Friday, December 2, 2011

C-2A Greyhound

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Mario Billote guides a C-2A Greyhound assigned to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 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 Seaman Nicolas C. Lopez/Released)

C-2A Greyhound

A C-2A Greyhound assigned to the Providers of Fleet Logistics Combat Support Squadron (VRC) 30 prepares to take off from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is operating off the coast of Japan to provide disaster relief and humanitarian assistance as directed in support of Operation Tomodachi. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anthony Johnson/Released)

C-2A Greyhound

A C-2A Greyhound assigned to the Providers of Fleet Logistics Combat Support Squadron (VRC) 30 catapults from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is operating off the coast of Japan to provide disaster relief and humanitarian assistance in support of Operation Tomodachi. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Michael Feddersen/Released)

C-2A Greyhound

A C-2A Greyhound assigned to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 makes an arrested landing aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Rosa A. Arzola/Released)

C-2A Greyhound

A C-2A Greyhound from assigned to the Providers of Fleet Logistics Combat Support Squadron (VRC) 30 prepares to launch during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Walter M. Wayman/Released)

C-2A Greyhound

A Sailor gives hand signals to the pilot of a C-2A Greyhound from the Providers of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30, Detachment 5, aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington is participating in Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX ) 2011, a bilateral field-training exercise sponsored by the Japan Self-Defense Force. ANNUALEX allows the U.S. and Japan to practice and evaluate the coordination procedures and interoperability elements required to effectively and mutually respond to the defense of Japan, a regional crisis, or a contingency situation in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam K. Thomas/Released)

C-2A Greyhound

A C-2A Greyhound from the Providers of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30, Detachment 5, flies over of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington is participating in Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX ) 2011, a bilateral field-training exercise sponsored by the Japan Self-Defense Force. ANNUALEX allows the U.S. and Japan to practice and evaluate the coordination procedures and interoperability elements required to effectively and mutually respond to the defense of Japan, a regional crisis, or a contingency situation in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam K. Thomas/Released)

C-2A Greyhound

A C-2A Greyhound assigned to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 approaches for a touch-and-go while conducting carrier qualifications on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)