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Culinary Specialist Seaman Luke Nicholas, from Terra

Culinary Specialist Seaman Luke Nicholas, from Terra

Culinary Specialist Seaman Luke Nicholas, from Terra Linda, Calif., right, serves ice cream for the Super Bowl XLVIII party aboard the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73... More

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73), USN Machinery Repairman Second Class (MR2) Anthony Crosen monitors a milling machine being used to manufacture safety brackets. THE WASHINGTON is conducting carrier qualifications and shipboard training, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS GEORGE WA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PHAA Tanner Lange, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

The US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS VELLA GULF (CG 72) turns starboard and away from the USN Fast Combat Support Ship USNS SUPPLY (T-AOE 6) after conducting a simultaneous underway replenishment (UNREP) with the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) during a scheduled deployment

The US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS VELLA G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Andrew Morrow, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Onboard the US Navy (USN) NIMITZ CLASS: Aircraft Carrier, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN73), USN Aviation Structural Mechanic Third Class (AM3) Hezekiah Crandall, uses an air sander to finish the intake of an USN F-14B Tomcat aircraft while operating in the Arabian Sea, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Onboard the US Navy (USN) NIMITZ CLASS: Aircraft Carrier, USS GEORGE W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Brien Aho, USN Release Status: Released to Publ... More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class (AT2) Timothy Davis manually plots simulated shipboard casualties on a damage control plotting board during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)

US Navy (USN) Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class (AT2) Timothy ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) Scene Camera Operator: PH3... More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Structural Mechanic AIRMAN (AMAN) Uriel Berganza from Fighter Squadron Eleven (VF-11) "Red Rippers," cleans the cockpit canopy of a USN F-14B Tomcat aircraft before morning flight operations begin onboard the USN NIMITZ CLASS: Aircraft Carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). The image is silhouetted against the sky

US Navy (USN) Aviation Structural Mechanic AIRMAN (AMAN) Uriel Berganz...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Brien Aho, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class (AO3) Jason Boulin (foreground) signals to USN Lieutenant (LT) Matt Menza, an EA-6B Prowler aircraft Pilot assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron One Four Zero (VAQ-140) while conducting a preflight check of the aircraft aboard the US Navy (USN) NIMITZ CLASS: Aircraft Carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). CVN 73 and embarked Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7) are on a scheduled deployment in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Navy (USN) Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class (AO3) Jason Boulin (for...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Michael D. Blackwell, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

Secretary of the Navy, Gordon R. England, addresses crewmembers in the hangar bay aboard US Navy (USN) Nimitz class Aircraft Carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Secretary of the Navy, Gordon R. England, addresses crewmembers in the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Joan Kretschmer, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Families and friends standing pier side observe as the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) gets underway at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia (VA), for a two-month deployment for the Partnership of the Americas training exercise. The exercise will provide a dynamic training environment for the George Washington Carrier Strike Group (CSG) and partner nations, while improving readiness levels, increase operational proficiency and foster good-will and stability in Central and South America

Families and friends standing pier side observe as the US Navy (USN) N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Joshua Glassburn, USN Release Sta... More

A French SA-330J Puma helicopter lands on the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Onboard is USN Rear Admiral (RADM) Denby H. Starling, Commander, CARRIER GROUP EIGHT (CCG8) returning to the ship

A French SA-330J Puma helicopter lands on the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Cla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Major Command Shown: USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN73) Scene Camera Oper... More

A US Navy (USN) S-3 Viking aircraft assigned to the "Checkmates" of Sea Control Squadron 22 (VS-22), extends its refueling drogue to refuel another aircraft, during routine flight operations over the Caribbean Sea. The aircraft are stationed aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCGS) is currently participating in the Partnership of the Americas, a maritime training and readiness deployment of US Naval Forces combined with Caribbean and Latin American countries in support of the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) objectives for enhanced maritime security

A US Navy (USN) S-3 Viking aircraft assigned to the "Checkmates" of Se...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Christopher Stephens, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy (USN) Landing Signal Officers (LSO) observe an USN T-45A Goshawk aircraft from Training Squadron Nine (VT-9) on final apporach during qualifications aboard the USN Aircraft Carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)

US Navy (USN) Landing Signal Officers (LSO) observe an USN T-45A Gosha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 J. Scott Campbell, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (AB) PETTY Officer 3rd Class (PO3) Robert Schoblocher, a catapult safety observer aboard the USN Aircraft Carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) prepares to launch a USN T-45A Goshawk aircraft from Training Squadron Two One (VT-21) during final carrier qualifications

US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (AB) PETTY Officer 3rd Class (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 J. Scott Campbell, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

