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The first half of 2011 is continued work from a long and historic deployment aboard USS Carl Vinson followed by assignments back at Navy Public Affairs Support Element (NPASE) West.
  • 110824-N-DR144-211 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 24, 2011) A Japanese Sailor fights a simulated electrical fire while training at the Center for Naval Engineering Firefighting School at Naval Base San Diego. Twenty-four Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Sailors assigned to Atago-class guided missile destroyer JS Ashigara (DDG 178) received damage control training from their U.S. Navy counterparts during two days of instruction at the facility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (RELEASED)

  • 110824-N-DR144-266 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 24, 2011) A Japanese Sailor fights a simulated electrical fire while training at the Center for Naval Engineering Firefighting School at Naval Base San Diego. Twenty-four Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Sailors assigned to Atago-class guided missile destroyer JS Ashigara (DDG 178) received damage control training from their U.S. Navy counterparts during two days of instruction at the facility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (RELEASED)

  • 110824-N-DR144-221 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 24, 2011) Damage Controlman 1st Class Kody Boger instructs a Japanese Sailor as he fights a simulated electrical fire while training at the Center for Naval Engineering Firefighting School at Naval Base San Diego. Twenty-four Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Sailors assigned to Atago-class guided missile destroyer JS Ashigara (DDG 178) received damage control training from their U.S. Navy counterparts during two days of instruction at the facility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (RELEASED)

  • 110824-N-DR144-008 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 24, 2011) Japanese Sailors fight a simulated berthing fire while training at the Center for Naval Engineering Firefighting School at Naval Base San Diego. Twenty-four Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Sailors assigned to Atago-class guided missile destroyer JS Ashigara (DDG 178) received damage control training from their U.S. Navy counterparts during two days of instruction at the facility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (RELEASED)

  • 110824-N-DR144-979 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 24, 2011) Japanese Sailors fight a simulated berthing fire while training at the Center for Naval Engineering Firefighting School at Naval Base San Diego. Twenty-four Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Sailors assigned to Atago-class guided missile destroyer JS Ashigara (DDG 178) received damage control training from their U.S. Navy counterparts during two days of instruction at the facility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (RELEASED)

  • 110824-N-DR144-927 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 24, 2011) Japanese Sailors proceed to a firefighting scenerio at the Center for Naval Engineering Firefighting School at Naval Base San Diego. Twenty-four Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Sailors assigned to Atago-class guided missile destroyer JS Ashigara (DDG 178) received damage control training from their U.S. Navy counterparts during two days of instruction at the facility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (RELEASED)

  • 110824-N-DR144-653 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 24, 2011) Japanese Sailors practice manning a hose at the Center for Naval Engineering Firefighting School at Naval Base San Diego. Twenty-four Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Sailors assigned to Atago-class guided missile destroyer JS Ashigara (DDG 178) received damage control training from their U.S. Navy counterparts during two days of instruction at the facility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (RELEASED)

  • 110823-N-DR144-147 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 23, 2011) A Japanese Sailor listens to instructions during a simulated flooding casualty while training at the Center for Naval Engineering Firefighting School at Naval Base San Diego. Twenty-four Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Sailors assigned to Atago-class guided missile destroyer JS Ashigara (DDG 178) received damage control training from their U.S. Navy counterparts during two days of instruction at the facility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (RELEASED)

  • 110815-N-DR144-423 SAN DIEGO (August 15, 2011) Marine Corps Cpl. Eric Rodriguez, left, and Lance Cpl. Josue Barron, right, both assigned to Naval Medical Center San Diego's Wounded Warrior Battalion West detachment, compete in the Operation: Game On! Golf Classic at the Morgan Run Resort and Club. Twenty-two combat injured service members joined paying sponsors in the golf tournament to raise more than $75,000 toward Operation: Game On!'s continuing mission of providing combat wounded military personnel with free golf lessons, specialized equipment, and playing opportunities as part of their rehabilitation programs. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (RELEASED)

  • 110815-N-DR144-331 SAN DIEGO (August 15, 2011) Marines assigned to Naval Medical Center San Diego's Wounded Warrior Battalion West detachment compete in the Operation: Game On! Golf Classic at the Morgan Run Resort and Club. Twenty-two combat injured service members joined paying sponsors in the golf tournament to raise more than $75,000 toward Operation: Game On!'s continuing mission of providing combat wounded military personnel with free golf lessons, specialized equipment, and playing opportunities as part of their rehabilitation programs. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (RELEASED)

