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Taking to the skies.
  • A UAA Cessna 172S Skyhawk lands at Merrill Field in front of UAA's Aviation Technology Center.

  • Arctic Thunder 2018 Airshow, JBER Alaska.

  • Arctic Thunder 2018 Airshow, JBER Alaska.

  • Arctic Thunder 2018 Airshow, JBER Alaska.

  • Arctic Thunder 2018 Airshow, JBER Alaska.

  • Arctic Thunder 2018 Airshow, JBER Alaska.

  • Arctic Thunder 2018 Airshow, JBER Alaska.

  • Arctic Thunder 2018 Airshow, JBER Alaska.

  • Arctic Thunder 2018 Airshow, JBER Alaska.

  • Arctic Thunder 2018 Airshow, JBER Alaska.

  • Arctic Thunder 2018 Airshow, JBER Alaska.

  • Arctic Thunder 2018 Airshow, JBER Alaska.

  • Arctic Thunder 2018 Airshow, JBER Alaska.

  • A 1944 Vultee BT-13 operated by the Alaska Wing of the Commemorative Air Force at Merrill Field. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Anchorage Press photographer James R. Evans enjoys a warbird ride over Anchorage in a 1944 Vultee BT-13 flown by Gordon Bartell, a pilot with the Alaska Wing of the Commemorative Air Force at Merrill Field.

  • The United States Air Force's Thunderbirds perform at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson during the Arctic Thunder 2014 air show.

  • The United States Air Force's Thunderbirds perform at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson during the Arctic Thunder 2014 air show.

  • The United States Air Force's Thunderbirds perform at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson during the Arctic Thunder 2014 air show.

  • 130423-N-DR144-172 Pacific Ocean (April 23, 2013)- An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 approaches to land on the flight deck of Amphibious Transport Dock Ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Anchorage is currently en route to its namesake city of Anchorage, Alaska for its commissioning ceremony May 4. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 130423-N-DR144-113 Pacific Ocean (April 23, 2013)- Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Wilmer Ramos, assigned to Amphibious Transport Dock Ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), turns to check the departure airspace as he directs the launch of an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 on the flight deck of the Amphibious Transport Dock Ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Air Department Sailors from San Diego are aboard Anchorage earning qualifications and maintaining proficiency while the ship is underway. Anchorage is currently en route to its namesake city of Anchorage, Alaska for its commissioning ceremony May 4. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 130423-N-DR144-600 Pacific Ocean (April 23, 2013)- Aviation Boatswain's Mates (Handling) direct an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 as it launches from the flight deck of the Amphibious Transport Dock Ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Anchorage is currently en route to its namesake city of Anchorage, Alaska for its commissioning ceremony May 4. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 130222-N-DR144-983 SAN DIEGO (February 22, 2013) An MH-60R Seahawk assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73's USS Freedom (LCS 1) detachment is the first fleet MH-60R to operate with a Right Hand Extended Pylon (RHEP) and a full compliment of eight AGM-114 Hellfire Captive Air Training Missiles during a training mission near San Diego. Freedom, the lead ship of the Freedom variant of LCS, is expected to deploy to Southeast Asia this spring. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James R. Evans/Released)

  • 130222-N-DR144-851 SAN DIEGO (February 22, 2013) An MH-60R Seahawk assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73's USS Freedom (LCS 1) detachment is the first fleet MH-60R to operate with a Right Hand Extended Pylon (RHEP) and a full compliment of eight AGM-114 Hellfire Captive Air Training Missiles during a training mission near San Diego. Freedom, the lead ship of the Freedom variant of LCS, is expected to deploy to Southeast Asia this spring. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James R. Evans/Released)

