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IONIAN SEA

IONIAN SEA (June 9, 2022) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Jonathan Vazquez, from Orlando, Florida, assigned to the "Red Rippers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, checks for tension on an M61A2 Gatling gun system of an F/A-18F Super Hornet in the hangar bay of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), June 9, 2022. The Harry S. Truman 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 3rd Class Christopher Suarez) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 9, 2022) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Daniel Panaguiton, from Chalanpago, Guam, directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the "Tophatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln 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 Class Javier Reyes) Share

CHESTERFIELD, Mo.

CHESTERFIELD, Mo. (June 9, 2022) The U.S. Navy flight demonstration team, the Blue Angels, arrive at Spirit of St. Louis Airport, June 9, 2022. The Blue Angels are in the St. Louis area for the Spirit of St. Louis Airshow, which takes place June 11-12 and marks the St. Louis-made F/A-18 Super Hornet making its debut and return to the area. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris Williamson) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 9, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 lands on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The "Royal Maces" conduct carrier-based air strike and strike force escort missions, and 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

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 9, 2022) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Vanzel Simmons, from Tampa, Florida, directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 to release an arresting wire on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The "Royal Maces" conduct carrier-based air strike and strike force escort missions, and 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 (June 7, 2022) A Sailor signals that an F/A-18E Super Hornet, from the "Black Diamond" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146, is clear for launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Second Class Bryant Lang) Share

ADRIATIC SEA

ADRIATIC SEA (May 30, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the "Fighting Checkmates" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, refuels an Italian marine F-35 Lightning II in support of NATO-led activity Neptune Shield 22, May 30, 2022. Neptune Shield 22 is the natural evolution of NATO's ability to integrate the high-end maritime warfare capabilities of an Aircraft Carrier Strike Group, an Amphibious Ready Group and a Marine Expeditionary Unit to support the defense of the alliance. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo) Share

ADRIATIC SEA

ADRIATIC SEA (May 30, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the "Fighting Checkmates" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, flies alongside an Italian marine F-35 Lightning II and an AV-8B II+ Harrier in support of NATO-led activity Neptune Shield 22, May 30, 2022. Neptune Shield 22 is the natural evolution of NATO's ability to integrate the high-end maritime warfare capabilities of an Aircraft Carrier Strike Group, an Amphibious Ready Group and a Marine Expeditionary Unit to support the defense of the alliance. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 7, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34, launches from the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), June 7, 2022. The Harry S. Truman 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 Seaman Jack Hoppe) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 7, 2022) Sailors mount an AIM-9X missile on an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln 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 Seaman Kassandra Alanis) Share

CHESTERFIELD, Mo.

CHESTERFIELD, Mo. (June 8, 2022) Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Sean Donoghue, a crew chief assigned to the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team, the Blue Angels, goes over safety procedures with Daniel O'Keefe during a key influencer flight, June 8, 2022. O'Keefe, a Greater St. Louis Area Scouts leader, was selected for the Blue Angels flight due to his continued community service and positive youth involvement. The Blue Angels are in the St. Louis area for the Spirit of St. Louis Airshow, which takes place June 11-12 and marks the St. Louis-made F/A-18 Super Hornet making its debut and return to the area. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris Williamson) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 7, 2022) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Sean Hirsch, from Pryor, Okla., assigned to the "Raptors" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71, arms up an AIM-9X missile on an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln 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 Class Javier Reyes) Share