Naval Personnel Maintenance Operations

Images of naval personnel conducting maintenance on aircraft and ship components with a focus on technical precision and a professional atmosphere.

220505-N-DO281-1017 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 5, 2022) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Conner Jimenez conducts maintenance on a valve aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), May 5, 2022. Paul Ignatius is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., Allied and partner interest in Europe and Africa.

221015-N-IX644-1064 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 15, 2022) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Masin Coon, from Salinas, California, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), performs a cleaning inspection on a bomb rack, Oct. 15, 2022. 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.

220914-WU964-N-1065 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2022) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Dalend Lao, from Sacramento, California, performs maintenance on a ordnance ejector rack in the Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Department gun shop aboard the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 14. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

220505-N-DO281-1017 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 5, 2022) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Conner Jimenez conducts maintenance on a valve aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), May 5, 2022. Paul Ignatius is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., Allied and partner interest in Europe and Africa.

221011-N-IX644-1095 IONIAN SEA (Oct. 11, 2022) Aviation Electricians Mate Airman Heather Davis, from Jacksonville, Florida, tightens a hose on an MH-60S Nighthawk helicopter attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77), Oct. 11, 2022. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of CSG-10, George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG). The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86, VFA-103, VFA-136, VFA-143, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, HSC-5, and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46. The GHWBCSG 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.

070131-N-2659P-072. Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

220625-N-FB730-1017 TUNISIAN SEA (June 25, 2022) Aviation Machinists Mate 2nd Class Lizzie Stenson, from Nashville, Tennessee, assigned to the Proud Warriors of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72, loosens a bolt on the rotor of an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter in the hangar bay of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), June 25, 2022. The Harry S. Truman 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.

British Naval AIRMAN Aaron Eynon chains a Royal Air Force GR-7 Harrier to the flight deck elevator before raising it to the flight deck of the Invincible Class Aircraft Carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (RO 6). The British vessell is operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up. Base: Hms Illustrious (RO 6)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 16, 2012) Hull Technician 3rd Class Michael Rios grinds down a pipe in the weld shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) while the ship is underway for its Composite Training Unit Exercise. The U.S. Navy is reliable, flexible, and ready to respond worldwide on, above, and below the sea. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 31, 2022) Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Ryan Phillips, from Forrest City, Pa., chisels metal in the machine shop aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

220702-N-FB730-1003 ADRIATIC SEA (July 2, 2022) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Jian Teng, from New York, fills a jack with hydraulic fluid in the hangar bay of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), July 2, 2022. The Harry S. Truman 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. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Charles E. Fisher a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter pilot with the 1st-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard, performs a final check to a Black Hawk during maintenance at the Army Aviation Support Facility at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 17, 2019. (New Jersey Army National Guard

Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Cloud of Strike Fighter Squadron 125 (VFA-125) hooks up a test lead while servicing an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft. Base: Naval Air Station, Lemoore State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221012-N-KU796-1013 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 12, 2022) U.S. Navy Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Daniel Foote Owens, from Los Angeles, troubleshoots a limit switch on a helicopter rescue hoist in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Strike Group is underway preparing for an upcoming deployment.

230412-N-YV347-1218 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 12, 2023) U.S. Navy Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Issac Emerson, from Portsmouth, Va., sorts ammunition for an M240 lightweight machine gun aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52). Bunker Hill, part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is in U.S. 7th fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navys largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

221011-N-ET093-1047 IONIAN SEA (Oct 11, 2022) Machinery Repairman 1st Class Daniel Mendes, from Modesto, California, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), fabricates an air hose fitting, Oct. 11, 2022. 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.

110611-N-BS486-026 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 11, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Apprentice Jennifer Wage, from Claiborne County, Tenn., uses a needle gun to remove rust from a bulkhead in hangar bay three aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group just completed a joint task force exercise off the coast of Southern California.

Staff Sgt. Matthew Lawson, assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, works to complete a 400-hour phase inspection on an F-16 Fighting Falcon Oct. 18, 2015, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The phase inspection team conducts inspections after every 400 hours of flight.

