#war fighting

Two U.S. F/A-18s fly with two Malaysian Su-30s. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 15, 2012) Two F/A-18Es from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 fly in formation with two Sukhoi Su-30s from the Royal Malaysian air force over the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. The U.S. Navy has a 237-year heritage of defending freedom and projecting and protecting U.S. interests around the globe. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Justin Halligan/Released) 121015-N-ZZ999-056 Join the conversation www.facebook.com/USNavy www.twitter.com/USNavy navylive.dodlive.mil

F/A-18F takes off from USS George Washington. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 25, 2013) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ramon G. Go/Released) 130925-N-GC965-368 Join the conversation www.facebook.com/USNavy www.twitter.com/USNavy navylive.dodlive.mil

An F/A-18F Super Hornet launches. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 10, 2014) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Cavagnaro/Released) 141110-N-IP531-250 Join the conversation: www.navy.mil/viewGallery.asp www.facebook.com/USNavy www.twitter.com/USNavy navylive.dodlive.mil pinterest.com plus.google.com

USS John C. Stennis [Image 7 of 11] by DVIDSHUB Via Flickr: The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) moves into formation in the Andaman Sea. Ships and aircraft of the George Washington and John C. Stennis carrier strike groups are conducting exercises to increase interoperability, readiness, and the capability to respond quickly to various potential crises in the region, ranging from combat operations to humanitarian assistance. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate) Date Taken:10.12.2012 Location:ANDAMAN SEA, AT SEA Read more: www.dvidshub.net/image/722084/uss-john-c-stennis#.UHxmEBj...

USS Montpelier underway in the Atlantic Ocean. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 14, 2012) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Montpelier (SSN 765) operates under its own power. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mike DiMestico/Released) 121014-N-UP035-021 Join the conversation www.facebook.com/USNavy www.twitter.com/USNavy navylive.dodlive.mil

An MH-60S flies over USS Mobile Bay. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 29, 2013) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 flies by the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) during a replenishment-at-sea. Mobile Bay, assigned to the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released) 130129-N-OY799-084 Join the conversation www.facebook.com/USNavy www.twitter.com/USNavy navylive.dodlive.mil

USS Nebraska returns to homeport. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: BANGOR, Wash. (Nov. 13, 2012) The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) returns to its homeport of Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Ed Early/Released) 121113-N-GU530-023 Join the conversation www.facebook.com/USNavy www.twitter.com/USNavy navylive.dodlive.mil