USS Carl Vinson
@CVN70
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Official Twitter account of U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). (Following, RTs and links ≠ endorsement)
San Diego, California
Joined June 2009
Ships and aircraft from the #VINCSG, Royal Australian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and U.K. Royal Navy transited in formation as part of Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) 2021, Oct. 17. #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #AlliancesandPartnerships #MPX2021
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What's better than hearing, "Hi Mom," on the phone? How about seeing it on the flight deck of a 97,000 ton warship? From America's Favorite Carrier to America's Favorite Moms, Happy Mother's Day! @flynavy @USNavy @USPacificFleet. #HiMom #HappyMothersDay #LifeatSea #FlyNavy
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Carl Vinson and Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Groups began dual carrier operations in the South China Sea, Jan. 23. Read more at: #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #DualCarrierOps #USSAbrahamLincoln #FreeandOpenIndoPacific
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Vinson strike group guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) made history being 1st to launch and operationally test a Block V Tomahawk. Block V is the weapon’s newest variant with upgrades enhancing navigation performance and robust, reliable communications.
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Launch ‘em, catch ‘em, refuel, repeat. Another successful day of flight ops in the South China Sea. #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #AlliancesandPartnerships
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Another busy day in @7thFleet, we trained alongside and bolstered #AlliancesandPartnerships and operated on the high seas near PLAN ships, aircraft and submarines. Our presence in the region contributes to the security and stability for a #FreeandOpenIndoPacific .@USPacificFleet
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#CVN70 sails alongside Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Warramunga during bilateral operations in the Indian Ocean. #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #AlliancesandPartnerships #FreeandOpenIndoPacific
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#VINCSG hosted international news media for an F-35C Lightning II demo and joint press conference with Vice Adm. Hideki Yuasa, chief of the #JMSDF Fleet, and Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, to wrap up #ANNUALEX2021, Nov. 30. #Mighty70 #AlliancesandPartnerships
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#CVN70 transits the South China Sea with ships of Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ESX ARG), Jan. 13. #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #NavyLethality #Interoperability. @USSEssex_LHD2 @11thmeu
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Fifteen ships from #VINCSG, the Royal Australian Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, German Navy, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force sail in formation during Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX), Nov 21. #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #AlliancesandPartnerships #FreeandOpenIndoPacific
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#JMSDF helicopter destroyer JS Kaga (DDH 184) and #VINCSG are conducting bilateral operations in the South China Sea for the first time since the strike group deployed this summer. Read more at: #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #AlliancesandPartnerships
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#VINCSG units conducted multiple carrier operations with the British Royal Navy, JMSDF, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal New Zealand Navy, and Royal Netherlands Navy while operating in the #PhilippineSea, Oct. 3.
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#VINCSG is operating in the South China Sea for the second time with the Air Wing of the Future, to include F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter and Navy CMV-22B Osprey. #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #FreeandOpenIndoPacific #SeaLightning
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#VINCSG and naval forces from Australia, Canada, Germany and Japan unite to conduct multilateral, multinational exercise ANNUALEX in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 21-30. Read more at: #Mighty70 #AlliancesandPartnerships #FreeandOpenIndoPacific
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#ICYMI. Naval forces from Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan and the U.S. concluded a nine-day multilateral, multinational annual exercise in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 30. Read more at: #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #FreeandOpenIndoPacific
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#JMSDF and #VINCSG recently concluded bilateral operations in the South China Sea. U.S. naval forces, with our network of partners and alliances, are indispensable to ensuring maritime security and the flow of lawful commerce in the Indo-Pacific. #FreeandOpenIndoPacific
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#VINCSG recently partnered with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing to conduct a large-scale joint rehearsal of tactics and simulated strikes on naval targets off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #NavyReadiness
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Recently, Mighty 70 hosted officers from the #JMSDF to observe flight operations from the ship’s flight deck during #ANNUALEX2021. #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #AlliancesandPartnerships #FreeandOpenIndoPacific
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Vinson is back from an underway with Carrier Air Wing Two, fully integrating and operating together for the first time since the addition of the F-35C Lightning II. Vinson is completing flight deck certification and carrier air traffic control center certification.
