160711-N-UD666-026 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 11, 2016) Airman Wolfgang Calero, left, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Amber Ballantine, assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136, perform maintenance on the wing of an EA-18G Growler in the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) hangar bay. Carl Vinson is currently underway with embarked Carrier Air Wing 2 and Destroyer Squadron 1 conducting the Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) and Final Evaluation Problem in preparation for their upcoming deployment. During TSTA, Afloat Training Group Pacific evaluat


160711-N-UD666-026 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 11, 2016) Airman Wolfgang Calero, left, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Amber Ballantine, assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136, perform maintenance on the wing of an EA-18G Growler in the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) hangar bay. Carl Vinson is currently underway with embarked Carrier Air Wing 2 and Destroyer Squadron 1 conducting the Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) and Final Evaluation Problem in preparation for their upcoming deployment. During TSTA, Afloat Training Group Pacific evaluates training drills and real-world scenarios, while placing an emphasis on damage control, flight deck operations and simulated combat. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Daniel P. Jackson Norgart/Released)


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