An engineer from the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division inspects a component of a fiber optic assembly in the new Fiber Research and Development Lab at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. The lab enables the Navy to stay ahead of emerging technology and data demands, ensuring the long-term sustainment and readiness of naval aviation platforms. (U.S. Navy photo by Jacob Moore)
| Date Taken: | 08.05.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.05.2026 11:49 |
| Photo ID: | 9851873 |
| VIRIN: | 260805-O-JQ696-4253 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
| Size: | 4.58 MB |
| Location: | PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND, US |
| Web Views: | 8 |
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