RMMPEBDA–170211-N-KJ380-078 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 11, 2017) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Trevaughn Whiteman, from Windsor, Conn., conducts maintenance on an afterburner of an F/A-18 Super Hornet engine in the jet shop of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Neo Greene III)
RMMPEBK0–170211-N-OS569-445 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 11, 2017) Capt. Paul C. Spedero Jr., left, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) greets Cmdr. Mark Litowski, commanding officer of the Rawhides of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40, on the flight deck. Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zach Sleeper)
RMMPE8EM–170209-N-OS569-738 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) Capt. Paul C. Spedero Jr., commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike), pilots a T-45C Goshawk assigned to Carrier Training Wing (CTW) 1 as it launches from the flight deck. Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Zach Sleeper)
RMMPK29N–170209-N-OS569-738 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) Capt. Paul C. Spedero Jr., commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike), pilots a T-45C Goshawk assigned to Carrier Training Wing (CTW) 1 as it launches from the flight deck. Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Zach Sleeper)
RMMPE75Y–170208-N-OS569-042 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 8, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class (Handling) Joshua Broadbent directs an MH-53 Sea Dragon helicopter assigned to the Blackhawks of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15 onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zach Sleeper)
RMMPE73F–170208-N-KJ380-072 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 8, 2017) Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert Baldock, left, enters a space with the hose team in a passageway aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) during a general quarters drill. Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Neo Greene III)
RMMPK290–170208-N-KJ380-072 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 8, 2017) Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert Baldock, left, enters a space with the hose team in a passageway aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) during a general quarters drill. Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Neo Greene III)
RMMPK296–170208-N-OS569-042 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 8, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class (Handling) Joshua Broadbent directs an MH-53 Sea Dragon helicopter assigned to the Blackhawks of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15 onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zach Sleeper)
RMMPE75A–170207-N-IE397-007 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb 7, 2017) Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Sasha Holcomb, from Clifton Springs, N.Y., installs a power supply on a generator in the avionics shop of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher A. Michaels)
RMMPE716–170207-N-IE397-013 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb 7, 2017) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Miguel Hardy, from Ft. Worth, Texas, conducts maintenance on a flight deck tractor in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher A. Michaels)
RMMPE77G–170207-N-OS569-081 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb 7, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Airman (Fuels) Kenric Ong refuels a C2-A Greyhound assigned to the Rawhides of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zach Sleeper)
RMMPE734–170207-N-IE397-040 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb 7, 2017) Airman Devan Batie, from Salt Lake City, left, and Airman Chris Dukette, from Chicopee, Mass., remove debris from a deck drain in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The ship is conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher A. Michaels/Released)
RMMPK1R1–170204-N-KJ380-011 NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 4, 2017) Seaman Myo Khin, left, and Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Rebecca Volkert remove an anchor chain cover in the forecastle of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) in preparation for a sea-and-anchor evolution. Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the Sustainment Phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Neo Greene III)
RMMPD6M7–170204-N-IE397-014 NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 4, 2017) Culinary Specialist Seaman Yecy Marty, left, and Culinary Specialist Seaman Hien Nguyen, from Charlotte, N.C., prepare carrots for the salad bar in the forward galley of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the Sustainment Phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher A. Michaels)
RMMPD6N9–170204-N-IE397-002 NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 4, 2017) Culinary Specialist Seaman Sodou Amoussi, from Gainesville, Ga., right, and Culinary Specialist Seaman Jonathan Mcleod-Peters transport supplies across the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the Sustainment Phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher A. Michaels)
RMP6B65F–170211-N-OS569-093 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 11, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman (Equipment) Airman Brent Welch, right, prepares to assist in the launch of a T-45C Goshawk training aircraft assigned to Carrier Training Wing (CTW) 1 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The ship is conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zach Sleeper/Released)
RMP6B65A–170211-N-OS569-421 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 11, 2017) Cmdr. Mark Litowski, commanding officer of the 'Rawhides' of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40, makes the last arrested landing of his career while piloting a C2-A Greyhound logistics aircraft aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The ship is conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zach Sleeper/Released)
RMMRWJT9–170708-N-FG807-537 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 8, 2017) The guided missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) fires a Mark 45 5-inch gun during a live fire exercise alongside the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)(Ike) during a friends and family day cruise. San Jacinto and Ike are underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Devin A. Lowe)
RMMRWREG–170708-N-FG807-537 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 8, 2017) The guided missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) fires a Mark 45 5-inch gun during a live fire exercise alongside the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)(Ike) during a friends and family day cruise. San Jacinto and Ike are underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Devin A. Lowe)
