Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Byron Gates from St. Louis, Minn. carefull...
The South Pacific Ocean (Mar. 27, 2003) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Byron Gates from St. Louis, Minn. carefully places leaflets into a silver cylinder urging Iraqi military forces not to engage coalition forces... More
2,000-lb. bombs are offloaded from the flight deck aboard USS Constell...
The Pacific Ocean (May. 15, 2003) 2,000-lb. bombs are offloaded from the flight deck aboard USS Constellation (CV 64) during the Constellations ammunitions offload. Constellation and Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2... More
A plane captain begins start-up procedures on an F/A-18 Super Hornet ...
Arabian Gulf (May. 26, 2003) A plane captain begins start-up procedures on an F/A-18 Super Hornet prior to the first launch cycle of the day aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and Carr... More
An F/A-18C Hornet moves into launch position on the flight deck of US...
The Mediterranean Sea (Apr. 28, 2003) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "War Party" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eighty Seven (VFA-87) moves into launch position on the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN ... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Dennis O'Connell signals as an EA...
Pacific Ocean (Mar. 25, 2003) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Dennis O'Connell signals as an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Vikings of Electronic Attack Squadron One Two Nine (VAQ-129) as it prepares to la... More
The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) sits on the horizon ...
The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 27, 2003) The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) sits on the horizon off the starboard side of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) while both ships conduct combat missions in ... More
Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Al Paraguyn from Cebuity, Philippines, ass...
Pacific Ocean (Oct. 02, 2003) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Al Paraguyn from Cebuity, Philippines, assigned to the Mighty Shrikes of Strike Fighter Squadron Nine Four (VFA-94), updates numerous vaccines for fello... More
A troubleshooter assigned to the 'Blue Wolves' of Sea Control Squadron...
The Arabian Gulf (Apr. 05, 2003) A troubleshooter assigned to the 'Blue Wolves' of Sea Control Squadron Thirty Five (VS-35) awaits the start of the next cycle of combat flight operations aboard USS Abraham Linc... More
USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) pulls past the Arizona Memorial and the battl...
Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Jan. 31, 2003) USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) pulls past the Arizona Memorial and the battleship USS Missouri (BB 63) as she enters Pearl Harbor. The Vinson Battle Group is pullin... More
Seaman Dmitry Spiridonov of Ural, Russia, stands as stern watch aboard...
The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 23, 2003) Seaman Dmitry Spiridonov of Ural, Russia, stands as stern watch aboard USS Constellation (CV 64) as the Supply class fast combat support ship USS Rainier (AOE 7) steams along si... More
Sailors aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (C...
Santa Rita, Guam (Feb. 25, 2003) Sailors aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) raise the national ensign as the ship ties-up to Kilo Wharf in Apra Harbor during the first ever por... More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet is uploaded with ordnance by Aviation Ordnanc...
The Arabian Gulf (Apr. 01, 2003) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Forty-One (VFA-41) is uploaded with ordnance by Aviation Ordnancemen from the Eagles of Strike Figh... More
Aviation Ordnanceman perform maintenance on the M61A1 Vulcan 20mm cann...
Arabian Gulf (Feb. 10, 2003) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Joshua Erickson, left, of Puyallup, Wash., and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Randall Lewis, of Coffeyville, Kan., assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron... More
U.S. Navy Commander John J. Costello, Commanding Officer of the guided...
Mediterranean Sea (Jan. 13, 2003) U.S. Navy Commander John J. Costello, Commanding Officer of the guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) keeps a watchful eye on the seas around his warship while cond... More
Aviation Machinist�s Mate 2nd Class Isaac Sampson of Baltimore, Md., i...
The Arabian Gulf (Apr. 18, 2003) Aviation Machinists Mate 2nd Class Isaac Sampson of Baltimore, Md., inspects the Turbo Fan Thirty Four (TF-34) jet engine of a S-3B Viking, attached to the Dragonfires of Sea Co... More
Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Josh Dodive, from Jacksonville, Fla., u...