  • 121014-N-DR144-780 SAN DIEGO (October 14, 2012)- F/A-18C Hornets assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, perform during the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar 2012 Air Show. The air show, held October 12-14, was themed "Marines In Flight: Celebrating 50 Years of Space Exploration." (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 121014-N-DR144-726 SAN DIEGO (October 14, 2012)- "Fat Albert" a C-130 assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, performs during the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar 2012 Air Show. The air show, held October 12-14, was themed "Marines In Flight: Celebrating 50 Years of Space Exploration." (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 121014-N-DR144-522 SAN DIEGO (October 14, 2012)- A United States Air Force F-22 Raptor joins a World War II vintage P-51 Mustang in a heritage flight during the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar 2012 Air Show. The air show, held October 12-14, was themed "Marines In Flight: Celebrating 50 Years of Space Exploration." (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 121014-N-DR144-472 SAN DIEGO (October 14, 2012)- A United States Air Force F-22 Raptor performs during the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar 2012 Air Show. The air show, held October 12-14, was themed "Marines In Flight: Celebrating 50 Years of Space Exploration." (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 121014-N-DR144-380 SAN DIEGO (October 14, 2012)- A Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101 flies through smoke from pyrotechnics during the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar 2012 Air Show. The air show, held October 12-14, was themed "Marines In Flight: Celebrating 50 Years of Space Exploration." (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 121014-N-DR144-355 SAN DIEGO (October 14, 2012)- A Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 165 and an AH-1Z Super Cobra take part in an air-ground assault demonstration during the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar 2012 Air Show. The air show, held October 12-14, was themed "Marines In Flight: Celebrating 50 Years of Space Exploration." (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 121014-N-DR144-346 SAN DIEGO (October 14, 2012)- From top, a UH-1Y Huey, an MV-22 Osprey, and an AH-1Z Super Cobra take part in an air-ground assault demonstration during the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar 2012 Air Show. The air show, held October 12-14, was themed "Marines In Flight: Celebrating 50 Years of Space Exploration." (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 121014-N-DR144-282 SAN DIEGO (October 14, 2012)- A Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101 and two F/A-18C Hornets assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 launch during the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar 2012 Air Show. The air show, held October 12-14, was themed "Marines In Flight: Celebrating 50 Years of Space Exploration." (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 121014-N-DR144-272 SAN DIEGO (October 14, 2012)- Patriots Aerobatics Team L-39 Albatroses perform during the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar 2012 Air Show. The air show, held October 12-14, was themed "Marines In Flight: Celebrating 50 Years of Space Exploration." (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • F-22 Raptor at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska.

  • Frost on a Piper Super Cub, Merrill Field, Alaska.

  • 120520-N-DR144-525.PACIFIC OCEAN (May 20, 2012) An SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 15 flies past the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during an air power demonstration for embarked tiger cruise participants. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a tiger cruise after completing a deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released).

  • 120319-N-DR144-551 ARABIAN SEA (March 19, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 recovers on the flight deck during a sand storm aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released).

  • 120307-N-DR144-275 ARABIAN GULF (March 7, 2012) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Akeen Malone, left, and another Sailor assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81's line shack wait to chain down aircraft on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

  • 120306-N-DR144-1418 ARABIAN GULF (March 6, 2012) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Richard O'Dell, assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 15, guides the pilots of an HH-60H Seahawk as they retrieve cargo from the deck of the fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) during a replenishment-at-sea with Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released).

  • 120225-N-DR144-1057 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 25, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet flown by Lt. j.g. Christopher Montague and Cmdr. Fernando Garcia, left, and an F/A-18F Super Hornet flown by Lt. Cmdr. Warren Tomlinson and Lt. j.g. Josh Raymond, right, all assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, enter the landing pattern over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released).

  • 120225-N-DR144-914 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 25, 2012) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, flown by Cmdr. Michael River forms up to receive fuel from an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 and flown by Lt. Michael Loringer during a mission flown from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

  • 120225-N-DR144-897 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 25, 2012) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, flown by Cmdr. Michael River forms up for an aerial refueling during a mission flown from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

  • 120225-N-DR144-875 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 25, 2012) Lt. Michael Loringer, a pilot assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, repositions his F/A-18F Super Hornet after receiving fuel from an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, flown by Cmdr. Michael River during a mission flown from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

  • 120225-N-DR144-854 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 25, 2012) Lt. Michael Loringer, a pilot assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, holds formation as his F/A-18F Super Hornet receives fuel from an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 flown by Cmdr. Michael River during a mission flown from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

  • 120225-N-DR144-746 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 25, 2012) From top; an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, flown by Lt. Cmdr. Warren Tomlinson and Lt. j.g. Josh Raymond, an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 flown by Lt. Daniel Solfelt, an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, flown by Cmdr. Craig Sicola, and an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 flown by Lt. Taylor Hesse, join a formation of aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 during a mission flown from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and CVW 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released).

