A F/A-18F, attached to the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, March 19, 2026. Nimitz is currently underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations as part of a scheduled homeport shift to Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Peter K. McHaddad)
| Date Taken: | 03.19.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.20.2026 18:02 |
| Photo ID: | 9575129 |
| VIRIN: | 260319-N-AM483-3657 |
| Resolution: | 2474x3093 |
| Size: | 523.17 KB |
| Location: | U.S. 3RD FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY |
| Web Views: | 4 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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