An HH-60H Seahawk assigned to the �Gunbearers� of Helicopter Anti-Subm...
At sea aboard USS Enterprise An MH-60S Knighthawk assigned to the Gunbearers of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Eleven (HS-11) approaches USS Enterprise (CVN 65) during vertical replenishment operations betw... More
Aircraft, assigned to Carrier Air Wing 7, prepare to launch from the f...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jun. 14, 2016) Aircraft, assigned to Carrier Air Wing 7, prepare to launch from the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is deplo... 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-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2015) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The ... More
An F-14B Tomcat launches from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class ...
Persian Gulf (Dec. 23, 2004) An F-14B Tomcat, assigned to the Swordsmen of Fighter Squadron Three Two (VF-32), launches from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)... 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
F/A-18 Super Hornets from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 sit on the flight d...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 05, 2013) F/A-18 Super Hornets from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 sit on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George. H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting tailored ship'... More
Sailors prepare for a launch evolution in foggy conditions aboard the ...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 09, 2010) Sailors prepare for a launch evolution in foggy conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a three-week compo... More
Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) load jugs of purified wate...
Indian Ocean (Jan. 11, 2005) Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) load jugs of purified water onto a SH-60B Seahawk, assigned to the Saberhawks of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light Four Seven (HSL... More
Sailors prepare an EA-6B Prowler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadro...
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 05, 2012) Sailors prepare an EA-6B Prowler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134, for launch on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl ... More
mdr. Michael D. McKenna, prepares to launch EA-6B Prowler.
GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 17, 2008) Cmdr. Michael D. McKenna, prepares to launch EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Shadowhawks" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS The... More
Cmdr. Michael MacNicholl, outgoing commanding officer of the Electroni...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 15, 2012) Cmdr. Michael MacNicholl, outgoing commanding officer of the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137, right, pulls up during an aerial change of command ceremony with Capt. Robert... More
MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Sea ...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 28, 2013) MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 transport cargo between the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and the Military Seal... More
An F/A-18C Hornet from the Stingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 1...
PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 05, 2013) An F/A-18C Hornet from the Stingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are u... More
Sailors assigned to V-2 Division of the air department of the aircraft...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 15, 2010) Sailors assigned to V-2 Division of the air department of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) stand by to display the weights of aircraft being launched from one of four ... 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
An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Lancers of Electronic Attack Squadron...
South China Sea (Apr. 17, 2006) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Lancers of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three One (VAQ-131), conducts aerial maneuvers during an air power demonstration held for Sailors stati... More
USS Stennis - SA-330J Super Puma
At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis Contracted by the U.S. Military Sealift Command, a French-made SA-330J "Super Puma" delivers cargo to the flight deck from the Military Sealift Command ship USNS Spica (T-AFS 9... More
Plane Captains assigned to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron One O...
Pacific Ocean (Jul. 18, 2004) Plane Captains assigned to the "Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Five (VFA-115) hold aircraft tie-down chains while they observe their assigned aircraft launch from the d... More
A shooter aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) launches...
ARABIAN SEA (May. 14, 2011) A shooter aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) launches an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Screwtops of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123. Enterprise and ... More
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the
ARABIAN SEA (Jun. 21, 2019) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the "Nightdippers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5 transports cargo to the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham L... More
Aviation ordnancemen assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squad...
Pacific Ocean (Jun. 15, 2006) Aviation ordnancemen assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Seven (VFA-147) watch an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Six (VFA-146... More
Crash and Salvage personnel move into position for flight quarters on ...
At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt Crash and Salvage personnel move into position for flight quarters on the ships flight deck. Roosevelt and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are currently underwa... More
An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squad...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2010) An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CV... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Dexter Yarde directs an...
PHILIPPINE SEA (Mar. 06, 2010) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Dexter Yarde, from Brooklyn, N.Y., directs and F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 d... More
An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Kestrels of Strike Fighter Squ...
Pacific Ocean (Apr. 14, 2006) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Kestrels" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Three Seven (VFA-137) launches from the flight deck aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln a... More
An HH-60H Seahawk assigned to the Black Knights of Helicopter Anti-Sub...
Pacific Ocean (Jul. 02, 2006) An HH-60H Seahawk assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Four (HS-4) flies in a holding pattern as an F/A-18 Hornet launches from the flight deck abo... More
An E-2C Hawkeye prepares to launch off the conventionally powered airc...
