pinder as they run after attaching a cargo pennant to an MH-60S Seahawk aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 20, 2008) Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyle Gahlau, right, of Conyers, Ga., photographs Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class John Tran, left, and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Marquis More

Two US Navy Sailors assigned to the Ship's Self Defense Force stand watch as the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) gets underway from Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 1ST Class Michael Worner) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Michael Worner, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita More

Cmdr. Ladislao Montero, executive officer of the

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 03, 2017) Cmdr. Ladislao Montero, executive officer of the "Cougars" of Electronic Attack Strike Squadron (VAQ) 139, performs his pre-flight inspections on an EA-18G Growler aboard the aircr More

Operations Specialist Seaman Apprentice Amy Caccamise prepares pie servings.

NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Jul. 31, 2008) Operations Specialist Seaman Apprentice Amy Caccamise, from Riverside Calif., a food service attendant temporarily assigned to Supply Department's S-11 Division, prepares pie s More

U.S. Navy Sailors man the rails of the Nimitz Class Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) on Jan. 16, 2007, as the aircraft carrier departs Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton, Wa., for a regularly scheduled deployment out to sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Paul J. Perkins) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Kitsap (BANGOR) State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Paul Perkins, USN Release More

Interior Communications Electrician Fireman Michael Liermann ascends an access trunk after completing maintenance on the 46MC announcing system in a weapons magazine.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 23, 2011) Interior Communications Electrician Fireman Michael Liermann ascends an access trunk after completing maintenance on the 46MC announcing system in a weapons magazine aboard the Nim More

U.S. Navy Sailors from the Air Department's crash and salvage workcenter watch their shipmates compete in speed drills during a no-fly day onboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) on Dec. 1, 2006. The REAGAN is currently conducting training squadron carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class (AW/SW) Aaron Burden) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Aaron Burden, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo More

A Sailor wait to recover aircraft.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May. 16, 2012) Aviation boatswain's mates wait to recover aircraft aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagship for Carrier Stri More

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the

ARABIAN GULF (Apr. 04, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Blacklions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 prepares to land aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The ship is dep More

Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Rashad Wright signals for a start-up during a jet engine test.

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 10, 2013) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Rashad Wright signals for a start-up during a jet engine test on the fantail aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and More

Sailors participate in a burial at sea ceremony.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 08, 2008) Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) participate in a burial at sea ceremony. Eisenhower is conducting routine training operations. ( More

An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the

Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 27, 2006) An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) sits on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Ro More

Operations Specialist Seaman Renee Wright, from Amesbury, Mass., plots the location of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 02, 2013) Operations Specialist Seaman Renee Wright, from Amesbury, Mass., plots the location of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan and the embarked Carrier Air W More

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 05, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility as part of a deployment to the western Pacific and Indian More

Two MH-60S Seahawks assigned to the

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 26, 2008) Two MH-60S Seahawks assigned to the "Blackjacks" of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 21 cross flight patters as they transport cargo from Military Sealift Command fleet repleni More

US Navy flight deck catapult personnel from Air Department Division display the weight of an aircraft to the pilot during flight operations onboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Strike Group is currently underway conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise off the coast of California.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Jon Hyde) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Jon Hyde, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr More

USS Abraham Lincoln transits the Suez Canal.

SUEZ CANAL (Jul. 16, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) transits the Suez Canal. Following five months operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Lincoln entered t More

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 22, 2007) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Flying Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122, flies over Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is und More

Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 18, 2009) Sailors assigned to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 move an F/A-18E Super Hornet engine aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz and Carrier Air More

US Navy AIRMAN Matthew Davis stands ready to fuel aircraft during flight operations onboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74). The STENNIS and embarked Carrier Air Wing 9 are operating together during a Composite Training Unit Exercise in the Pacific Ocean.(U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 1ST Class Johnnie Robbins) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Johnnie Robbins, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

Internal Communications Electrician 3rd Class Jonathon Byard works aloft during a replenishment-at-sea.

ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 02, 2016) Internal Communications Electrician 3rd Class Jonathon Byard works aloft during a replenishment-at-sea between the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), the guided-mis More

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Mar. 30, 2017) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 prepares to launch from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and it's car More