190819-N-XP344-1078 NAVAL BASE VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (Aug. 19, 2019) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Reem Mikdame, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1, signals to the pilots of an E-2D Hawkeye to extend the plane’s wings before a flight. VX-1 is conducting joint operational tests with VX-9. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Victoria Kinney/Released)