200917-N-SS900-1249 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 17, 2020) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Eric Augustine, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, observes an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, carrying Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper, as it lands on the flight deck of Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). During the visit, Esper toured the ship’s composite warfare commander spaces, receiving in-depth briefs on carrier strike group interoperability and naval power defense. Vinson is currently underway conducting flight deck certification (FDC) and carrier air traffic control center (CATCC) certification. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron T. Smith/Released)
Date Taken: | 09.17.2020 |
Date Posted: | 10.16.2020 01:01 |
Photo ID: | 6383441 |
VIRIN: | 200917-N-SS900-1249 |
Resolution: | 4155x2968 |
Size: | 891.72 KB |
Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
Hometown: | CLEVELAND, OHIO, US |
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