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Peek inside the U.S. aircraft carrier that's battling ISIS

"Welcome to the Big Stick"

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by Lauren Hansen
September 21, 2015

Sailors wear full dress white uniforms before a 9/11 remembrance ceremony.

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Sailors meet in one of the carrier's mess halls.

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A tractor driver pauses on the deck before flight operations start.

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Rear Admiral Roy Kelley stands inside the Flag Bridge.

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Air wing plane captains carry chains on the flight deck. Plane captains are identified by wearing brown shirts and are responsible for preparing the aircraft for flight.

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American flags decorate a door frame.

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A sailor works out in the carrier's makeshift gym.

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A crash and salvage team stands ready as members observe flight operations on the deck.

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A pilot reads a specialized weapons magazine.

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A sailor plays the part of an amputee while attending a mass casualty drill inside the ship's hanger.

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A sailor belts out a tune during a karaoke night in one of the ship's mess halls.

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