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viation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jessica Rice prepares aircraft parts for inspection.

GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 23, 2009) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jessica Rice prepares aircraft parts for inspection aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a s More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Abbey Vogler, right, attached to Operational Support Unit 1914, moves the soil to secure the log erosion barriers (LEB) during the Black Forest Together volunteer event.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 17, 2016) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Abbey Vogler, right, attached to Operational Support Unit 1914, moves the soil to secure the log erosion barriers (LEB) during the More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Chris Spruill tightens screws on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192.

ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 26, 2011) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Chris Spruill tightens screws on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 aboard the Nimitz-class More

Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Jonathan Longenecker (left) and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Damian Weaver remove non-skid from the deck of the jet shop aboard the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Mar. 24, 2016) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Jonathan Longenecker (left) and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Damian Weaver remove non-skid from the deck of the jet shop aboar More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Dennis Petersen from North Pole, Alaska, uses an airbrush to decorate a fuel tank.

Arabian Gulf (Jan. 28, 2004) Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Dennis Petersen from North Pole, Alaska, uses an airbrush to decorate a fuel tank on his squadron's "Show Bird," an SH-60 Seahawk assigned to More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class (AM2) Gerry Douma, Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 7 (HS-7 The Dusty Dogs), Carrier Strike Group 10 (CSG-10), Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW 3), writes notes during a maintenance check inside the cockpit of one of the Squadrons SH-60 Seahawk Helicopters in the hangar deck of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75), while the TRUMAN is in the Persian Gulf participating in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Kristopher Wilson, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Jeremiah Hayes speaks with the pilot of an F/A-18C Hornet.

Pacific Ocean (Aug. 03, 2004) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Jeremiah Hayes speaks with the pilot of an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to "Fist of the Fleet" of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Five (VFA-25) as he More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jessica Murphy pauses while removing the outer wing of an F/A-18F Super Hornet for maintenance aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

ARABIAN SEA (Mar. 07, 2011) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jessica Murphy, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, pauses while removing the outer wing of an F/A-18F Super Hornet for maintenance i More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Richard Aillet holds part of the horizontal stabilizer as Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Israel Martinez sands down rough spots on an F/A-18C Hornet.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2007) Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Richard Aillet holds part of the horizontal stabilizer as Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Israel Martinez sands down rough spots on an More

Sailors wash down an F/A-18E Super Hornet.

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Aug. 14, 2013) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class John Alden, top, from South Easton, Mass., and Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Christopher Correll, from Machias, More

Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 2nd Class Michael Evangelista, from Seattle, ensures all systems are ready for launching an EA-6B Prowler.

ARABIAN SEA (Jul. 14, 2011) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 2nd Class Michael Evangelista, from Seattle, ensures all systems are ready for launching an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Cougars of Tactical More

Aviation Electronics Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Norman Fernandez, left, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Matthew Rodriguez, both assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134, perform preflight maintenance.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 31, 2011) Aviation Electronics Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Norman Fernandez, left, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Matthew Rodriguez, both assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (V More

Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) Airman Angelina Millan final checks an E-2C Hawkeye.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 11, 2013) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) Airman Angelina Millan, assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 120, final checks an E-2C Hawkeye during flight operatio More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Adrian Escares rigs the in-flight refueling probe of an F/A-18E Super Hornet aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 08, 2011) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Adrian Escares, from Reseda, Calif., rigs the in-flight refueling probe of an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squa More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Paul Crawford cuts a piece of metal aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2012) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Paul Crawford cuts a piece of metal aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway participating in the ship's Joint Tas More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Wesley Hersey, assigned to the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14,

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2009) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Wesley Hersey, assigned to the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, performs maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet in the hangar More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Christopher Shamblin wipes down the jet engine afterburner vanes on an F/A-18C Hornet.

Persian Gulf (Feb. 22, 2005) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Christopher Shamblin, assigned to the "Bulls" of Strike Fighter Squadron Three Seven (VFA-37), wipes down the jet engine afterburner vanes on More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Todd Weyh conducts a spring alignment on the aft vibration absorber of an HH 60-H Sea Hawk helicopter.

