Striking Images Of Life On A Navy Aircraft Carrier

The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Pacific Ocean. The ship’s carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd fleet.

The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Pacific Ocean.  These aircraft carrier images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

A Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CWIS) fires rounds during a live-fire exercise on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently underway conducting Fleet Replacement Carrier Qualifications.

A Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) fires rounds during a live-fire exercise on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

Capt. Todd Marzano, executive officer of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), watches flight operations from the bridge. The ship is underway conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications.

Capt. Todd Marzano, executive officer of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), watches flight operations from the bridge.

The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) steams in the Pacific Ocean while conducting carrier qualifications. Commissioned in 1975, Nimitz is the oldest carrier in the fleet, and first in the Nimitz-class of carriers.

The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) steams in the Pacific Ocean while conducting carrier qualifications. Commissioned in 1975, Nimitz the first in the Nimitz-class of carriers.

Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conduct small boat operations. Nimitz is currently undergoing the Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) leading up to a 2017 deployment.

Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conduct small boat operations. These aircraft carrier images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

Capt. Will Pennington, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), observes line handling evolutions as the ship departs from Naval Station Norfolk. The aircraft carrier is deploying as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation.

Capt. Will Pennington, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), observes line handling evolutions as the ship departs from Naval Station Norfolk.

Lt. Rob Razzano picks up empty 9mm rounds after participating in a live-fire exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). GHWB, part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

Lt. Rob Razzano picks up empty 9mm rounds after participating in a live-fire exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush. (CVN 77).

Sailors man the rails of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as the ship arrives Busan, Republic of Korea. The ship and its carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet.

Sailors man the rails of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as the ship arrives Busan, Republic of Korea.

SUEZ CANAL (March 10, 2017) The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) transits the Suez Canal alongside the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The ship and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) transits the Suez Canal alongside the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).  These aircraft carrier images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

Damage Controlman 2nd Class Calum Jacobs hits a golf ball off the fantail of the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) during a steel beach picnic. Porter is forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

Damage Controlman 2nd Class Calum Jacobs hits a golf ball off the fantail of the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) during a steel beach picnic.

Sailors scrub down the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests. This image uses selective focus to enhance the subject.

Sailors scrub down the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush. 

Sailors prepare to conduct flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet.

Sailors prepare to conduct flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson.

The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Pacific Ocean. The ship’s carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd fleet.

The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Pacific Ocean.  These aircraft carrier images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

Lt. Jared Gibson, an inspector from the Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV), conducts a galley inspection aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The ship is undergoing INSURV in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

Lt. Jared Gibson, an inspector from the Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV), conducts a galley inspection aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

Sailors move ordnance aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The ship's carrier strike group is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet areas of operation in support of U.S. national security interests.

Sailors move ordnance aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) heave a line as the ship arrives onboard Naval Station Rota, Spain. Donald Cook is forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook heave a line as the ship arrives onboard Naval Station Rota, Spain.

Lt. Cmdr. Adam Borsman lays in a hammock on the tactical air navigation platform aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) while transiting the Suez Canal. The ship and its carrier strike group are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

Lt. Cmdr. Adam Borsman lays in a hammock on the tactical air navigation platform aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) while transiting the Suez Canal. These aircraft carrier images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transits the Suez Canal. The ship and its carrier strike group are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transits the Suez Canal.

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Terrance Rayford, a native of Little Rock, Ak., acts as a deck edge operator during flight operations on the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently underway conducting Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualifications.

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Terrance Rayford, a native of Little Rock, Ak., acts as a deck edge operator during flight operations on the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz.

Seaman Alijeah Balisacan, of Waipahu, Hawaii, stands the forward lookout watch on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

Seaman Alijeah Balisacan, of Waipahu, Hawaii, stands the forward lookout watch on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson.

Sailors participate in a non-lethal weapons certification course in the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) hangar bay. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

Sailors participate in a non-lethal weapons certification course in the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson hangar bay.  These aircraft carrier images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Daniel Collier fires a .50 caliber machine gun as part of a training exercise on board the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests.

Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Daniel Collier fires a .50 caliber machine gun as part of a training exercise on board the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transits the Atlantic Ocean. GHWB is underway conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transits the Atlantic Ocean.

Culinary Specialist Seaman Brandon Gonterman prepares lunch in the Wardroom 3 galley on board the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests.

Culinary Specialist Seaman Brandon Gonterman prepares lunch in the Wardroom 3 galley on board the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Handling 3rd Class Sarah Melendez directs the crew of an E-2C Hawkeye early warning and control aircraft assigned to the “Black Eagles” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet.

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Handling 3rd Class Sarah Melendez directs the crew of an E-2C Hawkeye early warning and control aircraft assigned to the “Black Eagles” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). These aircraft carrier images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

Sailors prepare for flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP).

Sailors prepare for flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike).

ailors use exercise equipment in one of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) fitness centers. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

Sailors use exercise equipment in one of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) fitness centers.

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