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    America, Akebono sail together in East China Sea [Image 3 of 6]

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    A flight deck crew member wearing a yellow jersey and helmet with hearing protection stands on an aircraft carrier flight deck, observing operations. Behind them is an F-35B stealth fighter jet marked with the number '04' and a US military star insignia. The scene appears to be taking place at sea, with another vessel visible in the background.

    EAST CHINA SEA

    04.10.2020

    Photo by Seaman Jonathan Berlier 

    USS America (LHA 6)   

    200410-N-BT681-4045 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Mercedes Amador, from New York, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), guides an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) on the ship’s flight deck. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jonathan Berlier)

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    Date Taken: 04.10.2020
    Date Posted: 04.11.2020 01:34
    Photo ID: 6170295
    VIRIN: 200410-N-BT681-4045
    Resolution: 3898x2594
    Size: 724.8 KB
    Location: EAST CHINA SEA
    Web Views: 40
    Downloads: 18

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    The image shows a view from the flight deck of a large naval vessel, likely an aircraft carrier, with three personnel standing at the edge observing or signaling to a nearby warship. The warship visible in the background bears the hull number '108' and appears to be a destroyer, consistent with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessel markings. The scene suggests a joint naval exercise or formation sailing operation at sea.
    A flight deck crew member stands on the flight deck of USS America (LHA 6), an amphibious assault ship, observing an F-35B Lightning II stealth aircraft. The crew member is wearing a yellow jersey and vest marked 'AIR DLCPO LHA 6', indicating a senior enlisted air department role, along with a white and orange flight deck helmet. Additional vessels and a helicopter are visible in the background on open ocean.
    A flight deck crew member wearing a yellow jersey and helmet with hearing protection stands on an aircraft carrier flight deck, observing operations. Behind them is an F-35B stealth fighter jet marked with the number '04' and a US military star insignia. The scene appears to be taking place at sea, with another vessel visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy or Marine Corps flight deck crew member in a yellow jersey and helmet is directing an F-35B fighter jet on what appears to be an amphibious assault ship flight deck. The aircraft bears the markings 'VMFA-121', identifying it as belonging to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121. The scene depicts standard carrier/amphibious deck flight operations over open ocean.
    An F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron VMFA-121 is positioned on the flight deck of an amphibious assault ship. The aircraft, numbered '14', has its canopy open with a pilot seated inside, suggesting pre-flight or post-flight operations. A naval vessel, hull number 108, is visible in the background on open ocean waters.
    A naval warship is silhouetted against a vivid orange and red sunset over open ocean. The photograph is taken from the deck of what appears to be an aircraft carrier or large naval vessel, with the flight deck visible in the foreground. The scene captures a dramatic maritime twilight with the sun near the horizon.

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