Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Malcolm Grandison, assigned to Air Department aboard the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), observes the launch of a Carrier Air Wing 8 F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 87, Aug. 26, 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: | 08.26.2025 |
Date Posted: | 08.29.2025 06:52 |
Photo ID: | 9283895 |
VIRIN: | 250826-N-BX517-1168 |
Resolution: | 6207x3879 |
Size: | 2.13 MB |
Location: | NORTH SEA |
Web Views: | 5 |
Downloads: | 2 |
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