What's it like to ride in an F/A-18? "It's like being strapped on to a dragon." This is the power of Naval Aviation. Watch for a glimpse of the training #TopGun actors underwent in preparation for the film. #TopGunMaverick in theaters NOW. #FlyNavy | U.S. Navy

📍MEDITERRANEAN SEA - Naval Aircrewman (Tactical Helicopter) 2nd Class Brice Richards, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 48, Det 3 shoots a M240 machine gun during weapons training. HSM-48, Det 3 is attached to Standing NATO Maritime Group Two flagship, USS James E. Williams (DDG 95). SNMG2, a multinational integrated task group that projects a constant and visible reminder of the Alliance’s solidarity and cohesion afloat and provides the Alliance with a continuous maritime c

More action from The Flying Tigers – Mohawk Flight of 814 Naval Air Squadron is currently embarked on frigate HMS Somerset. Here the crew practise winching exercises by placing their aircrewman on the ship’s 4.5-inch gun. Crew members then acted as casualties and were hoisted into Merlin Mk2 helicopter’s rear cabin. These skills are essential for search and rescue operations. | Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose

PAKISTAN NAVY ASSUMES GUARD DUTIES AT MAUSOLEUM OF ALLAMA MUHAMMAD IQBAL An impressive Change of Guard Ceremony was held at mausoleum of Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal as the nation celebrates 146th birth anniversary of Muffakir-e-Pakistan, the man behind ideology of an independent muslim state in sub-continent. A smartly attired contingent of Pakistan Navy took over guard duties from Pakistan Rangers Punjab. Pakistan Navy Station Commander at Lahore, Commodore Sajid Hussain graced the occasion as Chi