060308-N-4776G-108. Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN-76)

220809-N-QI593-1005 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 9, 2022) Damage Controlman 1st Class Garrett Paulson, from Humble, Texas, conducts chemical, biological and radiological damage control training aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) in the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 9, 2022. Bainbridge 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.

221129-N-IV962-3004PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 29, 2022) - Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Recruit Ryan Kaui flattens an elevator guide rail aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Nov. 29. Hull Maintenance Technicians plan, supervise, and perform tasks necessary for fabrication, installation, maintenance and repair of shipboard structures, plumbing, sewage, and piping systems. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th MEU to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 23, 2022) Aviation Machinists Mate 2nd Class Daniel Stout, from Rocklin, Calif., assigned to the "Vigilantes" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, conducts maintenance on aerial refueling stores (ARS) pod in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Carl Vinson and Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Groups conduct dual carrier operations to advance Joint Force interoperability while demonstrating our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Joint Force routinely seeks opportunities to operate in support of peace and stability for all nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jett Morgan)

221022-N-IL330-1026 EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 22, 2022) - Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Eric Enderson, from Denver, conducts a non-destructive test after welding a heat exchanger aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Oct. 22, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220815-N-JR318-1023 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 15, 2022) Damage Controlman Fireman Isabelle Dutka, from New Lenox, Illinois, refills a self-contained breathing apparatus in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Aug. 15, 2022. The Harry S. Truman 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.

220915-N-SI601-1060 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2022) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman John Hess, from Washburn, Missouri, performs maintenance on an M61A2 20mm gun of an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, in the hangar bay of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 15. The Diamondbacks conduct carrier-based air strikes and strike force escort missions, as well as ship, battle group, and intelligence collection operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

221019-N-NX635-11197 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 19, 2022) U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Sebastion Orrego, from Orlando, Fla., removes bolts connecting the afterburner module of an F414 jet engine aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is underway preparing for an upcoming deployment.

U.S. Army Advanced Individual Training Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 222d Aviation Regiment, conduct a practical exercise on the UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter July 7, 2022, Fort Eustis, Virginia.

220412-N-UP745-1157 East Mediterranean Sea (April 12, 2022) Damage Controlman 3rd Class Nicholas Quidachay, from Radcliff, Ky., logs potable water readings from a reverse osmosis plant, aboard Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), in the East Mediterranean Sea, April 12, 2022. Jason Dunham is a part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interest in Europe and Africa.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marshall Nguyen, 355th CMS electronic warfare technician, moves a newly shipped AN/ALQ-188 electronic warfare pod into the 355th CMS building at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 10, 2022. The 355th CMS is the only shop that can service AN/ALQ-188 pods in the continental United States and Europe.

220705-N-IL330-1036 SASEBO, Japan (July 5, 2022) - Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Jacob Pagone, from Elko, Nevada, calibrates a radar system aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), July 5, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220528-N-IL330-1084 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 28, 2022) - Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Dakota Hurth, from Rupert, Idaho, pressure tests equipment aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 28, 2022. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet.

22020812-N-EL850-1010 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 12, 2022) Aircrew Survival Equipmentmen 2nd Class Tristian Matthews, left, and Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 2nd Class Noah Vargas aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) conduct routine maintenance on an oxygen concentrator that gives pilots breathable air, Aug. 12, 2022. George H.W. Bush provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable warfighting capability as the flagship of a carrier strike group that maintains maritime stability and security to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 1, 2015) Hull Technician 2nd Class Zachary Skates grinds a piece of metal aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU), is currently operating in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations.

130311-N-HN991-047U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (March 11, 2013) BoatswainÕs Mate 3rd Class Alejandro Lopez-Caveda shines his boots on the bridge aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106). Stockdale is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gage Miltimore, MV-22B tiltrotor mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, secures a propeller onto a MV-22 Osprey in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 16, 2022. The Marines replaced the propeller of the MV-22 Osprey to ensure flight readiness. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of Amphibious Assault Ship USS Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Mario Flotta, a machinery technician aboard USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753), checks inside the incinerator while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 18, 2022. Hamilton 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.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2012) Aviation MachinistÕs Mate 3rd Class Christopher Kennedy, assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, performs maintenance on an aerial refueling store (ARI) in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway participating in Composite Training Unit Exercise. The U.S. Navy is reliable, flexible, and ready to respond worldwide on, above, and below the sea. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

YELLOW SEA (May 24, 2022) Damage Controlman Fireman Andres Barrientos, from Mesa, Arizona, checks for hot spots during a firefighting drill aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105). Dewey is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleets principal surface force.