  • 120225-N-DR144-711 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 25, 2012) From top; an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, flown by Lt. Cmdr. Warren Tomlinson and Lt. j.g. Josh Raymond, an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 flown by Lt. Daniel Solfelt, an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, flown by Cmdr. Craig Sicola, and an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 flown by Lt. Taylor Hesse, fly over the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones during a mission flown from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and CVW 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

  • 120225-N-DR144-611 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 25, 2012) From right; an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, flown by Lt. Cmdr. Warren Tomlinson and Lt. j.g. Josh Raymond, an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 flown by Lt. Daniel Solfelt, an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, flown by Cmdr. Craig Sicola, and an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 flown by Lt. Taylor Hesse, join a formation of aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 during a mission flown from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and CVW 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

  • 120225-N-DR144-486 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 25, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, flown by Lt. Cmdr. Warren Tomlinson and Lt. j.g. Josh Raymond, and an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, flown by Cmdr. Craig Sicola, join a formation of aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 during a mission flown from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and CVW 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

  • 120225-N-DR144-477 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 25, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, flown by Lt. Cmdr. Warren Tomlinson and Lt. j.g. Josh Raymond, and an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, flown by Cmdr. Craig Sicola, join a formation of aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 during a mission flown from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and CVW 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released).

  • 120225-N-DR144-458 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 25, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, flown by Lt. Cmdr. Warren Tomlinson and Lt. j.g. Josh Raymond, and an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, flown by Cmdr. Craig Sicola, join a formation of aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 during a mission flown from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and CVW 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

  • 120225-N-DR144-317 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 25, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, flown by Cmdr. Craig Sicola, forms up after an aerial refueling during a mission flown from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

  • 120225-N-DR144-229 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 25, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, flown by Cmdr. Craig Sicola, forms up for aerial refueling during a mission flown from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

  • 120225-N-DR144-176 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 25, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25, flown by Lt. Taylor Hesse, forms up for aerial refueling during a mission flown from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

  • 120207-N-DR144-915 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 7, 2012) An SH-60F Seahawk assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 15 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released).

  • 120125-N-DR144-369 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 25, 2012) An aircraft assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 is prepared to launch on the first all-female crewed combat mission in an E-2C Hawkeye on the flight deck aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released).

  • 120102-N-DR144-050 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 2, 2012) An MH-60S Knight Hawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 passes the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) while delivering supplies to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a vertical replenishment at sea with Fast Combat Support Ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a Western Pacific Deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released).

  • 111222-N-DR144-395 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 22, 2011) Landing Signal Officers supervise the arrested recovery of an F/A-18C Hornet on the flight deck aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are currently underway on a Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released).

  • 111221-N-DR144-375 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 21, 2011) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are currently underway on a Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released).

  • 111217-N-DR144-277 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 17, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Tilford Breedlove directs an EA-6B Prowler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 away from the landing area after an arrested landing on the flight deck aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are currently underway on a Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released).

  • 111217-N-DR144-187 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 16, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Tilford Breedlove signals to the pilot of an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 as it comes to a stop in the landing area after an arrested landing on the flight deck aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are currently underway on a Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

  • 111211-N-DR144-399 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2011) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are currently underway on a Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

  • 111008-N-DR144-913 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 8, 2011) A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle banks at high speed during an aerial demonstration at San Francisco's Fleet Week Air Show. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (RELEASED)

  • 111008-N-DR144-759 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 8, 2011) The Canadian Forces 432 Air Demonstration Squadron "The Snowbirds" performs during San Francisco's Fleet Week Air Show. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (RELEASED)

  • 111008-N-DR144-605 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 8, 2011) The Canadian Forces 432 Air Demonstration Squadron "The Snowbirds" performs during San Francisco's Fleet Week Air Show. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (RELEASED)

  • 110927-N-DR144-880 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 27, 2011) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Matthew Lyden, left, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Kimberly Gilliland, right, both assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 perform maintenance on the roto-dome gear box on an E-2C Hawkeye in the hangar bay aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are underway conducting operations off the coast of Southern California. 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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).