GULF OF OMAN (Mar. 17, 2009) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Todd Weyh conducts a spring alignment on the aft vibration absorber of an HH 60-H Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Tridents" of Helicopter More

Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) Airman Joshua Nunn hands a box of meat to another Sailor in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 29, 2010) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) Airman Joshua Nunn hands a box of meat to another Sailor in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a replen More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jessica Murphy, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, performs maintenance on an F/A-18F Super Hornet aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 24, 2011) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jessica Murphy, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, performs maintenance on an F/A-18F Super Hornet aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft More

Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 2nd Class John Tosco rides as a safety observer in an F/A-18F Super Hornet

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 29, 2011) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 2nd Class John Tosco rides as a safety observer in an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Nigel Belulin, from San Diego, performs a daily inspection of the cockpit of a C-2A Greyhound in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

INDIAN OCEAN (Jun. 08, 2013) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Nigel Belulin, from San Diego, performs a daily inspection of the cockpit of a C-2A Greyhound in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Ni More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Brent Newton, from Daly City, Ca., removes paint from an EA-6B Prowler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

ARABIAN GULF (Jun. 19, 2014) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Brent Newton, from Daly City, Ca., removes paint from an EA-6B Prowler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 aboard the aircraft ca More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Stewart Laparan, from Manila, Philippines, inspects the center snap area on the tail section of a SH-60B Seahawk assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light Five One (HSL-51).

South China Sea (Nov. 27, 2006) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Stewart Laparan, from Manila, Philippines, inspects the center snap area on the tail section of a SH-60B Seahawk assigned to Helicopter Ant More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Chaces Guevarra uses a pneumatic drill in the airframe shop aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

PERSIAN GULF (Jul. 21, 2007) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Chaces Guevarra uses a pneumatic drill in the airframe shop aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Strike Group a More

Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment) 3rd Class Sarah Esmailzadeh prepares to launch an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jun. 12, 2015) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment) 3rd Class Sarah Esmailzadeh prepares to launch an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 from th More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Khalil Grant, uses a wire brush to remove corrosion in an F/A-18F Super Hornet in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

NORWEGIAN SEA (Oct. 30, 2018) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Khalil Grant, assigned to the "Fighting Checkmates" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, uses a wire brush to remove corrosion in an F/A-18 More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Thomas Corbiere, from Windsor, Colo., signals final safety checks as an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2009) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Thomas Corbiere, from Windsor, Colo., signals final safety checks as an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Argonauts" of Strike Fighter Squadron More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jimenez Jorge of Houston, Texas, paints the landing gear assembly on an F/A-18E Super Hornet.

Pacific Ocean (Nov. 17, 2004) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jimenez Jorge of Houston, Texas, paints the landing gear assembly on an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Kestrels of Strike Fighter Squad More

Sailors learn how to perform maintenance on a holdback bar.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Apr. 18, 2013) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Chelsea Taufaasau, left, from Reynoldsburg, Ohio, trains Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Dustin Lynch, from Knoxville, Tenn., on how to More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Ben Anderson opens panels for an inspection on an F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the Ragin' Bulls of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37 in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 02, 2013) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Ben Anderson opens panels for an inspection on an F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the Ragin' Bulls of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37 in the hang More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Elizabeth Manrique, from El Paso, Texas, directs the launching of an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Raptors of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71

WATERS TO THE EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (Mar. 11, 2016) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Elizabeth Manrique, from El Paso, Texas, directs the launching of an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Bryan Que, assigned to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, performs a seven-day wash-up on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter.

ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 12, 2010) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Bryan Que, assigned to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, performs a seven-day wash-up on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helic More

Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) Airman Hayden Ward directs an E-2D Hawkeye early warning and attack aircraft assigned to the

ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 19, 2017) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) Airman Hayden Ward directs an E-2D Hawkeye early warning and attack aircraft assigned to the "Bluetails" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning S More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jeremy Gibbs ties-down an F/A-18C Hornet with a TD-1AB tie down chain assembly.

