240710-N-UF592-1713 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 10, 2024) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, back, and an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, maneuver next to each other on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during flight operations in the Pacific Ocean, July 10. The Diamondbacks conduct carrier-based air strikes and strike force escort missions, as well as ship, battle group, and intelligence collection operations. 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 2nd Class Eric Stanton)
Date Taken: | 07.10.2024 |
Date Posted: | 07.11.2024 05:04 |
Photo ID: | 8523020 |
VIRIN: | 240710-N-UF592-1713 |
Resolution: | 3200x2128 |
Size: | 1.32 MB |
Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
Web Views: | 90 |
Downloads: | 17 |
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