Central Command Area of Responsibility (Sep. 07, 2003) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Josh Dodive, from Jacksonville, Fla., unscrews a side panel off an aircraft in the hanger bay aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). T... More
Aviation Ordnancemen stand watch over weapons in the
Arabian Sea (Feb. 26, 2003) Aviation Ordnancemen stand watch over weapons in the "bomb farm," aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CV 64). Constellation and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) ... More
Seaman Thomas Wisnieski of Philadelphia, Pa., stands the aft look out ...
Arabian Gulf (Jul. 26, 2003) Seaman Thomas Wisnieski of Philadelphia, Pa., stands the aft look out watch on the fantail while an F/A-18 Super Hornet makes an arrested landing aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz... More
Gas Turbine System Technician 3rd Class Clayton Wheeler inspects the f...
Philippine Sea (Jun. 04, 2003) Gas Turbine System Technician 3rd Class Clayton Wheeler inspects the first of three samples to be collected from the diesel fuel marine (DFM) during an early morning Replenishment... More
Photographer�s Mate 2nd Class Scott Vanderwyst of Holmen, Wis., and Pe...
The South Pacific Ocean (Mar. 30, 2003) Photographers Mate 2nd Class Scott Vanderwyst of Holmen, Wis., and Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher L. Jordan of Peoria, Ariz., use the Two Man Cardio Pulmonary Resusc... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mates communicate via hand signals as an E-2C Ha...
Pacific Ocean (Apr. 24, 2003) Aviation Boatswain's Mates communicate via hand signals as an E-2C Hawkeye from the "Golden Hawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron One Twelve (VAW-112) prepares to launc... More
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) flight deck certifications.
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 24, 2003) An F/A-18 Hornet from the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23) makes a "touch-and-go" landing prior to making the first arrested landing or "trap" on... More
An F/A-18E assigned to the �Tophatters� of Strike Fighter Squadron Fou...
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
USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) is positioned to go alongside USS John C....
Pacific Ocean (Nov. 02, 2003) USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) is positioned to go alongside USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) to begin an underway replenishment. Stennis is at sea conducting Composite Training Unit Ex... More
A helmsman steers USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) on course from the ship...
Pacific Ocean (Nov. 08, 2003) A helmsman steers USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) on course from the ship's pilot house. Stennis is at sea conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for a... More
President George W. Bush posses with Sailors for a photo on the flight...
Pacific Ocean (May. 01, 2003) President George W. Bush poses with Sailors for a photo on the flight deck after a successful trap aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in an S-3B Viking assigned to the Blue Wolves... More
Aviation Machinist�s Mate 3rd Class Benjamin Bonner inspects a jet fan...
The Arabian Gulf (Apr. 12, 2003) Aviation Machinists Mate 3rd Class Benjamin Bonner inspects a jet fan module for defects aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk and Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) are deploye... More
Aviation Boatswain�s Mate 2nd Class Jesus Salas directs aircraft durin...
The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 17, 2003) Aviation Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Jesus Salas directs aircraft during flight operations on board USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-... More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron...
Pacific Ocean (Apr. 08, 2003) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Argonauts" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Seven (VFA-147) makes an arrested landing on the flight deck aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Vins... More
Sailors ice down beer during a Steel Beach Picnic on the flight deck a...
Mediterranean Sea (Apr. 20, 2003) Sailors ice down beer during a Steel Beach Picnic and Beer Day on the flight deck aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Traditionally, a Beer Day is held after a ship is at sea... More
Aviation Machinist Mate Airman Davis Martinez (left) of Fresno, Calif....
Atlantic Ocean (Dec. 11, 2003) Aviation Machinist Mate Airman Davis Martinez (left) of Fresno, Calif., and Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class Richard Montoya of San Diego, Calif., prepare a General Electric F-11... More
An Aviation Ordnanceman signals the pilot of an F/A-18C Hornet to list...
Pacific Ocean (Apr. 22, 2003) An Aviation Ordnanceman attached to the "Argonauts" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Forty Seven (VFA 147) signals the pilot of an F/A-18C Hornet to listen for the tone while testing... More
Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2), fly over USS Conste...
Pacific Ocean (May. 20, 2003) Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2), fly over USS Constellation (CV 64) in a tight formation, at the conclusion of a practice air and sea power demonstration for an u... More
Sparks fly from the tailhook of an F/A-18F Super Hornet as it misses a...
