160711-N-BV658-118 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 11, 2016) Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Desmond Ojwang, left, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Julio Fernandez, both assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136, perform a quality assurance inspection on 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 T
160711-N-BV658-118 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 11, 2016) Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Desmond Ojwang, left, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Julio Fernandez, both assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136, perform a quality assurance inspection on 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 Kryzentia Weiermann/Released)
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