  • 110815-N-DR144-295 SAN DIEGO (August 15, 2011) Operation: Game On! President and Founder Tony Perez coaches Marine Corps 1st Lt. Cameron West, left, and Marine Corps Sgt. Trey Humphrey, right, both assigned to Naval Medical Center San Diego's Wounded Warrior Battalion West detachment, as they compete in the Operation: Game On! Golf Classic at the Morgan Run Resort and Club. Twenty-two combat injured service members joined paying sponsors in the golf tournament to raise more than $75,000 toward Operation: Game On!'s continuing mission of providing combat wounded military personnel with free golf lessons, specialized equipment, and playing opportunities as part of their rehabilitation programs. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (RELEASED)

  • 110815-N-DR144-235 SAN DIEGO (August 15, 2011) Marine Corps Cpl. Eric Rodriguez, assigned to Naval Medical Center San Diego's Wounded Warrior Battalion West detachment, competes in the Operation: Game On! Golf Classic at the Morgan Run Resort and Club. Twenty-two combat injured service members joined paying sponsors in the golf tournament to raise more than $75,000 toward Operation: Game On!'s continuing mission of providing combat wounded military personnel with free golf lessons, specialized equipment, and playing opportunities as part of their rehabilitation programs. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (RELEASED)

  • 110815-N-DR144-033 SAN DIEGO (August 15, 2011) Marine Corps Sgt. Trey Humphrey, assigned to Naval Medical Center San Diego's Wounded Warrior Battalion West detachment, prepares to tee off while competing in the Operation: Game On! Golf Classic at the Morgan Run Resort and Club. Twenty-two combat injured service members joined paying sponsors in the golf tournament to raise more than $75,000 toward Operation: Game On!'s continuing mission of providing combat wounded military personnel with free golf lessons, specialized equipment, and playing opportunities as part of their rehabilitation programs. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (RELEASED).

  • Lyre Snake<br /> Trimorphodon biscutatus<br /> First one, a baby. A supposedly common snake that took me forever to find. They are nocturnal, as evidenced by their eliptical pupils, and prefer rocky habitats. They are mildly venomous but I have had no reaction to their bites. Only harmful to their lizard prey.

  • Lyre Snake.Trimorphodon biscutatus.First one, a baby. A supposedly common snake that took me forever to find. They are nocturnal, as evidenced by their eliptical pupils, and prefer rocky habitats. They are mildly venomous but I have had no reaction to their bites. Only harmful to their lizard prey.

  • Lyre Snake<br /> Trimorphodon biscutatus<br /> First one, a baby. A supposedly common snake that took me forever to find. They are nocturnal, as evidenced by their eliptical pupils, and prefer rocky habitats. They are mildly venomous but I have had no reaction to their bites. Only harmful to their lizard prey.

  • Lyre Snake<br /> Trimorphodon biscutatus<br /> First one, a baby. A supposedly common snake that took me forever to find. They are nocturnal, as evidenced by their eliptical pupils, and prefer rocky habitats. They are mildly venomous but I have had no reaction to their bites. Only harmful to their lizard prey.

  • Glossy Snake.Arizona elegans.A very common snake here in Southern California. Most nights in the desert, I see more of them than anything else. Mostly babies, but occasionally a four footer like this. They are almost totally nocturnal, but do not have elliptical pupils like most nocturnal desert snakes.

  • Glossy Snake<br /> Arizona elegans<br /> A very common snake here in Southern California. Most nights in the desert, I see more of them than anything else. Mostly babies, but occasionally a four footer like this. They are almost totally nocturnal, but do not have elliptical pupils like most nocturnal desert snakes.

  • Spotted Leaf-Nosed Snake Phyllorhynchus decurtatus.Feeds on banded geckos and their eggs.."Secretive - at one time thought to be very rare, until Laurence Klauber discovered that they were common after finding them on paved desert roads at night in 1922.".I find them that way too. Very common, but exclusively nocturnal.

  • Sidewinder.Crotalus cerastes.Another snake I see a lot of. Unless of course I promise someone we'll see one, then they are nowhere to be found. This one made a last-minute appearance on a recent trip.

  • Sidewinder.Crotalus cerastes.Another snake I see a lot of. Unless of course I promise someone we'll see one, then they are nowhere to be found. This one made a last-minute appearance on a recent trip.

  • Sidewinder<br /> Crotalus cerastes<br /> Another snake I see a lot of. Unless of course I promise someone we'll see one, then they are nowhere to be found. This one made a last-minute appearance on a recent trip.

  • Twilight in Anza Borrego Desert.

  • Sunset in Carrizo Badlands.

  • Teddy Bear Cholla Cactus.

  • Ocatillos in Anza Borrego.

  • Carizzo Badlands.

  • Anza Borrego Desert.

  • Ocatillos in Anza Borrego Desert.

  • Carrizo Badlands.

  • Carrizo Badlands.

  • Ridge line in Anza Borrego Desert.

  • Ocatillos and earth in Anza Borrego Desert.

