050705-N-0000X-010 Arabian Sea (July 5, 2005) – An aircraft director signals for an F/A-18 Hornet to taxi forward during night flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is currently deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations. Vinson will end her deployment with a homeport shift to Norfolk, Va., and commence a three-year refuel and complex overhaul. U.S. Navy photo (RELEASED)
050919-N-2541H-001 Atlantic Ocean (Sept. 19 2005) - An Aviation Boatswain Mate signals to an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Pukin’ Dogs” of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Three (VFA-143), that they are clear for launch during night flight operations aboard the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67). Kennedy is conducting carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class William Heimbuch (RELEASED)
050729-N-0716S-031 Pacific Ocean (July 29, 2005) - A Landing Signal Enlisted (LSE) Sailor prepares a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter for lift-off on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1). Tarawa is the flagship for Expeditionary Strike Group One (ESG-1), currently on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment in support of the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class James Spiker (RELEASED)