Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 2, 2019) A Sailor tracks aircraft from primary flight control aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) with Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12. The components of CSG 12 embody a “team-of-teams” concept, combining advanced surface, air and systems assets to create and sustain operational capability. This enables them to prepare for and conduct global operations, have effective and lasting command and control, and demonstrate dedication and commitment to becoming the strongest warfighting force for the Navy and the nation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cody Anderson/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2019) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) transits the Atlantic Ocean during a strait transit exercise. Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise with Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Clint Davis/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2019) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from "Fist of the Fleet" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) with Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian M. Wilbur/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 2, 2019) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Morden Joyles directs aircrafts across the flight deck on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) with Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michael Singley/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 26, 2019) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Pukin' Dogs" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 performs an arrested landing on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeremiah Bartelt/Released)

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 16, 2019) Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians assigned to EOD Mobile Unit 2 and Spanish marines from the Alvaro de Bazan-class Spanish navy frigate ESPS Méndez Núñez (F 104) participate in a fast-rope exercise from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Nightdippers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5. Méndez Núñez is scheduled to train and conduct group exercises as part of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gwendelyn Ohrazda/ Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 28, 2019) Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) participate in an ice cream social on the mess decks. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Darion Chanelle Triplett/Released)

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NORFOLK (Jan. 18, 2019) Operations Specialist 2nd Jamie D’Alvia stands watch in the Combat Directive Center aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dan Snow/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2019) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Nicholas Charnock mans a .50 cal. machine gun on the fantail of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during a strait transit exercise. Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cody Anderson/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 4, 2019) Aviation Machinist's 3rd Class Michael Turley, assigned to the "Pukin' Dogs" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, reinstalls engine components for an F/A 18E Super Hornet in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) with Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Garrett LaBarge/Released)

Aircraft that belong to Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center (NAWDC, formerly TOPGUN) at Naval Air Station Fallon Nevada. The aircraft are painted in adversary and aggressor paint schemes.

US Navy personnel, Aviators with the Minnesota, Texas and Utah National Guards, led by the Kansas National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 108th Aviation Regiment, practice landing and taking off during deck landing qualification training aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) in the Arabian Gulf on Feb. 4, 2019.

“It’s always great to work with our joint partners out here,” said the Executive Officer of the Mitscher, U.S. Navy Cmdr. Matt Cox. “As a Navy destroyer, we rely on all services to get the mission done. Anytime we can integrate, anytime we can work together on our [tactics, techniques, and procedures], improve those things, it’s always a good day for us.” (U.S. Army National Guard photo illustration by Sgt. 1st Class Ben Houtkooper)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 15, 2019) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Chelsea Mortimer, from Kent, Washington, directs an EA-18G Growler, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, toward a steam-powered catapult on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Skyler Okerman)

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GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 18, 2019) Aviation Boatwain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Walter Rutherford, from Cheyenne, Wyo., signals to a CV-22 Osprey helicopter, assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Group, as it takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is in Thailand to participate in Exercise Cobra Gold 2019. Cobra Gold is a multinational exercise co-sponsored by Thailand and the United States that is designed to advance regional security and effective response to crisis contingencies through a robust multinational force to address common goals and security commitments in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anaid Banuelos Rodriguez)

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GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 13, 2019) A Sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) prepare to conduct a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) drill from a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB). Green Bay, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is in Thailand to participate in Exercise Cobra Gold 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anaid Banuelos Rodriguez)

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GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 14, 2019) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Andrew Jerauld, from North Attleboro, Mass., signals an S-70B Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the Royal Thai Navy landing platform dock ship HTMS Angthong (LPD 791), as it takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) during cross deck flight operations. Green Bay, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is in Thailand to participate in Exercise Cobra Gold 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anaid Banuelos Rodriguez)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 6, 2019) Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Hannah McKenley from Ringgold, Ga., supervises sailors, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88), as they lay off slack on a sound powered phone line during a replenishment-at-sea with USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8). Preble is deployed to the U.S 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel/Released)