  • Strata in Anza Borrego Desert.

  • Wash in Anza Borrego Desert.

  • Wash in Anza Borrego Desert.

  • Wash in Anza Borrego Desert.

  • Wash in Anza Borrego Desert.

  • Creosote bush in Anza Borrego Desert.

  • Erosion in Anza Borrego Desert.

  • Wash in Anza Borrego Desert.

  • Earth in Anza Borrego Desert.

  • Creosote Bush in Anza Borrego Desert.

  • 110613-N-DR144-644 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 13, 2011) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Jacob Lopez and Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Jeff Givens fire a .50 caliber machine gun from a sponson aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during the ship's Tiger Cruise. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 recently completed a deployment the U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110613-N-DR144-626 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 13, 2011) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Jacob Lopez watches as flares are fired to mark his target as he prepares to fire a .50 caliber machine gun from a sponson aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during the ship's Tiger Cruise. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 recently completed a deployment the U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110613-N-DR144-603 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 13, 2011) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Jacob Lopez waits to fire a .50 caliber machine gun from a sponson aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during the ship's Tiger Cruise. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 recently completed a deployment the U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110611-N-DR144-594 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 11, 2011) Sailors' friends and family watch a formation of Carrier Air Wing 17 from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during the ship's Tiger Cruise air show. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 recently completed a deployment the U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110610-N-DR144-050 PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII (June 10, 2011) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) departs Pearl Harbor, Hawaii with Sailors' friends and families aboard for a Tiger Cruise. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 recently completed a deployment the U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110610-N-DR144-977 PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII (June 10, 2011) An SH-60F Seahawk assigned to Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 15 flies approaches the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as the ship departs Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 recently completed a deployment the U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110607-N-DR144-410 PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII (June 7, 2011) Sailors man the rails as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) passes Honolulu and Diamond Head on its way to moor in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 recently completed a deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released).

  • 110607-N-DR144-252 PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII (June 7, 2011) Sailors man the rails as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) passes Honolulu and Diamond Head on its way to moor in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 recently completed a deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released).

  • 110607-N-DR144-186 PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII (June 7, 2011) Sailors man the rails as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) passes Honolulu and Diamond Head on its way to moor in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 recently completed a deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released).

  • 110606-N-DR144-228 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 6, 2011) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 breaks the sound barrier alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during an air power demonstration. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110606-N-DR144-314 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 6, 2011) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 maneuvers over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during an air power demonstration. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110606-N-DR144-350 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 6, 2011) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 maneuvers over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during an air power demonstration. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110604-N-DR144-435 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 4, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jeffrey Mullins coordinates the response to a simulated aircraft fire while acting as the scene leader during crash and salvage drills on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)....

  • 110604-N-DR144-252 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 4, 2011) Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment officers run to check the rigging of barricades during crash and salvage drills on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released).

  • 110604-N-DR144-088 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 4, 2011) Air Boatswain Lt. Karl Thomsen briefs Sailors before they participate in crash and salvage drills on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released).

  • 110603-N-DR144-177 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 3, 2011) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 breaks the sound barrier alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during an air power demonstration. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110603-N-DR144-126 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 3, 2011) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 maneuvers over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during an air power demonstration. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110602-N-DR144-188 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 2, 2011) Midshipman 2nd Class Jonathan Ferris, right, and Midshipman 2nd Class Kathryn Schroedel, left, both Reserve Officers' Training Corps students completing their summer cruise, hook cargo netting to an HH-60H Seahawk assigned to Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 15, while under the instruction of Senior Chief Logistics Specialist Robert Soellner, middle, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a vertical replenishment with the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released).

  • 110531-N-DR144-606 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 31, 2011) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 is enshrouded in vapor as it exceeds the speed of sound over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during an air power demonstration. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110531-N-DR144-595 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 31, 2011) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 is enshrouded in vapor as it exceeds the speed of sound over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during an air power demonstration. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110531-N-DR144-524 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 31, 2011) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 deploys flares alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during an air power demonstration. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110531-N-DR144-508 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 31, 2011) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 deploys flares alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during an air power demonstration. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110531-N-DR144-100 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 31, 2011) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110529-N-DR144-659 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 29, 2011) Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) pulls away from Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) after a refueling-at-sea. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110529-N-DR144-252 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 29, 2011) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) arrives alongside Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a refueling-at-sea. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110528-N-DR144-298 SURIGAO STRAIT (May 28, 2011) Quartermaster Seaman Jacob Williams uses a telescopic alidade to establish the bearing of known reference points on islands in the Philippines as Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and ships assigned to Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 approach the Surigao Strait. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released))

  • 110525-N-DR144-230 HONG KONG (May 25, 2011) Residents of the fishing village of Tai O seen by Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during Morale, Welfare and Recreation's (MWR) Lantau Island Explorer Tour. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110525-N-DR144-166 HONG KONG (May 25, 2011) Residents of the fishing village of Tai O seen by Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during Morale, Welfare and Recreation's (MWR) Lantau Island Explorer Tour. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110525-N-DR144-079 HONG KONG (May 25, 2011) Stilted houses in the fishing village of Tai O seen by Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during Morale, Welfare and Recreation's (MWR) Lantau Island Explorer Tour. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110525-N-DR144-058 HONG KONG (May 25, 2011) Stilted houses in the fishing village of Tai O seen by Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during Morale, Welfare and Recreation's (MWR) Lantau Island Explorer Tour. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110524-N-DR144-170 HONG KONG (May 24, 2011) Gunner's Mate 1st Class David Hurtado, assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), holds a board in place while repairing a wall at the distribution center for the Crossroads Foundation, a Hong Kong-based non-profit organization specializing in global distribution of excess goods to impoverished communities. Nineteen Carl Vinson Sailors participated in a community service project to assist with upkeep and maintenance at the 14-acre facility. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110524-N-DR144-159 HONG KONG (May 24, 2011) Gunner's Mate 1st Class David Hurtado, assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), repairs a wall at the distribution center for the Crossroads Foundation, a Hong Kong-based non-profit organization specializing in global distribution of excess goods to impoverished communities. Nineteen Carl Vinson Sailors participated in a community service project to assist with upkeep and maintenance at the 14-acre facility. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110524-N-DR144-074 HONG KONG (May 24, 2011) Gunner's Mate 1st Class David Hurtado, right, and Logistics Specialist 1st Class Jeremy Bernier, left, both assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), repair a wall at the distribution center for the Crossroads Foundation, a Hong Kong-based non-profit organization specializing in global distribution of excess goods to impoverished communities. Nineteen Carl Vinson Sailors participated in a community service project to assist with upkeep and maintenance at the 14-acre facility. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110524-N-DR144-818 HONG KONG (May 24, 2011) Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) paint the local distribution center for the Crossroads Foundation, a Hong Kong-based non-profit organization specializing in global distribution of excess goods to impoverished communities. Nineteen Carl Vinson Sailors participated in a community service project to assist with upkeep and maintenance at the 14-acre facility. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110525-N-DR144-868 HONG KONG (May 25, 2011) A constuction worker climbs scaffolding on a building in Kowloon, as seen by Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) on liberty in Hong Kong. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)


  • 110525-N-DR144-766 HONG KONG (May 25, 2011) A market in Kowloon, as seen by Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) on liberty in Hong Kong. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110525-N-DR144-617 HONG KONG (May 25, 2011) Streets of Kowloon seen by Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) on liberty in Hong Kong. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)


  • 110525-N-DR144-468 HONG KONG (May 25, 2011) Shopping district in Kowloon seen by Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) on liberty in Hong Kong. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110525-N-DR144-454 HONG KONG (May 25, 2011) Shopping district in Kowloon seen by Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) on liberty in Hong Kong. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110525-N-DR144-417 HONG KONG (May 25, 2011) Advertiser in the shopping district in Kowloon seen by Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) on liberty in Hong Kong. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110525-N-DR144-400 HONG KONG (May 25, 2011) Scaffolding on buildings in Kowloon seen by Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) on liberty in Hong Kong. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110525-N-DR144-321 HONG KONG (May 25, 2011) The skyline of Hng Kong seen from Kowloon by Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) on liberty. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110525-N-DR144-106 HONG KONG (May 25, 2011) Streets of Kowloon, seen by Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) on liberty in Hong Kong. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110522-N-DR144-392 HONG KONG (May 22, 2011) Color guard members Airman Kimberly Simmonds, left, Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Jorge Santana, middle, and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Andrew Rowe, right, prepare to shift colors as Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) anchors in Hong Kong. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released).

  • 110522-N-DR144-198 HONG KONG (May 22, 2011) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) anchors in Hong Kong. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released).

  • 110518-N-DR144-503 MANILA, REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES (May 18, 2011) Ruins of the American installation at Corregidor Island that was destroyed in battles with the Japanese during World War II, seen by Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) participating in a Morale, Welfare and Recreation tour. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released).

