230603-N-PA221-1050 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 3, 2023) U.S. Navy Capt. Mike Kinter, deputy commander of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, salutes a U.S. Navy Sailor as he prepares to launch from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 during an aerial change of command ceremony for CVW-17. Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine 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 Kevin Tang)
Date Taken: | 06.03.2023 |
Date Posted: | 06.07.2023 11:17 |
Photo ID: | 7839881 |
VIRIN: | 230603-N-PA221-1050 |
Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
Size: | 1.7 MB |
Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
Web Views: | 57 |
Downloads: | 12 |
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