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ROBERT DUVALL, JAMES CAAN, JOHN CAZALE, MARLON BRANDO, RICHARD S. CASTELLANO, THE GODFATHER, 1972 Stock Photo

RMT2XD77–ROBERT DUVALL, JAMES CAAN, JOHN CAZALE, MARLON BRANDO, RICHARD S. CASTELLANO, THE GODFATHER, 1972

DER PATE The Godfather USA 1972 Francis Ford Coppola RICHARD CONTE (Emilio Barzini), RICHARD S. CASTELLANO (Pete Clemenza) Regie: Francis Ford Coppola aka. The Godfather Stock Photo

RMGHC1JF–DER PATE The Godfather USA 1972 Francis Ford Coppola RICHARD CONTE (Emilio Barzini), RICHARD S. CASTELLANO (Pete Clemenza) Regie: Francis Ford Coppola aka. The Godfather

TOM ROSQUI AL PACINO RICHARD S. CASTELLANO and RICHARD BRIGHT in THE GODFATHER 1972 director FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA novel Mario Puzo screenplay Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola music Nino Rota costume design Anna Hill Johnstone Albert S. Ruddy Productions / Alfran Productions / Paramount Pictures / Cinema International Corporation (CIC) Stock Photo

RM2X77636–TOM ROSQUI AL PACINO RICHARD S. CASTELLANO and RICHARD BRIGHT in THE GODFATHER 1972 director FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA novel Mario Puzo screenplay Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola music Nino Rota costume design Anna Hill Johnstone Albert S. Ruddy Productions / Alfran Productions / Paramount Pictures / Cinema International Corporation (CIC)

DER PATE The Godfather USA 1972 Francis Ford Coppola Clemenza (RICHARD S. CASTELLANO) und Michael Corleone (AL PACINO) bei der Vorbereitung zum 'Krieg der grossen Mafia-Familien'. Clemenza unterweist Michael im Schusswaffengebrauch. Regie: Francis Ford Coppola aka. The Godfather Stock Photo

RMGHC1JT–DER PATE The Godfather USA 1972 Francis Ford Coppola Clemenza (RICHARD S. CASTELLANO) und Michael Corleone (AL PACINO) bei der Vorbereitung zum 'Krieg der grossen Mafia-Familien'. Clemenza unterweist Michael im Schusswaffengebrauch. Regie: Francis Ford Coppola aka. The Godfather

The Godfather 1972 The Godfather 1972 Al Pacino as Michael Corleone Richard S. Castellano as Clemenza Tom Rosqui as Rocco Lampone uncredited EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xCAP/TFSx Stock Photo

RM2WX4J75–The Godfather 1972 The Godfather 1972 Al Pacino as Michael Corleone Richard S. Castellano as Clemenza Tom Rosqui as Rocco Lampone uncredited EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xCAP/TFSx

Night Of The Juggler, aka: Die Ratte - Countdown in Manhattan, aka: La nuit des juges, USA 1980, Regie: Robert Butler, Darsteller: Richard S. Castellano (in Uniform) Stock Photo

RMHPD021–Night Of The Juggler, aka: Die Ratte - Countdown in Manhattan, aka: La nuit des juges, USA 1980, Regie: Robert Butler, Darsteller: Richard S. Castellano (in Uniform)

Maersk-Alabama cargo ship captain Richard Phillips (R), stands alongside Cmdr. Frank Castellano, the commanding officer of USS Bainbridge, after U.S. Navy forces rescued Phillips from pirate captivity, off the coast of Somalia, April 12, 2009. Captain Phillips was rescued following a firefight that killed three of the four Somali pirates who had been holding him for four days in a lifeboat off the coast of Africa. UPI/U.S. Navy Stock Photo

RMW02X8D–Maersk-Alabama cargo ship captain Richard Phillips (R), stands alongside Cmdr. Frank Castellano, the commanding officer of USS Bainbridge, after U.S. Navy forces rescued Phillips from pirate captivity, off the coast of Somalia, April 12, 2009. Captain Phillips was rescued following a firefight that killed three of the four Somali pirates who had been holding him for four days in a lifeboat off the coast of Africa. UPI/U.S. Navy

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RMW0MECF–Maersk-Alabama cargo ship captain Richard Phillips (R), stands alongside Cmdr. Frank Castellano, the commanding officer of USS Bainbridge, after U.S. Navy forces rescued Phillips from pirate captivity, off the coast of Somalia, April 12, 2009. Captain Phillips was rescued following a firefight that killed three of the four Somali pirates who had been holding him for four days in a lifeboat off the coast of Africa. (UPI Photo/U.S. Navy)

091119-N-8907D-196 NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 19, 2009) Capt. Richard Phillips, former commanding officer of M/V Maersk Alabama and Cmdr. Frank X. Castellano, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) answer questions after a ceremony publicly thanking the Bainbridge for his dramatic rescue at sea. Capt. Phillips' visit corresponds with the Nov. 21 opening of the National Geographic exhibit, 'Real Pirates,' at Nauticus and the adjunct exhibit created by Nauticus and the Hampton Roads Naval Museum entitled, 'Piracy Today: Terror on the High Seas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mas Stock Photo

RMHFXXPF–091119-N-8907D-196 NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 19, 2009) Capt. Richard Phillips, former commanding officer of M/V Maersk Alabama and Cmdr. Frank X. Castellano, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) answer questions after a ceremony publicly thanking the Bainbridge for his dramatic rescue at sea. Capt. Phillips' visit corresponds with the Nov. 21 opening of the National Geographic exhibit, 'Real Pirates,' at Nauticus and the adjunct exhibit created by Nauticus and the Hampton Roads Naval Museum entitled, 'Piracy Today: Terror on the High Seas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mas

Maersk-Alabama Capt. Richard Phillips, right, stands alongside Cmdr. Frank Castellano, commanding officer of USS Bainbridge after Phillips was rescued by U.S Naval forces off the coast of Somalia on April 12, 2009. Philips was held hostage for four days by pirates. US Navy SEALs shot dead three pirates when they felt he was in imminent danger as the pirates pointed an AK-47 rifle at him. (UPI Photo/U.S. Navy Photo) Stock Photo

RMW0MECP–Maersk-Alabama Capt. Richard Phillips, right, stands alongside Cmdr. Frank Castellano, commanding officer of USS Bainbridge after Phillips was rescued by U.S Naval forces off the coast of Somalia on April 12, 2009. Philips was held hostage for four days by pirates. US Navy SEALs shot dead three pirates when they felt he was in imminent danger as the pirates pointed an AK-47 rifle at him. (UPI Photo/U.S. Navy Photo)

Maersk-Alabama Capt. Richard Phillips, stands alongside U.S. Navy Cmdr. Frank Castellano, commanding officer of USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) after being rescued by U.S Naval Forces off the coast of Somalia on April 12, 2009. Philips was held hostage for four days by pirates. Photo by USN via ABACAPRESS.COM (Pictured : Frank Castellano, Richard Phillips) Stock Photo

RF2E43YA6–Maersk-Alabama Capt. Richard Phillips, stands alongside U.S. Navy Cmdr. Frank Castellano, commanding officer of USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) after being rescued by U.S Naval Forces off the coast of Somalia on April 12, 2009. Philips was held hostage for four days by pirates. Photo by USN via ABACAPRESS.COM (Pictured : Frank Castellano, Richard Phillips)

090412-N-XXXXN-001 SOMALI BASIN (April 12, 2009) Maersk-Alabama Capt. Richard Phillips, right, stands alongside Cmdr. Frank Castellano, commanding officer of USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) after being rescued by U.S Naval Forces off the coast of Somalia. Philips was held hostage for four days by pirates. (Official U.S. Navy photo/RELEASED) Cmdr. Frank Castellano and Capt. Richard Phillips - 090412-N-XXXXN-001 Stock Photo

RMHF97DY–090412-N-XXXXN-001 SOMALI BASIN (April 12, 2009) Maersk-Alabama Capt. Richard Phillips, right, stands alongside Cmdr. Frank Castellano, commanding officer of USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) after being rescued by U.S Naval Forces off the coast of Somalia. Philips was held hostage for four days by pirates. (Official U.S. Navy photo/RELEASED) Cmdr. Frank Castellano and Capt. Richard Phillips - 090412-N-XXXXN-001

