U.S. Navy Cmdr. James Christie, in front seat of aircraft, and Cmdr. John Depree, in rear seat, prepare to launch in an F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) July 4, 2013, in the Persian Gulf. During their sortie, Depree assumed command of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 from Christie in a midflight change of command ceremony. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group was deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raul Moreno Jr./Released)
Date Taken: | 07.04.2013 |
Date Posted: | 07.09.2013 23:52 |
Photo ID: | 968430 |
VIRIN: | 130704-N-LP801-129 |
Resolution: | 4137x2753 |
Size: | 1.58 MB |
Location: | PERSIAN GULF, AT SEA |
Web Views: | 8 |
Downloads: | 6 |
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