An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the “Salty Dogs “of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, passes by of Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) during Acceptance Trials, August 13, 2026. Acceptance Trials is a series of crew-led test events designed to demonstrate to the U.S. Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey that the ship is constructed in accordance with contract specifications, and that the crew is adequately trained to conduct operations at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Jayden Howard)
| Date Taken: | 08.13.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.17.2026 08:14 |
| Photo ID: | 9870231 |
| VIRIN: | 260813-N-TI508-1076 |
| Resolution: | 4836x3224 |
| Size: | 2.33 MB |
| Location: | ATLANTIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 4 |
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