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    USS George Washington Conducts Flight Operations [Image 4 of 14]

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    A flight deck crew member guides a military helicopter during a dusk or nighttime landing operation on what appears to be a naval vessel. The handler is using illuminated signal wands — one red and one green — to direct the aircraft. The scene is dramatically backlit by a dark, cloudy sky with faint twilight on the horizon.

    AT SEA

    08.20.2026

    Photo by NAVCENT Public Affairs        

    U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet           

    A U.S. Navy Sailor signals an MH-60S, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), while underway in the Arabian Sea, Aug. 21, 2026. George Washington is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo)

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    Date Taken: 08.20.2026
    Date Posted: 08.25.2026 12:57
    Photo ID: 9886506
    VIRIN: 260821-N-NO146-1390
    Resolution: 3552x2368
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    Location: AT SEA
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    A nighttime scene on what appears to be a naval aircraft carrier flight deck, with deck crew members using illuminated wands to guide aircraft operations. Two personnel are prominently visible in the foreground holding colored light wands (green and red), consistent with standard flight deck signaling procedures. A helicopter with spinning rotors and what appears to be a fixed-wing aircraft are visible in the background.
    A military flight deck handler stands on a ship's flight deck at dusk, guiding a helicopter toward landing using illuminated signal wands. The handler holds a red wand in the left hand and a green wand in the right hand, facing a hovering military helicopter silhouetted against a dramatic twilight sky. The scene depicts a nighttime or low-light naval flight deck operations procedure.
    A naval flight deck crew member guides a military helicopter during a dusk or dawn landing operation aboard a ship at sea. The handler holds illuminated red and green marshalling wands with arms outstretched, directing the hovering helicopter. The scene is captured in low-light conditions with dramatic cloud cover over open ocean.
    A flight deck crew member guides a military helicopter during a dusk or nighttime landing operation on what appears to be a naval vessel. The handler is using illuminated signal wands — one red and one green — to direct the aircraft. The scene is dramatically backlit by a dark, cloudy sky with faint twilight on the horizon.
    A military helicopter, appearing to be an MH-60 Seahawk variant, hovers over a naval vessel's flight deck at dusk or dawn. A deck crew member stands beneath the aircraft holding a green light wand, guiding the helicopter during landing or hover operations. The dramatic low-light conditions create a silhouetted scene against a stormy, cloud-filled sky over open ocean.
    A person wearing a red vest over a green long-sleeve shirt stands on what appears to be a ship's deck facing two blue humanoid silhouette shooting targets. Spent brass casings are visible scattered on the deck surface, indicating a firearms qualification or training exercise has taken place. The ocean is visible in the background, confirming the maritime setting.
    A U.S. Navy E-2 Hawkeye airborne early warning aircraft (bureau number 602) is positioned on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier, with its wings folded. Multiple flight deck crew members in green jerseys and white helmets are visible performing pre-flight or positioning operations. The scene is overcast with low visibility conditions over open ocean.
    A U.S. Navy E-2 Hawkeye airborne early warning aircraft (bureau number 602) is positioned on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier at sea. The aircraft features its distinctive rotodome radar dish on top and has its wings folded for deck storage. Several flight deck crew members in green jerseys and white jerseys are visible attending to the aircraft in overcast, hazy conditions.
    A U.S. Navy E-2 Hawkeye airborne early warning aircraft (bureau number 604) is taxiing on an aircraft carrier flight deck at night, with both turboprop engines running and propellers spinning. Flight deck crew members are visible using illuminated wands to guide the aircraft. Multiple fighter jets, likely F/A-18 Hornets or Super Hornets, are parked in the background along with ground support vehicles.
    USS George Washington Nighttime flight operations
    A dark, atmospheric scene showing a silhouetted figure at what appears to be a live concert or nighttime event. The person is holding a blue glow stick and appears to be wearing a blue light accessory on their head. The background is illuminated by warm orange and yellow stage lights with visible haze or fog.
    USS George Washington Nighttime flight operations
    A U.S. Navy flight deck crew member kneels on an aircraft carrier flight deck at night, signaling with a lighted wand as a jet aircraft passes at high speed. The crew member's vest is marked 'VFA-27' and 'FDC' (Flight Deck Coordinator), indicating association with Strike Fighter Squadron 27. Additional deck crew members are visible crouching in the background, illuminated by the warm orange glow of the aircraft's exhaust.
    A U.S. Navy flight deck crew member from VFA-27 squadron kneels on a tarmac at night in front of a Navy fighter aircraft, likely an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet bearing the number '204'. The scene is illuminated by warm orange/amber lighting, creating a dramatic nighttime operational atmosphere. Additional crew members are visible in the background near the aircraft.

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