170708-N-PF593-050

170708-N-PF593-050 CORAL SEA (July 8, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during Talisman Saber 2017. Talisman Saber is a realistic and challenging exercise that brings service members closer and improves both U.S. and Australia's ability to work bilaterally and multilaterally, and prepares them to be poised to provide security regionally and globally. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jamal McNeill/Released)