U.S. Pacific Fleet
200917-N-SS900-4065
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 17, 2020) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Nathanial B. Lechleiter, a native of Rio Rancho, N.M., signals to a C-2A Greyhound from the “Providers” of Fleet Logistic Support Squadron (VRC) 30, carrying Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper, as he departs the flight deck of Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). During the visit, Esper toured the ship’s composite warfare commander spaces, receiving in-depth briefs on carrier strike group interoperability and naval power defense. Vinson is currently underway conducting flight deck certification (FDC) and carrier air traffic control center (CATCC) certification. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron T. Smith/Released)
200917-N-SS900-4065
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 17, 2020) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Nathanial B. Lechleiter, a native of Rio Rancho, N.M., signals to a C-2A Greyhound from the “Providers” of Fleet Logistic Support Squadron (VRC) 30, carrying Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper, as he departs the flight deck of Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). During the visit, Esper toured the ship’s composite warfare commander spaces, receiving in-depth briefs on carrier strike group interoperability and naval power defense. Vinson is currently underway conducting flight deck certification (FDC) and carrier air traffic control center (CATCC) certification. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron T. Smith/Released)