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    GHWB Tests the MQ-25 Aircraft [Image 1 of 13]

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    GHWB Tests the MQ-25 Aircraft

    NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    12.09.2021

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Roberson 

    USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)

    A Sailor repositions a Boeing unmanned MQ-25 aircraft on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The MQ-25 will be the world’s first operational, carrier-based unmanned aircraft and is integral to the Air Wing of the Future Family of Systems (AWotF FoS). Its initial operating capability (IOC) as an aerial refueling tanker will extend the range, operational capability and power projection of the carrier air wing (CVW) and carrier strike group (CSG). GHWB provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable war fighting capability through the carrier strike group that maintains maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brandon Roberson)

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    Date Taken: 12.09.2021
    Date Posted: 12.20.2021 12:02
    Photo ID: 6979781
    VIRIN: 211209-N-SY758-1002
    Resolution: 4928x3280
    Size: 800.91 KB
    Location: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US

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