An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 and an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the "Fighting Redcocks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 fly in formation alongside the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during VFA 22’s change of command ceremony in the Pacific Ocean, April 17, 2025. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tomas R. Valdes)
Date Taken: | 04.17.2025 |
Date Posted: | 04.17.2025 11:11 |
Photo ID: | 8979086 |
VIRIN: | 250417-N-EJ277-1096 |
Resolution: | 1834x2756 |
Size: | 1.45 MB |
Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
Web Views: | 26 |
Downloads: | 2 |
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