FASLANE, Scotland - (March 25, 2017) - Chief Electronics Technician Philip Castellano, officer of the deck, stands watch on the quarterdeck aboard USS Carney (DDG 64) while in port in Faslane, Scotland March 25, 2017. Carney, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is conducting its third patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. Stock Photo

RMR7PKBR–FASLANE, Scotland - (March 25, 2017) - Chief Electronics Technician Philip Castellano, officer of the deck, stands watch on the quarterdeck aboard USS Carney (DDG 64) while in port in Faslane, Scotland March 25, 2017. Carney, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is conducting its third patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

170305-N-BL637-024 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 5, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108), right, conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command dry-cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4). Wayne E. Meyer is on a western Pacific deployment with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released) Stock Photo

RMJ4K42C–170305-N-BL637-024 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 5, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108), right, conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command dry-cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4). Wayne E. Meyer is on a western Pacific deployment with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released)

090921-N-2456S-117 NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 21, 2009) The guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) Commanding Officer Cmdr. Frank Castellano, gives an interview to local media, after returning home to Naval Station Norfolk, Va. On April 12, 2009, Bainbridge Sailors assisted in the rescue of Richard Phillips, captain of American container ship MV Maresk Alabama after being seized by Somali pirates. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Suits/Released) US Navy 090921-N-2456S-117 The guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) Commanding Officer Cmdr. Frank Ca Stock Photo

RMHFXT1B–090921-N-2456S-117 NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 21, 2009) The guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) Commanding Officer Cmdr. Frank Castellano, gives an interview to local media, after returning home to Naval Station Norfolk, Va. On April 12, 2009, Bainbridge Sailors assisted in the rescue of Richard Phillips, captain of American container ship MV Maresk Alabama after being seized by Somali pirates. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Suits/Released) US Navy 090921-N-2456S-117 The guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) Commanding Officer Cmdr. Frank Ca

RMM32YH0–170305-N-BL637-024 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 5, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108), right, conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command dry-cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4). Wayne E. Meyer is on a western Pacific deployment with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released) USS Wayne E. Meyer refuels, resupplies, c

The Godfather 1972 The Godfather 1972 Al Pacino as Michael Corleone Richard Bright as Neri Richard S. Castellano as Clemenza Tom Rosqui as Rocco Lampone uncredited EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xCAP/TFSx Stock Photo

RM2WX4HTE–The Godfather 1972 The Godfather 1972 Al Pacino as Michael Corleone Richard Bright as Neri Richard S. Castellano as Clemenza Tom Rosqui as Rocco Lampone uncredited EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xCAP/TFSx

This undated file photo provided by the U.S. Navy on April 13, 2009, shows Cmdr. Frank X. Castellano, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge. US Navy SEALs shot dead three pirates holding Captain Richard Phillips of the cargo ship Maersk Alabama when they felt he was in imminent danger as the pirates pointed an AK-47 rifle at him off the coast of Somalia on April 12, 2009. (UPI Photo/U.S. Navy Photo) Stock Photo

RMW0MECN–This undated file photo provided by the U.S. Navy on April 13, 2009, shows Cmdr. Frank X. Castellano, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge. US Navy SEALs shot dead three pirates holding Captain Richard Phillips of the cargo ship Maersk Alabama when they felt he was in imminent danger as the pirates pointed an AK-47 rifle at him off the coast of Somalia on April 12, 2009. (UPI Photo/U.S. Navy Photo)

WESTERN PACIFIC (June 12, 2017) Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano takes a photograph of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. Stock Photo

RMPXKNWB–WESTERN PACIFIC (June 12, 2017) Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano takes a photograph of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security.

