AGM-65 Maverick preparation [Image 13 of 20]

SIGONELLA, ITALY

01.31.2016

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Amber Weingart 

U.S. Navy           

160131-N-MV308-028
SIGONELLA, Sicily (Jan. 31, 2016) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Cole Christopher, assigned to the “Golden Eagles” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, readies an AGM-65 Maverick, a captive air training missile, during a maverick exercise (MAVEX) on a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft at Naval Air Station Sigonella. VP-9, forward deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations and is assigned to Commander, Task Force 67, responsible for tactical control of deployed maritime patrol and reconnaissance squadrons throughout the European and African areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amber Porter/Released)

• Date Taken: 01.31.2016
• Date Posted: 02.05.2016 07:10
• Photo ID: 2385172
• VIRIN: 160131-N-MV308-028
• Resolution: 6000x4000
• Size: 2.82 MB
• Location: SIGONELLA, IT