PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 8, 2022) Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 works alongside their Navy counterparts to launch F-35C Lightning II through the rain on the flight deck of USS Abraham Lincoln as an integrated part of Carrier Strike Group 3, refining their capability to operate the 5th generation aircraft at sea during adverse weather conditions. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, led by Carrier Strike Group 3, deployed from San Diego, Jan. 3, in support of global maritime security operations. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations-from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1stLt. Charles Allen/Released)
Date Taken: | 01.08.2022 |
Date Posted: | 01.23.2022 22:05 |
Photo ID: | 7006192 |
VIRIN: | 220108-M-PM950-1244 |
Resolution: | 5760x3840 |
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Location: | MCAS MIRAMAR, CALIFORNIA, US |
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