241213-N-HJ896-1241 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 13, 2024) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Steven Crisologo, from Manila, Philippines, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), prepares to launch an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 from the ship’s flight deck, Dec. 13. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amy Cocoro Mullins)
Date Taken: | 12.13.2024 |
Date Posted: | 12.14.2024 01:43 |
Photo ID: | 8800325 |
VIRIN: | 241213-N-HJ896-1241 |
Resolution: | 5568x3712 |
Size: | 2.37 MB |
Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
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