1,000-pound BLU-110 MK-83 and 500-pound BLU-111 MK-82 hard target penetrating bombs explode at the Gordia range off the coast of Djibouti. The weapons were delivered from Navy F/A-18 hornet aircraft from the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 embarked aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75). Combined Task Forcer - Horn of Africa conducts operations in the region to prevent conflict, promote regional stability and protect coalition interests. Operation Unity Dart Bombing Exercise 71391

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