201230-N-JX182-1005 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 30, 2020) An E/A-18G Growler, from the “Cougars” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139, launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) to provide close-air support to Operation Octave Quartz (OOQ). The mission of OOQ is to relocate U.S. Department of Defense forces in Somalia to other East Africa operating locations while maintaining pressure on violent extremists and supporting partner forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles DeParlier/Released)
Date Taken: | 12.30.2020 |
Date Posted: | 12.31.2020 09:09 |
Photo ID: | 6471560 |
VIRIN: | 201230-N-JX182-1005 |
Resolution: | 4808x2253 |
Size: | 637.58 KB |
Location: | INDIAN OCEAN |
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