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    A naval flight deck crew member, identified as a 'Chief' by the text on his yellow vest, stands on an aircraft carrier flight deck giving hand signals. He is wearing standard flight deck safety gear including a yellow helmet with orange stripe, protective goggles, hearing protection, and black leather gloves. A military jet aircraft, likely an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet, is visible in the background along with other deck crew members.

    MEDITERRANEAN SEA

    01.01.2009

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Rebekah Watkins 

    U.S. Navy           

    180613-N-UJ486-0168 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 13, 2018) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) William Jenkins directs aircraft aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman's support of Operation Inherent Resolve demonstrates the capabilities and flexibility of U.S. Naval Forces and their resolve to eliminate the terrorist group ISIS and the threat they pose. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Rebekah A. Watkins/Released)

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    Date Taken: 01.01.2009
    Date Posted: 06.16.2018 00:05
    Photo ID: 4490489
    VIRIN: 180613-N-UJ486-0168
    Resolution: 3777x2513
    Size: 864.04 KB
    Location: MEDITERRANEAN SEA
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