A US Navy (USN) crewmember stands watch at a Browning M2 HB 0.50 caliber heavy machine gun mounted on the flight deck aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) during a scheduled deployment on the Persian Gulf in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Navy (USN) crewmember stands watch at a Browning M2 HB 0.50 calib...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Leah Stiles, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

A section of the keel is lowered onto blocks at the Newport News Shipbuilding shipyard during the keel laying of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)

A section of the keel is lowered onto blocks at the Newport News Shipb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Judi Baldwin Release Status: Released to Public... More

A section of the keel is lowered onto blocks at the Newport News Shipbuilding shipyard during the keel laying of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)

A section of the keel is lowered onto blocks at the Newport News Shipb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Judi Baldwin Release Status: Released to Public... More

A section of the keel is lowered onto blocks at the Newport News Shipbuilding shipyard during the keel laying of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)

A section of the keel is lowered onto blocks at the Newport News Shipb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Judi Baldwin Release Status: Released to Public... More

A section of the keel is lowered onto blocks at the Newport News Shipbuilding shipyard during the keel laying of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)

A section of the keel is lowered onto blocks at the Newport News Shipb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Judi Baldwin Release Status: Released to Public... More

A section of the keel is lowered onto blocks at the Newport News Shipbuilding shipyard during the keel laying of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)

A section of the keel is lowered onto blocks at the Newport News Shipb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Judi Baldwin Release Status: Released to Public... More

A section of the keel rests on blocks at the Newport News Shipbuilding shipyard during the keel laying of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)

A section of the keel rests on blocks at the Newport News Shipbuilding...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Judi Baldwin Release Status: Released to Public... More

A section of the keel is lowered onto blocks at the Newport News Shipbuilding shipyard during the keel laying of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)

A section of the keel is lowered onto blocks at the Newport News Shipb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Judi Baldwin Release Status: Released to Public... More

A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) underway during sea trials off the Virginia Capes

A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington(CVN 73) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 John Bivera Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

A right side overhead view of an F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) in-flight near Puerto Rico. Below the aircraft is the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) which is on her shakedown cruise

A right side overhead view of an F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: LTJG Stephen P. Davis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A right front side view of two F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) in-flight over the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73). The GW is conducting her shakedown cruise near Puerto Rico

A right front side view of two F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: LTJG Stephen P. Davis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Two F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) in-flight over the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73). The WASHINGTON is conducting a shakedown cruise after commissioning on July 4th this year

Two F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) in-flight o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: LTJG Stephen P. Davis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A right rear overhead view of two F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) in-flight over the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) during the ship's shakedown cruise near Puerto Rico

A right rear overhead view of two F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: LTJG Stephen P. Davis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Right side view of two F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) in-flight with tailhooks down in preparation for landing on the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) seen in the distant background

Right side view of two F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 143 (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington @@(Cvn 73) Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: LTJG Stephen P. Davis Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

An F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) in-flight over the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) during the ship's shakedown cruise near Puerto Rico

An F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) in-flight ov...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington @@(Cvn 73) Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: LTJG Stephen P. Davis Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A right side overhead view of two F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) in-flight near Puerto Rico. Below the aircraft is the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) which is conducting her shakedown cruise

A right side overhead view of two F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: LTJG Stephen P. Davis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) as the Aqueous Film-Forming Foam system (AFFF) is tested on the flight deck while the vessel is underway off the coast of Virginia during sea trials

A bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

A port quarter view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) as the Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) system is tested on the flight deck while the vessel is underway off the coast of Virginia during sea trials

A port quarter view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WAS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Flight deck crew members stand by as a Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 75 (HS-75) SH-3H Sea King heliopter takes off from the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) while the vessel is underway during sea trials off the coast of North Carolina

Flight deck crew members stand by as a Helicopter Anti-submarine Squad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 John Bivera Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A silhouette of flight deck crew members watching as a Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 75 (HS-75) SH-3H Sea King helicopter lifts off from the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) while the vessel is underway during sea trials off the coast of North Carolina

A silhouette of flight deck crew members watching as a Helicopter Anti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 John Bivera Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air left side view of the Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft of the commander of Carrier Air Wing 7 (CVW-7), bearing the squadron's name, "Knighthawks." VFA-136 is assigned to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

An air-to-air left side view of the Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air left side view of three Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft in formation. The squadron is assigned to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

An air-to-air left side view of three Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air left side view of two Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft. The squadron is assigned to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

An air-to-air left side view of two Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air right side view of a Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft, armed with practice bombs, over a target area. The squadron is assigned to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

An air-to-air right side view of a Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-13...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port beam view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) underway during sea trials

