Quartermaster 3rd Class Kandice Norris analyzes a nautical chart of the Hawaiian Islands in the pilot house of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway participating in Rim of the Pacific (R More
Self-contained breathing apparatus fiberglass bottles line a shelf in a damage control shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) while in the Pacific Ocean Aug. 8, 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Comm More
Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Brandon Bruno cuts a roll of packing foil in the document control unit aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) while the ship is underway for its Composite Trai More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Adam Oleksak, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, removes a panel from the wing of an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Oct. 13, 2 More
U.S. Navy Machinery Repairman 2nd Class Josh Spellman uses a hydraulic press in the machinery repair shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean Oct. 16, 2012. Nimitz was under way More
Lt. Bryon Behm, left, a dentist aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and his assistant Hospital Corpsman Christopher Robert check for cavities inside a patient's teeth in the Dental Department. Nimit More
Fireman Brian Bender checks the motor on a rigid-hull inflatable boat after it is hoisted back aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) following a man overboard drill. Nimitz is currently underway parti More
U.S. sailors in a rigid hull inflatable boat simulate a small boat attack on the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during an anti-terrorism training drill in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 5, 2012. The Nimitz was un More
Logistics Specialist Seaman Justice Aloisio, right, scans a package as his co-workers sort mail in the mail room aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently underway participating in th More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Heath Plemons, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, performs maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68 More
U.S. Navy Aircrew Survival Equipmentman Airman Shaun Wert, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142, sews belt loops onto a foreign object debris pouch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in More
U.S. Navy Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 3rd Class Masha Beard, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146, assembles an MBU-23P oxygen mask aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocea More
U.S. Navy Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Cyrille Sandusky, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142, guides a pallet of supplies into the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) du More
Seaman Gregory Mitchell takes a tool inventory in preparation for a replenishment at sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz successfully completed the ship's Joint Task Force Exercise, desi More
Information Systems Technician 3rd Class John Sifford (right) and Logistics Specialist Seaman Justice Aloisio stand watch near a Toys for Tots charity donation box aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68 More
The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and the embarked Carrier Air Wing 11 are underway in the Pacific Ocean, April 24, 2013, while on a scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo b More
U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate Seaman Chelsea Smith stands aft lookout watch on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) May 18, 2013, while underway in the Pacific Ocean. The Nimitz Strike Group was More
Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) prepare to hook missile crates to an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 during a vertical replenishment. The Nimitz Car More
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 prepares to drop divers from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 11 into the Indian Ocean during a mine pounce training opera More
An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is dep More
U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Cephas Banini directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 into position on the flight deck of the aircraft car More
U.S. Navy Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 3rd Class Matthew Sandman assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 installs a camelbak pouch into a survival vest aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Nigel Belulin, from San Diego, performs a daily inspection of the cockpit of a C-2A Greyhound in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Car More
Sailors stand by while refueling an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Wolf Pack of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 75 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Strike G More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Enel Laborn, right, and Lance Cpl. Eric Saldana, both assigned to Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 323, run to their stations during flight operations aboard the aircraft car More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Jehna Lander, left, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Meagan Rowland match aircraft weigh ins to the capacity selector valve on the flight deck of More
U.S. Navy Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Braulio Galvan, left, moves a rubber catapult gasket off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) June 13, 2013, while operating in the G More
The guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) is underway in the Gulf of Oman. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations More
U.S. Navy Capt. Thomas Workman, center, the commodore of Destroyer Squadron 23, speaks with chief petty officers about leadership techniques June 28, 2013, aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 7 More
Cmdr. Nicole Shue, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), speaks with Capt. Thomas Workman, commodore of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 23, aboard Higgins. Higgins is deployed to More
Fire Controlman 1st Class Robert Otis, of Milwaukee, installs an electronic gyro for the MK 99 fire control system aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76). Higgins is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet More
A search and rescue swimmer is lowered over the side of guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) during a man overboard drill. Higgins is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting mar More