RMMRT1XE–170626-N-QI061-376 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 26, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105, top, and an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Swordsmen of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 fly over the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)(Ike). Ike is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard)
RMMRT64Y–170626-N-QI061-376 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 26, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105, top, and an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Swordsmen of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 fly over the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)(Ike). Ike is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard)
RMMRP0DN–170625-N-QI061-082 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 25, 2017) Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Tristan Whitney, from Lake Mary, Fla., ties down a C-2A Greyhound assigned to the Rawhides of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard)
RMMRT5GK–170624-N-TJ319-060 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2017) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Harley Foskett, from San Antonio, Tx., and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Melissa Rivers, from Hot Springs, Ark., perform maintenance on a phalanx close-in weapon system aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)(Ike). Ike is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jessica L. Dowell)
RMMRT5GG–170624-N-TJ319-044 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2017) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Harley Foskett, from San Antonio, Tx., and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Melissa Rivers, from Hot Springs, Ark., perform maintenance on a phalanx close-in weapon system aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)(Ike). Ike is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jessica L. Dowell)
RMMRT5GF–170624-N-TJ319-036 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2017) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Harley Foskett, from San Antonio, Texas., and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Melissa Rivers, from Hot Springs, Ark., perform maintenance on a phalanx close-in weapon system aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)(Ike). Ike is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jessica L. Dowell)
RMMRT5HJ–170624-N-FG807-095 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2017) Damage Controlman 3rd Class Eduardo Tapia, from Los Frenos, Texas, left, and Damage Controlman Fireman Zachariah Reaka, from Knoxville, Tenn., perform hydrostatic testing on a hose to check pressure on the fantail aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)(Ike). Ike is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Devin A. Lowe)
RMMRKM3P–170621-N-QN175-078 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 21, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the Dusty Dogs of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 delivers ammunition crates to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evans (T-AKE 13) from the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)(Ike). Ike is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dartez C. Williams)
RMMRKGKM–170620-N-KJ380-094 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 20, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the Dusty Dogs of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 delivers ammunition crates to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evans (T-AKE 13) from the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)(Ike). Ike is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Neo Greene III)
RMMRKGN4–170620-N-QI061-067 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 20, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Payton Coppagevaughn, from Orlando, Fla., right, and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Cheyenne Grant, from Hempstead, N.Y., connect a 'pogo stick' to an ammunition crate on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)(Ike). Ike is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard)
RMMRCARP–170603-N-KJ380-240 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 3, 2017) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Frederick Ehlers, left, and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Brian Crockett examine Midshipman 1st Class Justin Bongco during a medical emergency drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Neo B. Greene III)
RMMRCAMD–170601-N-KJ380-241 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 1, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Ladarrius Robinson signals an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Gladiators of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 for launch on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Neo B. Greene III)
RMMRCAXC–170601-N-KJ380-314 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 1, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Ladarrius Robinson signals an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Gladiators of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 for launch on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Neo B. Greene III)
RMMR7RCX–170519-N-QN175-020 NORFOLK, VA. (May 19, 2017) Sailors stand watch on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) as the ship gets underway and pulls away from a pier at Naval Station Norfolk. USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) remains moored at the pier. Dwight D. Eisenhower got underway to conduct engineering drills as part of the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dartez C. Williams/Released)
RMMR7RFN–170518-N-QN175-020 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 18, 2017) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Taylor Sims, left, and Airman Sebastian Coats, right, fire a .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike).Ike is currently underway conducting engineering drills as part of the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dartez C. Williams)
RMMR7RCE–170518-N-QN175-011 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 18, 2017) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Taylor Sims, left, and Gunner's Mate Seaman Steven Centner, right, fire a .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike).Ike is currently underway conducting engineering drills as part of the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dartez C. Williams)
