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 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 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. 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 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).
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. 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).
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 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) transits the Pacific Ocean. Nimitz is underway conducting carrier qualifications in preparation for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) , the world’s largest international maritime exercise.
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.
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.
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.
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 Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), patrols waters south of Japan.
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