160711-N-GO781-035 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 11, 2016) Sailors 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 co
160711-N-GO781-035 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 11, 2016) Sailors 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 Midshipman 3rd Class Jeffrey Kramer )
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