221023-N-EH998-1019 GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 23, 2022) Interior Communications Technician 2nd Class Wyatt Beck troubleshoots an integrated voice communications system aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94 in the Gulf of Oman, Oct. 23. Nitze is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 28, 2022) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) 2nd Class Marcelle Fleming, from Chesapeake, Va., inspects fuel aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Army Pfc. Scooby Slaughter, a mechanic assigned to Apache Troop, 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, looks for tools during maintenance on an M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during annual services at Trzebień, Poland, July 18, 2022. The 3/4 ABCT is among other units assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward-deployed corps in Europe.

221011-N-MW880-1043 IONIAN SEA (Oct. 11, 2022) Aviation Machinest Mate Airman Alejandro Flores, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, cleans dishes aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Oct. 11, 2022. 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.

221011-N-MW880-1043 IONIAN SEA (Oct. 11, 2022) Aviation Machinest Mate Airman Alejandro Flores, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, cleans dishes aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Oct. 11, 2022. 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.

221212-N-NX635-1036 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 12, 2022) U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnance Airman Antonio Anderson, from Miami, installs a BRU-32 bomb rack harness aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations.

110401-N-1004S-141PACIFIC OCEAN (APRIL 1, 2011) Aviation BoatswainÕs Mate Airman Seana Sprayberry, from Atlanta, tightens an F404 Jet Engine onto a testing mount aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is off the coast of Japan to provide disaster relief and humanitarian assistance to Japan as directed in support of Operation Tomodachi.

220711-N-OM737-1038Norfolk, VA (July 11. 2022) - Seaman Perla Martinez, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), needleguns the overhead of the starboard troop walkway. Bataan is homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.

ARABIAN SEA (March 19, 2021) Damage Controlman 3rd Class Pierre Lapierre refills self-contained breathing apparatus tanks with compressed air after a damage control training evolution aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

DN-SC-89-08013. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

230627-N-XE013-1029 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 27, 2023) Aviation MachinistÕs Mate 2nd Class Carl Revillo, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, tightens a metal banding strap to a fuel tank in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), June 27, 2023. The George H.W. Bush is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications, a training evolution that ensures pilot proficiency.

NORFOLK, Va. (May 31, 2017) Seaman Macy Triplett simulates helmsman watch in the bridge during a fast cruise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). A fast cruise consists of equipment tests, simulations, and scenarios which refresh and train Sailors for underway periods. Wasp is currently undergoing a planned incremental availability maintenance period at BAE Systems Naval Shipyard while making preparations for its upcoming homeport shift to Sasebo, Japan.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jovan Gutierrez, left, and Airman 1st Class Andrea Morales, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment technicians, inspect a Dash 60 turbine generator at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2022. From inspecting and troubleshooting, to making hands-on repairs and maintaining proper standards, AGE airmen make sure aircraft are always ready for flight.

Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Zach Kramar, from Norfolk, Virginia, assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31, installs weapon suspension equipment onto an F/A-18E Super Hornet in USS Gerald R. Fords (CVN 78) hangar bay, April 21, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and strike group integration prior to operational deployment.

220821-N-IX644-1060 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 21, 2022) A Sailor assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77), collects a fuel sample during a replenishment-at-sea, Aug. 21, 2022. George H.W. Bush provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable warfighting capability as the flagship of a carrier strike group that maintains maritime stability and security to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

221121-N-MD461-2107 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 21, 2022) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Logan Jermon, a native of Anderson, S.C., loads weapon guidance systems onto an ammunition elevator in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Vinson is currently pierside in its homeport of San Diego.

220606-N-CY569-1007 AEGEAN SEA (June 6, 2022) Aviation Machinists Mate 3rd Class Maxwell McGuire, from Carrollton, Maryland, installs a fan module for an F/A-18E Super Hornet engine aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), June 6, 2022. The Harry S. Truman 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.

