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250108-N-FS097-1337 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 8, 2025) Sailors observe an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Stingers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 8, 2025. Vinson, flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nate Jordan) Share

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250107-N-FH842-1157 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 7, 2025) – Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Keith Avinger, of Chino, Calif., signals the pilot of an MH-60R Seahawk assigned to the “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 as sailors remove chocks and chains before lifting off from the flight deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104), Jan. 7, 2025. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brianna Walker) Share

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250107-N-PV401-1276 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 7, 2025) Sailors conduct flight operations on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 7, 2025. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elizabeth Grubbs) Share

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 4, 2025) – Sailors prepare for a replenishment-at-sea with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104), Jan. 4, 2025. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brianna Walker) Share

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250107-N-FS097-2256 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 7, 2025) Lt. j. g. Garrett Cross, of Auburn, Calif., signals an EA-18G Growler, assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 7, 2025. Vinson, flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Nate Jordan) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM, Hawaii

Musician 2nd Class Brenton Mitchell (left) sings and Musician 2nd Class Dan Caton plays the ukulele (right) during the holiday concert for Navy families and guests in the Luau Garden of the Hale Koa Hotel on Dec. 20, 2024. The U.S. Pacific Fleet Band is dedicated to providing top quality musical support throughout a 100 million square mile area of responsibility for official functions, morale and retention programs, community outreach performances, and Navy recruiting initiatives. (U.S. Navy photo by Kyler Hood) Share

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250105-N-GC571-2497 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 5, 2025) Sailors receive stores delivered by an MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a vertical replenishment-at-sea with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4), Jan. 5, 2025. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Pablo Chavez) Share

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250106-N-FS097-1050 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 6, 2024) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Rogjay Young, of Jamaica, stands in front of an F-35C Lightning II, assigned to the “Warhawks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97, signaling that the jet is ready for flight on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 6, 2024. Vinson, flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Nate Jordan) Share

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250104-N-FS097-1265 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 4, 2024) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducts a fueling-at-sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199), Jan. 4, 2024. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nate Jordan) Share

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250103-N-TD381-1286 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 3, 2025) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Stingers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier (CVN 70), Jan. 3, 2025. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Isaiah B. Goessl) Share

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250104-N-FS097-1017 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 4, 2024) Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) prepare to conduct a fueling-at-sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) , Jan. 4, 2024. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nate Jordan) Share

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 3, 2025) Lt. Melvin Navalta, of Harlem, New York, signals aircraft on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 3, 2025. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nate Jordan) Share