Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Albert Mendez, assigned to the air department of the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the "Golden Warriors" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87 during routine flight operations in the Mediterranean Sea, Dec. 19, 2023. The U.S. maintains forward-deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Mattingly)
| Date Taken: | 12.19.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 01.10.2024 08:46 |
| Photo ID: | 8193755 |
| VIRIN: | 231219-N-HJ055-1070 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 1.09 MB |
| Location: | MEDITERRANEAN SEA |
| Web Views: | 39 |
| Downloads: | 4 |
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