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    USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducts flight operations [Image 11 of 26]

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    Two naval flight deck crew members are visible on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck surrounded by steam or exhaust vapor. One crew member wears a yellow jersey and helmet while giving hand signals, and another wears a green jersey and helmet while moving across the deck. The colored jerseys indicate their specific roles in carrier flight deck operations.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    08.29.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Lucy Fleming 

    USS Carl Vinson   

    U.S. Sailors conduct flight operations aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Aug. 29, 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 3rd Class Lucy Fleming)

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    Date Taken: 08.29.2026
    Date Posted: 09.11.2026 17:28
    Photo ID: 9921645
    VIRIN: 260829-N-OR621-3240
    Resolution: 3197x2128
    Size: 1.69 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
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