  • 110516-N-DR144-408 MANILA, REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES (May 16, 2011) Manila residents watch sunset from sea wall while Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) and USS Shiloh (CG 67) are at anchor in Manila Bay during a port visit to Manila, Republic of the Philippines. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110515-N-DR144-363 MANILA, REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES (May 15, 2011) Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) anchors in Manila Bay between Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and Manila, Republic of the Philippines. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are conducting maritime security operations and close-air support missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110509-N-DR144-578 INDIAN OCEAN (May 9, 2011) Operations Specialist 3rd Class David Ayala talks with other watch standers on a sound-powered telephone while standing watch as a lookout during a rain storm on the signal bridge of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110508-N-DR144-075 ARABIAN SEA (May 8, 2011) Chaplain Lt. Jeffrey Ross addresses a congregation of Sailors after a baptism service on the fantail of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110508-N-DR144-024 ARABIAN SEA (May 8, 2011) Chaplain Lt. Gregory Hazlett baptizes Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) Jovan Michel on the fantail of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110504-N-DR144-735 ARABIAN SEA (May 4, 2011) An F/A-18C Hornet launches from the waist catapults on the flight deck oof Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are conducting maritime security operations and close-air support missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110504-N-DR144-585 ARABIAN SEA (May 4, 2011) Sailors assigned to Air Department's V-2 Division run to prepare the catapults for the next launch on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are conducting maritime security operations and close-air support missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110503-N-DR144-215 ARABIAN SEA (May 3, 2011) An Aviation Ordnanceman secures ordnance on the wingtip of an F/A-18C Hornet on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are conducting maritime security operations and close-air support missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110430-N-DR144-545 ARABIAN SEA (April 30, 2011) Aviation Ordnancemen move ordnance on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are conducting maritime security operations and close-air support missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110425-N-DR144-094 ARABIAN SEA (April 25, 2011) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Dwayne Dill, assigned to Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department's (AIMD) IM-2 Division, reassembles an F414 turbofan in IM-2's power plant shop aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are conducting maritime security operations and close-air support missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110425-N-DR144-024 ARABIAN SEA (April 25, 2011) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman David Blount, assigned to Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department's (AIMD) IM-2 Division, reassembles an F414 turbofan in IM-2's power plant shop aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are conducting maritime security operations and close-air support missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110418-N-DR144-456 ARABIAN SEA (April 18, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) Airman Kevin Daniels, assigned to Air Department's V-4 Division, drags a fuel hose to an aircraft on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are conducting maritime security operations and close-air support missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110411-N-DR144-618 ARABIAN SEA (April 11, 2011) Flight deck personnel work to extinguish an engine fire on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) after the aircraft made an arrested recovery using one functioning engine. No one was injured and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are conducting maritime security operations and close-air support missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released).

  • 110411-N-DR144-568 ARABIAN SEA (April 11, 2011) Flight deck personnel work to extinguish an engine fire on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) after the aircraft made an arrested recovery using one functioning engine. No one was injured and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are conducting maritime security operations and close-air support missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released).

  • 110407-N-DR144-544 ARABIAN GULF (April 7, 2011) Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Corey Rhodes, assigned to Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department's (AIMD) IM-4 Division, performs maintenance on a hydraulic generator in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are conducting maritime security operations and close-air support missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110407-N-DR144-360 ARABIAN GULF (April 7, 2011) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Peter Zavala, left, and Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Jacob Ishimoto, right, both assigned to Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department's (AIMD) IM-4 Division, secure panels after adjusting the fuel injectors on a P-25 fire truck in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are conducting maritime security operations and close-air support missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110407-N-DR144-233 ARABIAN GULF (April 7, 2011) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Peter Zavala, assigned to Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department's (AIMD) IM-4 Division, gathers screws to secure panels after adjusting the fuel injectors on a P-25 fire truck in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are conducting maritime security operations and close-air support missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110407-N-DR144-059 ARABIAN GULF (April 7, 2011) Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Scott Jensen, left, Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Peter Zavala, middle, and Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Jacob Ishimoto, right, all assigned to Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department's (AIMD) IM-4 Division, adjust the fuel injectors on a P-25 fire truck in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are conducting maritime security operations and close-air support missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110331-N-DR144-346 ARABIAN GULF (March 31, 2011) A Landing Signalman (Enlisted) establishes visual communication with an incoming helicopter as an MH-60S Knight Hawk departs after delivering stores to the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a vertical replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are conducting maritime security operations and close-air support missions for Operation New Dawn in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110330-N-DR144-296 ARABIAN GULF (March 30, 2011) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Shane Maurin paints railing on the fantail of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), part of a regular regimen of preservation maintenance the fantail requires because of its high traffic and exposure salt spray. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are conducting maritime security operations and close-air support missions for Operation New Dawn in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released).

  • 110328-N-DR144-484 ARABIAN GULF (March 28, 2011) An HH-60H Seahawk assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 15 conducts plane guard duty for Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) at sunset. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110321-N-DR144-578 United Arab Emirates (March 21, 2011) A camel as seen by Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a sunset safari tour provided by Morale, Welfare and Recreation. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110321-N-DR144-336 United Arab Emirates (March 21, 2011) Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) go off road during a sunset safari tour provided by Morale, Welfare and Recreation. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110321-N-DR144-138 United Arab Emirates (March 21, 2011) Sandals buried in sand as seen by Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a sunset safari tour provided by Morale, Welfare and Recreation. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / Released)

  • 110313-N-DR144-309 ARABIAN SEA (March 13, 2011) Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 3 fast rope from a Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 15 HH-60H Seahawk onto the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED).

