U.S. Navy Naval Air Crewman Mechanical 2nd Class Andrew Hardt, assigned to Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 3, describes the function of the E-6B Mercury’s trailing wire and reel to Javier Fernandez, a member of the Strategic Command Consultation Committee (SCCC), during a tour following an award ceremony, in which Strategic Communications Wing (SCW) 1 is awarded the Omaha Trophy by Fernandez on behalf of the SCCC and citizens of Omaha, Nebraska at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 14, 2026. The Omaha Trophy, originally created by the citizens of Omaha in 1971, is awarded annually to recognize units demonstrating the highest standards of excellence in strategic deterrence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class W. Chase Stephens)
| Date Taken: | 05.14.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.21.2026 17:14 |
| Photo ID: | 9701899 |
| VIRIN: | 260514-N-SS370-1394 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 4.61 MB |
| Location: | TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, OKLAHOMA, US |
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