160627-N-GZ947-186 [Image 43 of 208]

PACIFIC OCEAN

06.27.2016

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kenneth Rodriguez 

U.S. Navy           

160627-N-GZ947-186
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 27, 2016) - Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Jesus Acosta, from Waukesha, Wisconsin, directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 on USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck during routine flight operations. Providing a combat-ready force to protect collective maritime interests, John C. Stennis is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Rodriguez Santiago / Released)

• Date Taken: 06.27.2016
• Date Posted: 06.29.2016 00:03
• Photo ID: 2696164
• VIRIN: 160627-N-GZ947-186
• Resolution: 3680x2456
• Size: 979.55 KB
• Location: PACIFIC OCEAN