Eisenhower Supports Naval Operations in U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Operations [Image 15 of 18]

SUEZ CANAL, U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

04.02.2021

Photo by Seaman Jacob Hilgendorf 

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet           

210402-N-OB471-2021 SUEZ CANAL (April 2, 2021) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Connor Schieffer watches from the flight deck as the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) transits the Suez Canal, April 2. The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jacob Hilgendorf)

• Date Taken: 04.02.2021
• Date Posted: 04.03.2021 03:32
• Photo ID: 6583446
• VIRIN: 210402-N-OB471-2021
• Resolution: 4928x3280
• Size: 818.46 KB
• Location: SUEZ CANAL, U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY