F-35 Lightning II, USS Essex (LHD 2), Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 [Image 2 of 7]

PACIFIC OCEAN

03.07.2018

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class John Owen 

U.S. Navy           

180307-N-RY670-021
PACIFIC OCEAN (March 7, 2018) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the “Avengers” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 sits on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is completing the Navy’s first full-length ARG Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise. SWATT is led by the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) and is designed to increase warfighting proficiency, lethality, and interoperability of participating units. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jacob Owen/Released)

• Date Taken: 03.07.2018
• Date Posted: 03.12.2018 14:33
• Photo ID: 4208378
• VIRIN: 180307-N-RY670-021
• Resolution: 5568x3712
• Size: 1.14 MB
• Location: PACIFIC OCEAN