Photos: The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower on deployment

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Sailors participate in a fitness challenge on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Lexi Youngstrom from West Chester, Ohio washes an F/A-18E Super Hornet. (U.S. Navy)

Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) Josue Rivera-Class from Levittown, Puerto Rico and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Jacob Schmitt from Pittsburgh, Penn. operate on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors participate in a flight deck scrub. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Joshua Fager fishes from the fantail. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 launches from the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

A pair of SA330J Pumas transport cargo to the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during a vertical replenishment-at-sea. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Robert Griswold from San Diego, Ca. washes the canopy of an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors participate in a barricade drill on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors observe an arrested recovery from the landing signal officer (LSO) platform. (U.S. Navy)

A aircraft director guides an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 onto a catapult on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors don MCU-2P gas masks during a chemical, biological and radiological general quarters drill. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors don MCU-2P gas masks during a chemical, biological and radiological general quarters drill. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 launches off the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors use hand signals to communicate prior to launching an F/A-18E Super Hornet. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 launches from the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

A Sailor prepares an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 to launch from the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

of the music group Carbon Leaf sign autographs for sailors. (U.S. Navy)

Personnel Specialist Seaman Franz Dominique Fransisco from Taytay Rizal, Philippines verifies information in the personnel office. (U.S. Navy)

An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Bluetails of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121 performs an arrested recovery on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 fly in formation above the aircraft carrier. (U.S. Navy)

Lt. Michael Windham directs Sailors on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors form a line before conducting an aircraft barricade drill on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors conduct an aircraft barricade drill on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Donald Smith from Las Vegas, Nev. cleans the canopy of an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Zachary Feller moves an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Carly Thomas from Amherst, Mass. inspects a bomb rack. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors jump from an aircraft elevator during a swim call.(U.S. Navy)

Senior Chier Master-at-Arms Paul Montanye and Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Wesley Cox toss bags during a steel beach picnic on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors jump from an aircraft elevator during a swim call. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors use a ladder climb onto the stern dock after participating in a swim call. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors jump from an aircraft elevator during a swim call (U.S. Navy)

Sailors jump from an aircraft elevator during a swim call. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors jump from an aircraft elevator during a swim call. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors jump from an aircraft elevator during a swim call. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors jump from an aircraft elevator during a swim call. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors jump from an aircraft elevator during a swim call. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors jump from an aircraft elevator during a swim call. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors jump from an aircraft elevator during a swim call. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors prepare an SH-60F Seahawk assigned to the Nightdippers of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 5 to lift off the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Maintenance Administationman Airman Shawn Henry from Raleigh, N.C. signals an SH-60F Seahawk assigned to the Nightdippers of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 5 during lift off from the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Airman Patrick Ramsey from Enumclaw, Wash. wipes down the canopy of an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Paige Taylor Hartness from Cleveland, Ohio assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 pushes ordnance across the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 launches from the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Airman Benjamin Smith directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Pukin Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 across the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

An SH-60F Seahawk assigned to the Nightdippers of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 5 lifts off from the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

An SH-60F Seahawk assigned to the Nightdippers of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 5 lands on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Logistics Specialist Seaman Jason Hasselberg demonstrates takedown techniques after being sprayed with oleoresin capisicum (OC) during force protection training. (U.S. Navy)

An aircraft director guides an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Pukin Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 onto a catapult on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class John Boisclair from Denver, Colo. repairs a mobile electronic power unit. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 launches from the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Machinery Repairman 3rd Class Joseph Roach from Ontario, Calif. cuts a piano hinge for a door in the machine shop. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 launches from the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

An aircraft director guieds an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 onto a catapault on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

An aircraft director guides an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Bluetails of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121 onto a catapault on the flight deck (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Daniel Seaver from Springfield, Ill. loosens bolts from the back panel of a mobile electric power plant. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Structual Mechanic Airman Colin Kelly from Ellridge, Md. chains down an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 in the hangar bay. (U.S. Navy)

A pair of F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 fly in formation with an Air Force KC-135R while conducting an aerial refueling during a combat mission. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) perform a foreign object damage (FOD) walk down in the hangar bay. (U.S. Navy)

Seaman Aaron Reyes from Fayetteville, N.C. practices color gaurd movements in the hangar bay. (U.S. Navy)

Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Joseph Washburn performs welding techniques. (U.S. Navy)

NORTH ARABIAN SEA (May 02, 2013) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Erika Ennis guides an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 onto a catapult on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) Airman Jeremy Carey and Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) Airman Megan Fechter assigned to the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 clean the canopy of an EA-6B Prowler. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors assigned to the Bluetails of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121 perform maintenance on an E-2C Hawkeye in the hangar bay. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Robert McDowell assigned to the Bluetails of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121 performs a propeller re-torque procedure while Aviation Electrician’s Mate Airman Justin Krug installs a brush block on an E-2C Hawkeye in the hangar bay. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 launches from the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class Wesley R. Katsner uses the integrated launch and recovery television surveillance (ILARTS) camera to capture flight operations on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

An SH-60F Seahawk assigned to the Nightdippers of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 5 passes over the fantail. (U.S. Navy)

A C-2 Greyhound assigned to the Rawhides of Fleet Logistic Support Squadron (VRC) 40 launches from the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Kelly Rosetta prepares a turn screen in order to perform power turns on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

A Sailor uses a hydra to communicate during a vertical replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers. (U.S. Navy)

Seaman Jacob Burns from Rockford, Ill. uses binoculars to look for surface contacts while standing watch as the forward lookout. (U.S. Navy)

An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Bluetails of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121 flies over the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) transits through the North Arabian Sea at sunset. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors lower the national ensign at sunset aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors participate in a Boston Marathon memorial 5K run on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors participate in a Boston Marathon memorial 5K run on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Grey Leskanic from Huntington Beach, Calif. installs an antenna line onto a F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103. (U.S. Navy)

Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Jermey Finger from Concord, N.C. and Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Tess Christoff from Lapeer, Mich. perform post-fire maintenance on a .50 caliber machine gun in the armory. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Pukin Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 launches from the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

An aircraft director guides an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Pukin Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 onto a catapult on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Asa Calloway teaches mechanical advantage control hold (MACH) techniques to Sailors in the hangar bay. (U.S. Navy)

Master-at-Arms 2nd Class (SW/AW) Asa Calloway teaches mechanical advantage control hold (MACH) techniques to Sailors in the hangar bay. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors wipe down the deck in the foc'sle. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors scrub down the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors particiapte in a foreign object damage (FOD) walkdown on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors use an aircraft elevator to transport mail from the flight deck to the hangar bay. (U.S. Navy)

A plane director guides an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Bluetails of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121 on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Ryan Albin from Wildomar, Calif. moves an EA-6B Prowler in the hanger bay. (U.S. Navy)

Air Traffic Conrtoller 3rd Class Matt R. Bosnack reports a fire during a general quarters drill. (U.S. Navy)

Air Traffic Controller 3rd Class Matt R. Bosnack uses a thermal imager to search for hot spots in a smoke-filled room during a general quarters drill. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors practice firefighting techniques during a general quarters drill. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 performs an arrested recovery on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A 18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 performs an arrested recovery. (U.S. Navy)

Lt. Greg Linderman and Lt. Cmdr. Ryan Beaty fly a pair of F/A-18C Hornets in formation while conducting combat missions. (U.S. Navy)

Lt. Greg Linderman and Lt. Cmdr. Ryan Beaty fly a pair of F/A-18C Hornets in formation while conducting combat missions. (U.S. Navy)

Lt. Cmdr. Ryan Beaty, assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83, pilots an F/A-18C Hornet over mountainous terrain while conducting combat missions. (U.S. Navy)

Lt. Cmdr. Ryan Beaty pilots an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 while conducting aerial refueling with an Air Force KC-135R during combat missions. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Justin Demember from Buffalo, N.Y. uses a vari-nozzle to clean the deck in the hangar bay. (U.S. Navy)

Interior Communication Electrician 3rd Class Donovan Cooper checks switches on the landing signal officer (LSO) platform. (U.S. Navy)

An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 launches from the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) Airman Sydney Umenhofer fuels an F/A-18C Hornet. (U.S. Navy)

An E-2C Hawkeye from the Bluetails of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121 launches from the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 launches from the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