  • 110313-N-DR144-150 ARABIAN SEA (March 13, 2011) Sailors assigned to Air Department's V-2 Division guide arresting gear cables back into place after recovering an F/A-18C Hornet on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110308-N-DR144-167 ARABIAN SEA (March 8, 2011) Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Kyle Magnuson, assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125, signals to the pilots of an E-2C Hawkeye as he and squadron mates Airman Sethia Morfin, middle, and Aviation Electronics Technician Jason Edwards, right, prepare the aircraft for a mission on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110308-N-DR144-122 ARABIAN SEA (March 8, 2011) Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Robert Hamblin, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, watches as aircraft are taxied for launch on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • Flying fish at sunset, Arabian Sea.

  • Flying fish at sunset, Arabian Sea.

  • 110301-N-DR144-086 ARABIAN SEA (March 1, 2011) Ship's Serviceman Seaman Recruit Antonio Thomas, assigned to Supply Department's S-3 Division, moves soda from a store room aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110301-N-DR144-029 ARABIAN SEA (March 1, 2011) Electrician's Mate Fireman Alex Kline, assigned to Engineering Department's Electrical Division, asks another Electrician's Mate for a tool while attending to a lighting trouble-call aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110226-N-DR144-562 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 26, 2011) Airman Hunter Hollis and other Sailors on a hose team work in the smoke-filled hangar bay to combat a simulated class bravo fire during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110226-N-DR144-241 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 26, 2011) Sailors on a hose team advance through the smoke-filled hangar bay to combat a simulated class bravo fire during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110220-N-DR144-159 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 20, 2011) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Hector Nevarez, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, moves ordnance on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110219-N-DR144-305 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 19, 2011) Aviation Support Equipment Technician Joel Taylor, an investigator assigned to Repair Locker 1 Alpha, responds to a simulated casualty during a quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110219-N-DR144-070 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 19, 2011) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 3rd Class Oswaldo Torres, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, installs a pressure seal in the canopy of an F/A-18E Super Hornet in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110218-N-DR144-632 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 18, 2011) An Air Department Sailor scrubs the flight deck after sunset aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110218-N-DR144-056 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 18, 2011) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Marsades Ceasar and other Sailors fire during a 9mm pistol qualification aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • A flying fish glides away from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as the ship transits calm waters.

  • 110217-N-DR144-129 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 17, 2011) MH-60 Knight Hawks assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 Blackjacks deliver stores to the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) from the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) during a replenishment-at-sea. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110211-N-7981E-711 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 11, 2011) Comedian "Gallagher" smashes food while performing for Sailors in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a show hosted by Navy Entertainment. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110210-N-7981E-738 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 10, 2011) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Omarge McDonald and Logistics Specialist 3rd Class James Kee attach cargo to the underside of an MH-60S Knight Hawk on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a vertical replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110208-N-7981E-428 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 8, 2011) Flight deck personnel prepare for evening launch and recovery cycles on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110208-N-7981E-312 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 8, 2011) Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 personnel prepare an EA-6B Prowler for a mission at sunset on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110205-N-7981E-346 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 5, 2011) Flight deck handling officer Lt. Cmdr. Tommy Edgeworth reviews flight schedules between evening launch and recovery cycles in flight deck control aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110205-N-7981E-332 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 5, 2011) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 makes an arrested recovery after dark on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110205-N-7981E-121 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 5, 2011) A Sailor assigned to Air Department, V-2 Division, signals while readying the bow catapults for an evening of flight operations on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110129-N-7981E-630 BAY OF BENGAL (Jan. 29, 2011)- Sailors move stores from an aircraft elevator into the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during an underway replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)


  • 110129-N-7981E-577 BAY OF BENGAL (Jan. 29, 2011)- Sailors move stores from an aircraft elevator into the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during an underway replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110129-N-7981E-530 BAY OF BENGAL (Jan. 29, 2011)- Sailors move stores from an aircraft elevator into the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during an underway replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110128-N-7981E-788 BAY OF BENGAL (Jan. 28, 2011)- An aircraft director signals as Aviation Ordnancemen de-arm an F/A-18E Super Hornet after an arrested recovery on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110128-N-7981E-782 BAY OF BENGAL (Jan. 28, 2011)- An aircraft director guides an F/A-18C Hornet away from the landing area after an arrested recovery on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110128-N-7981E-602 BAY OF BENGAL (Jan. 28, 2011)- An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 launches from flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • Catapult with scorched tire marks, the business end of the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

  • Storm clouds over the flight deck of the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as the ship transits the Indian Ocean.