  • 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)

  • 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-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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 101229-N-7981E-037 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 29, 2010)- An HH-60H Seahawk assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 15 and an MH-60S Knighthawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 cross paths over the 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 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)

  • 101224-N-7981E-253 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 24, 2010)- HH-60H Seahawks assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 15 pass a rainbow while delivering mail to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) from the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) during a vertical replenishment at sea. 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)

  • 101224-N-7981E-124 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 24, 2010)- An HH-60H Seahawk assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 15 delivers mail to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) from the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) during a vertical replenishment at sea. 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)

  • 101217-N-7981E-171 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 17, 2010)- An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 22 is enshrouded in vapor as it launches from the flight deck of USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are currently on a three-week composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) followed by a western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 101217-N-7981E-074 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 17, 2010)- An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 81 rushes past Air Department Sailors as it launches from the flight deck of USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are currently on a three-week composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) followed by a western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 101215-N-7981E-572 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 15, 2010)- An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 113 launches from the flight deck of USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) after sunset. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are currently on a three-week composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) followed by a western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 101201-N-7981E-291 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 1, 2010)- A pilot assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 prepares to launch from the flight deck of USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in an F/A-18C Hornet. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are currently on a three-week composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) followed by a Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 101003-N-7981E-019 SAN DIEGO (OCTOBER 3, 2010)- F/A-18C Hornets assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, perform during the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar 2010 Air Show. The air show, held October 1-3, was themed "Marines: A Tradition of Uncommon Valor" in honor of the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 101003-N-7981E-019 SAN DIEGO (OCTOBER 3, 2010)- A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon and F-22 Raptor fly in formation with a World War II Vintage P-51 Mustang while performing a heritage flight during the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar 2010 Air Show. The air show, held October 1-3, was themed "Marines: A Tradition of Uncommon Valor" in honor of the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 101003-N-7981E-418 SAN DIEGO (OCTOBER 3, 2010)- A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor draws contrails while demonstrating the aircraft's superior maneuverability during the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar 2010 Air Show. The air show, held October 1-3, was themed "Marines: A Tradition of Uncommon Valor" in honor of the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)

  • 090131-N-7981E-064.PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2009) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Bashab Biswas, from Garden City N.Y. assigned to the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34, waits aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) with an F/A-18C Hornet as it is readied for a mission. Abraham Lincoln is underway on a scheduled work-up conducting sustainment training and carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

  • 081210-N-7981E-331 PACIFIC OCEAN (December 10, 2008)- A T-45 Goshawk assigned to Carrier Training Wing (CTW) 1 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is underway on a scheduled work-up, conducting training and carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

  • 081006-N-7981E-337 Pacific Ocean (October 6, 2008)- Captain John Aquilino, outgoing Commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 banks in a "Kestrels" Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 F/A-18E Super Hornet over USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as he leaves incoming Commander, CVW 2 Capt. Alton Ross, flying a "Blue Blasters" Strike Fighter Squadron F/A-18C Hornet to lead a formation of aircraft during CVW 2's aerial change of command ceremony. Lincoln and CVW 2 are returning from a seven-month deployment to the U.S. Navy Fifth Fleet area of operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (RELEASED)

  • 080929-N-7981E-089 Pacific Ocean (September 29, 2008)- A pair of E-2C Hawkeyes assigned to "Sun Kings" of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116 pass over USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in tight formation during an air power demonstration performed by aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2. The USS Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. Operating in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean, the U.S. 7th Fleet is the largest of the forward-deployed U.S. fleets covering 52 million square miles, with approximately 60-70 ships, 200-300 aircraft and 40,000 Sailors and Marines assigned at any given time. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (RELEASED)

