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    USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducts live-fire exercises [Image 4 of 18]

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    Three U.S. Navy personnel are conducting a live-fire exercise from the deck of a naval vessel at sea. The sailor in the center, identified by name tape as 'LOWRY,' is operating a mounted weapon system firing at a red target buoy visible in the water. All personnel are wearing required safety gear including helmets, hearing protection, and face coverings.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    08.18.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cory Cuskaden 

    USS Carl Vinson   

    U.S. Sailors fire a 50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Aug. 18, 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: 08.18.2026
    Date Posted: 09.04.2026 01:52
    Photo ID: 9898393
    VIRIN: 260818-N-FM787-1532
    Resolution: 3713x2475
    Size: 884.12 KB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
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    Downloads: 2

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    A person wearing a red long-sleeve shirt, gray hoodie, black tactical vest, and white gloves is using binoculars while standing on what appears to be a military or coast guard vessel at sea. The individual is positioned near mounted equipment, including what appears to be a weapon mount with an ammunition box and instructional placards. The ocean is visible in the background under clear conditions.
    Two military personnel are working with a mounted weapon system on the deck of a naval vessel at sea. One individual is wearing a helmet and dark uniform, while the other wears a red life vest over dark clothing with ear protection. They appear to be conducting maintenance, inspection, or preparation of the weapon mount.
    A US Navy sailor in full gear is operating a mounted machine gun on the deck of a naval vessel at sea. The sailor is wearing a helmet, face covering, gloves, a black 'US NAVY' labeled vest over a red long-sleeve shirt, and is positioned behind what appears to be an M2 .50 caliber heavy machine gun. Several blue storage drums are visible on the deck to the right, and spent brass casings can be seen on the deck surface.
    Three U.S. Navy personnel are conducting a live-fire exercise from the deck of a naval vessel at sea. The sailor in the center, identified by name tape as 'LOWRY,' is operating a mounted weapon system firing at a red target buoy visible in the water. All personnel are wearing required safety gear including helmets, hearing protection, and face coverings.
    An F-35C Lightning II stealth fighter jet is positioned on the flight deck of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, appearing to be in a pre-launch or taxi configuration. Multiple flight deck crew members in green jerseys are visible, performing launch coordination duties. The ocean is visible in the background, confirming an at-sea operational environment.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet is captured in a dynamic low-altitude flight with landing gear still extended, suggesting a recent carrier catapult launch or low-speed pass. The aircraft is heavily loaded with multiple underwing stores including missiles and external fuel tanks. Vapor trails are visible streaming from the wingtips and engine exhausts, indicating high-performance flight conditions.
    A U.S. Navy E-2 Hawkeye airborne early warning aircraft (bureau number 601) is captured mid-launch or landing on an aircraft carrier flight deck. The aircraft features its distinctive large rotodome radar dish mounted above the fuselage and twin turboprop engines. A second Navy aircraft is visible in the background on the deck.
    A U.S. Navy helicopter, marked '704' and labeled 'NAVY', is hovering or landing on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier at sea. Multiple deck crew members in color-coded jerseys and helmets are positioned nearby, indicating an active flight operations scenario. The ocean is visible in the background, reflecting sunlight.
    A U.S. Navy helicopter, marked '704' and labeled 'NAVY', is on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier with its rotors spinning. Two deck crew members in colored safety vests and helmets are approaching the aircraft. The ocean is visible in the background, indicating the carrier is underway at sea.
    A U.S. Navy carrier-based jet aircraft, marked with the modex number '301', is captured in close-up from a rear-quarter angle, appearing to be in the process of launching from or recovering aboard an aircraft carrier over open ocean. The aircraft displays twin engines, twin tail fins, and deployed landing gear, consistent with a Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet configuration. The ocean is visible in the background, indicating the vessel is at sea.
    A nighttime image showing what appears to be a military jet aircraft launching or departing from what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck. The scene is dominated by intense red/orange lighting, likely from afterburner exhaust or deck lighting. The extremely low-light conditions and red color cast make fine details difficult to discern.
    A nighttime scene on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck, dramatically illuminated by intense red lighting and bright sparks or afterburner exhaust from a military jet aircraft. The image captures a jet launch or engine ignition event, with sparks and light streaks visible against the dark sky. Additional parked aircraft and deck personnel are visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet (modular variant) with tail number 101 is photographed at night on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck. The aircraft is illuminated by artificial lighting against a dark background, showing 'NAVY' markings on the fuselage and an 'NJ' or similar tail code. The image captures the aircraft in a low-light operational environment, likely during night flight deck operations.
    Three individuals wearing reflective silver/aluminized proximity suits and visored helmets are walking across a dark tarmac or pavement surface at night. The suits are consistent with proximity fire suits used by firefighters or hazmat personnel. A vehicle with a visible identification code 'GBQD 000092' is partially visible in the upper left corner.
    Two individuals wearing green shirts are working on the underside of what appears to be military aircraft equipment in a large hangar bay. The person in focus is wearing a helmet with attached equipment and appears to be closely inspecting or adjusting a component. The setting appears to be a military vessel or air base hangar with additional personnel visible in the background.
    Three individuals are posing for a photo aboard what appears to be a U.S. Navy vessel's bridge or command area. The person in the center is holding a certificate that reads 'Sailor of the Day' dated 19 August 2020, awarded to 'Jackeline C. Noguez-Bruyier' from USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). Two personnel in military attire flank the award recipient.
    A military or naval aviation technician wearing a green jersey and green/white helmet is performing maintenance work on aircraft equipment in what appears to be a hangar bay. The individual is leaning over and working hands-on with a mechanical component, likely part of an aircraft landing gear, catapult system, or similar aviation hardware. The setting and green jersey are consistent with U.S. Navy carrier aviation maintenance operations.
    A person wearing a green jersey and a green safety helmet with mounted goggles is performing a technical task, applying force to a tool against a large metallic surface. The individual appears to be working in an industrial or military environment, possibly aboard a naval vessel given the structural elements visible in the background. The green uniform and helmet coloring are consistent with U.S. Navy aviation ordnance or catapult/arresting gear crew color coding.

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