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    USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70 hosts commissioning ceremony [Image 9 of 15]

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    Two U.S. Navy personnel in khaki service uniforms stand together during what appears to be a formal military ceremony, likely a promotion or award event. A senior officer stands at a wooden podium with a microphone, gesturing and smiling, while a second service member stands at attention beside him with hands clasped. The setting appears to be aboard a naval vessel, indicated by the industrial overhead structure and a yellow banner reading 'DEPARTMENT' in the background.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    09.01.2026

    Photo by Seaman Apprentice Kirsten Robbins 

    USS Carl Vinson   

    U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Glenn Natividad speaks during a commissioning ceremony U.S. Navy Ens. Brittni Lozano aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Sept. 1, 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 Seaman Apprentice Kirsten Robbins)

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    Date Taken: 09.01.2026
    Date Posted: 09.11.2026 17:28
    Photo ID: 9922147
    VIRIN: 260901-N-VM024-1028
    Resolution: 3411x2274
    Size: 1.41 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
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    Downloads: 2

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    Two military jet fighters are captured in flight against a clear, deep blue sky. Both aircraft appear to be F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet variants, flying in a loose formation with one aircraft inverted or banking above the other. The image is taken from a ground-level perspective looking upward, providing a clear view of the underside of both aircraft.
    A U.S. Navy carrier-based aircraft (numbered 501) is shown on a flight deck with crew members performing pre-flight or maintenance activities. The pilot, wearing a red helmet and red flight suit, is seated in the cockpit giving a thumbs-up gesture. Two deck crew members in purple jerseys are working on the aircraft's fuselage.
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    Three military personnel pose for a photo aboard what appears to be a naval vessel's bridge or command area. The central figure, seated in a command chair, is holding a certificate dated 1 September 2026, suggesting a promotion or award ceremony. The individuals are wearing different military uniforms indicating possible inter-service or mixed-role personnel.
    The image shows U.S. Navy personnel aboard what appears to be a naval vessel, likely USS Carl Vinson based on the visible cap insignia. Three to four individuals are visible in a ship's control or operations room, with one civilian or off-duty personnel wearing black clothing and glasses. The personnel are gathered around control panels and monitors in what appears to be a briefing or operational review.
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    Two U.S. Navy personnel in khaki service uniforms stand together during what appears to be a formal military ceremony, likely a promotion or award event. A senior officer stands at a wooden podium with a microphone, gesturing and smiling, while a second service member stands at attention beside him with hands clasped. The setting appears to be aboard a naval vessel, indicated by the industrial overhead structure and a yellow banner reading 'DEPARTMENT' in the background.
    Two U.S. Navy personnel in tan service uniforms are standing at a wooden podium during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. The senior officer on the left is speaking at a microphone while the other service member stands beside him smiling. The setting appears to be inside a military facility or museum, with yellow signage visible in the background.
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    Two U.S. Navy personnel in Service Khaki uniforms are shaking hands during what appears to be a formal military ceremony aboard a naval vessel. The officer on the left is wearing a combination cover (cap) and appears to be of senior rank, while the individual on the right displays ribbons/medals on their uniform. A crowd of sailors and at least one person in a flight suit are applauding in the background.
    A U.S. Navy ceremony is taking place aboard what appears to be a naval vessel, where a senior officer is pinning a medal or insignia onto a junior sailor's uniform. The recipient is smiling broadly, suggesting this is a positive recognition or promotion event. Partial text 'CVN 70' is visible in the background, indicating this may be aboard USS Carl Vinson.
    A carrier deck operations scene showing an F-35C Lightning II stealth fighter jet (bureau number 402) positioned on an aircraft carrier flight deck. A flight deck crew member wearing a green jersey and helmet is giving hand signals in front of the aircraft. The ocean is visible in the background, confirming an at-sea operational environment.
    An F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet is captured landing or taking off on the flight deck of a naval amphibious assault ship. The aircraft's landing gear is fully deployed and in contact with or very close to the deck surface. Several personnel are visible in the background near ship superstructure elements, with open ocean visible beyond the deck.

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