An E-2C Hawkeye from the Bluetails of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121 performs an arrested recovery on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Quartermaster 2nd Class Tina Smith washes the windows of the bridge. (U.S. Navy)

An MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 8 transports cargo to the Eisenhower during a vertical replenishment-at-sea with fast combat support ship USNS Bridge. (U.S. Navy)

The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) approaches fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) and German frigate FGS Hamburg (F220) for a replenishment-at-sea. (U.S. Navy)

The Eisenhower approaches fast combat support ship USNS Bridge and German frigate FGS Hamburg for a replenishment-at-sea. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 1st Class David Lau from Mobile, Ala. assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 uses a laptop to look up procedures for a fire bottle test. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 launches from the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors transport an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Pukin Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 across the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Essozimna Andjo attends to a simulated casualty during a mass casualty drill on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors practice fire-fighting techniques during a mass casualty drill on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors attend to a simulated casualty during a mass casualty drill on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors attend to a simulated casualty during a mass casualty drill on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Cmdr. Ray Dumont from Wolfeboro, N.H. speaks to sailors about safety procedures during a mass casualty drill on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Alana Myers from Shelton, Wash. attends to Airman Thomas Harris from Fresno, Calif. during a mass casualty drill on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors take the Navy-wide Petty Officer 3rd Class advancement exam on the mess decks. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 transport an air intercept missile (AIM) 9X Sidewinder on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 approaches the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 performs an arrested recovery. (U.S. Navy)

Airman Jacob T. Townsend guides an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 onto a catapult. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors transport ordnance across the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Ordnanceman Airman David Smith from Jacksonville, Fla., assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron 83 inspects an improved multiple ejector rack (IMER) on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors don MCU-2P gas masks during a chemical, biological and radiological general quarters drill. (U.S. Navy)

An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 performs an arrested recovery on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 launches from the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

A plane director guides an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron 103 onto a catapult. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Pukin Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 approaches the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A-18F assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 approaches the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors aboard the Eisenhower render passing honors with guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham while transiting the Suez Canal. (U.S. Navy)

Guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham transits north in the Suez Canal as she prepares to pass the Eisenhower. (U.S. Navy)

The Eisenhower passes under the Friendship Bridge in El Qantara, Egypt while transiting the Suez Canal. (U.S. Navy)

The Eisenhower transits the Suez Canal. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors participate in a St. Patrick’s Day 5k run on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors participate in a St. Patrick’s Day 5k run on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Garnett Carter from Okinawa, Japan, assigned to the Pukin Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 removes a panel while performing an inspection on an F/A-18E Super Hornet. (U.S. Navy)

Airman Nicholas Philips from Lakewood, Colo. performs duties as an elevator operator (EO) in Hangar Deck Control. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors install a fan module on an F414 turbo fan engine in the jet shop. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors prepare to hook cargo to an SH-60F Seahawk assigned to the Nightdippers of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 5 on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors aboard German frigate FGS Hamburg prepare for a replenishment-at-sea with Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha. Hamburg is deployed with the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 conducts high speed maneuvers during an air power demonstration over the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors watch as aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 fly in formation over the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 fly in formation over the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

An HH-60H Seahawk assigned to the Nightdippers of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 5 flies over German Frigate FGS Hamburg as it steams alongside the Eisenhower. (U.S. Navy)

A HH-60H Seahawk assigned to the Nightdippers of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 5 flies behind an SH-60F Seahawk assigned to the Nightdippers as it lowers the National Ensign during an air power demonstration. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 lands on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors remove a bomb rack unit (BRU) from an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors shift colors as the Eisenhower departs Marseille, France. (U.S. Navy)

The Eisenhower departs Marseille, France after a scheduled port visit.(U.S. Navy)

Sailors use an elevator to transfer ordnance to the flight deck.(U.S. Navy)

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jennifer Braden directs a HH-60H Seahawk assigned to the Nightdippers of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 5. (U.S. Navy)

Vice Adm. Frank C. Pandolfe, commander of U.S. 6th Fleet, is greeted with side-boys as he arrives aboard the aircraft carrier. (U.S. Navy)

Rear Adm. Michael C. Manazir, Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8 greets Vice Adm. Frank C. Pandolfe, commander of U.S. 6th Fleet, right, upon arrival aboard the aircraft carrier. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors conduct an aircraft barricade drill on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors conduct an aircraft barricade drill.(U.S. Navy)

