U.S. Sailors, assigned to the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), are lowered in a rigid hull inflatable boat during small boat operations while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, April 11, 2026. Gerald R. Ford is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brianna Barnett)
| Date Taken: | 04.11.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.27.2026 09:18 |
| Photo ID: | 9615029 |
| VIRIN: | 260411-N-MI259-1044 |
| Resolution: | 4484x2989 |
| Size: | 2.89 MB |
| Location: | MEDITERRANEAN SEA |
| Web Views: | 3 |
| Downloads: | 12 |
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