240823-N-FC892-1045 PHILIPPINE SEA (August 23, 2024) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepare an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 for takeoff during flight operations in the Philippine Sea, August 23. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cole Pursley)
| Date Taken: | 08.23.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 08.24.2024 01:57 |
| Photo ID: | 8608243 |
| VIRIN: | 240823-N-FC892-1045 |
| Resolution: | 5518x2745 |
| Size: | 2.1 MB |
| Location: | PHILIPPINE SEA |
| Web Views: | 76 |
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