Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet

Jul 10 2025

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Petty Officer 3rd Class Tajh Payne

Airman Derek Jones, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, signals a Carrier Air Wing 8 MH-60S Sea Hawk to the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), June 27, 2025. Gerald R. Ford, a first-in-class aircraft carrier and deployed flagship of Carrier Strike Group Twelve, incorporates modern technology, innovative shipbuilding designs, and best practices from legacy aircraft carriers to increase the U.S. Navy's capacity to underpin American security and economic prosperity, deter adversaries, and project power on a global scale through sustained operations at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tajh Payne)

Jul 10 2025

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Hannah Kantner

250705-N-XK462-1668 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (July 5, 2025) The Nimitz-class aircraft carriers USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) operate in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo)

Jul 10 2025

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Carson Croom

E/A-18G Growlers from the "Cougars" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139 fly in formation during an aerial change of command ceremony alongside the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the South China Sea, May 27, 2025. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Carson Croom)

Jul 10 2025

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Lt. Sara Wedemeyer

KEFLAVÍK, Iceland (June 28, 2025) – A P-8A Poseidon, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 46, lands at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, June 28, 2025. VP-46 and VP-69 are on a joint deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Sara Wedemeyer)

Jul 10 2025

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Lt. Alex Delgado

NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Jul. 2, 2024) Aviation Electronics Technician Second Class Matt Belvery, assigned to Unmanned Patrol Squadron (VUP) 19, prepares to begin postflight on an MQ-4C Triton at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Italy, Jul. 2, 2024. VUP-19 is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet Area of Operations conducting missions in support of Naval Forces Europe and Africa. (US Navy photo by LT Alex Delgado/released)

Jul 10 2025

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Emma Burgess

250630-N-FJ237-1284 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (June 30, 2025) An E-2D Hawkeye, attached to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during flight operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo)

Jul 10 2025

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Petty Officer 2nd Class August Clawson

An F-35C Lightning II, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 19, 2025. The USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWA CSG) is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class August Clawson)

Jul 10 2025

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Isaiah Goessl

250611-N-TD381-1337 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (June 11, 2025) A CMV-22B Osprey, attached to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30, takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo)

Jul 10 2025

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Hannah Kantner

250625-N-XK462-2199 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (June 25, 2025) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during flight operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo)