Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) 1st Class Alex Williams, assigned to Air Department aboard the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), observes a Carrier Air Wing 8 E-2D Hawkeye attached to Airborne Command and Control Squadron 124 make a touch-and-go on the flight deck, Aug. 20, 2025. Gerald R. Ford, a first-in-class aircraft carrier and deployed flagship of Carrier Strike Group Twelve, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mariano Lopez)
Date Taken: | 08.20.2025 |
Date Posted: | 08.29.2025 07:01 |
Photo ID: | 9279880 |
VIRIN: | 250820-N-BX517-1413 |
Resolution: | 6698x3768 |
Size: | 1.69 MB |
Location: | NORTH SEA |
Web Views: | 22 |
Downloads: | 3 |
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