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    USS Theodore Roosevelt flight deck maintenance during RIMPAC 2026 [Image 10 of 16]

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    Two individuals are crouched down at night working with a heavy metal chain on a wet surface, illuminated by strong blue and red ambient lighting. The scene appears to be an outdoor industrial or maritime/military working environment. A bright blue light source creates a dramatic lens flare across the upper portion of the image.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    07.09.2026

    Photo by Seaman Gary Buckles 

    Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet           

    U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Benjamin Smith (left) and Aviation Electrician’s Mate Airman Apprentice Gabriella Bowling, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, secure an F/A-18F Super Hornet on the flight deck of Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), July 9, 2026. Thirty nations, over 30 ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 190 aircraft and more than 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gary Buckles)

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    Date Taken: 07.09.2026
    Date Posted: 07.10.2026 15:01
    Photo ID: 9803194
    VIRIN: 260709-N-XN798-1082
    Resolution: 5262x3508
    Size: 3.98 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 38
    Downloads: 3

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    The image shows U.S. Navy flight deck personnel on what appears to be an aircraft carrier hangar bay or elevator area. Four crew members wearing yellow and blue jerseys with balaclava-style face coverings are guiding or directing the movement of a Navy jet aircraft. The yellow-and-red striped barriers and 'NAVY' markings on the aircraft confirm a U.S. Navy carrier environment.
    Two individuals are wearing silver aluminized protective suits and full-face gas masks in what appears to be an industrial or emergency response setting. One person faces the camera while adjusting their hood or mask, while the other has their back turned. The setting suggests a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) drill, firefighting preparation, or chemical/biological protection exercise.
    A U.S. Navy sailor wearing a yellow jersey and flash hood is working in an aircraft carrier hangar bay. The sailor appears to be handling equipment, possibly a fueling nozzle or hose, near aircraft stored in the hangar. The environment is an enclosed, well-lit hangar deck with multiple aircraft and safety markings visible.
    A U.S. Navy medical personnel member named Samantha Ruiz (identified by name tag reading 'SAMANTHA RUIZ MED USN') is performing a medical procedure, applying a tourniquet or blood draw preparation using blue latex gloves and blue elastic band. She is wearing dark navy coveralls with rank insignia and is focused on the patient's arm. The setting appears to be a shipboard medical facility.
    A female military medical personnel, wearing a dark navy uniform with a rank insignia, is performing a medical procedure on a patient's arm while wearing blue latex gloves. She is focused and wearing glasses as she works in what appears to be a shipboard or military medical facility. The patient's arm is visible and has tattoos on the forearm.
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    A social gathering or reception appears to be taking place in a warmly lit indoor venue with wood-paneled walls. A woman in New Zealand military camouflage uniform is engaged in conversation with a man in a dark civilian jacket. Several other individuals in casual attire are visible in the background, socializing and holding drinks.
    A group of approximately 20 individuals, including military personnel in various uniforms and civilians, pose together for a group photo in what appears to be a formal shipboard cabin or officer's quarters. The setting features wood-paneled walls, ornate ceiling tiles, a patterned rug, and traditional furniture suggesting a senior officer's or captain's quarters aboard a naval vessel. Multiple military branches and nationalities appear to be represented based on the variety of uniforms visible.
    Two individuals wearing white safety vests labeled 'DV' and 'MEDIA' with German military (Bundeswehr) camouflage uniforms and flight deck helmets observe a jet aircraft launching from what appears to be a naval aircraft carrier flight deck. A third person in a green flight deck jersey is visible on the right. The aircraft is captured in motion blur, indicating a high-speed launch or flyby.
    Two individuals are crouched down at night working with a heavy metal chain on a wet surface, illuminated by strong blue and red ambient lighting. The scene appears to be an outdoor industrial or maritime/military working environment. A bright blue light source creates a dramatic lens flare across the upper portion of the image.
    A male crew member wearing a reflective safety vest and dark long-sleeve shirt is stationed at a control console aboard a vessel at night. He appears alert and is looking outward, possibly monitoring surroundings or responding to a situation. The scene is illuminated by blue ambient light reflecting off the water and instrument panel lighting.
    Two crew members wearing white hard hats and orange life vests are stationed aboard what appears to be a naval or maritime vessel. The scene is illuminated by red ambient lighting, suggesting nighttime or low-light operational conditions. The ocean is visible through an open hatch or window in the background, indicating the vessel is underway.
    A rigid inflatable boat (RIB) is underway on open blue ocean water, carrying four personnel wearing orange life vests and colored hard hats. An American flag is mounted at the stern of the vessel, indicating U.S. military or government affiliation. The boat is moving at speed, creating a visible wake at the rear.
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    Four personnel in red life vests and hard hats operate a gray rigid inflatable boat (RIB) on open blue ocean water. An American flag is mounted at the stern of the vessel, indicating a U.S. military or Coast Guard operation. The image is taken from an elevated position on a larger vessel, with ropes or lines visible in the foreground.
    The image shows several personnel wearing yellow hard hats and red life vests aboard what appears to be a naval vessel or industrial maritime structure. One individual in the center is shouting or calling out while gripping a metal railing, and another person to the right has their hand raised in a signaling gesture. The setting appears to be an interior or sheltered deck area with metal beams and railings visible.

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