The Godfather 1972 The Godfather 1972 Marlon Brando as Don Vito Corleone Abe Vigoda as Sal Tessio Richard S. Castellano as Clemenza John Cazale as Fredo Corleone Robert Duvall as Tom Hagen James Caan as Sonny Corleone EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xCAP/TFSx Stock Photo

RM2WX4J7R–The Godfather 1972 The Godfather 1972 Marlon Brando as Don Vito Corleone Abe Vigoda as Sal Tessio Richard S. Castellano as Clemenza John Cazale as Fredo Corleone Robert Duvall as Tom Hagen James Caan as Sonny Corleone EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xCAP/TFSx

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 18, 2017) Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, participates in a burial-at-sea ceremony aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. ( Stock Photo

RMPWTR65–PACIFIC OCEAN (June 18, 2017) Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, participates in a burial-at-sea ceremony aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. (

The Godfather 1972 The Godfather 1972 Robert Duvall as Tom Hagen James Caan as Sonny Corleone Marlon Brando as Don Vito Corleone John Cazale as Fredo Corleone Al Lettieri as Sollozzo Abe Vigoda as Sal Tessio Richard S. Castellano as Clemenza EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xCAP/TFSx Stock Photo

RM2WX4J6E–The Godfather 1972 The Godfather 1972 Robert Duvall as Tom Hagen James Caan as Sonny Corleone Marlon Brando as Don Vito Corleone John Cazale as Fredo Corleone Al Lettieri as Sollozzo Abe Vigoda as Sal Tessio Richard S. Castellano as Clemenza EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xCAP/TFSx

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2017) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 flies by the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Members of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 are participating in a sustainment training exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released) Stock Photo

RMKJB3FE–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2017) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 flies by the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Members of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 are participating in a sustainment training exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 prepares to take off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Members of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 are participating in a sustainment training exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released) Stock Photo

RMKJB3EC–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 prepares to take off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Members of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 are participating in a sustainment training exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 9, 2017) A Sailor assigned to the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 makes final checks on an F/A-18C Hornet during flight operations on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is participating in a sustainment training exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released) Stock Photo

RMKJB34X–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 9, 2017) A Sailor assigned to the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 makes final checks on an F/A-18C Hornet during flight operations on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is participating in a sustainment training exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released)

SEA (Aug. 20, 2018) Operations Specialist Seaman Jacob Castellano fires an M4 carbine during a live-fire qualification course aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) Aug. 20, 2018. Carney, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its fifth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners as well as U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. Stock Photo

RMPPB9RN–SEA (Aug. 20, 2018) Operations Specialist Seaman Jacob Castellano fires an M4 carbine during a live-fire qualification course aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) Aug. 20, 2018. Carney, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its fifth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners as well as U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

171112-N-BL637-0040 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2017) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 conducts training near the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Members of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 are participating in a sustainment training exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released) Stock Photo

RMKJB3ED–171112-N-BL637-0040 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2017) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 conducts training near the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Members of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 are participating in a sustainment training exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released)

171112-N-BL637-0100 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 12, 2017) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 conducts training near the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Members of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 are participating in a sustainment training exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released) Stock Photo

RMKJB3EK–171112-N-BL637-0100 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 12, 2017) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 conducts training near the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Members of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 are participating in a sustainment training exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released)

171112-N-BL637-0128 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 12, 2017) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 conducts training near the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Members of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 are participating in a sustainment training exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released) Stock Photo

RMKJB3F2–171112-N-BL637-0128 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 12, 2017) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 conducts training near the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Members of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 are participating in a sustainment training exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released)

171112-N-BL637-0112 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 12, 2017) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 flies over San Diego Bay while conducting training near the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Members of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 are participating in a sustainment training exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released) Stock Photo

RMKJB3ET–171112-N-BL637-0112 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 12, 2017) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 flies over San Diego Bay while conducting training near the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Members of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 are participating in a sustainment training exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released)

171112-N-BL637-0135 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 12, 2017) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 conducts training near the USS Midway Museum in San Diego while conducting training with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Members of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 are participating in a sustainment training exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released) Stock Photo

RMKJB3F4–171112-N-BL637-0135 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 12, 2017) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 conducts training near the USS Midway Museum in San Diego while conducting training with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Members of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 are participating in a sustainment training exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 23, 2017) Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano, from Colorado Springs, Colo., records video footage on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the western Pacific region. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. Stock Photo

RMR6MY51–PACIFIC OCEAN (May 23, 2017) Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano, from Colorado Springs, Colo., records video footage on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the western Pacific region. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2016) Sailors conduct flight operations on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. Carl Vinson is underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California. Stock Photo

RMRJB5EH–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2016) Sailors conduct flight operations on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. Carl Vinson is underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California.

