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    IKE Conducts Carrier Qualifications [Image 13 of 14]

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    A U.S. Navy 'Shooter' (catapult officer) in a yellow jersey and green helmet crouches in the classic launch signal pose on an aircraft carrier flight deck. A military jet aircraft, bearing U.S. roundel markings, is captured mid-launch in a motion-blurred streak across the frame. The image conveys the high-energy, dynamic environment of carrier flight operations.

    UNITED STATES

    08.31.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jamison Sutton 

    USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)   

    U.S. Navy Lt. Brandon Tate launches a T-45C Goshawk jet trainer aircraft off of the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), Aug. 31, 2026. Eisenhower is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications for student naval aviators assigned to Naval Air Training Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jamison Sutton)

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    Date Taken: 08.31.2026
    Date Posted: 09.04.2026 10:32
    Photo ID: 9913333
    VIRIN: 260931-N-FC769-2640
    Resolution: 5297x2980
    Size: 1.81 MB
    Location: US
    Web Views: 5
    Downloads: 1

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    A U.S. Navy T-45 Goshawk trainer aircraft (bureau number 185) is positioned on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier at sea. Two flight deck personnel wearing helmets and flight gear stand near the nose of the aircraft. A rainbow is visible in the background over the ocean horizon.
    Two U.S. Navy flight deck crew members wearing green jerseys and helmets observe a T-45 Goshawk trainer aircraft on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck. The personnel are positioned with their backs to the camera, watching the red-and-white painted jet. Green jerseys indicate these crew members are likely catapult and arresting gear personnel or aircraft handlers.
    Two personnel in green jerseys and cranial helmets are washing down the flight deck of an aircraft carrier at sea. The foreground worker is using a long-handled squeegee or hose tool to clean the deck surface. A red-tailed aircraft is partially visible in the background on the right side of the deck.
    A Navy aviation fueler (identified by purple jersey/vest) stands beside a military aircraft on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck. The personnel is wearing standard flight deck safety gear including a purple helmet with goggles and hearing protection. A red and white painted aircraft fuselage with warning markings is prominently visible in the foreground and background.
    A U.S. Navy T-45 Goshawk trainer aircraft (Bureau Number 165627) is positioned on an aircraft carrier flight deck, marked with squadron designation VT-7 and a distinctive red-and-white tail with the letter 'A'. Several flight deck personnel in colored jerseys are gathered around the aircraft, likely conducting pre-flight checks or maintenance. The image is taken against a bright sun, creating a backlit, high-contrast scene.
    A military deck crew member wearing a flight deck helmet, goggles, and gloves is handling or inspecting a red aircraft component marked with the number '285' on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck. The image is taken in dramatic side lighting, creating strong contrast between the subject and the bright sky background. The setting suggests active flight deck operations at sea.
    A U.S. Navy T-45 Goshawk training jet (bureau number 285) is positioned on an aircraft carrier flight deck, apparently being prepared for a catapult launch. A deck crew member in a green jersey is crouched near the nose gear, likely inspecting or attaching the catapult launch bar. The aircraft bears the name markings 'LT VAUGHN WILDER HAUPT' and 'WESLEY RATLIFF' on its fuselage.
    A naval flight deck crew member designated as 'Shooter' stands on an aircraft carrier flight deck, giving a hand signal. The individual is wearing standard yellow flight deck jersey with the role designation 'SHOOTER' printed on the back, along with a tri-color helmet (green, white, red) and hearing protection. An orange training aircraft marked '285' is visible in the background.
    Two naval flight deck crew members in yellow 'SHOOTER' jerseys are signaling the launch of a T-45 Goshawk trainer aircraft on what appears to be a US Navy aircraft carrier flight deck. The aircraft, marked with 'NAV' and the number 285, features the distinctive red and white training color scheme. The shooters are in their characteristic crouching launch-signal pose, pointing toward the catapult direction.
    A U.S. Navy 'Shooter' (catapult officer) in a yellow jersey is crouched in the characteristic launch-signal pose on an aircraft carrier flight deck. A Navy training aircraft, identifiable as a T-45 Goshawk marked 'NAVY,' is positioned on the catapult track ahead of them. The scene takes place at sea under a partly cloudy sky.
    A U.S. Navy training jet aircraft, numbered 235, is shown on what appears to be an aircraft carrier deck or airfield. The aircraft is painted in the distinctive orange and white color scheme used by Navy training squadrons. A pilot wearing a helmet with a checkered pattern is visible in the cockpit, appearing to wave or signal.
    A flight deck crew member wearing a yellow jersey labeled 'ASST FLY 2 PO 201' signals on the flight deck of a naval aircraft carrier. A military jet aircraft, likely an F/A-18 Hornet or similar carrier-based fighter, is positioned on the catapult with steam visible beneath it, indicating launch preparation. A second crew member is visible near the aircraft's landing gear.
    A U.S. Navy 'Shooter' (catapult officer) in a yellow jersey and green helmet crouches in the classic launch signal pose on an aircraft carrier flight deck. A military jet aircraft, bearing U.S. roundel markings, is captured mid-launch in a motion-blurred streak across the frame. The image conveys the high-energy, dynamic environment of carrier flight operations.
    The image shows the flight deck of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), identifiable by the 'IKE' marking on the island superstructure. Multiple T-45 Goshawk trainer aircraft in white and orange Navy livery are parked on the deck, with visible tail numbers including 235, 162, and 139. Deck crew in yellow jerseys are visible conducting flight deck operations.

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