SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 1, 2022) Capt. Michael Langbehn, outgoing commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9, launches in an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the "Tophatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) prior to conducting an in-flight change of command. Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Javier Reyes)
Date Taken: | 04.01.2022 |
Date Posted: | 04.02.2022 13:01 |
Photo ID: | 7122299 |
VIRIN: | 220401-N-VI910-1226 |
Resolution: | 4864x3243 |
Size: | 926.91 KB |
Location: | SOUTH CHINA SEA |
Web Views: | 72 |
Downloads: | 20 |
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