RMMR7MP3–170518-N-KJ380-017 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 18, 2017) Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Brandon Bedwell, from Indianapolis, left, and Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Joseph Becker, from Elizabethville, Penn., right, replace a collect, hold, and transfer valve on the portside boat davit aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently underway conducting engineering drills as part of the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Neo Greene III)
RMMR4BCB–170505-N-LA456-037 NORFOLK, Va. (May 5, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Whitney Trella, right, from Spartanburg, S.C., shows physical readiness test (PRT) standards to Interior Communications Electrician Seaman Derek Walshe, from Syracuse, N.Y., in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently pier side during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman K. A. DaCosta)
RMMPYE8X–170423-N-DO281-006 NORFOLK, Va. ( Apr. 23, 2017) Culinary Specialist Seaman Apprentice Timothy Brown, from Columbus, OH. (Right), along side Culinary Specialist Seaman Apprentice John Thompson, from Greensboro, N.C., clean out steam kettles before lunch onboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently pier side during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Trey Fowler)
RMMPK593–170322-N-KJ380-012 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 22, 2017) Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Ryan Frost performs a daily inspection on an MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Neo Greene III)
RMMPK5N8–170322-N-KJ380-012 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 22, 2017) Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Ryan Frost performs a daily inspection on an MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Neo Greene III)
RMMPJYN4–170318-N-IE397-022 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 18, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Wanda Ingram, from Dallas, left, and Airman Paige Boyd, from New Orleans, conduct maintenance on a steam-powered catapult on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher A. Michaels)
RMMPJXTY–170317-N-IE397-003 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 17, 2017) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Adam Curry, from Half Moon, N.Y., conducts maintenance on a liquid cooling filtration unit in the aviation support equipment shop of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher A. Michaels)
RMMPHMYD–170315-N-OS569-028 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 15, 2017) Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airmen Anthony Molina, left, from Edna, Texas, and Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airman Austin Turner, from Harrisburg, Pa., conduct maintenance on aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zach Sleeper)
RMMPM9WE–170328-N-LA456-008 NORFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2017) Lt.j.g. Camille Ross, center, from St. Leonard, Md., and Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) 1st Class Vallori Barber, from Miamisburg, Ohio, conduct a dress whites inspection in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently pier side during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman K. A. DaCosta)
RMMPFGB8–170225-N-KK394-078 NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 25, 2017) Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Travis Cabe, a Sailor assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike), celebrates after scoring a goal during a benefit hockey game fundraising for the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society at Scope Arena. Ike is currently pier side during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anderson W. Branch)
RMMPF9KH–170215-N-KJ380-005 NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 15, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Eric Martin, left, from Warwick, Wis., and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Hector Garza, from Zapata, Tx., watch on the flight deck as the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) pulls in. Ike is currently pier side during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Neo Greene III)
RMMPF7RN–170215-N-KJ380-005 NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 15, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Eric Martin, left, from Warwick, Wis., and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Hector Garza, from Zapata, Tx., watch on the flight deck as the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) pulls in. Ike is currently pier side during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Neo Greene III)
RMMPEFYH–170214-N-QI061-141 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 14, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Jeremy Voyles, from Kingston, Okla., maneuvers a 2-ton pneumatic hoist in a weapons elevator aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) during a general quarters drill. Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard)
RMMPEBE9–170211-N-KJ380-046 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 11, 2017) Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Precious Aducei, from Orange, N.J., and Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Damion Switzer, from San Diego, check in laundry bags in the bulk laundry room of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Neo Greene III)
RMMPEBER–170211-N-OS569-435 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 11, 2017) Cmdr. Mark Litowski, commanding officer of the Rawhides of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40, salutes the sideboys as he exits the cockpit of a C-2A Greyhound after makiing the last arrested landing of his career on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zach Sleeper)
RMMPEBTH–170209-N-OS569-050 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Corbin Love conducts maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Dragon Whales of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zach Sleeper)
RMMPK23Y–170207-N-OS569-287 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb 7, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class (Equipment) Dominic Aring, inspects the landing gear of an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Gladiators of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 as it prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the Sustainment Phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zach Sleeper)
RMMPE70W–170207-N-OS569-287 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb 7, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class (Equipment) Dominic Aring, inspects the landing gear of an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Gladiators of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 as it prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the Sustainment Phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zach Sleeper)