Arabian Gulf (Oct. 05, 2004) An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the "Tigertails" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW-125), prepares to launch off the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS John F. Ken... More
Airman Brian Vermillion observes flight operations as an F/A-18F Super...
Atlantic Ocean (Nov. 10, 2005) Airman Brian Vermillion observes flight operations as an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Checkmates" of Strike Fighter Squadron Two One One (VFA-211), launches from the fli... More
Sailors assigned to the Black Ravens of Electronic Attack Squadron (VA...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 06, 2007) Sailors assigned to the "Black Ravens" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135, perform last minute maintenance on an EA-6B Prowlers before flight operation on the flight deck of t... More
Aircrew perform pre-flight checks in the rear cockpit of their EA-6B P...
Atlantic Ocean (Mar. 26, 2005) Aircrew, assigned to the "Shadowhawks" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Four One (VFA-141), perform pre-flight checks in the rear cockpit of their EA-6B Prowler prior to launch f... More
The aircrew of an F-14D Tomcat try to relax while standing the Alert S...
South China Sea (Sep. 14, 2004) The aircrew of an F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31), try to relax while standing the Alert Seven watch, aboard the Nimitz-class airc... More
The Catapult Safety Petty Officer gives the thumbs up as an F/A-18F Su...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 09, 2007) The Catapult Safety Petty Officer gives the thumbs up as an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, gets ready to launch off the fli... 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
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
EA-6B, US Navy Photogrpah, USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)
At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt A safety observer watches an EA-6B "Prowler" from the "Rooks" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Three Seven (VAQ-137) launch from the flight deck of USS Theodore R... More
Aviation Electrician�s Mate Airman Benjamin Moose, of Rush, N.Y., clea...
PERSIAN GULF (Sep. 21, 2007) Aviation Electricians Mate Airman Benjamin Moose, of Rush, N.Y., cleans the rear propeller of an SH-60F Seahawk, attached to the "Dragonslayers" of Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron... More
F/A-18 launches from USS John F. Kennedy
At sea aboard USS John F. Kennedy An F/A-18 Hornet Strike Fighter assigned to the "Wildcats" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Three One (VFA-131) launches from the flight deck. The Kennedy and her embarked Carri... More
A pilot assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zer...
Persian Gulf (Jan. 24, 2005) A pilot assigned to the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105) turns his F/A-18C Hornet toward one of the four steam-powered catapults in preparation of be... More
Hornet patrols over Southern Iraq
At sea with USS Abraham Lincoln An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Stingers of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Three (VFA-113) patrols the skies over Southern Iraq in support of Operation Southern Watch. VFA-11... More
An E/A-6B Prowler assigned to the
GULF OF OMAN (Mar. 19, 2009) An E/A-6B Prowler assigned to the "Shadowhawks" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 prepares to launch from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosev... More
Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Melissa Baker, a landing sig...
PERSIAN GULF (Nov. 05, 2007) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Melissa Baker, a landing signal enlisted, prepares to launch an HH-60H Seahawk, attached to the "Dragonslayers" of Helicopter Antisubmarine... More
Two F/A-18F Super Hornets perform a fly-by of the Nimitz-class aircraf...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Apr. 12, 2019) Two F/A-18F Super Hornets perform a fly-by of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway as part of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier St... More
Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Roger Sparks signals for a HH-60H Seaha...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2007) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Roger Sparks signals for a HH-60H Seahawk, attached to the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 8, to lift up from the loading a... More
An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Rooks of Electronic Attack Squadron O...
Scotland (Jun. 29, 2004) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Rooks" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Seven (VAQ-137) flies in formation with an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the "Screwtops" of Carrier Airborne ... More
Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 fly over the aircraft c...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 05, 2011) Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 fly over the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during a tiger cruise air show. Tiger cruises allow friends and family of de... More
Elements from Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7) conduct a �fly-over� abov...
At sea with USS John F. Kennedy Elements from Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7) conduct a fly-over above USS John F. Kennedy in the Mediterranean Sea. Kennedy and CVW-7 are heading back to their homeport after a... More
Capt. Michael Manazir, prospective commanding officer for the nuclear-...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 24, 2007) Capt. Michael Manazir, prospective commanding officer for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), takes off in an F/A-18E Super Hornet. Nimitz and Carrier Air Win... 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
A Landing Signal Enlisted (LSE) assigned to the Dusty Dogs of Helicopt...
