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    George Washington Conducts a FOD Walkdown [Image 15 of 22]

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    The image shows the flight deck of a US Navy aircraft carrier with a large group of personnel gathered near the island superstructure. A thick arresting wire cable is prominently visible in the foreground, stretching across the deck. At least two aircraft are visible on the deck, including what appears to be an E-2 Hawkeye and an F/A-18 Hornet/Super Hornet.

    U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

    08.26.2026

    Photo by NAVCENT Public Affairs        

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

    U.S. Sailors conduct a foreign object debris walkdown on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Aug. 27, 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: 08.26.2026
    Date Posted: 08.30.2026 11:36
    Photo ID: 9896164
    VIRIN: 260827-N-NO146-1153
    Resolution: 4608x3072
    Size: 2.14 MB
    Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
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    Downloads: 2

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    A nighttime military helicopter operations scene, likely on a naval vessel flight deck. A large military helicopter, consistent with an MH-60 Seahawk type, is on the deck with rotor blades in motion, attended by at least one ground crew member in flight gear. The scene is illuminated by a combination of warm orange ambient light, a bright white work light, and red and green navigation/signal lights in the foreground.
    A military flight deck crew member is captured at night using illuminated wands to guide a helicopter during flight operations. The person is wearing a helmet with communications headset and holding two light wands — one green and one red — creating a motion-blur arc effect from the sweeping movement. A military helicopter is visible in the blurred background, illuminated by warm orange lighting.
    A technician or military maintenance personnel is working on mechanical components of what appears to be an aircraft or helicopter under red-tinted lighting at night. The individual is using a tool, likely a wrench, to perform maintenance on riveted metal panels and mechanical assemblies. A second partially visible person is present to the right, also engaged in the work.
    A military flight deck crew member stands on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck during nighttime operations, illuminated by intense orange ambient lighting. The individual is holding two crossed luminescent wands forming an 'X' shape, a standard signal used in aircraft marshalling. The background shows blurred aircraft and deck equipment bathed in warm orange light.
    A military helicopter, marked with the number '705', is captured during a nighttime flight deck operation, likely aboard a naval vessel. Two deck crew members are visible on the flight deck, one using illuminated signal wands (red and green lights) to guide the aircraft. The scene is predominantly dark with the helicopter and personnel illuminated by ambient and signal lighting.
    A U.S. Navy helicopter, marked with the number '705' and the word 'NAVY,' is captured during a nighttime operation, likely hovering or landing on a ship's flight deck. The scene is illuminated by warm orange ambient lighting, revealing ground crew personnel observing the aircraft. The helicopter's cabin door is open, suggesting active crew operations or personnel transfer.
    A U.S. Navy helicopter marked '621 NAVY' is captured during a nighttime flight operation above what appears to be the deck of an aircraft carrier or naval vessel. Multiple flight deck crew members wearing helmets and protective gear observe the helicopter from below, illuminated by warm amber deck lighting. The scene depicts a nighttime carrier aviation operation with ground crew standing by.
    A nighttime scene on a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier flight deck showing a military helicopter numbered '615' being positioned or serviced by deck crew. Multiple ground support vehicles and personnel are visible around the helicopter, with a fixed-wing jet aircraft (likely an F/A-18) visible in the background. The scene is illuminated by artificial deck lighting, casting a warm amber glow across the operations.
    A U.S. Navy helicopter, marked with the number '621' and partially visible 'NAVY' text, is parked on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck at night. The scene is illuminated by warm orange artificial lighting and two teal/cyan ground lights beneath the aircraft. Several crew members in flight deck gear are gathered around the helicopter, apparently conducting maintenance or pre/post-flight operations.
    A U.S. Navy sailor wearing blue nitrile gloves and green safety goggles is performing a technical maintenance or cleaning procedure at a workbench. The sailor is using tweezers or tongs to handle small metal components, possibly placing or removing them from a glass container. The setting appears to be an onboard workshop or maintenance bay on a naval vessel.
    A technician wearing clear safety glasses is performing soldering work on a yellow circuit board in what appears to be an industrial or military workspace. Visible solder smoke rises from the work area as the person carefully manipulates components with precision tools. The environment is well-lit with task lighting and magnification equipment visible overhead.
    A low-angle ground-level photograph taken on an aircraft carrier flight deck, looking along a catapult launch track slot toward a large group of personnel. The personnel are wearing various colored flight deck jerseys and safety gear, suggesting a multi-role crew assembly. The overcast sky and wet deck surface indicate cloudy maritime weather conditions.
    The image shows a large group of naval personnel conducting what appears to be a Foreign Object Debris (FOD) walkdown on the flight deck of a US Navy aircraft carrier. Multiple crew members in various colored jerseys and vests are walking in formation across the deck. At least two F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet jet aircraft are visible parked on the deck in the background.
    Personnel are walking across the flight deck of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier under overcast skies. Multiple jet aircraft, including what appears to be an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet marked '103', are parked on the deck. Crew members in various colored jerseys — indicating different roles — are visible in the background.
    The image shows the flight deck of a US Navy aircraft carrier with a large group of personnel gathered near the island superstructure. A thick arresting wire cable is prominently visible in the foreground, stretching across the deck. At least two aircraft are visible on the deck, including what appears to be an E-2 Hawkeye and an F/A-18 Hornet/Super Hornet.
    A maintenance technician in a brown jacket is standing on the wing of a military jet aircraft, using a long-handled tool to clean or inspect the surface. The aircraft appears to be on the deck of an aircraft carrier over open ocean. A yellow safety cap and red remove-before-flight streamer are visible on what appears to be a missile or weapon mounted on the aircraft.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet (bureau number 412) is captured launching or landing on an aircraft carrier flight deck. The aircraft has its landing gear deployed and appears to be in a low-altitude, high-speed maneuver over the carrier deck. The overcast sky and ocean horizon are visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet marked '104' with tail code 'NF' is positioned on an aircraft carrier flight deck, connected to an arresting wire or launch cable. In the background, another aircraft is launching or landing with visible exhaust smoke and steam. The overcast sky and carrier deck environment indicate active flight operations at sea.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet (Bureau Number 407) is captured landing on an aircraft carrier deck, with visible tire smoke from touchdown. The aircraft bears the tail code 'NF' and squadron markings, indicating it belongs to a carrier air wing based in the Western Pacific. The overcast sky and carrier deck environment suggest active flight operations at sea.
    A dark-colored military jet fighter is photographed from below against an overcast gray sky. The aircraft appears to be in a banking maneuver, revealing its underside with multiple external stores mounted on wing pylons. The twin-tail configuration and overall design are clearly visible.
    A U.S. Navy E-2 Hawkeye airborne early warning aircraft (bureau number 604) is captured on final approach for landing on an aircraft carrier flight deck. The aircraft's distinctive rotodome radar dish, twin turboprop engines, and folding wings are clearly visible as it descends with landing gear extended. Additional carrier aircraft, likely F/A-18 Hornets or Super Hornets, are parked on the starboard side of the flight deck.
    A U.S. Navy carrier-based jet aircraft, marked with the number 107, is landing or rolling out on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck. The arresting wire is visible on the deck, consistent with a carrier arrested landing. Additional aircraft and smoke from jet exhaust are visible in the background.

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