RMP6B64H–170210-N-KJ380-050 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 10, 2017) Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Aaron Ayersman records a T-45C Goshawk training aircraft assigned to Carrier Training Wing (CTW) 2 with the integrated launch and recovery television system as it makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The ship is conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Neo Greene III/Released)
RMP6B61H–170205-N-IE397-016 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 5, 2017) Airman Michael Hudtins, left, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Shanterica Green, play Jenga in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during Super Bowl festivities provided by the ship's Morale, Welfare and Recreation department. Dwight D. Eisenhower is conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher A. Michaels/Released)
RMMRP0HT–170625-N-QI061-092 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 25, 2017) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Jake Kelley, from Fayetteville, N.C., crutches rotor blades of a MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the Dusty Dogs of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)(Ike). Ike is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard)
RMMRP0D9–170625-N-QI061-119 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 25, 2017) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Jake Kelley, from Fayetteville, N.C., performs maintenance on a MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the Dusty Dogs of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard)
RMMRKM3G–170621-N-QI061-116 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 21, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the Dusty Dogs of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 delivers ammunition crates to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13) during an ammunition offload with the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard)
RMMRKM31–170621-N-QI061-061 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 21, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the Dusty Dogs of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 takes off from the flight deck of the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13) during an ammunition offload with the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard)
RMMRKM3F–170621-N-QI061-079 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 21, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the Dusty Dogs of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 lifts ammunition crates from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) during an ammunition offload with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13). Ike is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard)
RMMRKGN8–170620-N-QI061-088 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 20, 2017) MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the Dusty Dogs of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 delivers ammunition crates to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13) during an ammunition off load with the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard)
RMMRKGN1–170620-N-QI061-044 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 20, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the Dusty Dogs of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 delivers ammunition crates to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13) during an ammunition off load with the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard)
RMMRJ0W1–170619-N-QI061-087 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 19, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) sails past the Nimtiz-class aircraft carriers USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), USS George Washington (CVN 73) and the Ford-class aircraft carrier the future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) pier side at Naval Station Norfolk. Ike is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard)
RMMPK5GN–170322-N-KJ380-033 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 22, 2017) Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Brian Darmstadt, from Elyria, Ohio, and Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Devon Lane, from Lexington, S.C., soak hoses for a hot water rig in a passageway aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Neo Greene III)
RMMPJYNH–170318-N-OS569-006 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 18, 2017) Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Michael Buchholz, from Alpharetta, Ga., conducts pre-flight inspections on an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the Dusty Dogs of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zach Sleeper)
RMMPFHHF–170228-N-KJ380-073 NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 28, 2017) Joseph Matthews, M.A., a guest speaker from the Columbia University Teachers College, cuts the cake for the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower's (CVN 69) (Ike) Black History Month celebration in the Five-Star classroom aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently pier side during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Neo Greene III)
RMMPEBJ7–170212-N-IE397-011 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb 12, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Aaron Dates, from Atlanta, left, and Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Samuel Canning, from St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, conduct maintenance on a link-less ammunition loading system in the ordnance shop of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the Sustainment Phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher A. Michaels)
RMMPE8AY–170209-N-KJ380-019 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Levi Turner, left, from Atlanta, and Airman Yasmene Harris, from New York, attach a hose to a aqueous film-forming foam cut-out valve in the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department tunnel aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Neo Greene III)
RMMRKGNA–170620-N-QI061-130 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 20, 2017) MH-60S Sea Hawks assigned to the Dusty Dogs of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 lift ammunition crates from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) during an ammunition off load with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13). Ike is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard)
RMMRKGNB–170620-N-QI061-143 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 20, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the Dusty Dogs of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 lifts ammunition crates from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) during an ammunition off load with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13). Ike is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard)