Atlantic Ocean (Oct. 16, 2005) A Landing Signal Enlisted (LSE) assigned to the "Dusty Dogs" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Seven (HS-7) gives hand signals the pilot of an HH-60H Seahawk during pre-flight... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Joshua Dowdy prepares an SH-60F Se...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 09, 2007) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Joshua Dowdy prepares an SH-60F Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the "Indians" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 6, for take off on the ... More
Carrier Air Wing maintenance personnel complete pre-flight maintenance...
North Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 12, 2004) Carrier Air Wing maintenance personnel complete pre-flight maintenance on and EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Rooks" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Seven (VAQ-137) a... More
An S-3B Viking, assigned to the Scouts of Sea Control Squadron Two Fou...
Persian Gulf (Oct. 06, 2005) An S-3B Viking, assigned to the Scouts of Sea Control Squadron Two Four (VS-24), is launched off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)... More
Lt. j.g. Andrew Toll, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, e...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 23, 2007) Lt. j.g. Andrew Toll, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, explains the capabilities of the F/A-18C Hornet to military personnel from the Republic of Korea aboard USS Ron... More
An F/A-18E Super Hornet prepares to launch during a test of the Electr...
LAKEHURST, N.J. (Dec. 18, 2010) An F/A-18E Super Hornet prepares to launch during a test of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) at Naval Air Systems Command, Lakehurst, N.J. The Navy has used ste... 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
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Todd Weyh conducts a spring ali...
GULF OF OMAN (Mar. 17, 2009) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Todd Weyh conducts a spring alignment on the aft vibration absorber of an HH 60-H Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Tridents" of Helicopter... More
Strike Fighter Squadron's (VFA) 81 Executive Officer, Cmdr. Brett Dres...
PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 09, 2013) Strike Fighter Squadron's (VFA) 81 Executive Officer, Cmdr. Brett Dresden wipes down a windshield of an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vin... More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squa...
Pacific Ocean (Jan. 16, 2006) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron Three Four (VFA-34), is directed to a catapult for launch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS ... More
Piloting an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Stingers of Strike Fighter ...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 01, 2007) Piloting an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Stingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, Capt. Craig Williams performs a supersonic flyby of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during hi... 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
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
An SA 330 Puma helicopter lifts cargo from the deck of the Military Se...
Persian Gulf (Dec. 05, 2005) An SA 330 Puma helicopter lifts cargo from the deck of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) combat stores ship USNS Saturn (T-AFS 10) as an SH-60F Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the ... More
A Landing Signal Enlisted, assigned to the Dusty Dogs of Helicopter An...
Atlantic Ocean (Oct. 16, 2005) A Landing Signal Enlisted, assigned to the "Dusty Dogs" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Seven (HS-7), stands by as the pilots of an HH-60H Seahawk go through their pre-fligh... More
Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 fill the hangar bay of ...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 19, 2008) Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 fill the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) to full capacity for the first time in more than ... 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
Sailors reset the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Apr. 14, 2019) Sailors reset the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) following flight operations. Abraham Lincoln is underway in the Mediterranean Se... More
An aviation boatswain's mate directs an F/A-18C Hornet, attached to th...
PERSIAN GULF (Oct. 31, 2007) An aviation boatswain's mate directs an F/A-18C Hornet, attached to the "Sidewinders" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86, onto one of the four steam-powered catapults on the flight... More
Flight deck personnel guide an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Kni...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 03, 2009) Flight deck personnel guide an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 onto a catapult aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN... More
E-2C, US Navy Photogrpah, USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)
At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt An Air department crewmember makes final checks on the catapult and launch bar assembly before the launch of an E-2C Hawkeye, assigned to the "Screwtops of Carrier Airborne ... More
An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to
PERSIAN Gulf (Jan. 10, 2008) An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to "The Swordsmen" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 approaches the catapult during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircr... More
A Naval Aviator assigned to Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) walks p...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln A Naval Aviator assigned to Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) walks past Guided Bomb Unit Sixteen (GBU-16) Ordnance located in the "Bomb Farm" on the ships flight deck prior t... More
Sailors assigned to the Air Department give taxi signals to an F/A-18 ...
Persian Gulf (Feb. 14, 2005) Sailors assigned to the Air Department give taxi signals to an F/A-18 Hornet prior to launching off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)... 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
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Dwayne Foster signals a...