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For the first time since the beginning of its 2021 deployment, #VINCSG has entered the South China Sea. Read more at: #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #NavyReadiness
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Carl Vinson’s Air Wing of the Future was vital in support of Exercise MALABAR 2021. Photos taken in the skies over the Bay of Bengal, Oct. 14. #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #AlliancesandPartnerships #MALABAR2021
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USS Carl Vinson and ships assigned to VINCSG arrived in the Hawaii Island Operating Area as part of Large-Scale Exercise 2021, Aug 8. VINCSG surface units participating in LSE include flagship Vinson, USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) and USS Chafee (DDG 90) and USS Stockdale (106).
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Water under the hull! We’re one step closer to returning to the fight!. #BackInTheFight #USSCarlVinson #CVN70 #SharpeningTheSpear #USNavy #USN #ForgedByTheSea #PugetSoundNavalShipyard #FlyNavy #NavyReadiness
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Recently, #VinsonStrikeGroup completed another historic event as Sailors from #Mighty70, #VRM30 and #CVW2 successfully delivered an #F35C power module aboard Vinson for the @USNavy’s first at-sea replenishment of the component. @flynavy @USPacificFleet
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VINCSG cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) and JMSDF destroyers JS Ikazuchi (DD 107) and JS Chōkai (DDG 176) conducted a live-fire exercise in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 22. #NavyLethality #AlliancesandPartnerships
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In the last couple of days, #CVN70 participated in a fueling-at-sea evolution with #DDG106 and flight operations in the Philippine Sea. #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #FreeandOpenIndoPacific
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Fans: “Whatcha doin’ & where you goin’?” .Us: “Just enjoying another #beautiful day in @7thFleet conducting ops w/some of our besties, sailing w/our DDG & CG, & flying w/our #AWOTF for a #FreeandOpenIndoPacific.".@U.S. Naval Air Forces @U.S. Navy @U.S. Pacific Fleet @INDOPACOM
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#VINCSG returned to Naval Base Guam for a port visit, providing the crew rest, relaxation and an opportunity to celebrate during the holiday season, Dec. 23. Read more at: #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #NavyReadiness
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Vinson transits with USS Dewey in the Hawaiian Islands Operating Area. Vinson is participating in integrated ops with the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard, training to a variety of missions, from long range strikes to anti-submarine warfare.
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After a fantastic port call, the Sailors of Vinson Carrier Strike Group are once again conducting routine operations in the Indo-Pacific region. #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #NavyReadiness #FreeandopenIndoPacific
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We’re back, San Diego! After 17 months of maintenance in Bremerton, Washington, the Mighty 70 crew is glad to be home! @USNavy @USPacificFleet . #NavyHomecoming #USNavy #ForgedByTheSea
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Two EA-18G Growlers, assigned to #VAQ136, fly over #CVN70 during #ANNUALEX2021. #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #FreeandOpenIndoPacific
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Today, the Mighty 70 crew welcomed the Secretary of Defense, Dr. Mark T. Esper! @EsperDoD @flynavy @USNavy @USPacificFleet . #AdvancedCarrierAirWing #USNavy #ForgedByTheSea
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Happy Mother's Day! USS Carl Vinson and embarked #HSC23 went to great heights recently, to make sure our mothers know no matter where we are in the world, we never forget those we love. @flynavy @USNavy @USPacificFleet. #HiMom #HappyMothersDay #LifeatSea #FlyNavy
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On September 19th, #CVN70 conducted a passing honors ceremony with JS Ikazuchi (DD 107) and JS Chōkai (DDG 176), two ships with our partners in the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force. #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #NavyReadiness
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Australian, Indian, Japanese and U.S. maritime forces, including #VINCSG, began Phase II of Exercise MALABAR 2021 in the Bay of Bengal, Oct. 11. Read more at: #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #AlliancesandPartnerships
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USS Carl Vinson deployed today in support of global maritime security operations. What's next for the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 1? Participation in Large Scale Exercise 2021, a live, virtual, and constructive, globally-integrated exercise that spans multiple fleets.