Arabian Gulf (Sep. 03, 2004) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jeremy Gibbs, assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Three (VFA-83), ties-down an F/A-18C Hornet with a TD-1AB tie down ch More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Joshua Metzer checks the tail hook of an F/A-18C Super Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 29, 2014) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Joshua Metzer, from Pensacola, Fla., assigned to the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34, checks the tail hook of an F/A-18C More

Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 3rd Class Brian Phillips changes a wave guide delta panel on an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Tophatters

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 03, 2013) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 3rd Class Brian Phillips changes a wave guide delta panel on an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Tophatters of Strike More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Raymond Dalope cleans the inside of a panel on an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the

ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 31, 2017) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Raymond Dalope cleans the inside of a panel on an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 ab More

assigned to the Dragon Slayers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11, install a rescue hoist on a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter.

NORTH SEA (Oct. 15, 2018) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Juan Alonzo, left, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Devon Burch, both assigned to the "Dragon Slayers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadro More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Donald Elder replaces an axle lever on the landing gear of an F/A-18C Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jun. 24, 2010) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Donald Elder replaces an axle lever on the landing gear of an F/A-18C Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Jason Arpei waits to unload cargo from a C-2A Greyhound aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

ARABIAN GULF (Mar. 31, 2011) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Jason Arpei, assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125, waits to unload cargo from a C-2A Greyhound assigned to Fleet Logi More

Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 3rd Class J. Magsipoc, assigned to the Fist of the Fleet of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25, performs maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck .

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 25, 2015) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 3rd Class J. Magsipoc, assigned to the Fist of the Fleet of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25, performs maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hor More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Carlos Smiley performs corrosion prevention maintenance on an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 02, 2018) Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Carlos Smiley, assigned to the "Proud Warriors" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72, performs corrosion prevention maintenance o More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Jennifer Usenick, assigned to the Golden Eagles of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9,

PEARL HARBOR (Nov. 07, 2014) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Jennifer Usenick, assigned to the Golden Eagles of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, reads the list of fallen military members following colors aboard t More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Jared Mann, from Deerfield, Kan., assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, reads a children's book to youngsters at a local bookstore in Pensacola,

PENSACOLA, Fla. (Jun. 12, 2013) Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Jared Mann, from Deerfield, Kan., assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, reads a children's book to youn More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Jared Mann, from Deerfield, Kan., assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, answers questions from youngsters at a local bookstore in Pensacola, Fla.

PENSACOLA, Fla. (Jun. 12, 2013) Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Jared Mann, from Deerfield, Kan., assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, answers questions from youngste More

Lieutenant Junior Grade Michael G. Hegland, left, a pilot, and Aviation Structural Mechanic (Hydraulics) 2nd Class (AMH2) Gery Contreras in the cockpit of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter on the flight deck of the combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS 7)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS San Jose (AFS 7) Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

Lieutenant Commander Gregory Netzorg, left, a pilot, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 1ST Class (AM1) Garland Hatley in the cockpit of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter on the flight deck of the combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS 7)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS San Jose (AFS 7) Country: South China Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

AIRMAN Daniel Brittham and Aviation Structural Mechanic (Hydraulics) 2nd Class, Ervin Smith inspect an A-3D Skywarrior aircraft brake assembly

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Alameda State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Kathy Moss Release Status: More

Aviation Structural Mechanic Second Class Williams cleans the seat of an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft from Strike-Fighter Squadron 25 (VFA-25) aboard the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Bonham Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Nathaniel Moore and his wife examine a 1952 axial-flow gas turbine engine on display at the US Naval Aviation museum. All Hands - April 1985

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Paul T. Erickson Release Sta More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Benny Hill works on a TMU 70/M oxygen storage tank at the Ground Support Equipment Facility, Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dorisann Ng Release Status: Rele More

Lieutenant Steve and Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Ed Hanna work in the Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 4 (HC-4) Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) office

