230621-N-FQ639-1311 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 21, 2023) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115, takes off from the flight deck of the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during flight operations in the South China Sea, June 21, 2023. The Eagles conduct carrier-based air strikes and strike force escort missions, as well as ship, battle group, and intelligence collection 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan EstradaEguizabal)
Date Taken: | 06.21.2023 |
Date Posted: | 06.26.2023 03:37 |
Photo ID: | 7880869 |
VIRIN: | 230621-N-FQ639-1311 |
Resolution: | 1402x1963 |
Size: | 240.94 KB |
Location: | SOUTH CHINA SEA |
Web Views: | 25 |
Downloads: | 8 |
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