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    USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducts oleoresin capsicum evolution [Image 2 of 8]

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    Two individuals are engaged in a training exercise aboard what appears to be a U.S. Navy vessel. One person wearing an 'America's Navy - Forged by the Sea' shirt is pointing a blue training device (likely a training taser or pepper spray) at a second person wearing full protective gear including a helmet, chest protector, and elbow pads. The person in protective gear has both hands raised in a surrender or defensive posture.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    08.21.2026

    Photo by Seaman Apprentice Denise Leiva 

    USS Carl Vinson   

    U.S. Navy Airman Hudson Burch, left, and U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Kevin Mann participate in an oleoresin capsicum spray evolution aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Aug. 21, 2026. Carl Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 1, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Denise Leiva)

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    Date Taken: 08.21.2026
    Date Posted: 09.04.2026 01:50
    Photo ID: 9904434
    VIRIN: 260821-N-DG889-1650
    Resolution: 3744x2492
    Size: 1.51 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
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