Dwight D. Eisenhower deployment [Image 41 of 48]

ATLANTIC OCEAN

12.29.2016

Photo by Christopher A Michaels 

U.S. Navy           

161229-N-IE397-270
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 29, 2016) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Sidewinders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 fly-off. In the background is the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 5). Dwight D. Eisenhower and its carrier strike group are returning from a 7-month combat deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher A. Michaels/Released)

• Date Taken: 12.29.2016
• Date Posted: 12.31.2016 00:05
• Photo ID: 3082237
• VIRIN: 161229-N-IE397-270
• Resolution: 6016x4016
• Size: 1.08 MB
• Location: ATLANTIC OCEAN