Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet

Mar 20 2023

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Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jacob West)

220610-N-TW177-1013 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 10, 2022) Sailors perform maintenance on an E/A-18G Growler aircraft, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VAQ) 140, aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77), June 10, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG) is underway completing a certification exercise to increase U.S. and allied interoperability and warfighting capability before a future deployment. The George H. W. Bush CSG is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat America's adversaries in support of national security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jacob West)

Mar 20 2023

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Sawyer C

Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class John Strand, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), signals to an MH-60R Sea Hawk Helicopter, attached to the “Spartans” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70, during flight operations as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 15, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navy’s commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict free Atlantic region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sawyer Connally)

Mar 20 2023

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Christin

230224-N-TC847-1073 ADRIATIC SEA (Feb. 24, 2023) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) sails in formation with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119), Italian Navy Orizzonte-class destroyer ITS Caio Duilio (D 554), Italian Navy aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (C 550) and Spanish Navy amphibious assault ship SPS Juan Carlos (L-61), Feb. 24, 2023. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christine Montgomery)

Mar 20 2023

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Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 1st Class Aaron Wilson, from Atlanta, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) air department, stands watch as the arresting gear officer as an E2-D Hawkeye, attached to the "Bear Aces" of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 124, flies over the flight deck, April 19, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and strike group integration as part of the ship’s tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)

Mar 20 2023

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Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Lorenzo Fekieta-Martinez

220614-N-YS933-1304 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 14, 2022) Sailors prepare to chock and chain an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, from the “Indians” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Lorenzo Fekieta-Martinez)

Mar 20 2023

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Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lake Fultz

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2023) Lt. Jim Ruck, from Alameda, Calif., flies in formation with a CMV-22B Osprey, assigned to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30. VRM 30, assigned to Carrier Air Wing 9, is currently based out of Naval Air Station North Island in support of routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lake Fultz)

Mar 20 2023

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Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Keenan Daniels

230311-N-VW723-4636 EL CENTRO, Calif. (Mar. 11, 2022) The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, perform at the El Centro Airshow at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., March 11, 2023. In addition to the airshow being the first of the Blue Angels season, the theme of this year's airshow was "50 Years of Women Flying in the Navy," honoring the trailblazing women that paved the way for past, present and future Naval Aviators. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Keenan Daniels/released)

Mar 20 2023

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Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Rowe

230106-N-MJ302-1166 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 6, 2023) An E/A-18G Growler from the “Cougars” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is in 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with 35 maritime nations in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Rowe)