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    USS George Washington Conducts Flight Operations [Image 11 of 12]

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    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.

    AT SEA

    08.23.2026

    Photo by NAVCENT Public Affairs        

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

    A U.S. Navy Sailor signals to an F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, as it launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Arabian Sea, Aug. 24, 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: 08.23.2026
    Date Posted: 08.25.2026 12:46
    Photo ID: 9886580
    VIRIN: 260824-N-NO146-1071
    Resolution: 4359x2452
    Size: 1.89 MB
    Location: AT SEA
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