230422-N-YD641-1435 JACKSONVILLE, Florida (April 22, 2023) The Sterling family poses for as photo as Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46, assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, returns to Jacksonville, Florida following an eight-month deployment with Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, April 22, 2023. The squadrons of CVW-7 embarked aboard the George H.W. Bush are the “Sidewinders” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86, the “Jolly Rogers” of VFA-103, the “Knighthawks” of VFA-136, the “Pukin Dogs” of VFA-143, the “Bluetails” of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 121, the “Patriots” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, the “Nightdippers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, and the “Grandmasters” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46. The George H.W. Bush CSG was deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist MC2 Matthew Riggs/Released)
Date Taken: | 04.22.2023 |
Date Posted: | 04.22.2023 19:37 |
Photo ID: | 7755408 |
VIRIN: | 230422-N-YD641-1435 |
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