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 12, 2003) Sparks fly from the tailhook of an F/A-18F Super Hornet as it misses an arrested landing on the flight deck aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is at sea conducting train... More
Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Jonathan Livingstone fro...
Western Pacific Ocean (Oct. 16, 2003) Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Jonathan Livingstone from St. Louis, Mo., takes resistance readings on wires in the television repair shop aboard USS Nimitz (... More
Lt. Cmdr. Hans Landefeld acts as the AGO
Atlantic Ocean (Nov. 17, 2003) Lt. Cmdr. Hans Landefeld, from Rockville, Md., acts as the AGO (arresting gear officer) during the landing of an E-2C Hawkeye aboard USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67). The AGO ensures ... More
Captain Mark Fox, Commander, Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) gets a
The Arabian Gulf (Apr. 15, 2003) Captain Mark Fox, Commander, Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) gets a "wetting down" after recovering from his final flight as Commander, Carrier Air Wing (CAG) aboard USS Constellat... More
Disbursing Clerk 3rd Class Carlos Nolasco from San Antonio, Texas, hel...
The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 27, 2003) Disbursing Clerk 3rd Class Carlos Nolasco from San Antonio, Texas, helps a shipmate with a Split Pay form at the Disbursing Office service window aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN... More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet prepares to make an arrested landing
Pacific Ocean (Mar. 22, 2003) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Top Hatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron Fourteen (VFA-14) prepares to make an arrested landing aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz and her ... More
An F/A-18 Hornet launches from the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman ...
The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 26, 2003) An F/A-18 Hornet launches from the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman and Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) are currently on a six-month deployment in support of ... More
Aviation Ordnancemen lift an AIM-9M Sidewinder air-to-air missile to u...
The Arabian Gulf (Apr. 12, 2003) Aviation Ordnancemen lift an AIM-9M Sidewinder air-to-air missile to upload it onto an F/A-18 Hornet aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Eleven... More
Two MH-60S Knight Hawks assigned to the Providers of Helicopter Combat...
The North Arabian Sea (Apr. 08, 2003) Two MH-60S Knight Hawks assigned to the Providers of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Five (HC-5) transfer cargo and ammunition from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) to the M... More
F-14's from the USS Harry S Truman (CVN 75) fly in observation formati...
Central Command Area of Responsibility (Apr. 09, 2003) F-14's from the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) fly in observation formation off the wing of a KC-10 Extender. The Extenders are assigned to the 305th/514th ... More
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) combat stores ship USNS Spica (T-AF...
Mediterranean Sea (Jan. 17, 2003) The Military Sealift Command (MSC) combat stores ship USNS Spica (T-AFS 9) steams alongside the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during an underway... More
An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the �Eagles� of Strike Fighter Squ...
The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 23, 2003) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Five (VFA 115) launches from the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (C... More
A Nimitz crewmember prepares an E-2C Hawkeye for launch from the fligh...
Central Command Area of Responsibility (Jul. 15, 2003) A Nimitz crewmember prepares an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Wallbangers of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron One Seventeen (VAW-117) for launch from... More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter...
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 13, 2003) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VFA-102) launches from the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is at... More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One One Three (V...
Arabian Gulf (Mar. 21, 2003) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One One Three (VFA-113) launches from one of four steam powered catapults on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72... More
Sailors transfer MK-76 practice bombs on the weapons elevator from the...
Indian Ocean (Apr. 01, 2003) Sailors transfer MK-76 practice bombs on the weapons elevator from the ships flight deck to the hangar bay aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Elev... More
An F/A-18 Hornet launches from one of four steam-powered catapults.
Mediterranean Sea (Feb. 18, 2003) An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the "Valions" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Five (VFA-15) launches from one of four steam-powered catapults aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)... More
Four C-2A Greyhounds from the (CVN-74)
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 15, 2003) Four C-2A Greyhounds from the "Providers" of Fleet Logistic Support Squadron Thirty (VRC-30) are parked on the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74). The Greyhounds will tran... More
Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to the Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadro...
