Maintainers and handlers; the men and women who keep them flying.

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07/30/2010
HANGER BAY HORNET
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jason Goedde sands down an F/A-18C Hornet in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the 5th Fleet Area of Responsibility, July 28, 2010. The carrier is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. Goedde, a noncommissioned officer in charge of corrosion control, is assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kilho Park

 

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100810-N-6720T-007 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 10, 2010) Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Luke Temares, from St. Louis, left, and Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Apprentice Anna Elder, from Georgetown, Ky., apply a corrosion control solvent to the vertical stabilizers of an F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington is the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier and is underway helping to ensure security and stability in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam K. Thomas/Released)

 

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08/13/2010
KNIGHT RESCUE
U.S. Navy sailors observe flight operations aboard the USS Peleliu as Marine Corps CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters prepare for take-off to provide aid to flood-stricken Pakistan, under way in the North Arabian Sea, Aug 13, 2010. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Omar A. Dominquez

 

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100810-N-3327M-011 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 10, 2010) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Henry Tran, from Portland, Ore., assigned to the "Wizards" of Tactical Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, conducts pre-flight maintenance on an EA-6B Prowler aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is conducting a sustainment exercise off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Mitchell/Released)

 

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100812-N-8479C-001 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 12, 2010) Chief Aircraft Structural Mechanic Ian Beltrano, assigned to the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) 8, inspects parts on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter at Naval Air Station North Island. Sailors can equip the aircraft to perform logistics support, vertical replenishment, search and rescue, naval special warfare support, organic airborne mine countermeasures and combat search and rescue missions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Crosby/Released)

 

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100818-N-5838W-011 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2010) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Anthony R. Williams and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Shara L. Cook, both assigned to the Rooks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137, fasten rivets into the wing of an EA-6B Prowler in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is on a scheduled underway for a tailored ship's training availability and is making preparations for its 21st deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeffry A. Willadsen/Released)

 

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100817-N-9520G-003 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Aug. 17, 2010) Sailors assigned to the Lancers of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island prepare to raise the landing gear on an EA-6B Prowler during scheduled maintenance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)

 

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100711-N-6362C-112 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (July 11, 2010) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Adam Henry, assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105, performs scheduled maintenance on an M161A2 hydraulic-driven electric- fired machine gun in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). VFA-105 is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Tyler Caswell/Released)

Only noticed this because we just shot it for the first time... but that should be M61 not M161

 

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110208-N-8040H-149 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 8, 2011) An aviation ordnanceman assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 arms an AIM-9X Sidewinder air-to-air missile on an F/A-18C Hornet aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher K. Hwang/Released)

 

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110208-N-7981E-168 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 8, 2011) Sailors assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 prepare an F/A-18E Super Hornet for a mission aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) trails the ship. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

 

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Prowlers

110208-N-7981E-312 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 8, 2011) Sailors assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 prepare an EA-6B Prowler for a mission at sunset aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

110208-N-2055M-274 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 8, 2011) Sailors assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 perform maintenance on an EA-6B Prowler aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Travis K. Mendoza/Released)

 

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Another Prowler

02/10/2011
PROWLER POSITION
U.S. Navy sailors clear an EA-6B Prowler to take off from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 8, 2011. The Ronald Reagan is conducting an exercise for an upcoming deployment to the western Pacific region and U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility. The sailors are assigned to the Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 139. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Rosalie Garcia

 

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Sergeant Nick Cooley, a powerline mechanic, does a turn-around inspection on an EA-6B Prowler electronic warfare aircraft to make sure it is a safe to fly at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 8, 2011. Sergeant Cooley is assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3. (Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sheila deVera)

 

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110204-N-8040H-127 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 4, 2011) Aircrew Survival Equipmentman Airman Janine Davis, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134, performs a scheduled inspection on aviation life support systems in the squadron's paraloft shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher K. Hwang/Released)