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    An aerial photograph taken from above a naval aircraft carrier flight deck, showing crew members in red jerseys handling what appear to be cargo straps or tie-down chains. The deck is populated with numerous wooden crates, pallets, metal containers, and wire cages, suggesting an underway replenishment or cargo transfer operation. The ocean is visible in the upper portion of the image, confirming the vessel is at sea.

    ATLANTIC OCEAN

    06.30.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Peter McHaddad 

    USS Nimitz (CVN 68)   

    Sailors prepare cargo slinging lines on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during an ordnance offload in the Atlantic Ocean, June 30, 2026. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 2nd Fleet area of responsibility as part of a scheduled homeport shift to Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Peter K. McHaddad)

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    Date Taken: 06.30.2026
    Date Posted: 07.02.2026 19:57
    Photo ID: 9784254
    VIRIN: 260630-N-AM483-1311
    Resolution: 3712x5568
    Size: 6.8 MB
    Location: ATLANTIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 39
    Downloads: 3

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    A group of approximately 10-12 personnel wearing red shirts and helmets are gathered in a huddle on what appears to be a military vessel deck or logistics area. They are surrounded by stacked military-green storage containers and ammunition boxes, with a yellow Hyster forklift (numbered 13-33) visible to their left. The scene suggests a pre-operation briefing or team coordination moment during a logistics or ordnance handling operation.
    A military helicopter, appearing to be a Sikorsky MH-60 Seahawk, hovers alongside a large naval vessel over open ocean. The helicopter has a cargo net or sling load with orange-highlighted straps suspended beneath it, suggesting a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) or cargo transfer operation. The photo is taken from the deck or superstructure of the ship, framing the helicopter against a calm blue sea and overcast sky.
    A group of naval personnel dressed in red jerseys and protective gear are working on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck. They are handling and organizing equipment including metal poles, orange cables, and rigging hardware. Military cargo containers labeled 'REUSABLE CONTAINER DO NOT DESTROY' are visible in the background.
    An aerial view of a naval vessel's flight deck, likely an aircraft carrier or amphibious assault ship, covered with numerous rows of military supply containers and cargo boxes. A yellow forklift operated by a crew member in a red jersey is actively moving among the organized rows of containers. The ocean is visible in the background, and a white radome (satellite communication dome) is visible on the ship's deck edge.
    An aerial photograph taken from above a naval aircraft carrier flight deck, showing crew members in red jerseys handling what appear to be cargo straps or tie-down chains. The deck is populated with numerous wooden crates, pallets, metal containers, and wire cages, suggesting an underway replenishment or cargo transfer operation. The ocean is visible in the upper portion of the image, confirming the vessel is at sea.
    A U.S. Navy helicopter numbered '610', consistent with an MH-60S Seahawk, hovers over a ship's flight deck performing a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operation. The helicopter is lifting a cargo net loaded with supplies using an external sling load with orange straps. The flight deck is densely packed with numerous silver/gray military supply containers arranged in organized rows.
    The image is taken from inside a naval vessel looking through an arched porthole or hatch opening toward an open ocean. A large auxiliary or replenishment ship is visible ahead in the water, suggesting a potential underway replenishment (UNREP) or formation sailing scenario. A silhouetted crew member stands on the right side observing the vessel ahead.
    A military helicopter, identified as number 610 and consistent with an MH-60 Seahawk, is performing a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operation over open ocean. The helicopter is carrying a cargo pallet suspended by a sling load beneath it, approaching what appears to be a naval vessel. A second helicopter is visible in the background, suggesting a coordinated logistics operation.
    Two personnel in red jerseys and cranial helmets are working on what appears to be a naval aircraft carrier flight deck, handling orange and green safety lanyards or tie-down straps. They are organizing equipment near large cardboard boxes, one of which is labeled 'NETS'. The number '500' is painted on the deck surface, consistent with carrier deck markings.
    A military helicopter, likely an MH-60 Seahawk, is conducting a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operation over the flight deck of a naval vessel at sea. The helicopter is carrying a sling-loaded cargo pallet while deck crew in colored jerseys direct the operation. Numerous supply containers and pallets are staged on the flight deck, indicating an active resupply mission.
    Two naval vessels are conducting an underway replenishment (UNREP) operation at sea, with hoses and lines connecting the ships while both are underway. The image is taken from the bridge wing of one vessel looking toward a larger auxiliary replenishment ship alongside. Personnel are visible inside the bridge structure observing the operation.
    A Safety Officer stands on the deck of a naval vessel observing a military helicopter conducting a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operation over open ocean. The helicopter, likely an MH-60 Seahawk, is airborne with a cargo load suspended beneath it via a sling. The Safety Officer is wearing standard flight deck safety gear including a white vest, helmet with green cross markings, ear protection, and carries a radio.
