An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron 137, prepares to land onto the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, April 22, 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 Seaman Tanner Orth)
| Date Taken: | 04.22.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.23.2026 11:50 |
| Photo ID: | 9634015 |
| VIRIN: | 260422-N-IS771-1289 |
| Resolution: | 2780x1853 |
| Size: | 789.24 KB |
| Location: | U.S. 4TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY |
| Web Views: | 7 |
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