220728-N-DW158-1018 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 28, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, and an E-2D Hawkeye attached to the Tigertails of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125, launch from the flight deck of the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The Royal Maces conduct carrier-based air strike and strike force escort missions, as well as ship, battle group, and intelligence collection operations. E-2D Hawkeyes perform tactical airborne early warning missions to provide valuable information to Carrier Strike Group 5 as it plans and executes operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gray Gibson)
Date Taken: | 07.28.2022 |
Date Posted: | 07.28.2022 18:38 |
Photo ID: | 7341445 |
VIRIN: | 220728-N-DW158-1018 |
Resolution: | 6470x4541 |
Size: | 794.64 KB |
Location: | SOUTH CHINA SEA |
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