Modern Aircraft Carriers

Images of contemporary aircraft carriers at sea, highlighting military ships and their operational environments.

Aircraft carrier in the sea, USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), US Navy
Aircraft carrier in the sea, USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), US Navy
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Two U.S. Air Force MH-53J combat search and rescue helicopters from the 20th Special Operations based at Hurlburt Field, Fla. are spotted on elevator #2 on board the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) during the joint special operations Fleet Exercise 2-94. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EXERCISE 2-94 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)
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The worlds largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), arrives in Norfolk, Virginia, following its eight-month maiden deployment, Jan. 18, 2023. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) completed a scheduled deployment in U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/US Sixth Fleet area of operations, demonstrating the commitment and power projection capability of the Navys globally deployed force.
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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 25, 2015) The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) prepares to come alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200). Ships comprising the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group are participating in a group sail exercise designed to develop coordinated capabilities.
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220907-N-VM474-1162 RIGA, Latvia (Sept. 7, 2022) Distinguished visitors tour the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a key leader engagement in Riga, Latvia, Sept. 7, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, 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.
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DN-SC-86-00878. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Marines and sailors man the rail as the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) arrives in port. Base: Sasebo Country: Japan (JPN)
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221207-N-TY639-1406 ELIZABETH RIVER (Dec. 7, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) departs Naval Station Norfolk en route to Norfolk Naval Shipyard for a Planned Incremental Availability (PIA). Truman is scheduled for Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY).
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100506-N-8421M-124SAN DIEGO (May 6, 2010) The aircraft carriers USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) are pierside at Naval Air Station North Island.
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INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2016) Guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) transits the Indian Ocean. Gonzalez is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.
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A starboard bow view of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) as the vessel approaches Naval Station, Norfolk, following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)
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The destroyer USS KINKAID (DD-965) is positioned in the medium auxiliary floating dry dock STEADFAST (AFDM-14) at South Mole Pier. The ocean minesweeper USS CONSTANT (MSO-427) is moored in the foreground. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A vertical view of the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) underway. (Substandard image). Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)
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060908-N-1332Y-235. Base: Fleet Activities Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN)
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221208-N-PA221-1226 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 8, 2022) U.S. Navy Sailors get in formation for a photo exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations.
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040514-N-4614W-038. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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060210-N-1027J-007. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Sailors man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) while the large harbor tug TUSKEGEE (YTB-806) escorts the vessel around the north end of Ford Island. The RANGER is stopping off at Pearl Harbor while en route to its home port after returning from deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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060919-N-5576W-001. Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)
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DN-ST-87-12608. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-SC-87-04008. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '86 Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A stern view of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV-43) underway approaching Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)
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Sailors man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) as the vessel passes the U.S. Army Transportation Corps pier. The Army's vehicle landing ship CM3 HAROLD C. CLINGER (LSV-2) is moored to the pier. The RANGER is stopping off at Pearl Harbor while en route to its home port after returning from deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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CVN78 CARRIER AIRFLOW STUDY IN FLUID MECHANICS LAB (CVN21)
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WASHINGTON (April 16, 2012) An artist rendering of the Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002).
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PEARL HARBOR (June 28, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) pulls into Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.
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A table of growth trends in Cuban military forces. Country: Unknown