A port beam view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Todd Summerlin Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-14A Tomcat aircraft is readied for lifting by elevator to the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73). Aircraft are being loaded aboard the vessel in preparation for its commissioning ceremony on July 4th

A Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-14A Tomcat aircraft is readied for l...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sokolowski Release Status: Release... More

Crew members attach crane cables as a Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-14A Tomcat aircraft is readied for loading aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) in preparation for the vessel's commissioning ceremony on July 4th

Crew members attach crane cables as a Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sokolowski Release Status: Release... More

Crew members attach crane cables as a Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-14A Tomcat aircraft is readied for loading aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) in preparation for the vessel's commissioning ceremony on July 4th

Crew members attach crane cables as a Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sokolowski Release Status: Release... More

An MD-3A tow tractor positions a Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-14A Tomcat aircraft on the pier as the plane is readied for lifting by crane onto the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73). Aircraft are being lifted aboard the carrier in preparation for the vessel's commissioning ceremony on July 4th

An MD-3A tow tractor positions a Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-14A T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sokolowski Release Status: Release... More

A Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-14A Tomcat aircraft is lowered by crane as it is loaded aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) in preparation for the vessel's commissioning ceremony on July 4th

A Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-14A Tomcat aircraft is lowered by cr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sokolowski Release Status: Release... More

Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney speaks during the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney speaks during the commissioning ce...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAA Beall Release Status: Release... More

Crew members man the rails aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) during the vessel's commissioning ceremony. An A-6E Intruder aircraft is parked above the hangar bay on the flight deck

Crew members man the rails aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Avis Release Status: Released... More

A chief petty officer escorts First Lady Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor, as she arrives for the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

A chief petty officer escorts First Lady Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Landenberger Release Status: R... More

J. Daniel Howard, acting secretary of the Navy, speaks during the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

J. Daniel Howard, acting secretary of the Navy, speaks during the comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Lipscomb Release Status: Relea... More

Crew members man the rails aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) during the vessel's commissioning ceremony. An A-6E Intruder aircraft is parked above the hangar bay on the flight deck

Crew members man the rails aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Avis Release Status: Released... More

First Lady Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor, speaks during the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

First Lady Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor, speaks during the commissioni...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mcclure Release Status: Releas... More

First Lady Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor, speaks during the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

First Lady Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor, speaks during the commissioni...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Landenberger Release Status: R... More

Crew members aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73), right, and the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) watch a flyover being conducted in honor of the GEORGE WASHINGTON's commissioning. F-14A Tomcat and A-6E Intruder aircraft are taking part in the flyover

Crew members aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 David Miller Release Status: R... More

Crowd members as well as crew members manning the rails aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) watch a flyover taking place in honor of the GEORGE WASHINGTONs commissioning ceremony. F-14A Tomcat and A-6E Intruder aircraft are taking part in the flyover

Crowd members as well as crew members manning the rails aboard the nuc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 David Miller Release Status: R... More

One of the last crew members boards the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) as the ship comes to life during its commissioning ceremony

One of the last crew members boards the nuclear-powered aircraft carri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 T. M. Lipscomb Release Status:... More

Crew members man the rails aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) during the vessel's commissioning ceremony. An F-14A Tomcat aircraft is parked on the flight deck

Crew members man the rails aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Avis Release Status: Released... More

Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney speaks during the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney speaks during the commissioning ce...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAA Beall Release Status: Release... More

Crew members man the rails aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) during the vessel's commissioning ceremony

Crew members man the rails aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Avis Release Status: Released... More

ADM Frank B. Kelso II, chief of naval operations, salutes an officer aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) during the vessel's commissioning ceremony

ADM Frank B. Kelso II, chief of naval operations, salutes an officer a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Landenberger Release Status: R... More

Richard Cheney, secretary of defense, poses for a photograph following the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

Richard Cheney, secretary of defense, poses for a photograph following...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Connors Release Status: Relea... More

A large crowd listens to a speaker during the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

A large crowd listens to a speaker during the commissioning ceremony o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 David Miller Release Status: R... More

Crew members man the rails aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) during the vessel's commissioning ceremony. An A-6E Intruder aircraft is parked above the hangar bay on the flight deck

Crew members man the rails aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Landenberger Release Status: R... More

Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney speaks during the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney speaks during the commissioning ce...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAA Beall Release Status: Release... More

A crowd gathered for the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) watches a flyover being conducted in honor of the occasion as crew members man the rails aboard the vesseel. F-14A Tomcat and A-6E Intruder aircraft are taking part in the flyover

A crowd gathered for the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mcclure Release Status: Releas... More

Crew members prepare to set up an arresting barricade on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) during a crash and salvage exercise

Crew members prepare to set up an arresting barricade on the flight de...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Craig D. Mcclure Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

A starboard view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) underway in formation with the nuclear-powered aircraft carriers USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71), center, and the USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) during flight deck and catapult certification exercises off the Virginia Capes

A starboard view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: AW2 Andrew J. Roberts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of three carriers silhouetted on the horizon while underway in formation during flight deck and catapult certification exercises off the Virginia Capes. The vessels include the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) and the nuclear-powered aircraft carriers USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) and USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69)

A view of three carriers silhouetted on the horizon while underway in ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: AW2 Andrew J. Roberts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) underway in formation with the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71), center, and USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) during flight and catapult certification exercises off the Virginia Capes

A starboard view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: AW2 Andrew J. Roberts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) underway in formation with the nuclear-powered aircraft carriers USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71), center, and the USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) during flight deck and catapult certification exercises off the Virginia Capes

A starboard view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: AW2 Andrew J. Roberts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port side view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) underway off Puerto Rico during the ship's shakedown cruise. An F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) is passing close aboard down the ship's port side

A port side view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: LTJG Stephen P. Davis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Right side view of two F14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) with tail hooks down in preparation for landing on board the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) near Puerto Rico

Right side view of two F14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 143 (V...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: LTJG Stephen P. Davis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of the island of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) with ND-3A tow tractors, an S-3A aircraft, left, and an E-2C Hawkeye aircraft, right, positioned on the flight deck

A view of the island of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORG...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 John Sokolowski Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

A Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) SH-3 Sea King helicopter flies over the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HAMMERHEAD (SSN-663) as it prepares to deliver a gift from the commanding officer of the nucleear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) to the HAMMERHEAD's crew

A Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) SH-3 Sea King helicopter...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 John K. Sokolowski Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

A Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) SH-3 Sea King helicopter flies over the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HAMMERHEAD (SSN-663) as it prepares to deliver a gift from the commanding officer of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) to the HAMMERHEAD'S crew

A Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) SH-3 Sea King helicopter...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Hammerhead Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 John K. Sokolowski Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

The nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HAMMERHEAD (SSN-663) is underway beside the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) as a Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) SH-3 Sea King helicopter hovers over the flight deck of the carrier. The helicopter will be transporting a gift from the commanding officer of the GEORGE WASHINGTON to the crew members of the HAMMERHEAD

The nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HAMMERHEAD (SSN-663) is under...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 John K. Sokolowski Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

A port beam view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) underway, with the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HAMMERHEAD (SSN-663) underway in the background

A port beam view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 John Sokolowski Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

A group of aircraft assigned to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) fly in formation. The aircraft are an E-2C Hawkeye, an EA-6B Prowler, an A-6E Intruder, an S-3 Viking, two F/A-18C Hornets and two F-14 Tomcats

A group of aircraft assigned to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A group of aircraft assigned to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) fly in formation. The aircraft are an E-2C Hawkeye, an EA-6B Prowler, an A-6E Intruder, an S-3 Viking and an F/A-18C Hornet

A group of aircraft assigned to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A formation of aircraft assigned to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) flies over the ship. The aircraft are an E-2C Hawkeye, an A-6B Prowler, an A-6E Intruder, an S-3 Viking, two F/A-18C Hornets and two F-14 Tomcats

A formation of aircraft assigned to the nuclear-powered aircraft carri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air, left side view of a Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) F-14 Tomcat (top) and a Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-14 Tomcat aircraft. Both squadrons are currently assigned to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

An air-to-air, left side view of a Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) F-14 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft flies low above the water, directly over a surfaced Ohio-class nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine. VFA-136 is assigned to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

A Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft flies ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A silhouette of a Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) F/A-18C Hornet Aircraft. The squadron is assigned to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

A silhouette of a Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) F/A-18C Hornet...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft flies low over the water, directly above a surfaced Ohio-class nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine. VFA-136 is assigned to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

A Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft flies ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air left side view of three Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft in formation. VFA-136 is embarked aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

An air-to-air left side view of three Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

An air-to-air underside view of a Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft. VFA-136 is embarked aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

An air-to-air underside view of a Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

An air-to-air left side view of three Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft in formation. VFA-136 is enbarked aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)

An air-to-air left side view of three Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR John Leenhouts, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

An air-to-air left side view of three Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft in formation. VFA-136 is embarked aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

An air-to-air left side view of three Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

An air-to-air right side view of six Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft in a delta formation. VFA-136 is embarked aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

