At sea aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Nov. 16, 2002 -- Signalman 3rd class Stacy Brown, from Chicago, Ill., looks through the "big eyes" as she observes signalmen onboard USS Sacramento (AOE 1) during a replenishment at sea (RAS). Signalmen communicate using an alphabet system based on arm position and movement. Carl Vinson is currently underway off the South Western California coast conducting training in preparation for their next scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Ryan Jackson.
At sea with USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Nov. 16, 2002 -- An Aviation Ordnanceman attempts to attach straps to an CH-46D “Sea Knight” from the "Gunbearers" of Helicopter Support Squadron One One (HC-11), for the return trip to Sacramento during a weapons on-load. Carl Vinson is currently underway off the South Western California coast conducting training in preparation for their next scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Inez Lawson.