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    USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducts firefighting and mass casualty drill [Image 1 of 10]

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    Several personnel wearing purple jerseys and flight deck helmets with goggles are attending to an injured or incapacitated person lying on a wire mesh Stokes litter/stretcher. The scene appears to be a casualty response drill or actual emergency on a naval aircraft carrier flight deck. The responders are wearing standard U.S. Navy aviation boatswain's mate (fuel) purple-colored flight deck gear.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    08.05.2026

    Photo by Seaman Kenneth Ostas 

    USS Carl Vinson   

    U.S. Sailors conduct a mass casualty drill on the flight deck aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Aug. 5, 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 2nd Class Kenneth Ostas)

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    Date Taken: 08.05.2026
    Date Posted: 09.04.2026 02:01
    Photo ID: 9896484
    VIRIN: 260805-N-AC395-2283
    Resolution: 2167x3250
    Size: 1.21 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
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    Several personnel wearing purple jerseys and flight deck helmets with goggles are attending to an injured or incapacitated person lying on a wire mesh Stokes litter/stretcher. The scene appears to be a casualty response drill or actual emergency on a naval aircraft carrier flight deck. The responders are wearing standard U.S. Navy aviation boatswain's mate (fuel) purple-colored flight deck gear.
    The image shows naval personnel on what appears to be the deck of a military vessel, engaged in what looks like a damage control or firefighting drill. A central figure wearing a yellow helmet and vest appears to be shouting commands or directing others, while personnel in blue jerseys hold firefighting hose nozzles. The scene conveys urgency and coordinated action consistent with carrier deck operations or emergency response training.
    The image depicts what appears to be a military casualty response drill or training exercise on the deck of a naval vessel. Personnel wearing purple jerseys and protective helmets are attending to a simulated casualty lying on the flight deck. A Stokes litter (rescue basket stretcher) is visible nearby, along with observers holding clipboards, suggesting this is a formal training evaluation.
    A group of military personnel, likely U.S. Navy sailors, are conducting a firefighting or damage control drill on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck. They are wearing color-coded jerseys and helmets with ear protection and goggles, consistent with carrier deck crew uniforms. Several personnel are holding a large brass fire hose nozzle and appear to be shouting commands or responding to a simulated emergency.
    A silhouetted military personnel, identifiable by a U.S. flag patch and yellow safety vest/flotation device, is working with a mounted weapon system, likely a machine gun with an ammunition belt visible. The figure is backlit against what appears to be an open ocean or water background, creating a strong contrast silhouette effect. The operator appears to be loading or performing maintenance on the weapon system.
    A silhouetted figure is working with what appears to be an ammunition belt or linked rounds on what looks like a naval vessel deck. The person is leaning over a weapon system or mechanical equipment, handling a chain of projectiles or cartridges. The background reveals open ocean water and sky, confirming an at-sea maritime environment.
    A U.S. Navy sailor wearing a helmet, protective goggles, and a yellow safety harness is handling a linked ammunition belt, likely for a large-caliber weapon system. The sailor appears to be loading or inspecting the ammunition chain, which consists of multiple rounds with visible projectiles and casings. The setting appears to be aboard a naval vessel during an operational or training exercise.
    Two naval personnel wearing purple jerseys are fueling a military helicopter on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck. The crew members are handling a fuel hose connected to the aircraft, which bears partial markings including the number '614' and 'USS' text. Purple jerseys in U.S. Navy aviation operations designate aviation fuel handlers (known as 'grapes').
    A group of naval personnel in dark blue rain gear and yellow-soled boots are working on a wet flight deck of a warship during rainy, overcast conditions. The sailors appear to be conducting deck cleaning or maintenance operations, with some crouching down and others standing while using tools. The wet, reflective deck surface and open ocean horizon in the background confirm an at-sea operational environment.
    A person wearing a hooded rain jacket and work boots is kneeling on a wet surface in heavy rain or spray conditions. They appear to be working on or near a pressurized water source or leak at ground level, with water jets visibly spraying outward. The scene suggests an outdoor maintenance or emergency response task being performed in harsh weather conditions.

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