Sailors conduct an aircraft barricade drill. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors conduct an aircraft barricade drill. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors prepare to raise a barricade during an aircraft barricade drill.(U.S. Navy)

Sailors practice fire-fighting techniques during a general quarters drill.(U.S. Navy)

Sailors practice fire-fighting techniques during a general quarters drill.(U.S. Navy)

Sailors get into battle dress during a general quarters drill on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors prepare to move a simulated casualty during a general quarters drill on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors practice fire-fighting techniques during a general quarters drill on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

An SH-60F Seahawk assigned to the Nightdippers of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 5 conducts flight operations alongside the aircraft carrier. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 launches from the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Christopher Rivera administers an anthrax vaccination to a sailor. (U.S. Navy)

Information Systems Technician 3rd class (SW) Gilbert Carrizales from Corpus Christi, Texas assembles a ballistic shield in the hangar bay. (U.S. Navy)

TheEisenhower approaches Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha and USS Hue City in preparation for a replenishment-at-sea. (U.S. Navy)

A plane captain uses hand signals to communicate with an F/A-18C Hornet pilot assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 launches from the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 fly in formation. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Pukin Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 approaches the flight deck for an arrested recovery. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors on a fire team transit the hangar bay while practicing firefighting techniques during a general quarters drill. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors practice firefighting techniques during a general quarters drill in the hangar bay. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 2nd Class Lawerence P. Froland helps a shipmate don firefighting equipment during a general quarters drill in the hangar bay. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors practice firefighting techniques during a general quarters drill in the hangar bay. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors taxi an E-2C Hawkeye from the Bluetails of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121 across the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors man a hose to combat a simulated fire during a general quarters drill on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors man a hose to combat a simulated fire during a general quarters drill on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors practice fire-fighting techniques during a general quarters drill in the hangar bay. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors practice fire-fighting techniques during a general quarters drill in the hangar bay. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Travis A. Bush (SW/AW) trains Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Apprentice Derail L. Stanley during a general quarters drill in the hangar bay. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors perform a foreign object damage (FOD) walk down during a general quarters drill in the hangar bay. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class (AW/SW) Jade Cobb from Dayton, Ohio stands as a safety observer while operating an aircraft elevator. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class (AW) Kyle Smith from Owensboro, Ky., assigned to the Bluetails of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, washes an E-2C Hawkeye on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 is transported from the flight deck to the hangar bay on an aircraft elevator. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class (AW) Kevin Lamson (Left) from Oakdale, Minn. and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman (AW) Eric Seiwert (Right) from Cincinnati, Ohio inspect ordnance. (U.S. Navy)

Seaman Gregory Clayton from Atlanta, Ga. stands watch. (U.S. Navy)

Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Amanda Adachi demonstrates takedown techniques after being sprayed with oleoresin capisicum (OC) during security training. (U.S. Navy)

Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Tiffany Motii from Warrenton, Ore. demonstrates takedown techniques after being sprayed with oleoresin capisicum (OC) during security training. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 3rd Class Nathan Drass from Battle Creek, Mich., assigned to the Patriots of Electric Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 removes an ejection seat from an EA-6B Prowler. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Timothy Longworth from Miami , Fla. tests hydraulic fluid for contamination. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors on the 5-Star Warriors baseball team conduct base-running drills in the hangar bay. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors move an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to Bluetails of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121 off of an aircraft elevator. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 remove an advanced medium-range air to air missile (AMRAAM) from an F/A-18F Super Hornet on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 launches from the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Bluetails of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121 prepares to launch from the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Pukin Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 launches from the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

A Sailor assigned to the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 performs maintenance on an EA-6B Prowler. (U.S. Navy)

Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 sit on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower at night. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class (AW) Andrew Norman from Branson, Mo. and Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class (AW) Ian Rabinowitz from Brooklyn, N.Y. repair an F/A-18F Super Hornet coax. (U.S. Navy)

The Eisenhower (CVN 69) transits the Atlantic Ocean at night. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors upload a RIM-7M missile into the NATO Sea Sparrow Missile System. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors upload a RIM-7M missile into the NATO Sea Sparrow Missile System. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors upload a RIM-7M missile into the NATO Sea Sparrow Missile System. (U.S. Navy)

Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Kyle Roberts from Vero Beach, Fla. participates in a live fire exercise. (U.S. Navy)

Culinary Specialist 2nd Class (AW/SW) Kenneth Townsend from Chicago, Ill. participates in a live fire exercise. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class (AW) Noah McDowell from Louisville, Ky. assigned to the Pukin Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 uses a pneumatic spray gun to paint the side of a F/A-18E Super Hornet. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class (AW) Alyssa Lopez from La Grande, Ore. assigned to the Pukin Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 performs corrosion prevention maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet. (U.S. Navy)

Airman Tonny Larenas from Quito, Ecuador (left) and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Zachary Mcglaughlin from Springboro, Ohio (right) perform maintenance on an air conditioning unit. (U.S. Navy)

Airman Billy Grant from Arcadic, Fla. assigned to the Nightdippers of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 5 wraps up a blade crutch after folding the rotors of a SH-60F Seahawk. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors perform a foreign object damage (FOD) walk down on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Ivan Pina from El Paso, Texas practices welding. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class (AW) Parker Gardner from Louisville, Ky. replaces an outer flap on an F/A-18E Super Hornet. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Robert Capers (Left) from Missoula, Mont. and Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class (AW/SW) Robert Welch from Detroit, Mich. change a hold-back spring on an F/A-18C Hornet. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors prepare to launch an aircraft from a catapult on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

An SH-60F Seahawk assigned to the Nightdippers of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 5 lifts off the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 approaches the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 comes in for a landing. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 performs an arrested landing. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 launches from the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 launches from the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Pukin Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 performs an arrested landing. (U.S. Navy)

An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Bluetails of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121 prepares for take off. (U.S. Navy)

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Francisco Anguino from El-Paso, Texas documents the injuries from Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airmen (AW) Leighton Raglon from Douglasville, Ga. during a mass casualty drill. (U.S. Navy)

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Francisco Anguino from El-Paso, Texas documents the injuries from Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airmen (AW) Leighton Raglon from Douglasville, Ga. during a mass casualty drill. (U.S. Navy)

Medical personnel lift a Sailor during a mass casualty drill. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors participate in a mass casualty drill. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airman James Miller from Malibu, Calif. screws bolts into a cable line holder. (U.S. Navy)

An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to Bluetails of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121 approaches the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Travis St. John from Alpena, Mich. watches an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Bluetails of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 as it approaches the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Logistics Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Brent Boyd observes Logistics Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Marco Vaughn lift the hatch off of an aft conveyor. (U.S. Navy)

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Pukin Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 approaches the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors man the landing signal officer (LSO) platform while recovering the first group of aircraft to land on the flight deck. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors assigned to the Eisenhower fake down mooring lines as the ship gets underway. (U.S. Navy)

The Eisenhower departed Naval Station Norfolk to support maritime security operation and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. Navy’s 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy)

The Eisenhower passes over the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel. (U.S. Navy)

The Eisenhower passes over the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel. (U.S. Navy)

The Eisenhower pulls away from the pier at Naval Station Norfolk. (U.S. Navy)

Tug boats assist the Eisenhower away from the pier at Naval Station Norfolk. (U.S. Navy)

Tug boats assist the Eisenhower away from the pier at Naval Station Norfolk. (U.S. Navy)

Tug boats assist the Eisenhower away from the pier at Naval Station Norfolk. (U.S. Navy)

Tug boats assist the Eisenhower away from the pier at Naval Station Norfolk. (U.S. Navy)

Adm. Bill Gortney commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command, addresses the crew on the 1MC aboard the. Eisenhower prior to getting underway. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors man the rails of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush as USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) gets underway for a deployment. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush salute as the Eisenhower (CVN 69) gets underway. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush salute as the Eisenhower gets underway. (U.S. Navy)

Lt. Michael Wilson says goodbye to his wife before boarding the Eisenhower. (U.S. Navy)

Lt. Stephen Petres says goodbye to his wife before boarding the Eisenhower. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors board the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) prior to the ship getting underway for a deployment. (U.S. Navy)

Sailors board the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) prior to the ship getting underway for a deployment. (U.S. Navy)