050603-N-3241H-005 Persian Gulf (June 3, 2005) - Two flight deck "shooters" give the clear to launch signal as an E-2C Hawkeye assigned the "Golden Hawks" of Airborne Early Warning Squadron One Two Two (VAW-112) launch from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is currently deployed in support of multi-national forces in Iraq and maritime security operations in order to set the conditions for security and stability in the region. Vinson will end its deployment with a homeport shift to Norfolk, Va., and commence a three-year refuel and complex overhaul. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Dusty Howell (RELEASED)
050605-N-0905V-014 Persian Gulf (June 5, 2005) - In an exceptional display of pride and patriotism the "Battle Flag" is unfurled aboard the "Gold Eagle" as she makes her way through the Persian Gulf. The Carl Vinson Strike Group is currently deployed conducting operations in support of multi-national forces in Iraq and maritime security operations in order to set the conditions for security and stability in region. Vinson will end its deployment with a homeport shift to Norfolk, Va., and commence a three-year refuel and complex overhaul. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Chris M. Valdez (RELEASED)
050602-N-6694B-005 Persian Gulf (June 2, 2005) – An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the “Argonauts" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Seven (VFA-147) moves into position to receive fuel from an Air Force KC-135 tanker during operations over Iraq. The Argonauts are attached to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is currently conducting operations in support of multi-national forces in Iraq and maritime security operations in order to set the conditions for security and stability in the region. Vinson will end its deployment with a homeport shift to Norfolk, Va., and commence a three-year refuel and complex overhaul. U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Don Berry (RELEASED)