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PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 9, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, performs an arrested landing on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Louis Lea) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2022) Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Castro, from Knoxville, Tenn., left, and Lt. Brandon Russell, from Stockbridge, Ga., signal an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Thomas) Share

TYRRHENIAN SEA

TYRRHENIAN SEA (Dec. 6, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transits the Tyrrhenian Sea with the Italian navy Carlo Bergamini-class frigate ITS Carabiniere (F 593) as an F/A-18 Super Hornet from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 takes off during combined operations, Dec. 6, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stuart Posada) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 7, 2022) Command Master Chief Joel Rodriguez, left, from Woodland, Calif., and Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Castro, from Knoxville, Tenn., signal a F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Han Puyu) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 7, 2022) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Terry Keyes, from Bay Springs, Miss., directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea, Dec. 7, 2022. The Diamondbacks conduct carrier-based air strikes 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 Dallas A. Snider) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 6, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, prepares for launch on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea. The Royal Maces conduct carrier-based air strikes 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 Oswald Felix Jr.) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2022) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, from the “Fighting Redcocks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, makes an arrested gear landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin McTaggart) Share

IONIAN SEA

IONIAN SEA (Nov. 23, 2022) F/A-18 Super Hornets from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 fly in formation with Italian Navy AV-8B Harrier aircraft over the Ionia Sea, Nov. 23, 2022. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 and the George H.W. Bush CSG. The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, VFA-103, VFA-86, VFA-136, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46. The George H.W. Bush CSG is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy courtesy photos) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 5, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the "Dambusters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, lands on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea. 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 Dallas A. Snider) Share

IONIAN SEA

IONIAN SEA (Nov. 23, 2022) F/A-18 Super Hornets from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 fly in formation with Italian navy AV-8B Harrier aircraft over the Ionia Sea, Nov. 23, 2022. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 and the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) CSG. The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, VFA-103, VFA-86, VFA-136, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46. The George H.W. Bush CSG is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy courtesy photos) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 3, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Lagadi) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 2, 2022) Two F/A-18F Super Hornets, attached to the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, launch from the flight deck of the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in the Philippine Sea, Dec. 2, 2022. The Diamondbacks conduct carrier-based air strikes 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 Oswald Felix Jr.) Share