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    USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducts flight operations [Image 11 of 13]

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    A nighttime flight deck operations scene aboard what appears to be a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, bathed in intense red lighting. Multiple carrier-based jet aircraft, consistent with F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet variants, are visible on the deck with at least one appearing to be in launch position. Deck crew personnel are visible at various positions around the aircraft.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    08.17.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cory Cuskaden 

    USS Carl Vinson   

    An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Stingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, lands on Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Aug. 17, 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 Cory Cuskaden)

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    Date Taken: 08.17.2026
    Date Posted: 09.04.2026 01:52
    Photo ID: 9898377
    VIRIN: 260817-N-FM787-1227
    Resolution: 2863x1909
    Size: 1.95 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 6
    Downloads: 1

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