Wednesday, February 29, 2012

McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18F Super Hornet




 
120121-N-DR144-012 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 21, 2012) Sailors prepare an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 for launch on the flight deck as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) passes through a storm front. 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)

McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18 Hornet


120121-N-ZI635-067 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 21, 2012) Sailors watch the sunset from the hangar bay 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 Seaman George M. Bell/Released)

Sikorsky SH-60F Sea Hawk



120222-N-ZZ999-001 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 22, 2012) Explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 3 rappel from an SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Red Lions of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 15 to the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) during a heliborne visit, board, search and seizure training event. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean Martin/Released)

Friday, February 24, 2012

McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18C Hornet



120223-N-DI587-026 EL CENTRO, Calif. (Feb. 23, 2012) Marine Capt. Brandon Cordill, from Hemet, Calif., assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, performs a "diamond dirty loop" over Naval Air Facility El Centro during a practice flight. The Blue Angels start their 2012 show season at the Naval Air Facility El Centro Air Show March 10. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rachel McMarr/Released)

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18F Super Hornet and AGM-65 Maverick ASM



120218-N-VO377-086 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 18, 2012) Aviation ordnancemen perform final checks on ordnance attached to an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan P. Idle/Released)

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Sikorsky MH-60R Sea Hawk



120214-N-CW746-010 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 14, 2012) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77, embarked aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), flies patrol as the ship transits the Strait of Hormuz. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Daniel J. Walford/Released)

Friday, February 17, 2012

McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18C Hornet



120216-N-JN664-090 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 16, 2012) A Sailor directs the pilot of an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Karolina A. Martinez/Released)

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Sikorsky MH-60R Sea Hawk


120213-N-ED900-071 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2012) Flight deck crew members conduct a helicopter in-flight refueling (HIFR) with an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the "Raptors" of Helicopter Strike Maritime Squadron (HSM) 71, aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91). Pinckney is a part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eddie Harrison/Released)

Monday, February 13, 2012

Sikorsky MH-60S Sea Hawk



120211-N-NB694-176 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 11, 2012) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 lands aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua E. Walters/Released)

Friday, February 10, 2012

McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18C Hornet


120207-N-OY799-084 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2012) Final checkers signal safe to launch an F/A-18C Hornet from the Warhawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility while on a seven-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

Boeing Scan Eagle UAV



120206-N-NR955-180 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 6, 2012) Insitu contractors recover Scan Eagle, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), on the flight deck after a successful test run aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) during Certification Exercise. The exercise is the final qualification for the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group before their scheduled spring deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lauren G. Randall/Released)

McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18F Super Hornet



120209-N-VO377-198 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 9, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan P. Idle/Released)

McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18E Super Hornet




120208-N-FI736-068 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 8, 2012) Sailors assigned to the Knighthawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136 perform preventative maintenance on a F/A-18E Super Hornet in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is underway participating in Exercise Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator, the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years, represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. This exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. #BA12 (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman/Released)

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Grumman E-2C Hawkeye and Sikorsky SH-60F Sea Hawk



120201-N-ZI635-271 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 1, 2012) An SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 15 lifts off as an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 prepares to launch from 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 Seaman George M. Bell/Released)