#5th fleet

USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) conducts flight operations in the Arabian Sea. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 11, 2021) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the “Eagles” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in the Arabian Sea, Aug. 11, 2021. Ronald Reagan is the flagship for Carrier Strike Group 5 and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Santiago Navarro) 210811-N-NY362-1126

An E/A-18G Growler lands aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68) by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 6, 2020) An E/A-18G Growler from the “Cougars” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR). Nimitz, the flagship of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, conducting missions in support of OIR and maritime security operations alongside regional and coalition partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cheyenne Geletka) 201006-N-DQ752-2176

210731-N-NY362-1064 by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: ARABIAN SEA (July 31, 2021) An F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet, attached to the “Diamondbacks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in the Arabian Sea, July 31, 2021. Reagan is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Santiago Navarro)

USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) conducts flight operations in the Arabian Sea. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: ARABIAN SEA (June 30, 2021) An EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft attached to the “Shadowhawks” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during flight operations in the Arabian Sea, June 30, 2021. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations and providing airpower to protect U.S. and coalition forces as they conduct drawdown operations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gray Gibson) 210630-N-DW158-1026

USS Halsey (DDG 97) conductsmall arms live-fire training.USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) conducts flight operations in the Arabian Sea. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: ARABIAN SEA (July 1, 2021) An EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft attached to the “Shadowhawks” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during flight operations in the Arabian Sea, July 1, 2021. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations and providing airpower to protect U.S. and coalition forces as they conduct drawdown operations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gray Gibson) 210701-N-DW158-1360