250107-N-AC395-1056 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 7, 2025) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Colton Howel, of Cadiz, Ohio, atomizes an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192, aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier (CVN 70), Jan. 7, 2025. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenneth Ostas)

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Colton Howel of Cadiz, atomized an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron 192 on Jan. 7. The flagship carrier Vinson was conducting routine operations in the 7th Fleet area of operations.

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