    A military naval replenishment vessel is underway at sea, photographed from the deck of another ship. A military helicopter, consistent with an MH-60 Seahawk type, is flying above the replenishment ship. The scene appears to depict a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) or vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operation.
    Military personnel in red uniforms and helmets are conducting flight deck operations aboard a naval vessel, managing fuel hoses and equipment while a helicopter hovers overhead. The scene depicts a coordinated replenishment or fueling operation on what appears to be an aircraft carrier or amphibious assault ship flight deck. Signal personnel in yellow vests are visible in the background directing the helicopter.
    Two personnel dressed in red flight deck jerseys and helmets are working on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck. The foreground worker is bent over handling green fueling hoses and equipment, while the background worker walks carrying a long metal pole or rod. The scene depicts routine flight deck operations, likely involving aircraft refueling or deck maintenance.
    A person in a red jacket stands among a long row of military supply containers or equipment crates arranged on what appears to be the flight deck of a naval vessel. The containers are secured with straps and hoses, suggesting they are ready for transport or have recently been delivered via replenishment at sea. The ocean horizon is visible in the background, confirming the maritime setting.
    The image shows the flight deck of a large US Navy aircraft carrier during an underway replenishment (UNREP) operation with a supply vessel visible alongside to starboard. Numerous pallets of supplies and equipment are staged on the flight deck, and the carrier's island superstructure with radar arrays and communication equipment is prominently visible on the left. Two personnel in blue uniforms are walking across the deck amid the ongoing logistics operation.
    A military helicopter numbered '611' hovers low over what appears to be a naval vessel deck. Two personnel dressed in red flight deck gear are reaching up toward a cable or hose connected to the aircraft, likely performing a helicopter in-flight refueling (HIFR) or cargo transfer operation. The image is taken from a close, low-angle perspective that emphasizes the scale and proximity of the hovering aircraft.
    A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter (bureau number 610) hovers low over the flight deck of a naval vessel during what appears to be a vertical replenishment or deck operations exercise. Three flight deck crew members in yellow and red jerseys are visible, with two signaling the helicopter and one standing near cargo containers. The scene takes place at sea under overcast skies.
    Two naval personnel in red flight deck jerseys and protective gear are running across what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck. They are wearing helmets with 'G1' markings, ear protection, and goggles, indicating they are flight deck crew members. Behind them are stacked aluminum military equipment containers with hazardous material markings and green hoses/cables.
    A naval deck crew member wearing a red jersey and safety gear is handling a long fuel probe or equipment pole on the flight deck of a military vessel at sea. Multiple military helicopters, identifiable as Sikorsky MH-60 Sea Hawks, are visible on and around the deck, with one in the process of landing or departing. The scene depicts active flight deck operations with cargo containers and hoses also visible on deck.
    Naval personnel are observing a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) operation from what appears to be the hangar bay or sponson deck of a large warship, likely an aircraft carrier. A cargo transfer is underway via a highline/tensioned wire system, with a piece of equipment suspended mid-transfer between the two vessels. An auxiliary replenishment ship is positioned alongside, with orange life rafts and transfer rigging clearly visible.
    Naval personnel are conducting an underway replenishment (UNREP) operation aboard a warship, transferring ordnance between vessels at sea. Several sailors wearing blue hard hats and work uniforms are handling a crane/hoist system to manage what appear to be aerial bombs or large munitions on a cart. A second vessel is visible alongside in the background, with the ocean churning between the two ships.
    A replenishment-at-sea (RAS) operation is underway between two naval vessels in rough open ocean conditions. A cargo pallet is being transferred via a highline/crane system between the supply ship and the receiving vessel, while a military helicopter conducts a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operation simultaneously. The image is captured from beneath the flight deck overhang of the receiving vessel, likely an aircraft carrier or amphibious assault ship.
    A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter (Bureau Number 610) hovers over a ship's flight deck during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operation at sea. The helicopter has a cargo hook and sling load rigging visible beneath it, with red straps and a cargo net assembly lowered toward the deck. Numerous uniformly stacked military supply containers are arranged on the flight deck below.
    A U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk helicopter (bureau number 610) hovers over the flight deck of a naval vessel during what appears to be a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operation. The flight deck is loaded with numerous gray military cargo containers or ammunition boxes arranged in organized rows. The ocean is visible in the background, indicating the ship is underway at sea.

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