Preflight check the Hornet [Image 30 of 34]

GULF OF ALASKA

05.14.2021

Photo by Seaman Eduardo Torres 

Pacific Air Forces

U.S. Sailors conduct preflight checks on an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Golden Warriors” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87, before it launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) to conduct joint strike operations, May 13, 2021, in support of flight operations above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex and Gulf of Alaska during Exercise Northern Edge 2021 (NE21). Navy, Air Force and Marine aircraft executed flight missions during NE21 demonstrating seamless, joint combat capabilities. Approximately 15,000 U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces' skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control, and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Eduardo Torres)

• Date Taken: 05.14.2021
• Date Posted: 05.14.2021 20:33
• Photo ID: 6645193
• VIRIN: 210513-N-FK754-1030
• Resolution: 4070x1827
• Size: 863.31 KB
• Location: GULF OF ALASKA