RMRJB5AT–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2016) Sailors conduct flight operations on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. Carl Vinson is underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California.

GUAM (Feb. 11, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Seaman Stephen Mugo and Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Jeremy Boling perform evening colors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship's carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. Stock Photo

RMRAKWN3–GUAM (Feb. 11, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Seaman Stephen Mugo and Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Jeremy Boling perform evening colors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship's carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet.

LUZON STRAIT (Feb. 18, 2017) Lt. Meagan Neumann, assigned to the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192, overlooks the Luzon Strait from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its carrier strike group are on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. Stock Photo

RMRAMGFA–LUZON STRAIT (Feb. 18, 2017) Lt. Meagan Neumann, assigned to the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192, overlooks the Luzon Strait from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its carrier strike group are on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet.

LUZON STRAIT (Feb. 18, 2017) Sailors move an F/A-18C Hornet from the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 across the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its carrier strike group are on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. Stock Photo

RMRAMGH1–LUZON STRAIT (Feb. 18, 2017) Sailors move an F/A-18C Hornet from the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 across the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its carrier strike group are on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 makes an arrested landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship's carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. Stock Photo

RMRAK7E3–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 makes an arrested landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship's carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) Sailors assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 move a fuel pod on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship's carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. Stock Photo

RMRAK803–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) Sailors assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 move a fuel pod on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship's carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017) Two F/A-18E Super Hornets assigned to the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 take off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its carrier strike group are on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. Stock Photo

RMRAMM7T–SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017) Two F/A-18E Super Hornets assigned to the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 take off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its carrier strike group are on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017) Two F/A-18E Super Hornets from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 fly over the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its carrier strike group are on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. Stock Photo

RMRAMM54–SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017) Two F/A-18E Super Hornets from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 fly over the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its carrier strike group are on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship's carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. Stock Photo

RMRAK7K9–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship's carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 09, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 prepares to make an arrested landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship's carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. Stock Photo

RMRAK7EE–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 09, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 prepares to make an arrested landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship's carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) Sailors assigned to the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 load ammunition onto an F/A-18E Super Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship's carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. Stock Photo

RMRAK7CM–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) Sailors assigned to the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 load ammunition onto an F/A-18E Super Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship's carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet.

LUZON STRAIT (Feb. 18, 2017) Sailors brace themselves as an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 prepares to land aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its carrier strike group are on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. Stock Photo

RMRAKNB6–LUZON STRAIT (Feb. 18, 2017) Sailors brace themselves as an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 prepares to land aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its carrier strike group are on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) An F/A-18C Hornet from the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 prepares to make an arrested landing on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The ship's carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. Stock Photo

RMRAK7ND–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) An F/A-18C Hornet from the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 prepares to make an arrested landing on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The ship's carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 makes an arrested landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its carrier strike group are on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. Stock Photo

RMRAMM5B–SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 makes an arrested landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its carrier strike group are on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) Naval Air Crewman 2nd Class Andres Guevara, assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, performs maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship's carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd fleet. Stock Photo

RMRAK7BX–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) Naval Air Crewman 2nd Class Andres Guevara, assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, performs maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship's carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd fleet.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017) Two F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 and the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 take off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its carrier strike group are on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. Stock Photo

RMRAMM6D–SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017) Two F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 and the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 take off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its carrier strike group are on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) An E-2C Hawkeye early warning and control aircraft assigned to the “Black Eagles” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 flies over the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a change of command ceremony. The ship's carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. Stock Photo

RMRAK7KM–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) An E-2C Hawkeye early warning and control aircraft assigned to the “Black Eagles” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 flies over the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a change of command ceremony. The ship's carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) Two E-2C Hawkeye early warning and control aircraft from the “Black Eagles” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 fly over the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a change of command ceremony. The ship's carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. Stock Photo

RMRAK7F1–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) Two E-2C Hawkeye early warning and control aircraft from the “Black Eagles” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 fly over the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a change of command ceremony. The ship's carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet.

