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NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Oct. 13, 2023) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) departs Naval Air Station North Island. Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting routine operations in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Thaddeus Berry) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 13, 2023) An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the "Blacklions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, top, and an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Ragin' Bulls" of VFA-31 fly in formation over the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 13, 2023. VFA-213 and VFA-31 are deployed aboard the Gerald R. Ford as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8. USS Gerald R. Ford is the Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the U.S. Navy's capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, at direction of the Secretary of Defense. The U.S. maintains forward-deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 13, 2023) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 1st Class Wesley Moore, form Tampa, Florida, stands as the enlisted landing signalman aboard the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) as an E-2D Hawkeye from the "Bear Aces" of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 124 prepares to land during flight operations in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 13, 2023. VAW-124 is deployed aboard the Gerald R. Ford as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8. USS Gerald R. Ford is the Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the U.S. Navy's capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, at direction of the Secretary of Defense. The U.S. maintains forward-deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 12, 2023) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Ragin' Bulls" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37 launches from the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN) 78 in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 12, 2023. VFA-37 is deployed aboard the Gerald R. Ford as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8. USS Gerald R. Ford is the Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the U.S. Navy's capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, at direction of the Secretary of Defense. The U.S. maintains forward-deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 12, 2023) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Tomcatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 launches from the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 12, 2023. VFA-31 is deployed aboard the Gerald R. Ford as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8. Gerald R. Ford is the Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the U.S. Navy's capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, at direction of the Secretary of Defense. The U.S. maintains forward-deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer Newsome) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 12, 2023) An E-2D Hawkeye from the "Bear Aces" of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 124 launches from the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 12, 2023. VAW-124 is deployed aboard the Gerald R. Ford as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8. Gerald R. Ford is the Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the U.S. Navy's capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, at direction of the Secretary of Defense. The U.S. maintains forward-deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer Newsome) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 12, 2023) An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the "Blacklions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 launches from the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 12, 2023. VFA-213 is deployed aboard the Gerald R. Ford as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8. USS Gerald R. Ford is the Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the U.S. Navy's capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, at direction of the Secretary of Defense. The U.S. maintains forward-deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 11, 2023) F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the "Ragin' Bulls" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37, front, and an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Blacklions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 conduct flight operations in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 11, 2023. VFA-213 and VFA-37 are deployed aboard the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) as a part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8. Gerald R. Ford is the U.S. Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the U.S. Navy's capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, at the direction of the Secretary of Defense. The U.S. maintains forward-deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 11, 2023) An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the "Blacklions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 11, 2023. Gerald R. Ford is the U.S. Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the U.S. Navy's capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, at the direction of the Secretary of Defense. The U.S. maintains forward-deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tajh Payne) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 11, 2023) Sailors assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 perform simulated search and rescue exercises in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 11, 2023. HSC-9 is deployed aboard the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN) 78 as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8. Gerald R. Ford is the Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the U.S. Navy's capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, at direction of the Secretary of Defense. The U.S. maintains forward-deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 11, 2023) Sailors assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 perform simulated search and rescue exercises in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 11, 2023. HSC-9 is deployed aboard the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN) 78 as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8. USS Gerald R. Ford is the Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the U.S. Navy's capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, at direction of the Secretary of Defense. The U.S. maintains forward-deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 11, 2023) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to "Ragin' Bulls" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37 launches from the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 11, 2023. Gerald R. Ford is the U.S. Navy's newest and most advances aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the U.S. Navy's capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, at the direction of the Secretary of Defense. The U.S. maintains forward-deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Triniti Lersch) Share