Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Colby Hicks, left, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Blake Dockter, both assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 213, conduct post-flight checks on a Carrier Air Wing 8 F/A-18F Super Hornet on the flight deck of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Oct. 9, 2025. Gerald R. Ford, a first-in-class aircraft carrier and deployed flagship of Carrier Strike Group 12, 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: | 10.09.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 10.26.2025 07:06 |
| Photo ID: | 9359800 |
| VIRIN: | 251009-N-BX517-1433 |
| Resolution: | 4930x2773 |
| Size: | 699.47 KB |
| Location: | MEDITERRANEAN SEA |
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