An air-to-air right side view of six Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Gabrielle Hickman, a troubleshooter with Fighter Squadron 101 (VF-101), gives the thumbs-up signal after checking an aircraft during launch operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Gabrielle Hickman, a trouble...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 John K. Sokolowski Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

LT. Eric Meyer, USN, (right) a pilot assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 106 (VFA-106), instructs Colonel-General Kostyantyn Morozov, Ukrainian Ministry of Defense (left), as Major Krylov Alexander of the Ukrainian Air Force (center) interprets, on how to use the oxygen mask in the F/A-18D Hornet aircraft. The aircraft is being prepared for the flight out to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) which is operating off the Virginia Capes

LT. Eric Meyer, USN, (right) a pilot assigned to Strike Fighter Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Robert N. Scoggin Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Colonel-General Kostyantyn Morozo, Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, preparing for his flight in an F/A-18D Hornet aircraft of Strike Fighter Squadron 106 (VFA-106). The flight will be from Naval Air Station Norfolk out to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) operating off the Virginia Capes

Colonel-General Kostyantyn Morozo, Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, prep...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Robert N. Scoggin Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Colonel-General Kostyantyn Morozov, Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, and LT. Eric Meyer, USN, a pilot in Strike Fighter Squadron 106 (VFA-106), pose for a photograph in front of an F/A-18D Hornet aircraft on the flight line at Naval Air Station Norfolk. The two men are about to fly out to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) operating off the Virginia Capes

Colonel-General Kostyantyn Morozov, Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Robert N. Scoggin Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Colonel-General Kostyantyn Morozov, Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, gives a thumbs up sign to indicate he is ready to begin his flight in an F/A-18D Hornet aircraft from Naval Air Station Norfolk out to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) which is operating off the Virginia Capes. The aircraft is assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 106 (VFA-106)

Colonel-General Kostyantyn Morozov, Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, giv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Robert N. Scoggin Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Colonel-General Kostyantyn Morozov, Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, and LT. Eric Meyer, USN, a pilot with Strike Fighter Squadron 106 (VFA-106), are shown seated in an F/A-18D Hornet aircraft during the final preflight check off. They are preparing for a flight from Naval Air Station Norfolk out to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) operating off the Virginia Capes

Colonel-General Kostyantyn Morozov, Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Robert N. Scoggin Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Air to air right underside view of an F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143), the Pukin' Dogs, in flight near NAS Fallon. The aircraft is attached to Carrier Wing Seven (CVW-7) and is presently assigned to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

Air to air right underside view of an F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LTJG. Stephen P. Davis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

The crew of an F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) prepares to launch from the number two catapult of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) during carrier qualifications off the Virginia Capes. The aircraft is "in tension," seconds away from launch. Its nose is down and the pilot has run the engines up to full power

The crew of an F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Peter B. Mersky Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Landing signal officers (LSO) watch an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft of Fighter Attack Squadron 106 (VFA-106) about to land onboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) during carrier qualifications off the Virginia Capes. Several LSO's are on station for training as well as for guiding different types of aircraft during the training period

Landing signal officers (LSO) watch an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft of Figh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Peter B. Mersky Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

An F/A-18C Hornet aircraft of Fighter Attack Squadron 106 (VFA-106) engages the arrestor cable as it lands aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) during carrier qualifications off the Virginia Capes

An F/A-18C Hornet aircraft of Fighter Attack Squadron 106 (VFA-106) en...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Peter B. Mersky Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

An F/A-18C Hornet aircraft of Fighter Attack Squadron 106 (VFA-106) about to land on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) during carrier qualifications off the Virginia Capes

An F/A-18C Hornet aircraft of Fighter Attack Squadron 106 (VFA-106) ab...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Peter B. Mersky Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A flight deck director guides the pilot of an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft of Fighter Squadron 106 (VFA-106) onboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) during carrier qualifications off the Virginia Capes. The aircraft is "in tension," seconds away from launch. Its nose is down and the pilot has run the engines up to full power

A flight deck director guides the pilot of an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Peter B. Mersky Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An enlisted flight-deck director guides and F-14A Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 101 (VF-101) onto the number one catapult onboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) during carrier qualifications off the Virginia Capes. Other flight deck crewmen check the aircraft's wheel alignment with the catapult track

An enlisted flight-deck director guides and F-14A Tomcat aircraft of F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Peter B. Mersky Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A right front view of an S-3B Viking aircraft of Antisubmarine Squadron 31 (VS-31) from Carrier Wing 7 (CVW-7), assigned to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73), parked on the flight line

A right front view of an S-3B Viking aircraft of Antisubmarine Squadro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Facility, Andrews Afb State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Bruce R. Trombecky Relea... More

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