PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 25, 2021) An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) launches from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. America and the 31st MEU's air combat element maintain a strategic ready deck for a variety of missions. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, along with the 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew Cavenaile)
Date Taken: | 08.25.2021 |
Date Posted: | 08.26.2021 00:27 |
Photo ID: | 6802961 |
VIRIN: | 210825-N-IO312-1118 |
Resolution: | 4420x2947 |
Size: | 803.34 KB |
Location: | PHILIPPINE SEA |
Web Views: | 70 |
Downloads: | 20 |
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