220521-N-BP862-1212 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 21, 2022) A F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the “Red Rippers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, launches from the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in support of Mare Aperto 22-1/Italian MINEX 22, May 21, 2022. Mare Aperto 22-1/Italian MINEX 22 is a joint and combined high end exercise sponsored by the Italian navy aimed at strengthening and enhancing the combat readiness of participating forces in maritime and amphibious operations.

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