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240520-N-IJ992-1224

SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 21, 2024) Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, observes maritime activity in the South China Sea during a reconnaissance flight onboard a U.S. Navy P-8A maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft assigned to Patrol Squadron Four (VP-4). VP-4, homeported out of NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Andy Anderson)

VIRIN: 240520-N-IJ992-1224.JPG
Photo by: Petty Officer 3rd Class Andy Anderson

Photo Details

Resolution: 3555x2370
Size: 0.58 MB
Location: MANILA, Philippines
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