050115-N-1229B-081. Base: Banda Aceh State: Sumatra Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Major Command Shown: Humanitarian aid

040319-F-9850E-005. Base: Fairchild Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220503-N-N3764-1003PONCE, Puerto Rico - (May 3, 2022) - Boatswain Mate First Class Courtney Austin conducts engine pre-check maintenance on the 11-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) aboard the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15), May 3, 2022. Billings is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force Souths mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.

160217-N-FP878-007 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 17, 2016) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Syed Balkhi from West Palm Beach, Florida, conducts maintenance on a gas turbine aboard USS Carney (DDG 64) Feb. 17, 2016. Carney, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, forward deployed to Rota, Spain, is conducting a routine patrol in the U. S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

220527-N-DE439-1235 NORWEGIAN SEA (May 27, 2022) Lt. j.g. Anna Kukelhan plots damage control locations during a toxic gas drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), May 27, 2022. Porter 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.

221008-N-YV347-1133 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 8, 2022) U.S. Navy Capt. Jason Rogers, commanding officer of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), announces the ships recent accomplishments to the crew. The Bunker Hill is currently operating with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

220914-WU964-N-1046 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2022) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Pierre Regis, left, from New York, and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Dalend Lao, from Sacramento, California, perform maintenance on a ordnance ejector rack in the Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Department gun shop aboard the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 14. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

220505-N-LZ839-1622ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 5, 2022) - Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) secure a Landing Craft Utility to the well deck, May 5, 2022. Bataan is underway in the 2nd fleet area of operations. Bataan is homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.

221014-N-JU916-1010 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 14, 2022) Machinists Mate 3rd Class Rigoberto Capucinina, from Dallas, unscrews a battle lantern on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), October 14, 2022. Truman is the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group and is currently in port onboard Naval Station Norfolk.

220911-N-XN177-1042 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 11, 2022) - Electricians Mate 2nd Class Caleb Marick, from Footville, Wisconsin, repairs a washing machine in self-serve laundry aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Sept. 11, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brendyn Franklin, a Brandon, Florida, native and a light armored vehicle technician with2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, performs maintenance on the engine of an LAV-25 on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 22, 2022. An LAV repairer/technician performs basic automotive duties and tasks incident to inspection, maintenance, and repair of the LAV family of vehicles.

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 26, 2022) Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Carlos Cortes, from Naga City, Philippines, makes entries in a deck log in the pilot house aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187). Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet.

040903-F-9926N-026. Base: Kwang-Ju Air Base State: Jeollanam-Do Country: Republic Of Korea (ROK)

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 14, 2022) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Claude Newman, from Subic, Philippines, inspects a battle lantern aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

021016-F-4728F-010. Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

A member of the 2179th Information Systems Group tests communications equipment. Base: Patrick Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

021125-F-1443F-002. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2022) Seaman Antwon Keyes, left, and Seaman Lashawn Kapenda, both from Chicago and assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) loosen a turnbuckle to attach an anchor chain stopper during an anchor freefall in the ships focsle. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 14, 2022) Seaman Bailey Szramowski, from Pittsburgh, operates a sliding pad-eye in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

230327-N-IL330-2022 SAN DIEGO (March 27, 2023) - Airman Nemesil, Manatad, from San Diego, uses a needle gun on a pad eye in the hanger bay aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) during the ships maintenance availability March 27. Tripoli is an America-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego.

041201-F-3431H-037. Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

041118-F-5508G-001. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

050723-N-0413R-071. Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Major Command Shown: VFA-41

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 31, 2022) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Lawrence Chavez, from Fort Worth, Texas, logs aircraft inspections in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

SSGT Roger Deichman performs maintenance on the air conditioning system of an F-4D Phantom II aircraft during Exercise Coronet Brave. Subject Operation/Series: CORONET BRAVE Base: Raf Finningley Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

PHILIPPINE SEA (July 4, 2022) - Ben Seay, left, a native of Litchfield Park, Arizona, and John Burke, a native of Wake Forest, North Carolina, prepare an Aerosonde unmanned aerial vehicle for launch on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) while conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, July 4, 2022. Higgins is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force.