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Virtute et Armis 🛡 . #CVN70, #CG67, and #CG57 transit in formation in the South China Sea, Nov. 4. #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #NavyReadiness #FreeandOpenIndoPacific
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For over 75 years, the U.S. Navy has flown, sailed and operated throughout the Indo-Pacific region in accordance with international law. Today, #VINCSG works to ensure that all nations can do the same without fear or contest. #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #FreeandOpenIndoPacific
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#VINCSG conducted a bilateral training exercise with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) to test and refine warfighting principles, Dec. 10-19, 2021. Read more at: #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #AlliancesandPartnerships #FreeandOpenIndoPacific
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#VINCSG joined with naval forces from Australia, Japan and the U.K. in multilateral #MPX2021 to conduct naval training in the eastern Indian Ocean, Oct. 15-18. Read more at: #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #AlliancesandPartnerships
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#VINCSG and embarked #AWOTF #CVW2 are operating in the South China Sea in support of security and stability in the #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific region. Read more at: #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #NavyReadiness
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In the first days of Large Scale Exercise 2021, VINCSG participated in a coordinated long-range maritime strike. #LSE2021 showcases our ability to employ precise, lethal, and overwhelming force globally across three naval component commands, 5 numbered fleets, and 17 time zones.
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Lookout, firefighter, maintainer, aircraft handler. Each #VINCSG Sailor plays a part in the success of our current routine operations in the South China Sea. #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #FreeandOpenIndoPacific
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As always, #VINCSG Sailors are hyped to be back in the South China Sea taking part in the Navy’s historic first deployment with the Carrier Air Wing of the Future. #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #NavyReadiness #FreeandOpenIndoPacific
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#VINCSG units conducted bilateral operations with the #JMSDF while operating in the #PhilippineSea, Sept. 18-Sept. 29. Find out more at
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#Mighty70 delivered 1 mill gallons of fuel to 9 ships since Jan. “Fueling-at-sea keeps ships on station and puts our jets in the air, ensuring we can continue to fly, sail, and operate wherever international law allows.” -Capt. Miller, CO. #NavyReadiness #FreeandOpenIndoPacific
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#VINCSG and Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ESX ARG) completed joint expeditionary strike force training operations in the South China Sea, Jan. 16. Read more at: #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #NavyLethality #Interoperability #FreeandOpenIndoPacific.
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CVN 70 and the “Titans” of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron 30 made Naval Aviation history when they conducted the 1st Navy CMV-22B Osprey landings and take-offs from an aircraft carrier. The team also conducted the 1st Navy Osprey carrier refueling.
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Jan. 24 Capt. P. Scott Miller relieved Capt. Matthew Paradise as commanding officer of Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a change of command ceremony on the ship. @flynavy @USNavy @USPacificFleet . #ChangeOfCommand #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea
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#SinkCOVID Today the Mighty 70 crew received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Vinson conducted the Navy’s current largest west coast shipboard distribution of the vaccine, administering over 2,900 vaccines. @flynavy @USNavy @USPacificFleet. #SHOTEX #NavyReadiness #COVID19
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!. Take a look at some of our favorite good luck charms! Team Vinson Sailors in green bring good fortune to our mission 24/7. @flynavy @USNavy @USPacificFleet
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Sailors assigned to #VINCSG participate in general quarters and mass casualty drills aboard the ship during routine operations in the South China Sea. #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #NavyReadiness #FreeandOpenIndoPacific
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March 6, @PacificMarines and @MSCSealift partnered with #Mighty70 to conduct the Navy’s first at-sea aircraft carrier vertical replenishment of an F135 engine power module load simulator. @flynavy @USPacificFleet @USNavy . #FlyNavy #NavyCapacity #ForgedByTheSea
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An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to #HSC4, lifts off from the flight deck of #CVN70 during routine operations in the South China Sea, Nov. 1. #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #NavyReadiness #FreeandOpenIndoPacific
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ICYMI, check out our Sailors as they bid farewell to the place they called home for the last 17 months! @flynavy @USNavy @USPacificFleet
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After 17 months undergoing regularly scheduled maintenance, Mighty CVN 70 is underway! Want to see more pics and video? Check out our Facebook page @USSVinson
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#CVN70, #CG67 and #DDG106 conducted replenishment-at-sea evolutions as part of routine operations in the South China Sea, Oct. 26. #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #NavyReadiness #FreeandOpenIndoPacific
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The #Mighty70 is getting closer to being seaworthy every day! 🌊.Take a look at some of the amazing things our Sailors have been doing to get us back in the fight. Bravo Zulu, Shipmates!.#SharpeningTheSpear #NavyReadiness.@flynavy @USPacificFleet @USNavy
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As we get ready to ring in the New Year, join us for a look back on the Mighty 70 team’s most memorable milestones of 2020. Thank you all for your unwavering support this year. We can’t wait to see what 2021 brings! @flynavy @USNavy @USPacificFleet
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Adm. John Aquilino, commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited America’s Favorite Carrier today to talk with Sailors and observe operations during Large-Scale Exercise 2021. #LSE2021 is a live, virtual, and constructive, globally-integrated exercise that spans multiple fleets.
