An EA-18G Growler assigned to the “Black Ravens” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135, below, and an OP-3C Aries II assigned to Maritime Surveillance (VQ) 81, of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), above, conduct bi-lateral exercises in the Sea of Japan, Feb. 18, 2026. VAQ-135 is assigned to Commander, Task Force 70, forward-deployed to the U. S. 7th Fleet. The Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of VAQ-135).
| Date Taken: | 02.18.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.01.2026 18:09 |
| Photo ID: | 9594746 |
| VIRIN: | 260304-N-DH616-1001 |
| Resolution: | 4352x2904 |
| Size: | 1.57 MB |
| Location: | SEA OF JAPAN |
| Web Views: | 186 |
| Downloads: | 37 |
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