170215-N-GD109-012 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 15, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 refuels an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 during operations with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Z.A. Landers/Released)
Date Taken: | 02.14.2017 |
Date Posted: | 02.22.2017 00:02 |
Photo ID: | 3179619 |
VIRIN: | 170215-N-GD109-012 |
Resolution: | 2500x1786 |
Size: | 1.89 MB |
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