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An Ecuadorian Air Force Embraer A-29 Super Tucano, piloted by Lt. Diego Moran and Maj. Antonio Pavon, flies alongside a F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, piloted by Lt. Cmdr. David Blanchard, above Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a bilateral maritime engagement in the Pacific Ocean, April 8, 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 Lieutenant William “Simple Will” Shortal)
| Date Taken: | 04.08.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.09.2026 11:30 |
| Photo ID: | 9604358 |
| VIRIN: | 260408-N-NO803-1031 |
| Resolution: | 5484x3656 |
| Size: | 4.21 MB |
| Location: | U.S. 4TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY |
| Web Views: | 52 |
| Downloads: | 7 |
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Ecuador and U.S. Navies Conduct Bilateral Maritime Engagement in Pacific Ocean
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