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Landenberger Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 1ST Class (AW) Timothy McClain poses for a photograph. McClain and his brothers, Tom and Terry, are all assigned to Patrol Squadron 47 (VP-47)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Facility, Misawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PHCS Ronald W. Bayles Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military More

Quartermaster 1ST Class (QM1) Steve Todd, right, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class (AM2) Mark Connell untie a deflated rubber raft at the explosive ordnance disposal building

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Ladenberger Release Status: Released to Public Combin More

Quartermaster 1ST Class (QM1) Steve Todd, right, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class (AM2) Mark Connell untie a deflated rubber raft at the explosive ordnance disposal building

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Ladenberger Release Status: Released to Public Combin More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Tom W. Bies, a member of the Operations Maintenance Department, lines up a piece of metal as he builds a storage box for gaskets

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Landenberger Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Timothy C. Simmons uses a piece of metalworking equipment in an Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD) shop. Simmons is working in AIMD while his unit, Patrol Squadron 5 (VP-5), is deployed to the air station

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Landenberger Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Katherine S. Sayers explains a piece of equipment to Aviation Structural Mechanic (Hydraulics) AIRMAN Chris A. Peabody in an Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department shop

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Landenberger Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Tye A. boyd gets ready to weld an exhaust stack in an Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department shop

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Landenberger Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class James B. Eiserman, left, and Aviation Structural Mechanic AIRMAN Scott A. Cousino tighten the lug nuts on an SH-60 Black Hawk helicopter's tail wheel in an Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department shop

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Landenberger Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Leslie Malecha, a plane captain for Fighter Squadron 124 (VF-124), participates in carrier qualification training aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln(CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: LT Corrine Kelly Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Storey uses a lathe to turn a part in the machine shop at the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Lemoore State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Daryl Webster Release Statu More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Storey uses a lathe to turn a part in the machine shop at the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Lemoore State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Daryl Webster Release Statu More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Garrett uses a drill press to repair an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft part in the machine shop of the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Lemoore State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Daryl Webster Release Statu More

AIRMAN Lance J. Collins and Aviation Structural Mechanic 1ST Class Steve Ankrom inspect the nose gear of an Attack Squadron 36 (VA-36) A-6E Intruder aircraft on the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) during Operation Deny Flight

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Todd Lackovitch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil More

AIRMAN Lance J. Collins and Aviation Structural Mechanic 1ST Class Steve Ankrom inspect the nose gear of an Attack Squadron 36 (VA-36) A-6E Intruder aircraft on the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) during Operation Deny Flight

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Todd Lackovitch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil More

Dressed in a chemical protective suit and mask, Aviation Structural Mechanic, AIRMAN Kelly Hall, conducts corrosion control and spray painting of an F/A-18C Hornet fuel tank on the hangar bay aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). USS George Washington is commanded by CAPT Malcolm P. Branch and is operating in the Adriatic Sea in support of the NATO-led Operation Decisive Endeavor over Bosnia-Herzegovina

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DECISIVE ENDEAVOR Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: AMN Joe Hendricks Releas More

Aviation Structural Mechanic Second Class (AMH2) James T. McAllister is flaring tubes for compressions at the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AMID) at Naval Air Facility Unit 5048

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Facility, Misawa State: Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Weber Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

Aviation Structural Mechanic (Structures) Second Class (AMS2) David Kitchen, airframe maintenance, is fixing a fastener on the tail gear box panel of a SH-60 Seahawk icopter before it takes off on a familiarization mission during ROVING SANDS '97. AMS2 Kitchen and the icopter are from the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron, North Island, California. The mission will include a search for Scud missile sites in the Alamogordo Bombing Range. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense. The...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Aviation Structural Mechanic (Structures) Second Class (AMS2) David Kitchen, airframe maintenance, is fixing a fastener on the t More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 1ST Class Joseph Romonsky and Aviation Maintenance Administrationman AMN Charlie Opperman conduct simulated fire fighting drills with a standard 5 hose and variable nozzle during a General Quarters drill aboard USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). Nimitz is in the Persian Gulf to support UN efforts to compel Iraqi compliance with UN resolutions in support of operation Southern Watch

