170518-N-PF593-084 WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (May 18, 2017) Sailors perform maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Dambusters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, as an MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to the "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, prepares to land on the flight deck of the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Carrier Air Wing 5 is embarked on Ronald Reagan and conducting flight-deck qualifications to ensure the ship and air wing is able to safely launch and recover aircraft. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jamal McNeill/Released)
Date Taken: | 05.18.2017 |
Date Posted: | 12.27.2017 00:14 |
Photo ID: | 4052639 |
VIRIN: | 170518-N-PF593-084 |
Resolution: | 3068x4597 |
Size: | 1.17 MB |
Location: | USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76), WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN, U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY |
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