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U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets and U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft fly in formation as the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Decatur (DDG 73) sail in formation in the Arabian Sea, Dec. 14, 2018. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, Essex Amphibious Ready Group, and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting integrated operations in the Arabian Sea to ensure 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 Connor D. Loessin)
Two F-35B Lightnings II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, right, an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, and an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to VFA 41, fly in formation over the Arabian Sea, Dec. 14, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Connor D. Loessin)
An MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced) from the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Arabian Sea, Dec. 14, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Connor D. Loessin)
U.S. Sailors perform preflight checks on an MH-60R Sea Hawk, with Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71, on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Arabian Sea, Dec. 14, 2018.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Connor D. Loessin)
The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) sail in formation through the Arabian Sea, Dec. 14, 2018. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, Essex Amphibious Ready Group, and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting integrated operations in the Arabian Sea to ensure 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 Connor D. Loessin)
For HI-RES & more PIX go here ... John C. Stennis Strike Group, the Essex Amphibious Readiness Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct integrated operations