250520-N-TW227-1236 EAST CHINA SEA (May 20, 2025) An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, prepares to land on the flight deck the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the East China Sea, May 20. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating 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 3rd Class Kenneth Melseth)
Date Taken: | 05.20.2025 |
Date Posted: | 05.21.2025 02:56 |
Photo ID: | 9050967 |
VIRIN: | 250520-N-TW227-1236 |
Resolution: | 6007x3387 |
Size: | 1.8 MB |
Location: | EAST CHINA SEA |
Web Views: | 34 |
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