Capt. Dan Catlin, right, commanding officer of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, and Capt. Derek Fix, chief of staff of CVW 8. launch from the flight deck of the world’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in an F/A-18F, assigned to the “Blacklions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, July 12, 2023. VFA 213 is deployed aboard Gerald R. Ford as part of CVW 8. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) is participating in Neptune Strike, a multiyear effort focused on harmonizing U.S. and NATO planning teams to transfer command and control of Allied naval and amphibious forces to STRIKFORNATO, in order to provide assurance, deterrence, and collective defense for the Alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Simon Pike)
Date Taken: | 06.05.2023 |
Date Posted: | 07.14.2023 00:22 |
Photo ID: | 7911032 |
VIRIN: | 230712-N-JJ744-1044 |
Resolution: | 3361x2241 |
Size: | 1.16 MB |
Location: | ADRIATIC SEA |
Web Views: | 56 |
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