221005-N-IX644-1107 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 5, 2022) Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 3rd Class Kimberly Turner, from Defuniak Springs, Florida, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, inventories aircrew equipment aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77), Oct. 5, 2022. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of CSG-10 and the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG). The squadrons of CVW-7 are VFA-86, VFA-103, VFA-136, VFA-143, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG) 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.

Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Sean Smisor, from Memphis, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department, supports a fellow shipmate during a ruptured pipe casualty during a Phase III crew certification evaluation, Jan. 27, 2022. Phase III Crew Certification focuses on how the ships training teams accomplish necessary crew training needed to return the ship to sea. Ford is in port at Newport News Shipyard executing her Planned Incremental Availability (PIA), a six-month period of modernization, maintenance and repairs. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Riley McDowell)

220625-N-AO868-1089 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 25, 2022) Gas Turbine Systems Technician Electrical 3rd Class Gauge Jordon, from Cleveland, removes a valve on a generator aboard USS San Jacinto (CG 56) in the Mediterranean Sea, June 25, 2022. San Jacinto 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.

220725-N-CY569-1017 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 25, 2022) Airman Henry Llajaruna, right, from Dallas, and Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Avion Goodloe, from Nashville, Tennessee, inspect a ventilation system aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), July 25, 2022. The Harry S. Truman 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.

220909-N-AV223-1040 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 9, 2022) Aviation Boatswains Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Matthew Jones, a native of Prairie Grove, Ark., taps out a bolt on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Vinson is currently pierside in its homeport of San Diego.

011103-N-0659H-003. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Kitty Hawk

220923-N-ET093-2007 ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 23, 2022) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Gerald Lee, from San Antonio, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46, performs a phase inspection on an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter attached to HSM-46, Sept. 23, 2022. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group 10 and George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG). The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86, VFA-103, VFA-136, VFA-143, Electronics Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121 Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, and HSM-46. The GHWBCSG 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. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Sondergard, 605th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs pre-flight checks on a KC-10 extender at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. on Oct. 10, 2022. Sondergard received brain surgery to remove an arteriovenous malformation, and later suffered losses to both memory, speech, and motor skills due to a stroke. Recovered, Sondergard returned to his duties as a Crew Chief and hobby as an avid powerlifter.

111108-N-OY799-093ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 8, 2011) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Wingcheon Lam and Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Shresht Joshi repair an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom and New Dawn.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 24, 2022) Electronics Technician Seaman Jason Johnson, from Queens, New York, conducts routine maintenance on a navigation console in the pilot house aboard Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) during routine operations in the Philippine Sea on Oct. 24, 2022. Chancellorsville is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific and is assigned to Commander, Task Force 70, a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of its allies and partners in the region.

020918-F-3873G-001. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

SULU SEA (April 4, 2022) Aviation Machinists Mate 2nd Class Angel Plascencia, from Stratford, Calf., assigned to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, cleans a panel of an F/A-18F Super Hornet in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

030327-F-4376W-006. Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF

220507-N-CZ759-1080 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2022) - Retail Specialist 2nd Class Christian Saez, from Corozal, Puerto Rico, presses a pair of coveralls in the ships laundromat aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 7, 2022. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jakob Reynolds, a combat cargo Marine assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), signals to a forklift aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2), Jan. 7, 2022. The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Essex Amphibious Ready Group are operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with alliances and partners and serve as a ready response force to ensure maritime security and a free and open Indo-Pacific region

220702-N-QI593-1056 ADRIATIC SEA (July 2, 2022) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Brandon Sutton, from Mesquite, Texas, down-loads an MK38 machine gun aboard USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) in the Adriatic Sea, July 2, 2022. Bainbridge 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.

060322-N-0555B-034. Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Naris Muenrit, 512th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment technician, scrapes old stenciling off of a B1 aircraft maintenance stand at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, July 6, 2022. Over time, stencils fade and new ones must be re-adhered to provide warnings or directions for use of equipment. In keeping with their squadrons motto, Strength in Reserve, Airmen at the 512th MXS routinely maintain ground equipment to be ready for use with any mission.

220811-N-DP708-1058 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 11, 2022) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Brytha Nagy, a native of San Jose, Calif., takes notes during a damage control drill aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Aug. 11. Vinson is currently pierside in its homeport of San Diego.

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