INDIAN OCEAN (Apr. 11, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Dwayne Foster signals as an Indian navy HAL Chetak (Alouette III) helicopter launches from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class air... More
An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the Thunderbolts of Marine Strike Fight...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2015) An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the Thunderbolts of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 251, launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). ... More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Stingers of Strike Fighter Squadron ...
Pacific Ocean (Mar. 24, 2004) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Stingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Three (VFA-113) sits chained to the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) as the sun sets. St... More
Sailor makes final checks before launch of F/A-18
At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis Aviation Machinist's Mate 1st Class David Wiltgen leaps into the air to check the wing of an F/A-18 "Hornet" before the aircraft launches. Petty Officer Wiltgen is assigned to... More
Sailors deliver an injured American citizen to USS Carl Vinson's (CVN ...
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (Jan. 15, 2010) Sailors deliver an injured American citizen to USS Carl Vinson's (CVN 70) Health Services department for medical care. USS Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are conducti... More
F/A-18 Hornets join a formation of aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW...
ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 25, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, right, flown by Lt. Cmdr. Warren Tomlinson and Lt. j.g. Josh Raymond, an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to VFA-8... More
Photographer's Mate 1st Class John Yoder, left, and Photographer's Mat...
Pacific Ocean (Nov. 13, 2004) Photographer's Mate 1st Class John Yoder, left, and Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Julian Olivari, install an AN/ASQ-228 Advanced Targeting Forward-Looking Infrared (ATFLIR) Pod on ... More
A flight deck director guides an S-3B Viking assigned to the
Pacific Ocean (Jan. 23, 2007) A flight deck director guides an S-3B Viking assigned to the "Topcats" of Sea Control Squadron Three One (VS-31) out of the landing area during flight operations on the flight deck... More
An F/A-18 Hornet from the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)
AFGHANISTAN (Nov. 02, 2008) An F/A-18 Hornet from the "Tomcatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 flies over Afghanistan during routine operations. VFA-31 is assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, deployed ... More
An E/A-18G Growler from the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron ...
WATERS NEAR HAWAII (Aug. 01, 2015) An E/A-18G Growler from the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier US... More
An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the Tomcatters of Fighter Squadron Three ...
Pacific Ocean (Jul. 18, 2004) An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) is catapulted from the flight deck aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) on a scheduled mission. T... More
Landing signal officers guide pilots to safe recoveries aboard the Nim...
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 05, 2012) Landing signal officers guide pilots to safe recoveries aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on ... More
Sailors observe three F/A-18F Super Hornets from the Jolly Rogers of S...
IONIAN SEA (May. 07, 2019) Sailors observe three F/A-18F Super Hornets from the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 perform an air power demonstration above the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS A... More
An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the Pukin Dogs of Strike Fighter ...
PERSIAN GULF (Mar. 27, 2007) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the "Pukin Dogs" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (... More
An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squad...
Atlantic Ocean (Oct. 16, 2005) An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105), prepares to launch off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier US... More
Commander Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8), Capt. Bill Sizemore makes hi...
Persian Gulf (Dec. 16, 2005) Commander Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8), Capt. Bill Sizemore makes his 10,000th trap aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Sizemore was piloting... 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
An E-2C Hawkeye from the Sun Kings of Carrier Airborne Early Warning S...
PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 06, 2013) An E-2C Hawkeye from the Sun Kings of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116 prepares to launch from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carri... More
Aviation boatswain's mates prepares an S-3B Viking assigned to the Che...
Persian Gulf (Jan. 24, 2005) Aviation boatswain's mates prepares an S-3B Viking assigned to the "Checkmates" of Sea Control Squadron Two Two (VS-22) to be launched from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircr... More
A C-2A Greyhound from the Providers of Fleet Logistics Combat Support ...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 28, 2013) A C-2A Greyhound from the Providers of Fleet Logistics Combat Support Squadron (VRC) 30 launches from the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The ... More
SH-60 Seahawk helicopters assigned to Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) con...
Indian Ocean (Jan. 07, 2005) SH-60 Seahawk helicopters assigned to Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) conduct flight operations aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). Helicopters assigned to CVW-2 and Sailors from Abra... 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
viation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Ricardo Hernandez, from ...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 16, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Ricardo Hernandez, from El Paso, Texas, watches an EA-6B Prowler from the Yellowjackets of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 138 as it... More