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Ben Story, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combin More

Aviation Structural Mechanic Second Class Breck Aillet (left) and Aviation Structural Mechanic AMN Jason Ball repair a ramp service seal from an F-14 fighter in the hangar of USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) while underway in the Arabian Sea. The ship is in the gulf as part of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up of forces in reaction to Iraq's refusal of U.N. sponsored weapon's inspections

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Viano Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aviation Structural Mechanic Second Class Breck Aillet (left) and Aviation Structural Mechanic AMN Jason Ball repair a ramp service seal from an F-14 fighter in the hangar of USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) while underway in the Arabian Sea. The ship is in the gulf as part of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up of forces in reaction to Iraq's refusal of U.N. sponsored weapon's inspections

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Viano Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Onboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN-74), Aviation Structural Mechanic Second Class Jacob Mosqueda, of VF-11, watches the wing of a F-14 during a low power wing sweep check as part of the aircraft's daily maintenance. The USS JOHN C. STENNIS is deployed in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up. (Officially released by COMFIFTHFLT Public Affairs)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw) Gloria J. Barry, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig More

US Navy Hospital Corpsman 1ST Class Matthew Berg administers the first in a series of anthrax vaccinations to Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Howard Trimble aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74). The STENNIS is deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Mike Larson, USN Release Status: Released to Pub More

PETTY Officer Third Class (PO3) Tim Getty (partially hidden), an Aviation Structural Mechanic (AM) and two US Air Force (USAF) ground crewmen (desert camouflage), all assigned to the USN EA-6B Prowler Electronic Attack Squadron One-Four Two (VAQ-142), at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, prepare to launch an aircraft in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Ope More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 1ST Class John Moore assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron One Five (HS-15) inspects the aft section of an SH-60 Seahawk for corrosion, onboard the aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) on a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Brian R. Brunelle, USN Release Status: Released to P More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jeck Maigue from Subic, Philippines.

At sea aboard USS George Washington Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jeck Maigue from Subic, Philippines, sands down an aircraft to help aid in the prevention of corrosion and prepare it for painting. Wa More

S-3B Viking maintenance in hangar bay.

At sea aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Wesley Wilburn, from Bossler, LA, performs maintenance on the bellmouth of an S-3A "Viking" aircraft aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower More

Sailor conducts maintenance on an part belonging to an F-14 Tomcat aboard ship.

At sea aboard USS George Washington Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Christian Evangelisra from Passaic, NJ, rebuilds an F-14 "Tomcat" spoiler. Washington and her battlegroup are on a regularly scheduled More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Samual Gordon replaces a panel on a MH-53 Sea Dragon helicopter as part of a 28-day special inspection

Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily (Jun. 22, 2003) -- Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Samual Gordon assigned to the Black Stallions of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Four (HC-4) replaces a panel on More

Maintenance of F-14, US Navy Photogrpah

At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (Top to bottom) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Joseph Bone from El Paso, Texas, Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Paul Dixon, from Dover, Ark., and Av More

Aviation Stuctural Mechanic and Seahawk Helo

At sea aboard USS George Washington Sept. 17, 2002 -- Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Samuel Ortiz from Puerto Rico, installs tip caps on the blades of a SH-60 "Seahawk " assigned to the "Red Lions" of H More

viation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jonathan Ramiry from Miami, Fla., works on the tail rudder of an S-3B �Viking� aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63)

At sea aboard USS Kitty Hawk Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jonathan Ramiry from Miami, Fla., works on the tail rudder of an S-3B Viking aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk and her embarked Carri More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jesse Weber works on the tail section of an F/A-18 Hornet in the ship�s hanger bay

At sea aboard USS Nimitz Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jesse Weber from Saint Louis, Mo., assigned to the Warhawks of Strike Fighter Squadron Ninety Seven (VFA-97) works on the tail section of an F/A-1 More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class assigned to the

At sea with USS George Washington Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Kurt Patterson from Batavia, N.Y., assigned to the "Black Stallions" of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Four (HC-4) guides the pilot a More

Navy Fitness Challenge - A group of men standing on top of a tarmac

On board USS Harry S. Truman The Naval Air Station Oceana team, comprised of Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Aaron Needham, Aviation Maintenance Administrationman Jamison Lambeth, and Aviation Electroni More

F-14 maintenance in ship's hangar bay

At sea aboard USS George Washington Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Aaron Prescod, of Mason Hall, Tobago, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jeck Maigue, of Subic Bay, Philippines, conduct painti More

Aircraft maintenance personnel work with the landing gear of an F/A-18 Hornet on the ship's flight deck.