  • 110128-N-7981E-384 BAY OF BENGAL (Jan. 28, 2011)- Flight deck personnel wait for a Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walk down to begin on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110128-N-7981E-235 BAY OF BENGAL (Jan. 28, 2011)- Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Davis Lettieri wears an MCU-2P Chemical Biological Radiological (CBR) mask at a decontamination station in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a general quarters drill. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110127-N-7981E-101 ANDAMAN SEA (Jan. 27, 2011)- Tools of the trade for a boatswain's mate aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) include a boatswain's pipe, marlinspike, manila line, and a hard hat. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110127-N-7981E-061 ANDAMAN SEA (Jan. 27, 2011)-Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Michael Blunt, assigned to Deck Department, 2nd Division, holds manila line, a tool of the trade for boatswain's mates aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110127-N-7981E-048 ANDAMAN SEA (Jan. 27, 2011)- Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Michael Blunt, assigned to Deck Department, 2nd Division, demonstrates how a boatswain's pipe is used to make a 1MC announcement aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110127-N-7981E-034 ANDAMAN SEA (Jan. 27, 2011)- Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Michael Blunt, assigned to Deck Department, 2nd Division, demonstrates how a marlinspike is used by boatswain's mates to separate strands of line aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110127-N-7981E-025 ANDAMAN SEA (Jan. 27, 2011)- Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Michael Blunt, assigned to Deck Department, 2nd Division, holds manilla line, a tool of the trade for boatswain's mates aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110127-N-7981E-014 ANDAMAN SEA (Jan. 27, 2011)- Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Michael Blunt, assigned to Deck Department, 2nd Division, wears a marlinspike and pocket knife, tools of the trade for boatswain's mates aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110127-N-7981E-010 ANDAMAN SEA (Jan. 27, 2011)- Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Michael Blunt, assigned to Deck Department, 2nd Division, wears a yellow hard hat and float coat, tools of the trade for a rig captain during a deck evolution aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110126-N-7981E-365 STRAITS OF MALACCA (Jan. 26, 2011)- The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) leads the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG-52) during a Passing Exercise with the Royal Malaysian Navy. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED) Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110126-N-7981E-146 STRAITS OF MALACCA (Jan. 26, 2011)- The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) leads the Royal Malaysian Navy ship KD Lekir (26) during a Passing Exercise. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110126-N-7981E-147 STRAITS OF MALACCA (Jan. 26, 2011)- The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) leads the Royal Malaysian Navy frigate KD Lekir (FF 26) and corvette KD Kelantan (FFL 175) and the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) during a Passing Exercise. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110125-N-7981E-603 PORT KLANG, Malaysia (Jan. 25, 2011)- Rainforest flora as seen by Sailors assigned to USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a hike near Templer Park in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia while the ship was moored at Port Klang, Malaysia. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110125-N-7981E-478 PORT KLANG, Malaysia (Jan. 25, 2011)- A rainforest stream seen by Sailors assigned to USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a hike near Templer Park in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia while the ship was moored at Port Klang, Malaysia. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110125-N-7981E-086 PORT KLANG, Malaysia (Jan. 25, 2011)- A rainforest trail seen by Sailors assigned to USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a hike near Templer Park in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia while the ship was moored at Port Klang, Malaysia. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110125-N-7981E-220 PORT KLANG, Malaysia (Jan. 25, 2011)- The skyline of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as seen by Sailors assigned to USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) on liberty while the ship was moored at Port Klang, Malaysia. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110125-N-7981E-127 PORT KLANG, Malaysia (Jan. 25, 2011)- A beggar seen by Sailors assigned to USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during on the streets of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia while the ship was moored at Port Klang, Malaysia. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110125-N-7981E-096 PORT KLANG, Malaysia (Jan. 25, 2011)- Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Crosby has heated glass suction balls applied to his back, a Chinese folk remedy to relieve pain, while relaxing on liberty in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia while the ship was moored at Port Klang, Malaysia. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110123-N-7981E-522 PORT KLANG, Malaysia (Jan. 23, 2011)- People fishing from a river side restaurant, as seen by Sailors assigned to USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) tour in Kuala Selangor, Malaysia while the ship is moored at Port Klang, Malaysia. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • Silver leaf monkey in Kuala Selangor, Malaysia.

  • Silver leaf monkey in Kuala Selangor, Malaysia.

  • Silver leaf monkey in Kuala Selangor, Malaysia.