  • 080923-N-7981E-518 Pacific Ocean (September 24, 2008)- The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) performs plane guard duties for USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as an F/A-18F Super Hornet approaches to make an arrested recovery on Lincoln's flight deck at sunset. The USS Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. Operating in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean, the U.S. 7th Fleet is the largest of the forward-deployed U.S. fleets covering 52 million square miles, with approximately 60-70 ships, 200-300 aircraft and 40,000 Sailors and Marines assigned at any given time. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (RELEASED)

  • 080922-N-7981E-148 Pacific Ocean (September 22, 2008)- An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to "Vigilantes" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 flown by Lt. Michael Apone drops a pair of MK-76 low-drag practice munitions on a target towed behind USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The USS Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. Operating in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean, the U.S. 7th Fleet is the largest of the forward-deployed U.S. fleets covering 52 million square miles, with approximately 60-70 ships, 200-300 aircraft and 40,000 Sailors and Marines assigned at any given time. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (RELEASED)

  • 080906-N-7981E-530 Indian Ocean (September 6, 2008)- An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to "Kestrels" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 launches at sunset from the flight deck of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. Operating in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean, the U.S. 7th fleet is the largest of the forward-deployed U.S. fleets, covering 52 million square miles, with approximately 60-70 ships, 200-300 aircraft and 40,000 Sailors and Marines assigned at any given time. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (RELEASED)

  • 080612-N-7981E-504 ARABIAN GULF (June 12, 2008)- An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to "Bounty Hunters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 breaks to enter the landing pattern over the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. Navy 5th Fleet area of responsibility to support Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO help develop security in the maritime environment, which promotes stability and global prosperity. These operations complement the counterterrorism and security efforts of regional nations and seek to disrupt violent extremists' use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material. U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (RELEASED)

  • 080608-N-7981E-358 ARABIAN GULF (June 8, 2008)-Squadron personnel stand by while an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to "Kestrels" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 revs up its afterburners for launch off the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. Navy 5th Fleet area of responsibility to support Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO help develop security in the maritime environment, which promotes stability and global prosperity. These operations complement the counterterrorism and security efforts of regional nations and seek to disrupt violent extremists' use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material. U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (RELEASED)

  • 080605-N-7981E-409 Arabian Gulf (June 5, 2008)- Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Brian Thurman, a landing signalman enlisted (LSE) assigned to "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 2, directs an MH-60S Knight Hawk assigned to "Wildcards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 as it delivers stores on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during a vertical replenishment at sea with Fast Combat Support Ship USNS Rainer (T-AOE 7). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. Navy 5th Fleet area of responsibility to support Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO help develop security in the maritime environment, which promotes stability and global prosperity. These operations complement the counterterrorism and security efforts of regional nations and seek to disrupt violent extremists' use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (RELEASED)

  • 080330-N-7981E-370 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 30, 2008)- Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Tyler Yee mans an M-270 Machine gun as an HH-60H Seahawk assigned "Golden Falcons" Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 2 flies over Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during an air power demonstration. Lincoln, embarked Carrier Air Wing Two, and the rest of Carrier Strike Group Nine are underway for a scheduled seven-month deployment to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (RELEASED).

  • 080330-N-7981E-053 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 30, 2008)- Aircraft from Carrier Air Wing Two fly in formation over Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during an air power demonstration. Lincoln, embarked Carrier Air Wing Two, and the rest of Carrier Strike Group Nine are underway for a scheduled seven-month deployment to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (RELEASED).

  • An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to VFA-2 Bounty Hunters recovers aboard USS Abraham Lincoln.

  • An SH-60 with Secretary of the Navy Donald Winter aboard lands aboard USS Shoup.

  • Wingtip icicles on a Piper Super Cub at Merrill Field, Alaska.

  • USAF heritage flight at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska.

  • Recovering an EA-6B Prowler aboard USS Abraham Lincoln.

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