U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Andres Mahecha, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142, cleans the canopy of an EA-6B Prowler aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimi More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class John Alden, top, from South Easton, Mass., and Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Christopher Correll, from Machias, Maine, both assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fight More
The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) transits the Red Sea. Nimitz is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. ( More
U.S. Navy aviation boatswain's mates (equipment) remove an arresting gear cable aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Sept. 15, 2013, in the Red Sea. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group was deployed to t More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Duso, left, and Sgt. John Cummings, both assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, perform in a talent show audition aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Se More
An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Wallbangers of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 sits on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U More
The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) transits the Mediterranean Sea. Nimitz is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of respons More
Aircraft sit on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of More
Logistics Specialist Seaman Candido Guerra separates packages after a replenishment at sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently underway participating in the ship's joint task fo More
Quartermaster 3rd Class Kandice Norris plots the position of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) from the pilot house. Nimitz is currently underway participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. Twenty More
U.S. Navy Damage Controlman 2nd Class Jay Nelson stores a self-contained breathing apparatus fiberglass bottle in a damage control shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) while in the Pacific Ocean More
U.S. Navy Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Cameron Dietz works on a skid for an electronic warfare pod in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Oct. 13, 2012, in the Pacific Ocean. More
Hull Technician 3rd Class Michael Rios grinds down a pipe in the weld shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) while the ship is underway for its Composite Training Unit Exercise. The U.S. Navy is r More
U.S. Navy Hull Technician Fireman Jordan Hoglund measures dimensions on a piece of sheet metal before the cutting and bending process in the weld shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Paci More
Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Victor Aquino, assigned to the weapons department G-3 division aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), lays down a "puck" of leaflets to be used in a PDU-5 leaflet bomb i More
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Alex Logan simulates using a rocket-propelled grenade to attack the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during an anti-terrorism training team drill. Nimitz is currently underway par More
U.S. Navy Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 3rd Class Masha Beard, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146, tests the air flow of an MBU-23P oxygen mask aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the More
U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswai's Mate Handling Airman Jordan Howard cleans a fire hose nozzle in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 12, 2012. Nimitz was under way More
Chandra Upshaw, a member of the Operational Stress Control Mobile Training Team, teaches a front line supervisor training class to sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz successfully co More
Seaman Cassey Williams stands port watch at night aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz recently left San Diego for a Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Special More
U.S. Navy Seaman Van Le ties a bowline knot on a life jacket aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) May 18, 2013, while underway in the Pacific Ocean. The Nimitz Strike Group was deployed to the U.S. 7 More
Operations Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Hala stands forward lookout watch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support More
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6, embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), performs a low hover over the Indian Ocean during a mine pounce training exer More
An U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Indian Ocean June 4, 2013. The Nimitz was underway in the U More
A C-2A Greyhound, assigned to the Providers of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30, moves onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to t More
Right to left, U.S. Navy Interior Communications Electricians Fireman Chelsea Stoute. 3rd Class Walt Wenzel and Fireman Krista Wycoff train on the use of hydrogen sulfide detector heads aboard the aircraft carr More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Chad Core, left, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Stanley Sanchez observe flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (C More
U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Robert Cipollo, right, inspects catapult equipment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Gulf of Oman June 13, 2013. The Nimitz was underw More
The guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59), far left, and the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), right, conduct a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Ra More
U.S. Navy Capt. Thomas Workman, second from right, the commodore of Destroyer Squadron 23, interacts with Sailors June 28, 2013, aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) in the Persian Gulf. The More
Fire Controlman 2nd Class Juan Vargas, of Chicago, repositions an SPG-62 antennae aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76). Higgins is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting More
Sonar Technician 2nd Class Brennan Lukas, from Ventura, Calif., prepares to test fire a surface vessel torpedo tube launcher aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76). Higgins is deployed to the More
U.S. Sailors assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 work on a fuel quantity gripe on an EA-6B Prowler aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) July 31, 2013, in the Gulf More
Airman Hannah Kohl, of Omaha, Neb., cleans the windows outside the primary flight control tower aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility c More
An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Wallbangers of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 sits on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed More