  • 110123-N-7981E-301 PORT KLANG, Malaysia (Jan. 23, 2011)- A Silver leaf monkey begs Sailors assigned to USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) for food during a Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) tour in Kuala Selangor, Malaysia while the ship is moored at Port Klang, Malaysia. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110123-N-7981E-101 PORT KLANG, Malaysia (Jan. 23, 2011)- Newly wed couple seen by Sailors assigned to USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) tour in Kuala Selangor, Malaysia while the ship is moored at Port Klang, Malaysia. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110123-N-7981E-052 PORT KLANG, Malaysia (Jan. 23, 2011)- Woman standing by road seen by Sailors assigned to USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) tour in Kuala Selangor, Malaysia while the ship is moored at Port Klang, Malaysia. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110123-N-7981E-029 PORT KLANG, Malaysia (Jan. 23, 2011)- Tree and clouds seen by Sailors assigned to USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) tour in Kuala Selangor, Malaysia while the ship is moored at Port Klang, Malaysia. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110123-N-7981E-652 PORT KLANG, Malaysia (Jan. 23, 2011)- Street Vender at a market in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as seen by Sailors assigned to USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) on liberty while the ship is moored at Port Klang, Malaysia. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110123-N-7981E-647 PORT KLANG, Malaysia (Jan. 23, 2011)-A Buddhist monk on the street in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as seen by Sailors assigned to USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) on liberty while the ship is moored at Port Klang, Malaysia. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110122-N-7981E-324 STRAIT OF MALACCA (Jan. 22, 2011)- The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) underway in the Strait of Malacca. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110122-N-7981E-215 STRAIT OF MALACCA (Jan. 22, 2011)- The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) underway in the Strait of Malacca. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110122-N-7981E-164 STRAIT OF MALACCA (Jan. 22, 2011)- The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) underway in the Strait of Malacca. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110120-N-7981E-521 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 20, 2011)- A full moon shines over night flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110120-N-7981E-685 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 20, 2011)- Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Zachary Chavez raises a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) after a successful man overboard search and recue exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110120-N-7981E-522 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 20, 2011)- Boatswain's Mate Seaman Daniel Dulin waits to participate in the launch of a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 100110-N-7981E-642 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 10, 2011)- The Japanese destroyer JS Kurama (DDH 144) joins formation with the Arleigh-Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Gridley (DDG 101) and USS Stockdale (DDG 106) during a Passing Exercise (PASSEX). Stockdale and Gridley are underway with the Carl Vinson Strike Group on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110109-N-7981E-422 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 9, 2011)- Interior Communications Specialist Seaman Apprentice Thomas Olson mans a phone and distance line aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) during an underway replenishment with USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7). Gridley is underway with the Carl Vinson Strike Group on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110109-N-7981E-050 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 9, 2011)- Sailors fire shot lines from the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) to USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) during an underway replenishment. Gridley is underway with the Carl Vinson Strike Group on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • F/A-18 Hornets are readied for launch on the waist catapults aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

  • 110107-N-7981E-248 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 7, 2011)-Flight deck personnel perform a foreign object damage (FOD) walk down on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110106-N-7981E-643 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 6, 2011)- An Air Department Sailor signals for an F/A-18C Hornet to move forward after clearing its hook from the arresting cable on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110106-N-7981E-563 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 6, 2011)- An F/A-18C Hornet climbs from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110106-N-7981E-019 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 6, 2011)- Weapons Department Sailors prepare a .50-caliber machine gun mount for a familiarization fire exercise on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110105-N-7981E-239 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 5, 2011)- Boatswain's Mate Seaman Benjamin Troutman, assigned to Deck Department's 3rd Division, makes reports on a sound-powered telephone while standing watch as the starboard aft lookout aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110105-N-7981E-389 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 5, 2011)- Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate David Iverson shouts time remaining to the ship's 1st Lieutenant in the sponson above him during a refueling-at-sea with the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110105-N-7981E-296 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 5, 2011)- Sailors assigned to Deck and Weapons Departments re-stow lines used to send a refueling hose to the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) during a refueling-at-sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110105-N-7981E-052 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 5, 2011)- Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Troy Loveday, assigned to Deck Department's 2nd Division, heaves around line sending a refueling hose to the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) during a refueling-at-sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 100104-N-7981E-596 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 4, 2011)- The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) conducts refueling-at-sea with the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 100103-N-7981E-258 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 3, 2011)- Sailors conduct a Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walk down after an abandon ship drill on the flight deck aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th and U.S. 5th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110101-N-7981E-064 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 1, 2011)- Weapons Department Sailors ring in the new year at midnight with a qualification fire of pencil flares in the first time zone west of the International Date Line aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 110101-N-7981E-052 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 1, 2011)- Weapons Department Sailors ring in the new year at midnight with a qualification fire of pencil flares in the first time zone west of the International Date Line aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

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