Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 3rd Class Darien Burke, a native of Atlanta, Ga., performs a canopy air pressure test on an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192, in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

Vinson is currently underway conducting Group Sail. Group Sail demonstrates Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group’s ability to rapidly aggregate the strike group units and provides an opportunity to conduct progress training to enhance levels of excellence, increase lethality and tactical proficiency of U.S. Navy units operating in the 3rd Fleet area of operation.

Featured Image Courtesy: (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Derek Kelley)