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    USS Carl Vinson hosts reception for NASCAR San Diego Weekend [Image 1 of 20]

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    A naval officer and three culinary staff members in chef whites pose together while cutting a large elaborately decorated cake shaped like an aircraft carrier with the number '70' displayed on its island structure. The cake is decorated with red, white, and blue frosting rosettes along its sides, miniature vehicles on the flight deck, and small international signal flags. The event appears to be a military anniversary or commissioning celebration held in a ship's hangar bay.

    CORONADO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    06.18.2026

    Photo by Seaman Madisyn Coombs 

    Naval Base Coronado

    U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) cut a cake during the NASCAR San Diego Weekend reception on the ship at Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado, Calif., June 18, 2026. NASCAR San Diego Weekend is taking place at Naval Base Coronado, June 19-21, leveraging the scenic and historic setting to deliver a unique, high-profile sports experience that blends motorsports with pop culture and military heritage. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Madisyn Coombs)

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    Date Taken: 06.18.2026
    Date Posted: 06.19.2026 12:47
    Photo ID: 9761780
    VIRIN: 260618-N-ES085-1291
    Resolution: 4618x3079
    Size: 5.5 MB
    Location: CORONADO, CALIFORNIA, US
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