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Two E/A-18G Growlers, attached to the “Cougars” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139, a F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, a F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, and a MH-60R Sea Hawk, attached to the “Battle Cats” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73, perform a flyby of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during the Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17) change of command ceremony in the Pacific Ocean, March 28, 2026. Nimitz is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2026 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the region through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Tanner Orth)
| Date Taken: | 03.28.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.28.2026 21:28 |
| Photo ID: | 9588909 |
| VIRIN: | 260328-N-IS771-1582 |
| Resolution: | 3349x2233 |
| Size: | 759.29 KB |
| Location: | U.S. 4TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY |
| Web Views: | 9 |
| Downloads: | 4 |
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