The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 31, 2003) Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to the "Hunters" of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Zero One (VFA-201) upload a bomb to an F/A-18C Hornet on the flight deck aboard USS Theodore ... More
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Ameng, Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Conant, a...
Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (Jul. 10, 2003) (From Left to Right) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Ameng, Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Conant, and Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Santo-Domingo heave in mooring lines as USS Ha... More
Sailors assigned to the Swordsman of Fighter Squadron Thirty Two (VF-3...
The Mediterranean Sea (Apr. 28, 2003) Sailors assigned to the Swordsman of Fighter Squadron Thirty Two (VF-32) perform maintenance to an F-14 Tomcat in the hangar bay after it had broken the sound barrier durin... More
An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the
The Mediterranean (Mar. 22, 2003) An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the "Hunters" of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Zero One (VFA-201) prepares to launch from the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Ro... More
Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Iantha P. Dube arms an AIM-9 Sidewinder...
The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 20, 2003) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Yara M. Quintana arms an AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile attached to the wing of an F/A-18 Hornet before it launches from one of four ste... More
Commanders confer, US Navy Photogrpah
Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 01, 2003) Capt. Michael R. Groothousen, Commanding Officer of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), listens with Rear Adm. John D. Stufflebeem, Commander of Carrier GroupTwo... More
Flight deck personnel launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carr...
The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 23, 2003) Flight deck personnel assigned to the Black Knights of Fighter Squadron One Five Four (VF-154) prepare an F-14D Tomcat for launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier US... More
An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the �Sunkings� of Carrier Airborne Early W...
Pacific Ocean (May. 28, 2003) An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Sunkings of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron One One Six (VAW-116) comes in for a recovery aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CV ... More
Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 1st Class Matt Broderson, from Cedar Rap...
Central Command Area of Responsibility (Aug. 24, 2003) Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 1st Class Matt Broderson, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a member of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Eleven, Detachment One... More
An S-3B Viking assigned to the �Red Tails� of Sea Control Squadron Twe...
The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 28, 2003) An S-3B Viking assigned to the Red Tails of Sea Control Squadron Twenty One (VS-21) launches from the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk ... More
USS Carl Vinson Battle Group conducts a replenishment at sea (RAS) in ...
Western Pacific Ocean (Feb. 10, 2003) USS Carl Vinson Battle Group conducts a replenishment at sea (RAS) in the Western Pacific Ocean. The guided missile frigate USS Ingraham (FFG 61) takes on fuel from the sta... More
SH-60 Seahawk helicopters taxi down the flight line
Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, Calif. (Nov. 05, 2003) SH-60 Seahawk helicopters assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Six (HS-6) taxi down the flight line upon the squadron's... More
An F/A-18 Hornet launches from one of four steam driven catapults on t...
Arabian Gulf (Mar. 21, 2003) An F/A-18 Hornet launches from one of four steam driven catapults on the flight deck of USS Constellation (CV 64) during night operations. Constellation and her embarked Carrier Ai... More
An EA-6B Prowler launches from one of four steam powered catapults on ...
Indian Ocean (Apr. 21, 2003) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Lancers of Electronic Attack Squadron One Thirty One (VAQ-131) launches from one of four steam powered catapults on the flight deck aboard USS Const... More
An F-14B Tomcat sits on the flight deck aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CV...
The Mediterranean Sea (Apr. 18, 2003) An F-14B Tomcat assigned to the "Swordsmen" of Fighter Squadron Thirty Two (VF-32) sits on the flight deck aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman and Carrier Air Wing... More
A pair of Aviation Boatswain's Mates prepare an aircraft for launch fr...
The Mediterranean Sea (Apr. 28, 2003) A pair of Aviation Boatswain's Mates prepare an aircraft for launch from the flight deck aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW 8... More
An S-3B Viking aunches from the flight deck aboard USS Harry S. Truman...
The Mediterranean Sea (Apr. 03, 2003) An S-3B Viking assigned to the "Checkmates" of Sea Control Squadron Twenty-Two (VS-22) launches from the flight deck aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) as another S-3B Vik... More
Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain removes film from a Tac...
