231112-N-JO823-1054 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 12, 2023) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) 1st Class Randy Horta, from San Diego, directs an F/A 18E Super Hornet, attached to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, on the flight deck aboard the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 12. The Royal Maces 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 region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Natasha ChevalierLosada)
Date Taken: | 11.12.2023 |
Date Posted: | 11.12.2023 09:15 |
Photo ID: | 8119720 |
VIRIN: | 231112-N-JO823-1054 |
Resolution: | 4800x2546 |
Size: | 866.13 KB |
Location: | PHILIPPINE SEA |
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