RMRAK80C–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) Naval Air Crewman 2nd Class Andres Guevara, assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, performs maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship's carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet.

GUAM (Feb. 11, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Stephen Mugo, of St. Louis, performs evening colors on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. Stock Photo

RMRAKX79–GUAM (Feb. 11, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Stephen Mugo, of St. Louis, performs evening colors on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

RMRAKX20–GUAM (Feb. 11, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Stephen Mugo, of St. Louis, performs evening colors on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 23, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 taxis the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. Stock Photo

RMRAPJEN–SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 23, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 taxis the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 09, 2017) Seaman Alijeah Balisacan, of Waipahu, Hawaii, stands the forward lookout watch on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. Stock Photo

RMRAK7EP–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 09, 2017) Seaman Alijeah Balisacan, of Waipahu, Hawaii, stands the forward lookout watch on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2016) Ships from the Carl Vinson Strike Group transit the Pacific Ocean during a simulated strait transit. Carl Vinson is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preperation for an upcoming deployment. Stock Photo

RMRJB25C–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2016) Ships from the Carl Vinson Strike Group transit the Pacific Ocean during a simulated strait transit. Carl Vinson is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preperation for an upcoming deployment.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2016) Sailors assigned to USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conduct flight operations during a simulated strait transit. Carl Vinson is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preperation for an upcoming deployment. Stock Photo

RMRJB21X–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2016) Sailors assigned to USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conduct flight operations during a simulated strait transit. Carl Vinson is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preperation for an upcoming deployment.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2016) A Mark VI Patrol Boat, assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 1, patrols the waters near the Carl Vinson Strike Group as it conducts a simulated strait transit. Carl Vinson is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preperation for an upcoming deployment. Stock Photo

RMRJB23T–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2016) A Mark VI Patrol Boat, assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 1, patrols the waters near the Carl Vinson Strike Group as it conducts a simulated strait transit. Carl Vinson is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preperation for an upcoming deployment.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2016) A Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter prepares to take off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. Carl Vinson is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preperation for an upcoming deployment. Stock Photo

RMRJB23P–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2016) A Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter prepares to take off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. Carl Vinson is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preperation for an upcoming deployment.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2016) Ships from the Carl Vinson Strike Group transit the Pacific Ocean during a simulated strait transit. Carl Vinson is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preperation for an upcoming deployment. Stock Photo

RMRJB25G–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2016) Ships from the Carl Vinson Strike Group transit the Pacific Ocean during a simulated strait transit. Carl Vinson is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preperation for an upcoming deployment.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2016) A Mark VI Patrol Boat assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron Group (CRS) 1 patrols the waters near the Carl Vinson Strike Group as it conducts a simulated strait transit. Carl Vinson is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preperation for an upcoming deployment. Stock Photo

RMRJB21K–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2016) A Mark VI Patrol Boat assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron Group (CRS) 1 patrols the waters near the Carl Vinson Strike Group as it conducts a simulated strait transit. Carl Vinson is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preperation for an upcoming deployment.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2016) A Coastal Riverine Squadron Group One (CRG-1) Mark VI Patrol Boat patrols the waters near the Carl Vinson Strike Group as it conducts a simulated strait transit. Carl Vinson is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preperation for an upcoming deployment. Stock Photo

RMRJB245–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2016) A Coastal Riverine Squadron Group One (CRG-1) Mark VI Patrol Boat patrols the waters near the Carl Vinson Strike Group as it conducts a simulated strait transit. Carl Vinson is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preperation for an upcoming deployment.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2016) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS O’Kane (DDG 77) transits the Pacific Ocean during a simulated strait transit. Carl Vinson is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preperation for an upcoming deployment. Stock Photo

RMRJB20G–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2016) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS O’Kane (DDG 77) transits the Pacific Ocean during a simulated strait transit. Carl Vinson is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preperation for an upcoming deployment.

