Lockon News: Aircraft Carriers Intensive

STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Jan. 31 2011) The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) transits the Strait of Gibraltar. Enterprise is deployed as part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jared M. King/Released)

From todays Pictures!!!

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 1 2011) An E-2D Advanced Hawkeye assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 20 makes its first takeoff from an aircraft carrier. The "D" model is aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) for carrier suitability testing before delivery to the fleet. Harry S. Truman is supporting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Dusan Ilic/Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 1 2011) An aircraft director rests on an F/A-18 Super Hornet during a short break in flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman is supporting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Dusan Ilic/Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 2 2011) An E-2D Advanced Hawkeye assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 20 makes its first carrier takeoff aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The "D" model is aboard Harry S. Truman for carrier suitability testing before delivery to the fleet. Harry S. Truman is supporting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Donald White Jr./Released)

ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 1 2011) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Nickelous Burgess left and Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Keaton Smith load 20 mm ammunition into an the M61A2 machine gun of an F/A-18E Hornet strike fighter aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher K. Hwang/Released)

ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 1 2011) Sailors assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 handle an AIM-9X Sidewinder air-to-air missile aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher K. Hwang/Released)

ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 1 2011) Sailors assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 load an AIM-9X Sidewinder air-to-air missile onto an F/A-18E Super Hornet aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher K. Hwang/Released)

Two more from todays!!!

ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 27 2011) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) prepare to receive supplies from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7). Rainier is supporting the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group which is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations and theater cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Capt. Lee Apsley/Released)

From Todays!!!

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 2 2011) An E-2D Hawkeye assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 20 completes a "touch-and-go" exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The "D" model is aboard Harry S. Truman for carrier suitability testing before delivery to the fleet. Harry S. Truman is supporting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Donald R. White Jr./Released)

ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 3 2011) Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Jeffrey Campbell assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 times a linkless ammunition loading system during an ordnance exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher K. Hwang/Released)

ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 3 2011) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Ablam Agoudavi and Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Jason Correll both assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 perform pre-flight inspections on an F/A-18C Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher K. Hwang/Released)

ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 3 2011) Sailors assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 enjoy a break inside the squadron electrical shop aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Travis K. Mendoza/Released)

ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 3 2011) Aircrew Survival Equipmentman Airman Alan Cardinez assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 makes his last checks on a pilot's helmet equipped with night vision goggles inside the squadron paraloft aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Travis K. Mendoza/Released)

SAN DIEGO (Feb. 2 2011) Sailors and Marines assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 prepare to man the rails before departing San Diego. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting joint task force exercises before deploying to the western Pacific Ocean and the U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alexander Tidd/Released)

SAN DIEGO (Feb. 2 2011) Sailors and Marines assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 man the rails as the ship departs San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alexander Tidd/Released)

Nice pics santana