Persian Gulf (Feb. 20, 2003) Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain, assigned to the "Bounty Hunters" of Fighter Squadorn Two (VF-2), removes film from a Tactical Aerial Reconnaissance Pod System (TARPS... More
Sailors man the rails on the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 7...
Pacific Ocean (Oct. 04, 2003) Sailors "man the rails" on the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) as the ship arrives in port for the annual San Diego Fleet Week parade of ships ceremony. U.S. Navy phot... More
Aviation Boatswain�s Mate Airman Vincent End tows an aircraft around t...
The Mediterranean Sea (Feb. 18, 2003) Aviation Boatswains Mate Airman Vincent End tows an aircraft around the hangar bay as Airman Alex Smith stands by to chock and chain the aircraft. USS Harry S. Truman (CVN... More
Gen. Tommy Franks speaks to crewmembers during a visit aboard USS Nimi...
The Arabian Gulf (Jun. 19, 2003) Gen. Tommy Franks speaks to crewmembers during a visit aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing Eleven (CVW-11) are deployed in support of O... More
A T-45C Goshawk recieves the launch signal from a shooter on the fligh...
Pacific Ocean (Mar. 14, 2003) A T-45C Goshawk recieves the launch signal from a 'shooter' on the flight deck aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Goshawks are used for both intermediate and advanced portions o... More
A flight deck handler guides an F/A-18 Hornet from the Mighty Shrikes ...
The Arabian Gulf (Apr. 29, 2003) A flight deck handler guides an F/A-18 Hornet from the Mighty Shrikes of Strike Fighter Squadron Nine Four (VFA-94) into position for a launch during flight operations aboard US... More
An F/A-18 Hornet launches from one of four steam powered catapults on ...
Arabian Gulf (Mar. 21, 2003) An F/A-18 Hornet launches from one of four steam powered catapults on the flight deck of USS Constellation (CV 64) during night operations. Constellation and her embarked Carrier A... More
An Aviation Ordnanceman climbs up the side of an EA-6B Prowler to assi...
Pacific Ocean (Jul. 29, 2003) An Aviation Ordnanceman assigned to the "Vikings" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Two Nine (VAQ-129) climbs up the side of an EA-6B Prowler to assist the aircrew prior ... More
Airman Anthony George from Miami, Fla., adjusts the arresting gear mac...
The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 06, 2003) Airman Anthony George from Miami, Fla., adjusts the arresting gear machinery according to the weight of the approaching aircraft to create proper tension when the arresting wire... More
Seahawk lowers it's nose and speeds away
The Pacific Ocean (May. 13, 2003) At sea with USS Constellation (CV 64) May 13, 2003 -- During a rehearsal for Constellation's upcoming Tiger Cruise, an HH-60H Seahawk attached to the Gold Falcons of Helicopter... More
Aviation Ordnancemen aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) connect a sli...
Arabian Gulf (Apr. 07, 2003) Aviation Ordnancemen aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) connect a sling load loop pole to an MH-60S Knighthawk assigned to the Providers of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Five ... More
Families and friends wait in the rain on the pier at Naval Station Nor...
Norfolk, Va. (May. 23, 2003) Families and friends wait in the rain on the pier at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., ready to welcome the crew of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) on a safe return to their homeport. Harry... More
A Pre-Aimed Calibration (PAC) fire is conducted on a Close-In Weapons ...
Pacific Ocean (Feb. 20, 2003) A Pre-Aimed Calibration (PAC) fire is conducted on a Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) to check the gun bore alignment aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Carl Vision (CVN... More
An F/A-18C Hornet launches from one of four steam driven catapults on ...
Pacific Ocean (Mar. 12, 2003) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Six (VFA-146) launches from one of four steam driven catapults on the flight deck of the aircr... More
While conducting maintenance, Aviation Electrician's Mate Airman John ...
Arabian Gulf (Jan. 04, 2003) While conducting maintenance, Aviation Electrician's Mate Airman John O'Brien from Lindon, N.J., places a fuse on a generator used in an F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter aboard USS Ente... More
The stern of the nuclear aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and...