RMRJB26F–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2016) A Coastal Riverine Squadron Group One (CRG-1) Mark VI Patrol Boat patrols the waters near the Carl Vinson Strike Group as it conducts a simulated strait transit. Carl Vinson is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preperation for an upcoming deployment.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2016) Sailors prepare to move aircraft on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. Carl Vinson is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preperation for an upcoming deployment. Stock Photo

RMRJB254–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2016) Sailors prepare to move aircraft on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. Carl Vinson is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preperation for an upcoming deployment.

RMRJB27B–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2016) A Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter prepares to take off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. Carl Vinson is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preperation for an upcoming deployment.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2016) A Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter prepares to take off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. Carl Vinson is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preperation for an upcoming deployment. Stock Photo

RMRJB25E–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2016) A Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter prepares to take off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. Carl Vinson is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preperation for an upcoming deployment.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017) Sailors conduct flight operations on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. Stock Photo

RMRAP5F2–SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017) Sailors conduct flight operations on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 21, 2017) Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Caesare Reyes, from Beaumont, Calif., checks the pressure of a liquid oxygen cart in an O2N2 plant aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. Stock Photo

RMRAKNDM–SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 21, 2017) Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Caesare Reyes, from Beaumont, Calif., checks the pressure of a liquid oxygen cart in an O2N2 plant aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

RMRAKNG2–SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 21, 2017) Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Caesare Reyes, from Beaumont, Calif., checks the pressure of a liquid oxygen cart in an O2N2 plant aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 21, 2017) Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Caesare Reyes, of Beaumont, California, checks the pressure of a liquid oxygen cart in an O2N2 plant on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. Stock Photo

RMRAKN8A–SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 21, 2017) Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Caesare Reyes, of Beaumont, California, checks the pressure of a liquid oxygen cart in an O2N2 plant on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 21, 2017) Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Luther Abel, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, checks gauges in a low pressure air system in an O2N2 plant on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. Stock Photo

RMRAKNAX–SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 21, 2017) Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Luther Abel, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, checks gauges in a low pressure air system in an O2N2 plant on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

GUAM (Feb. 11, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Stephen Mugo, of St. Louis, left, and Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Jeremy Boling, of Columbus, Ohio, perform evening colors on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. Stock Photo

RMRAKX3X–GUAM (Feb. 11, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Stephen Mugo, of St. Louis, left, and Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Jeremy Boling, of Columbus, Ohio, perform evening colors on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 09, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk from the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, takes off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. Stock Photo

RMRAK7GD–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 09, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk from the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, takes off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

LUZON STRAIT (Feb. 18, 2017) Lt. David Babka, of Atascadero, California, and assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, prepares an F/A-18F Super Hornet for flight on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. Stock Photo

RMRAM6B2–LUZON STRAIT (Feb. 18, 2017) Lt. David Babka, of Atascadero, California, and assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, prepares an F/A-18F Super Hornet for flight on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 09, 2017) Sailors assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 prepare to remove the chains from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. Stock Photo

RMRAK7M6–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 09, 2017) Sailors assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 prepare to remove the chains from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

LUZON STRAIT (Feb. 18, 2017) Aviation Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Antonio Ortiz, of Camarillo, California, and assigned to the “Black Eagles” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113, performs maintenance in the cockpit of an E-2C Hawkeye on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regul Stock Photo

RMRAMEAB–LUZON STRAIT (Feb. 18, 2017) Aviation Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Antonio Ortiz, of Camarillo, California, and assigned to the “Black Eagles” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113, performs maintenance in the cockpit of an E-2C Hawkeye on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regul

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 09, 2017) An E-2C Hawkeye from the “Black Eagles” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck, during a change-of-command ceremony for VAW-113. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. Stock Photo

RMRAK787–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 09, 2017) An E-2C Hawkeye from the “Black Eagles” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck, during a change-of-command ceremony for VAW-113. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2016) Petty Officer 3rd Class Sean Castellano gathers video footage on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck during flight operations. The Carl Vinson Strike Group is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. Stock Photo

