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KANEOHE, Hawaii

KANEOHE, Hawaii (Aug. 12, 2022) The U.S. Naval Flight Demonstration Squadron The Blue Angels perform flight demonstrations in F/A-18 Super Hornets as part of the 2022 Kaneohe Bay Air Show, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The air show provided an opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of a Joint Force in the Indo-Pacific Region. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations and vendors, was designed to celebrate MCBH’s longstanding relationship with the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Corporal Terry Stennett III) Share

KANEOHE, Hawaii

KANEOHE, Hawaii (Aug. 12, 2022) U.S. Naval Flight Demonstration Squadron The Blue Angels perform flight demonstrations in F/A-18 Super Hornets as part of the 2022 Kaneohe Bay Air Show onboard Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The air show provided an opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of a Joint Force in the Indo-Pacific Region. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations and vendors, was designed to celebrate MCBH’s longstanding relationship with the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Terry Stennett III) Share

KANEOHE, Hawaii

KANEOHE, Hawaii (Aug. 12, 2022) U.S. Naval Flight Demonstration Squadron The Blue Angels perform flight demonstrations in F/A-18 Super Hornets as part of the 2022 Kaneohe Bay Air Show onboard Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The Blue Angels are comprised of six F/A-18 Super Hornets and one C-130J Hercules who perform aerobatics around the United States. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations and vendors, was designed to express MCBH’s appreciation to the residents of Hawaii and their continued support of the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Israel Ballaro) Share

KANEOHE, Hawaii

KANEOHE, Hawaii (Aug. 12, 2022) U.S. Navy Blue Angels F/A-18 Super Hornet pilot Lt. Scott Goosens takes off at the 2022 Kaneohe Bay Air Show onboard Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The air show provided an opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of a Joint Force in the Indo-Pacific Region. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations and vendors, was designed to express MCBH’s appreciation to the residents of Hawaii and their continued support of the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Patrick King) Share

KANEOHE, Hawaii

KANEOHE, Hawaii (Aug. 12, 2022) The “Wall of Fire” explodes behind two F/A-18 Super Hornets assigned to The Blue Angels during the Joint Air-Ground Task Force Demonstration as part of the 2022 Kaneohe Bay Air Show onboard Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The air show provided an opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of a Joint Force in the Indo-Pacific Region. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations and vendors, was designed to express MCBH’s appreciation to the residents of Hawaii and their continued support of the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Arianna Lindheimer) Share

KANEOHE, Hawaii

KANEOHE, Hawaii (Aug. 12, 2022) The Blue Angels’ F/A-18 Super Hornets fly overhead as part of the 2022 Kaneohe Bay Air Showa onboard Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii. As the U.S. Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron, The Blue Angels is comprised of six F/A-18 Super Hornets and one C-130J Hercules who perform aerobatics around the United States. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations and vendors, was designed to express MCBH’s appreciation to the residents of Hawaii and their continued support of the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Arianna Lindheimer) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 7, 2022) A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, flies away from the expeditionary sea base USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5) during a visit, board, search, and seizure exercise from the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 7, 2022. Marines and Sailors aboard New Orleans provided oversight and command and control during the drill. The 31st MEU is operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Gonzalez) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 7, 2022) A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, hovers toward the expeditionary sea base USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5) during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise from the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 7, 2022. Marines and Sailors aboard New Orleans provided oversight and command and control during the drill. The 31st MEU is operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Gonzalez) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 14, 2022) - An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 14. The Diamondbacks conduct carrier-based air strike and strike force escort missions, as well as ship, battle group, and intelligence collection operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eric Stanton) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 13, 2022) - An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the "Diamondbacks" Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, launches from the flight deck of the forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 13. The Diamondbacks conduct carrier-based air strike and strike force escort missions, as well as ship, battle group, and intelligence collection operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Askia Collins) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 2, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 launches from the flight deck of the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 2. The Eagles conduct carrier-based air strike and strike force escort missions, as well as ship, battle group, and intelligence collection operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gray Gibson) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 2, 2022) Sailors load ordnance onto an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 2. The Dambusters earned their nickname on May 1, 1951 when the squadron's Skyraiders destroyed the heavily defended and strategically positioned Hwacheon Dam in North Korea with aerial torpedoes by making precise low level runs. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gray Gibson) Share