RMMRKGNK–170620-N-QI061-170 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 20, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Trevor Stults, from Portland, Maine, right, and Airman Timothy Cruz, from New York City, connects a 'pogo stick' to an MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the Dusty Dogs of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 during a ammunition offload aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)(Ike). Ike is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard)
RMMRCB29–170604-N-KJ380-028 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 4, 2017) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Ryan Rios, left, from Fresno, Calif., and Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Zane Bradbury, from Charlestown, W.Va., perform maintenance on a spotting dolly in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Neo B. Greene III)
RMMRC646–U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Airman (Handling) Kevin Nichols, from Bedford Va., left, and Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Tracy Schuler, from Hot Springs, Ark., prepare to chain an MH-60S Knight Hawk assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 to the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) in Norfolk, Va., May 30, 2017. Ike is currently pier side during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zach Sleeper)
RMMR63W1–170517-N-QN175-029 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 17, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Kelli Williams, from Columbia, Md., left, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Alyessa Ramos, from Brooklyn, N.Y., right, lubricate nose gear during preservation procedures on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently underway conducting engineering drills as part of the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dartez C. Williams)
RMMPK5F4–170322-N-KJ380-028 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 22, 2017) Aviation Support Equiment Technician Airman Maya Condori, left, from Youngstown, Ohio, and Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Adam Curry, from Halfmoon, N.Y., wrap equipment for preservation in the Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Department tunnel aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Neo Greene III)
RMMPJYMH–170317-N-QI061-093 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 17, 2017) Sailors refuel an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Dusty Dogs of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 as an E2-C Hawkeye assigned to the Greyhawks of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 120 prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard)
RMMPEBT7–170210-N-OS569-097 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 10, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Airman (Equipment), Bradley Stine, right, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class (Equipment) Tyler Cantrall, complete their preflight inspection on the arresting gear of a T-45C Goshawk assigned to Carrier Training Wing (CTW) 1 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seama
RMMPEBHR–170209-N-OS569-061 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2017) Aviation Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Dealba Manzanite, right, and Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Mileika Miki, conduct maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Dragon Whales of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zach Sleeper)
RMMRKM4H–170621-N-TJ319-271 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 21, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman John Renckens, from Selma, Ore., observes a MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the Dusty Dogs of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during an ammunition offload with the Military Sea Lift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13). Ike is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jessica L. Dowell)
RMMRC63R–170601-N-KJ380-023 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 1, 2017) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Adam Curry, right, from Halfmoon, N.Y., replaces a battery during a spot check with Chief Aviation Support Equipment Technician Paul Vela, from Portales, N.M., on a 20K forklift in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is currently conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Neo Greene III)
RMMRT5JK–170625-N-QI061-125 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 25, 2017) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Matt Benjamin, from Gallatin, Tenn., performs a daily turn around inspection on a tail rotor on a MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the Dusty Dogs of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard)
RMMRP0FM–170625-N-QI061-127 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 25, 2017) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Matt Benjamin, from Gallatin, Tenn., performs a daily turn around inspection on a tail rotor on a MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the Dusty Dogs of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard)
RMMRP0MH–170625-N-QI061-125 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 25, 2017) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Matt Benjamin, from Gallatin, Tenn., performs a daily turn around inspection on a tail rotor on a MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the Dusty Dogs of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard)
RMMRT5JM–170625-N-QI061-127 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 25, 2017) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Matt Benjamin, from Gallatin, Tenn., performs a daily turn around inspection on a tail rotor on a MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the Dusty Dogs of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard)
RM2GKKPX4–U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron perform a Post-attack Reconnaissance (PAR) sweep at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, during a Large-Scale Readiness Exercise (LRE), May 19, 2021. PAR sweeps are a vital part of phase two of the LRE in order to ensure sustainment.
RM2M684NT–Airman Dusten Treu, from Belvidere, Illinois, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) supply department, reloads a 9mm pistol during a small arms sustainment qualification, April 15, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and strike group integration as part of the ship’s tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment.
RM2M684MT–Machinery Repairman Fireman Prisila Alanis, from Houston, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) engineering department, fires a 9mm hand pistol during a arms sustainment qualification, April 15, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and strike group integration as part of the ship’s tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment.