RMRE45MF–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2016) Petty Officer 3rd Class Sean Castellano gathers video footage on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck during flight operations. The Carl Vinson Strike Group is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

RMTYN6G7–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2016) Petty Officer 3rd Class Sean Castellano gathers video footage on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck during flight operations. The Carl Vinson Strike Group is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 23, 2017) Sailors prepare to conduct flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. Stock Photo

RMRAP621–SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 23, 2017) Sailors prepare to conduct flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 04, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Pacific Ocean. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. Stock Photo

RMRAJY6R–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 04, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Pacific Ocean. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

RMRAJXYR–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 04, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Pacific Ocean. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 07, 2017) Sailors conduct flight operations on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. Stock Photo

RMRAJY06–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 07, 2017) Sailors conduct flight operations on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

SUNDA STRAIT (April 15, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Sunda Strait. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. Stock Photo

RMR5X8N4–SUNDA STRAIT (April 15, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Sunda Strait. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 23, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 makes an arrested landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. Stock Photo

RMRAP66A–SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 23, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 makes an arrested landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 04, 2017) RDML Shoshana Chatfield, commander Joint Region Marianas, observes the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as it transits the Pacific Ocean. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. Stock Photo

RMRAJYBT–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 04, 2017) RDML Shoshana Chatfield, commander Joint Region Marianas, observes the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as it transits the Pacific Ocean. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 04, 2017) Naval Aircrewman 1st Class Sean Collins, of Carlsbad, California, observes the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as it transits the Pacific Ocean. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. Stock Photo

RMRAJY11–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 04, 2017) Naval Aircrewman 1st Class Sean Collins, of Carlsbad, California, observes the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as it transits the Pacific Ocean. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 07, 2017) Various aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 conduct flight operations on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. Stock Photo

RMRAJYE3–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 07, 2017) Various aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 conduct flight operations on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 04, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 makes an arrested landing on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its carrier strike group are on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. Stock Photo

RMRAJY4W–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 04, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 makes an arrested landing on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its carrier strike group are on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 04, 2017) Two F/A-18E Super Hornets from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 fly by the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its carrier strike group are on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. Stock Photo

RMRAJY0B–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 04, 2017) Two F/A-18E Super Hornets from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 fly by the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its carrier strike group are on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 04, 2017) Two F/A-18E Super Hornets from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 prepare to take off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. Stock Photo

RMRAJYB9–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 04, 2017) Two F/A-18E Super Hornets from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 prepare to take off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 07, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Desiree Perez, of Baldwin Park, California, directs the crew of an F/A-18F Super Hornet on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The ship and its carrier strike group are on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. Stock Photo

RMRAJY6N–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 07, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Desiree Perez, of Baldwin Park, California, directs the crew of an F/A-18F Super Hornet on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The ship and its carrier strike group are on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 07, 2017) A second F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, prepares to take off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. Stock Photo

RMRAJXX2–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 07, 2017) A second F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, prepares to take off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 07, 2017) Lt. Cmdr. Lucas Edwards, left, of Chicago and Lt. Michael Bellavia, of Chicago, assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, perform final checks on an F/A-18F Super Hornet before flight operations on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and rou Stock Photo

RMRAJXWM–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 07, 2017) Lt. Cmdr. Lucas Edwards, left, of Chicago and Lt. Michael Bellavia, of Chicago, assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, perform final checks on an F/A-18F Super Hornet before flight operations on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and rou

SAN DIEGO (June 23, 2017) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) returns to homeport at Naval Air Station North Island. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group completed a five-and-a-half-month deployment to the Western Pacific. ( Stock Photo

RMPWW0D0–SAN DIEGO (June 23, 2017) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) returns to homeport at Naval Air Station North Island. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group completed a five-and-a-half-month deployment to the Western Pacific. (

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 29, 2016) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during an air power demonstration for friends and family on the flight deck. Carl Vinson is hosting more than 2,000 family members and friends to demonstrate the ship’s capabilities. Stock Photo

RMRBA790–PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 29, 2016) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during an air power demonstration for friends and family on the flight deck. Carl Vinson is hosting more than 2,000 family members and friends to demonstrate the ship’s capabilities.

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