At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jonathan A. Parker (left) from Fresno, Calif., and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Christopher M. Overman from Bend, Ore., perform More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class John McDaniel from Columbus, Ohio, ties down rotor blades on a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter after flight quarters are secured

At sea aboard USS Kearsarge Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class John McDaniel from Columbus, Ohio, ties down rotor blades on a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter after flight quarters are secured. The Kearsarge is More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Ivan Irizarry of Harlem, N.Y., applies a coat of paint to the nose landing gear of an aircraft, in the Hanger Bay aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

Aboard USS Nimitz Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Ivan Irizarry of Harlem, N.Y., applies a coat of paint to the nose landing gear of an aircraft, in the Hanger Bay aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68) to help prev More

The final, US Navy Photogrpah, operation Enduring Freedom

At sea aboard USS George Washington Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Joseph M. Zuniga from Newark, N.J., and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jacob Demerly from Chicago, Ill., give the final "thumbs More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Casey Turner fabricates new threads for a bolt using a tap-and-die set in the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department's (AIMD) Airframes Shop aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63).

USS KITTY HAWK , At Sea (June 28, 2006) - Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Casey Turner fabricates new threads for a bolt using a tap-and-die set in the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department's (AIM More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class (AM3) Jerry Munozrivera and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class (AM3) Weston Hill, jet carry intake guards on the flight deck of USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 2000

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 2000 Base: Uss George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Carrie Anne Gonzalez, USN Release Status: More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Structural Mechanic Second Class (AM2) Jeremy Olsen, uses hand signals to direct aircraft during pre-flight checks, prior to flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73), during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Carrie Anne Gonzalez, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class (AM2) Mircea Rosca of Cleveland, Ohio, conducts a final check on an F-14B "Tomcat" attached to the "Jolly Rogers" of Fighter Squadron One Zero Three (VF-103) on the deck of the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss George Washington (CVN 73) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: An Brian Westrick, USN Release Status: Released to Public More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class (AN3) Eric Felland shows the ground safety locks to the Aircrew of an F-14 "Tomcat" attached to Fighter Squadron One Five Four (VF-154) prior to launch from the flight deck of the USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 William R. Goodwin, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Aviation Structural Mechanic AIRMAN (AMAN) Mike Brooks (left) and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class (AM3) Mark Behn, are working on a "hold back bar" from an F/A-18 "Hornet" aboard the USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 2000

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 2000 Base: Uss Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Mark Mollinado, USN Release Status: Release More

Aviation Structural Mechanic(s) First Class Melvin Carter, Amy Leach, Aviation Structural Mechanic First Class AIRMAN Jason Severson, and Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class Matthew Burcham work together to prepare a SH-60F from Carrier-Based Antisubmarine Warfare Helicopter Squadron Seven (HS-7), "Dusty Dogs", for flight in the hangar bay of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). TRUMAN is on station in the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH (OSW). OSW is the mission that enforces the coalition imposed southern "no-fly zone" over Iraq

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Narina Larry, USN Release Status: Released to Pu More

Aviation Structural Mechanic (Hydraulics) Second Class Thomas Phillips tightens rivets on a stabilizer of an F/A-18 Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron Thirty-Seven (VFA-37), "Bulls", in the hangar bay aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) as part of routine maintenance to the aircraft. TRUMAN is on station in the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH (OSW). OSW is the mission that enforces the coalition imposed southern "no-fly zone" over Iraq

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 H. Dwain Willis, USN Release Status: Released to More