240711-N-YX844-1007 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 11, 2024) Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) Martin McKinley, from Subic City, Philippines, directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, 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 11. 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 Evan Mueller)
Date Taken: | 07.11.2024 |
Date Posted: | 07.12.2024 05:36 |
Photo ID: | 8525659 |
VIRIN: | 240711-N-YX844-1007 |
Resolution: | 4491x2989 |
Size: | 1.36 MB |
Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
Web Views: | 68 |
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