Hong Kong (Aug. 06, 2003) The stern of the nuclear aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and the shadow of the Fast Combat Supply Ship USS Sacramento (AOE 1) are seen anchored outside of an illuminated Hong... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Sean Weaver from Sierra Vista, Ariz.,...
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 12, 2003) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Sean Weaver from Sierra Vista, Ariz., a member of the crash and salvage team aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), prepares for night flight operati... More
USS Fletcher (DD 992) pulls pierside to begin the first
Fremantle, Western Australia (Jan. 19, 2003) USS Fletcher (DD 992) pulls pierside to begin the first "Sea Swap". Fletcher's crew just completed a six-month deployment with the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Batt... More
Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Russell Crow fires a 40mm gun during a trainin...
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 02, 2003) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Russell Crow fires a 40mm gun during a training exercise aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is at sea in the Southern California operating area c... More
Crewmembers watch as an EA-6B Prowler comes in for an arrested landing...
Central Command Area of Responsibility (Aug. 07, 2003) Crewmembers watch as an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Black Ravens of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Five (VAQ-135) comes in for an arrested landing ... More
An Aviation Ordnanceman assists in the unloading of 2000 pound Joint D...
The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 21, 2003) An Aviation Ordnanceman assists in the unloading of 2000 pound Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) laser-guided GBU-32 Bombs and AIM-120 air-to-air missiles during an ordna... More
An F-14B Tomcat, from Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7), launches off the...
Atlantic Ocean (Dec. 10, 2003) An F-14B Tomcat, from Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7), launches off the flight deck aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) while the Military Sealift Command (MSC) ship USNS Supply ... More
Lt. Cmdr. Richard Jones, explains his position as Handling Officer to ...
Mediterranean Sea (Apr. 23, 2003) Lt. Cmdr. Richard Jones, explains his position as Handling Officer to the Speaker of the House, J. Dennis Hastert, and other congressional visitors in the ships flight deck co... More
Waves crash between ships as the fast combat support ship USS Sacramen...
Pacific Ocean (Apr. 21, 2003) Waves crash between ships as the fast combat support ship USS Sacramento (AOE 1) transfers fuel and cargo to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during an underway replenishment. ... More
Hull Technician Fireman Michael L. McLain assists Damage Controlman 3r...
The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 23, 2003) Hull Technician Fireman Michael L. McLain assists Damage Controlman 3rd Class Joseph Pierce during a Chemical, Biological, and Radiological (CBR) drill aboard USS Abraham Lincol... More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet prepares to launch from the aircraft carrier U...
Western Pacific Ocean (Oct. 05, 2003) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41), prepares to launch from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), while f... More
A flight deck safety observer gives the thumbs up to launch
The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 17, 2003) A flight deck safety observer gives the "thumbs up" to launch an F/A-18C Hornet from catapult #2 aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The Roosevelt which is deployed in... More
A crewmember inspects the launch bar before giving the thumbs up
The Arabian Gulf (Apr. 25, 2003) A crewmember inspects the launch bar before giving the thumbs up to launch an F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the Mighty Shrikes of Strike Fighter Squadron Ninety Four (VFA-94) from o... More
An SH-60F Seahawk assigned to the �Tridents� of Helicopter Anti-Submar...
Mediterranean Sea (Apr. 30, 2003) An SH-60F Seahawk assigned to the Tridents of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Three (HS-3) lands on the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), which is currently de... More
A Landing Signalman Enlisted (LSE) assigned to the Chargers of Helicop...
Central Command Area of Responsibility (Feb. 17, 2003) A Landing Signalman Enlisted (LSE) assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Fourteen (HS-14), signals to an MH-60S Knighthawk after l... More
A Sailor aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) searches for potential th...
The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 20, 2003) A Sailor aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) searches for potential threats during his watch in the Combat Direction Center (CDC), where the aircraft carrier monitors all s... More
Postal Clerk 3rd Class Rhiannon Krone from San Clemente, Calif., place...
South Pacific Ocean (Mar. 25, 2003) Postal Clerk 3rd Class Rhiannon Krone from San Clemente, Calif., places the proper postage on a piece of outgoing mail aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Battle Group is... More