Flight deck personnel prepare aircraft for flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts More
U.S. Navy Damage Controlman 2nd Class Jay Nelson inspects a self-contained breathing apparatus pack in a damage control shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) while in the Pacific Ocean Aug. 8, 20 More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Cornia Crable, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, removes sealant from an F/A-18F Super Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) while the ship More
Fire Controlman 3rd Class Jordan Lillie monitors a radar console in the Combat Control Center aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently underway participating in its Composite Trainin More
U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Jessica Jackson, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, performs maintenance on an F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier U More
U.S. Navy Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Steven Banker performs maintenance on a water-tight door aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 11, 2012. Nimitz was under way in t More
U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handling Airman Cody Norita, foreground left, leads a hose team during a flight deck washdown aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 12, 20 More
Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Joseph Janelle, left, from Apple Valley, Calif., and Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Brittany Grace, from Livermore, Calif., roll up a shot line in the hangar bay after a replenishment at sea ab More
Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) clear the way after hooking missile crates to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 during vertical replenishment (VER More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Enel Laborn, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, takes a break during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Indian Ocean June More
Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Amber Parmerlee, of Ellensburg, Wash., and currently assigned to the Gray Wolves of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142, climbs onto a EA-6B Prowler on the flight deck of More
U.S. Navy Interior Communications Electrician Firemen Chelsea Stoute, right, and Krista Wycoff install a hydrogen sulfide detector head in pump aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Indian Ocea More
U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Mario Otero gives the go signal during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Gulf of Oman June 13, 2013. The Nimitz w More
An aircraft handling officer ducks beneath a jet blast while walking across the flight deck during flight operations to support Operation Enduring Freedom aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Ni More
U.S. Navy midshipmen observe operations from the port bridge wing aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) in the Persian Gulf June 28, 2013. The Higgins deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of r More
Lt. j.g. Elizabeth Karlins, right, teaches the functions of the SPS-73 radar to Midshipman 1st Class Nathan Lorei aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76). Higgins is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet More
U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Derrick Brooks, cleans a catapult shuttle on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Aug. 6, 2013, in the Gulf of Oman. The Nimitz Carr More
U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Victor Aquino, left, assigned to the weapons department aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), directs other sailors as they prepare leaflets to be used in a P More
U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Michael Daniels, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146, removes an M61A1 20 mm cannon from the nose of an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft in the hangar bay of the aircraft More
U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Roberto Requenamartinez, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, performs maintenance on an F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft in the hangar bay of the aircraft carr More
Master-at-Arms 1st Class Charles McDaniels, from Yadkinville, N.C., performs squats in the forward gym of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fl More
U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist Seaman Kendra Bellinger loads boxes onto a conveyor belt in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the South China Sea May 21, 2013. The Nimitz was under More
Chief Warrant Officer Bradley McPherson, right, assigned to the Death Rattlers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, trains Pfc. Scott Hartmann on a missile attached to a F/A-18C Hornet aboard the aircr More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Jessica Deloach moves an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 across the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ni More
U.S. Navy midshipmen observe a 25 mm gun shoot demonstration June 28, 2013, aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) in the Persian Gulf. The Higgins deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of respo More
Chief Fire Controlman Andrew Zalewski, left, of Clinton Township, Mich., shows Sailors how to do maintenance on a surface vessel torpedo tube aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76). Higgins is dep More
An Air Force A-10 Warthog, assigned to Air Force 47th Attack Squadron, shoots a flare during an exercise conducted with the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently underway participating in Ri More
Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (fuels) Mike Rosete and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (fuels) 3rd Class Joshua Palomares use refractometers to check for amount of fuel system icing inhibitor (fsii) within sa More
U.S. sailors onload palettes of supplies into the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the South China Sea May 21, 2013. The Nimitz was underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibi More
Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 11 display time fuse test burners to Rear Adm. Michael White, commander of Carrier Strike Group 11, during a demolition buildup on the fantail of the aircraft More
An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 prepares to launch from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) to support Operation Enduring Freedom. The Nimitz Carrier More
Airman Aileen Rodriguez prepares to show the load out weight of aircraft preparing to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fle More