210101-N-NH257-3143 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 1, 2021) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Brady Lawrence, from Las Vegas, directs an E/A-18G Growler, from the "Cougars" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139, on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) to provide close-air support to Operation Octave Quartz. 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 Elliot Schaudt/Released)
Date Taken: | 01.01.2021 |
Date Posted: | 01.03.2021 15:46 |
Photo ID: | 6473170 |
VIRIN: | 210101-N-NH257-3143 |
Resolution: | 4411x3151 |
Size: | 1.53 MB |
Location: | INDIAN OCEAN |
Web Views: | 60 |
Downloads: | 50 |
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