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    USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Supports a Mine Counter Measure Exercise [Image 4 of 4]

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    USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Supports a Mine Counter Measure Exercise

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    08.26.2021

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Tyler Fraser 

    USS Carl Vinson   

    210826-N-HH215-1127 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 27, 2021) An F-35C Lightning II, assigned to the “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, launches off the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in support of a mine counter measure exercise (MINEX), August 27, 2021. MINEX was designed to exercise U.S. joint force employment capabilities, global power projection, sea control to counter malign influence, deter adversarial aggression, assure allies and partners of U.S. commitment to the region, and enhance the overall readiness of our strategic forces. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with allies and partners to serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tyler R. Fraser)

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    Date Taken: 08.26.2021
    Date Posted: 09.01.2021 08:46
    Photo ID: 6812363
    VIRIN: 210826-N-HH215-1127
    Resolution: 5001x3572
    Size: 2.9 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN

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