U.S. Sailors perform maintenance on a F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, April 9, 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 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Peter K. McHaddad)
| Date Taken: | 04.09.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.15.2026 19:04 |
| Photo ID: | 9606435 |
| VIRIN: | 260409-N-AM483-1124 |
| Resolution: | 5568x3712 |
| Size: | 3.72 MB |
| Location: | U.S. 4TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY |
| Web Views: | 23 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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