TWO US Navy aircraft, F/A-18F Super Hornets, embarked on USS George Washington, took part in a friendly flyover exercise with the Guyana Defence Force.

This was made possible through a collaboration between the US and the Government of Guyana, which granted approval for this exercise.

According to a press release from the US Embassy, this exercise builds upon the routine security cooperation and expanding bilateral defence partnership with Guyana.

The US Navy aircraft carrier USS George Washington and Carrier Strike Group 10 are in the region as part of a two-month transit to the Pacific.

“During its transit, USS George Washington will conduct exercises and exchanges with longstanding defence partners to increase interoperability, build capacity, and support hemispheric security and stability,” the US Embassy said.

These engagements reflect what General Laura Richardson has described as “Team USA’s unwavering commitment to partner with like-minded nations who represent Team Democracy.”
As part of its worldwide defence mission, US Navy vessels routinely transit international waters around the world, conducting similar exercises and exchanges with partners and allies.