230720-N-EE352-1106 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 20, 2023) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Christin Locher, a native of Littleton, Colorado, removes tape from an F-35C Lightning II, assigned to the “War Hawks” Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97, in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1’s flagship, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. Integrated exercises prepare our Sailors to respond quickly. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Leon Vonguyen)
Date Taken: | 07.20.2023 |
Date Posted: | 08.08.2023 17:46 |
Photo ID: | 7925613 |
VIRIN: | 230720-N-EE352-1106 |
Resolution: | 4396x2926 |
Size: | 953.68 KB |
Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
Web Views: | 36 |
Downloads: | 5 |
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