RM2M684NK–Machinery Repairman Fireman Prisila Alanis, from Houston, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) engineering department, reviews her target after completing a 9mm pistol small arms sustainment qualification, April 15, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and strike group integration as part of the ship’s tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment.
RM2M684NR–Gunner's Mate 1st Class Dechaun Dobson, from Philadelphia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) weapons department, grades a target during a 9mm pistol sustainment qualification, April 15, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and strike group integration as part of the ship’s tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment.
RM2M684N9–Aviation Maintenance Administrationman Airman Hank Meskauskas, from Auburn, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department, fires a 9mm pistol a small arms sustainment qualification, April 15, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and strike group integration as part of the ship’s tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment.
RM2MBCHJ7–Soldiers with 198th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, Illinois Army National Guard, rest during an Engagement Skills Trainer in support of the Golden Coyote Training Exercise at Camp Rapid, South Dakota, June 14, 2022. Golden Coyote is a three-phase scenario driven exercise conducted in the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming, which enables Commanders to focus on mission essentials warrior tasks and drills.
RM2M684PR–Aviation Maintenance Administrationman Airman Hank Meskauskas, from Auburn, California, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department, fires a 9mm pistol during a small arms sustainment qualification, April 15, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and strike group integration as part of the ship’s tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment.
RM2M684N1–Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Khyree Jenkins, from Washington D.C., assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) air department, fires a 9mm pistol during a small arms sustainment qualification, April 15, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and strike group integration as part of the ship’s tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment.
RM2MPNEWT–Airmen assigned to 107th Attack Wing Security Forces conduct a checkpoint inspection during Niagara Warrior Phase Two, November 4, 2022, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, Niagara Falls. Phase two of Niagara Warrior focused on employment and sustainment under contested conditions, building upon the readiness exercise by the same name held earlier this year. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Janker.
RM2HGK2DH–Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Drake and Cpl. Joshua Powell, wheeled vehicle mechanics with 846th Transportation Company, 393rd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 3rd Division Sustainment Brigade, assume a recover and tow mission using a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck during the second phase of AS20 mission on Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Aug. 26, 2021. The HEMTT, or wrecker, is used by Soldiers in the Army for recovery operations.
RM2MPN4KW–Airmen assigned to 107th Attack Wing Security Forces stand ready during one of the many 'challenge injects' introduced during Niagara Warrior Phase Two, November 6, 2022, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, Niagara Falls. Phase two of Niagara Warrior focused on employment and sustainment under contested conditions, building upon the readiness exercise by the same name held earlier this year. Air National Guard photo by SrA Daniel Meade.
RM2MBCHJT–Soldiers with 198th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, Illinois Army National Guard, line up to enter a mock range during an Engagement Skills Trainer in support of the Golden Coyote Training Exercise at Camp Rapid, South Dakota, June 14, 2022. Golden Coyote is a three-phase scenario driven exercise conducted in the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming, which enables Commanders to focus on mission essentials warrior tasks and drills.
RM2MBCHJR–Soldiers with 198th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, Illinois Army National Guard, fire mock M/4 and M/16 rifles during an Engagement Skills Trainer in support of the Golden Coyote Training Exercise at Camp Rapid, South Dakota, June 14, 2022. Golden Coyote is a three-phase scenario driven exercise conducted in the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming, which enables Commanders to focus on mission essentials warrior tasks and drills.
RM2MPNETK–Senior Airman Daniel Meade, 107th Attack Wing Public Affairs, practices editing simulated news releases and media inquiry while in MOPP gear during Niagara Warrior Phase Two, November 6, 2022, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, Niagara Falls. Phase two of Niagara Warrior focused on employment and sustainment under contested conditions, building upon the readiness exercise by the same name held earlier this year. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Janker.
RM2MBCHJC–Eric Jennings monitors Soldiers with 198th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, Illinois Army National Guard, as they fire mock M/4 and M/16 rifles during an Engagement Skills Trainer in support of the Golden Coyote Training Exercise at Camp Rapid, South Dakota, June 14, 2022. Golden Coyote is a three-phase scenario driven exercise conducted in the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming, which enables Commanders to focus on mission essentials warrior tasks and drills.
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