Jan 16 2022

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Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Megan Alexande

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 15, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Stingers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, launches off the flight deck Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 15, 2022. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Megan Alexander)

Jan 16 2022

Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Megan Alexander

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 15, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Stingers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, prepares to launch off the flight deck Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 15, 2022. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Megan Alexander)

Jan 16 2022

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Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Megan Alexander

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 15, 2022) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 and an EA-18G Growler, assigned to the “Gauntlets” of the Electric Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136, prepare to launch off the flight deck Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 15, 2022. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Megan Alexander)

Jan 16 2022

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Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Megan Alexander

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 15, 2022) A Sailor performs engine start tests on an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Stingers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 15, 2022. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Megan Alexander)

Jan 16 2022

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Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Megan Alexander

220115-N-YN807-1058 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 15, 2022) Sailors conduct pre-flight checks on an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 15, 2022. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Megan Alexander)

Jan 16 2022

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MC2 Wesley Richardson

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 14, 2022) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Alissa Sanchez, from Las Cruses, Calif., signals to an AV-8B Harrier attached to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Jan. 14. Joint Expeditionary Strike Force operations are conducted by the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group and Essex Amphibious Ready Group to demonstrate the U.S. commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Wesley Richardson)