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A U.S. Navy Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver of attack squadron VA-9A “Tough Kitties” is lifted to the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Philippine Sea (CV-47) in preparation for launch from the carrier. Other squadron aircraft are visible aft, in 1948.
Redesignated from bombing squadron VB-20 in November 1946, VA-9A completed one cruise to the Mediterranean aboard the Philippine Sea during the period 9 February to 26 June 1948. VA-9A was redesignated VA-94 in August 1948 and disestablished in November 1949. Photo date: 1948
Source: U.S. Navy National Museum of Naval Aviation photo No. 1996.253.254. (This file is a work of a sailor or employee of the U.S. Navy, taken or made as part of that person’s official duties.)
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Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class (AW/SW) Sarah Atiyyat, from Edison, N.J., poses for a photo in the hangar bay of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) on July 5, 2016, in the South China Sea. Atiyyat is one of many Sailors who has dedicated time and skin to the artwork of tattoos.
“I kind of have a hot temper, and sometimes I let it get the best of me, especially with this job (and) especially while forward deployed,” said Atiyyat. “It can get really stressful at times out here, so I got these as a reminder to stay calm and keep myself in check.” Photo by Ryan McFarlane/U.S. Navy
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Like there’s a Warp Factor….
….launching from a nuclear carrier….
PHILIPPINE SEA (October 23, 2020) – An E/A-18G Growlerelectronic warfare jet launches from the flight deck of United States Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USSRonald Reagan (CVN 76).
Star-date 20201023….on the far side of planet Earth, Milky Waygalaxy
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>>Top two photos: Mass Communication Specialist3rd Class Gabriel A. Martinez, USN
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)
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USS Harry S. Truman Strike Group Flyover
The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, flew over Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), on a return transit to Naval Air Station Pensacola following their annual flight over the U.S. Naval Academy commissioning ceremony May 20, 2020.
The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) remains at sea in the Atlantic as a certified carrier strike group force ready for tasking in order to protect the crew from the risks posed by COVID-19, following their successful deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Navy video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody Hendrix)
