PACIFIC OCEAN (May 27, 2023) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) signal a clear flight deck for an F-35B Lightning II aircraft from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Air Combat Element (ACE) prior to taking off of the ship’s flight deck, while sailing underway in the Pacific Ocean, May 27. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Thomas B. Contant)
Date Taken: | 05.27.2023 |
Date Posted: | 05.29.2023 22:05 |
Photo ID: | 7823997 |
VIRIN: | 230527-N-BX791-1024 |
Resolution: | 5263x3509 |
Size: | 1.1 MB |
Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
Web Views: | 59 |
Downloads: | 5 |
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