Stunning Images of US Aircraft Carriers

The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) transits the Pacific Ocean while conducting a tailored ship’s training availability off the coast of Southern Calif.

The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) transits the Pacific Ocean while conducting a tailored ship’s training availability off the coast of Southern California. These US Aircraft Carrier images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

United States and the Republic of Korea Navy vessels participate in a photo exercise during Exercise Foal Eagle. The Carl Vinson 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.

United States and the Republic of Korea Navy vessels participate in a photo exercise during Exercise Foal Eagle.

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 is the oldest carrier in the fleet, and first in the Nimitz-class of carriers.

The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transits the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. The ship is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region.

The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transits the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. These US Aircraft Carrier images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

An MH-60R Sea Hawk from the Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 “Blue Hawks” flies near the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia Pacific routinely for more than 70 years.

An MH-60R Sea Hawk from the Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 “Blue Hawks” flies near the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

Ships assigned to the Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Carrier Strike Group steam in formation during a photo exercise (PHOTOEX). Carl Vinson is underway off the coast of Southern California conducting pre-deployment training.

Ships assigned to the Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Carrier Strike Group steam in formation during a photo exercise (PHOTOEX).

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) departs Newport News Shipbuilding for sea trials. Abraham Lincoln is underway after successfully completing its mid-life refueling and complex overhaul and will spend several days conducting sea trials, a comprehensive test of many of the ship’s key systems and technologies.

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) departs Newport News Shipbuilding for sea trials.

The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the South China Sea. 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.

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The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the South China Sea. These US Aircraft Carrier images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) transits the Pacific Ocean. Nimitz is underway conducting carrier qualifications in preparation for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012, the world's largest international maritime exercise.

The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) transits the Pacific Ocean. Nimitz is underway conducting carrier qualifications in preparation for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC).

The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) performs a passing exercise with the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) and the Hellenic Navy's Elli-class frigate HN Kountouriotis (F-462). 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.

The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) performs a passing exercise with the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) and the Hellenic Navy’s Elli-class frigate HN Kountouriotis (F-462).

Aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) transits the Mediterranean Sea alongside aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R91). Eisenhower, currently deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

Aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) transits the Mediterranean Sea alongside aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R91). These US Aircraft Carrier images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transits the Mediterranean Sea while performing flight operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. 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.

The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transits the Mediterranean Sea while performing flight operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

Cmdr. Kevin Robb prepares to land a F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the "Black Lions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The ship and its carrier strike group is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests.

Cmdr. Kevin Robb prepares to land a F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the “Black Lions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Sunda Strait. 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.

The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Sunda Strait. 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.

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Golden Falcons” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 prepares to land on the flight deck of the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Golden Falcons” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 prepares to land on the flight deck of the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). These US Aircraft Carrier images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

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

Ships and aircraft from the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group participate in a simulated strait transit during a group sail training exercise. Group sail is the first step in the Theodore Roosevelt’s integrated training phase and aims to enhance mission readiness and warfighting capabilities between the ships, air wing and the staffs of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group through simulated and real-world scenarios.

Ships and aircraft from the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group participate in a simulated strait transit during a group sail training exercise.

The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) patrols the Mediterranean Sea. 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.

The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) patrols the Mediterranean Sea.

The Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), patrols waters south of Japan.

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