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#ThrowbackThursday to Vinson’s undocking last week! Follow along with our video! @flynavy @USNavy @USPacificFleet @PSNSandIMF . #BackInTheFight #USSCarlVinson #CVN70 #SharpeningTheSpear #NavyReadiness
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Happy Birthday, USS Carl Vinson!. Today, we’re celebrating our advanced lethality and warfighting excellence by showing off how we’ve stayed in the fight for 39 years. CVN70’s never been more equipped to dominate the seas! @flynavy @USNavy @USPacificFleet
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VINCSG leaders of DESRON 1 and their Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force counterparts met on JS Ikazuchi, Sept. 23, during a bilateral exercise. #AlliancesandPartnerships #FreeandOpenIndoPacific
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America's Favorite Carrier doing great things at sea! We wrapped up TSTA/FEP and on to Group Sail! .
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Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday paid a visit to America’s Favorite Carrier to observe Vinson’s participation in Large Scale Exercise 2021. CNO witnessed the ways in which #LSE2021 is reinforcing a culture of learning and increasing our warfighting readiness.
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Today, we join the nation in reflecting on the events of September 11, 2001. Watch as members of our crew, past and present, share their stories from that day. @flynavy @USNavy @USPacificFleet . #NeverForget911 #USNavy #ForgedByTheSea
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Happy Holidays from Mighty 70!. Not all Sailors can be at home with loved ones this holiday, so here’s a postcard from us to you. Maybe we’ll be leading Santa’s sleigh and delivering gifts next year! @flynavy @USNavy @USPacificFleet . #HappyHolidays #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea
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America’s Favorite Carrier Departs America’s Finest City for RIMPAC
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ICYMI, WE'RE BACK SAN DIEGO! Check out the video of our return last week. Also, take a few moments to visit our DVIDS page at for more content. @flynavy @USNavy @USPacificFleet. #NavyHomecoming #USNavy #ForgedByTheSea
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Here’s more awesome pics of our arrival. Also, check out our DVIDS page for even more content @USNavy @USPacificFleet .#NavyHomecoming #USNavy #ForgedByTheSea
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Happy Birthday, CPOs!.Mighty 70 reflects on 128 years of the chief petty officer, and all those who have taken up the challenge and honor of donning the gold fouled anchors. @flynavy @USNavy @USPacificFleet. #Mighty70 #GoatLocker #ForgedByTheSea
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#JMSDF Izumo-class helicopter destroyer JS Kaga (DDH 184) and #VINCSG recently conducted bilateral operations in the South China Sea for the first time since the strike group deployed this summer. #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea #FreeandOpenIndoPacific.
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Happy 245th Birthday, Mighty 70 Family! This year, we celebrate the Navy’s theme of “Victory at Sea." @flynavy @USPacificFleet @USNavy .#Navy245 #Mighty70 #ForgedByTheSea.
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#SinkCOVID Vinson Sailors continue to take up arms against COVID-19 with the crew’s second dose of vaccinations. @flynavy @USNavy @USPacificFleet. #SHOTEX #Mighty70 #VaccinatedVinson #NavyReadiness
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