Two Navy F/A-18 aircrafts from the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 conduct bombing exercises at the Gordia bombing range off the coast of Djibouti. VFA-11 is embarked aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3. Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa conducts operations in the region to prevent conflict, promote regional stability and protect coalition interests.

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