ALASKA (May 3, 2021) A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet refuels with a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender over an Alaskan range in support of Northern Edge 2021. Approximately 15,000 U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Burt Traynor
GULF OF ALASKA (May 7, 2021) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Black Knights” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, approaches the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), May 7, 2021, in support of flight operations above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex and Gulf of Alaska during Exercise Northern Edge 2021 (NE21)
GULF OF ALASKA (May 3, 2021) The amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) transits the Gulf of Alaska in support of Northern Edge 2021
GULF OF ALASKA (May 3, 2021) The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) manoeuvres through the Gulf of Alaska in support of Northern Edge 2021
GULF OF ALASKA (May 6, 2021) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) transits waters of the Gulf of Alaska in support of Northern Edge 2021.
GULF OF ALASKA (May 8, 2021) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) transits the Gulf of Alaska as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, May 8, 2021, in support of flight operations above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex and Gulf of Alaska during Exercise Northern Edge 2021 (NE21)
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