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    USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducts flight operations [Image 5 of 10]

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    A military helicopter marked '610' is parked on what appears to be a naval aircraft carrier flight deck. A deck crew member wearing a green jersey and hearing protection is standing at the nose of the helicopter, likely performing a pre-flight check or communicating with the cockpit crew. The helicopter is secured to the deck with chains.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    07.13.2026

    Photo by Seaman Leeann Bolls 

    USS Carl Vinson   

    A U.S. Sailor speaks with the pilot of an MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, during flight operations aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), July 13, 2026. Carl Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 1, is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Leeann Bolls)

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    Date Taken: 07.13.2026
    Date Posted: 08.23.2026 14:43
    Photo ID: 9880495
    VIRIN: 260713-N-VY267-2018
    Resolution: 4639x3093
    Size: 1.83 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 3
    Downloads: 0

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    A U.S. Navy personnel member in dark blue utility uniform stands at a wooden podium, appearing to speak or present. A cross insignia is visible on the collar, suggesting the individual may be a Navy chaplain. The setting appears to be aboard a naval vessel, indicated by the brass ship's bell and gray metal bulkheads in the background.
    A U.S. Navy officer in dress blues is speaking at a wooden podium, appearing to address an audience. A person wearing a white shirt with a red cross emblem is seated in the foreground listening. The setting appears to be aboard a naval vessel, indicated by the ship's bell, watertight door, and porthole visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy officer in a green flight suit is standing at a navigation console aboard what appears to be a naval vessel's bridge or combat information center. He is wearing a tan cap with a U.S. flag patch, glasses, a yellow inflatable life vest collar, and holds binoculars in one hand while operating a computer workstation with the other. Rank insignia and a U.S. flag patch are visible on his sleeve.
    A U.S. military aviator in an olive green flight suit is reviewing documents or a checklist inside what appears to be a military aircraft. He is wearing a yellow inflatable life preserver vest, a tan cap with a U.S. flag patch, glasses, and a tactical watch. An American flag patch is visible on his right sleeve.
    A military helicopter marked '610' is parked on what appears to be a naval aircraft carrier flight deck. A deck crew member wearing a green jersey and hearing protection is standing at the nose of the helicopter, likely performing a pre-flight check or communicating with the cockpit crew. The helicopter is secured to the deck with chains.
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    Two naval personnel are standing on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier, appearing to communicate with hand signals or gestures. One individual wears a white vest with a brown helmet marked '10', while the other wears a purple shirt marked 'CVN 70' with a striped helmet. The deck features characteristic yellow and red striped markings typical of U.S. Navy carrier flight decks.
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