Flying in formation [Image 11 of 11]

ARABIAN GULF, U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

07.17.2015

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Anna Van Nuys  

U.S. Navy           

150717-N-GR120-321
ARABIAN GULF (July 17, 2015) - Rear Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, pilots an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Knighthawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136 (right), Capt. Daniel Grieco, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), in an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 (center), and Capt. Craig Clapperton, prospective commanding officer of Theodore Roosevelt, in an E/A18G Growler assigned to the Rooks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137 (left), fly in formation during Lewis' and Grieco's last flights aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anna Van Nuys/Released)

• Date Taken: 07.17.2015
• Date Posted: 07.22.2015 16:08
• Photo ID: 2079630
• VIRIN: 150717-N-GR120-321
• Resolution: 3184x2120
• Size: 164.2 KB
• Location: ARABIAN GULF, U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY