Photo: US Navy
January 12, 2025
Ready for flight
Aviation structural mechanic airman Rogjay Young of Jamaica stands in front of an F-35C Lightning II, assigned to the “Warhawks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97, signalling that the jet is ready for flight on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), on January 6. Vinson, flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the US 7th Fleet area of operations.

