An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, top, approaches to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) transits behind. Valiant Shield is a U.S.-only exercise integrating an estimated 18,000 Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine Corps personnel, more than 200 aircraft and 19 surface ships, offering real-world joint operational experience to develop capabilities that provide a full range of options to defend U.S. interests and those of its allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Bryan Mai/Released)
Date Taken: | 09.20.2014 |
Date Posted: | 09.23.2014 02:50 |
Photo ID: | 1561463 |
VIRIN: | 140920-N-EH855-057 |
Resolution: | 3000x1997 |
Size: | 1.5 MB |
Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
Web Views: | 22 |
Downloads: | 9 |
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