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    PCU John F. Kennedy underway for Acceptance Trials [Image 3 of 4]

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    A dramatic seascape photographed from the deck or bridge wing of a large vessel, showing a glowing light source on the horizon — likely a sunset or distant lightning strike — reflecting across calm open ocean waters. The scene is dominated by deep blue tones with heavy storm clouds overhead and a concentrated bright light at the horizon center. Ship infrastructure including antennas, railings, and structural platforms are visible in the upper-left foreground.

    ATLANTIC OCEAN

    08.15.2026

    Photo by Seaman Jayden Howard 

    PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN 79)

    Lightning strikes the Atlantic Ocean while PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) transits the Atlantic Ocean during Acceptance Trials, August 14, 2026. Acceptance Trials is a series of crew-led test events designed to demonstrate to the U.S. Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey that the ship is constructed in accordance with contract specifications, and that the crew is adequately trained to conduct operations at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jayden Howard)

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    Date Taken: 08.15.2026
    Date Posted: 08.17.2026 08:14
    Photo ID: 9871124
    VIRIN: 260815-N-TI508-7061
    Resolution: 5268x3512
    Size: 2.23 MB
    Location: ATLANTIC OCEAN
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    Downloads: 2

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    An aerial view of a large aircraft carrier flight deck photographed at dusk or dawn, with the deck empty of aircraft. The carrier is underway at sea, with calm open ocean visible on both sides and a dramatic sky with orange-tinted clouds on the horizon. The perspective appears to be taken from the ship's island superstructure looking forward along the flight deck.
    A view from the deck or superstructure of a large naval or military vessel at dusk or dawn, looking out over a calm open ocean. Multiple antenna arrays are visible in silhouette against a dramatic sky with storm clouds and a bright horizon break. The image is taken from an elevated vantage point, likely a bridge wing or observation deck.
    A dramatic seascape photographed from the deck or bridge wing of a large vessel, showing a glowing light source on the horizon — likely a sunset or distant lightning strike — reflecting across calm open ocean waters. The scene is dominated by deep blue tones with heavy storm clouds overhead and a concentrated bright light at the horizon center. Ship infrastructure including antennas, railings, and structural platforms are visible in the upper-left foreground.
    A Navy service member stands on an elevated observation position aboard what appears to be a large aircraft carrier at sea, shielding their eyes while looking out over the flight deck. The individual is wearing a gray Navy uniform with visible patches and insignia, with dreadlocks blowing in the wind. The flight deck stretches into the background with the open ocean visible on the horizon under a partly cloudy sky.

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