ARABIAN GULF (Jul. 30, 2016) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Swordsmen of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhow More
INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 05, 2018) Rear Adm. Michael Wettlaufer, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3, lands an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 bearing the name of former naval More
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May. 28, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Tyler Lambertson directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 on the flight de More
Atlantic Ocean (Nov. 10, 2005) Airman Brian Vermillion observes flight operations as an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Checkmates" of Strike Fighter Squadron Two One One (VFA-211), launches from the fli More
NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Jul. 18, 2008) Sailors communicate with each other while waiting to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deployed t More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 09, 2007) The Catapult Safety Petty Officer gives the thumbs up as an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, gets ready to launch off the fli More
NORWEGIAN SEA (Oct. 27, 2018) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Curre More
PERSIAN GULF (Nov. 29, 2009) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is on a routine deployment to t More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 12, 2015) Aviation Electrician's Mate 1st Class Caitlin Brunetta, from Stuart, Fla., looks for corrosion on a F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 211 durin More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 08, 2010) Aircraft directors move an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 into position aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise ( More
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May. 03, 2018) Aviation Electrician's Mate Airman Thomas Collins, assigned to the "Fighting Checkmates" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, finishes cleaning an F/A-18F Super Hornet on the More
ARABIAN SEA (Mar. 07, 2011) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jessica Murphy, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, pauses while removing the outer wing of an F/A-18F Super Hornet for maintenance i More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 02, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Justin Henry signals an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Gladiators" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 to take tension on a More
SULU SEA (Oct. 31, 2015) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roos More
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 05, 2014) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Mark Carter, from La Pine, Ore., sands a panel of an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Black Lions of Strike Fighter Squadron More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 16, 2011) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 lands aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Car More
Philippine Sea (Dec. 01, 2006) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VFA-102) is launched from the flight deck of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk, operating out of Fleet A More
ARABIAN SEA (May. 31, 2011) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 launches from catapult three aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise a More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 lands aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is retu More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 03, 2013) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Raffy Padrigo, left, cleans a panel on an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 13, 2013) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Flying Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reaga More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 04, 2008) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 flies above the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk is returning to the United States for deco More
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 12, 2003) Lt. j.g. Leslie Mintz, from Pittsburgh, Pa., prepares for a training mission in an F/A-18F Super Hornet. Lt. j.g. Mintz is assigned to the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadro More
ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 09, 2017) Sailors ready an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Mighty Shrikes of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 94 for takeoff on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore R More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Apr. 03, 2007) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the "Swordsmen" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) as the Ticonderoga-cl More
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 07, 2003) Final checkers from the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VFA-102) leap in the air to inspect the aileron of an F/A-18F Super Hornet prior to launching from t More
Pacific Ocean (May. 27, 2005) An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VFA-102) launches from the flight deck aboard the conventionally-powered aircraft ca More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 31, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 11, 2014) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway cond More
GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 23, 2013) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Swordsmen of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Tr More
NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Jul. 17, 2013) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 launches off of the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimi More
Pacific Ocean (Jul. 04, 2006) Fireworks explode over an F/A-18F Super Hornet on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during an Independence Day celebration at Naval More
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 12, 2003) Sparks fly from the tailhook of an F/A-18F Super Hornet as it misses an arrested landing on the flight deck aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is at sea conducting train More
GULF OF OMAN (Aug. 22, 2013) Troubleshooters assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 signal that an F/A-18F Super Hornet is cleared to launch on the flight deck of the aircraft carrie More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 07, 2010) Capt. O.P. Honors, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) flies over the ship's flight deck during carrier flight re-qualifications with an F/A-18F Sup More
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jun. 27, 2011) A shooter under instruction mirrors his trainer as they launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 from catapult three aboar More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 21, 2015) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN More
ARABIAN SEA (Sep. 01, 2010) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Milton Holt watches an F/A-18F Super Hornet launch from the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The Harry S. Truman Carrier St More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (May. 12, 2010) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 does a touch and go landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). E More
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 13, 2003) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VFA-102) launches from the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is at More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 03, 2009) Flight deck personnel guide an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 onto a catapult aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN More
PHILIPPINE SEA (May. 06, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Stephen Riggs launches an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Ha More
GULF OF OMAN (Jul. 15, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Apprentice Chaz Childs prepares an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 for launch on More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Mar. 12, 2014) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 211 makes an arrested recovery on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier U More
ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 24, 2011) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jessica Murphy, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, performs maintenance on an F/A-18F Super Hornet aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 24, 2018) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 sits chocked and chained on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 7 More
RED SEA (Sep. 04, 2013) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier St More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 29, 2011) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 2nd Class John Tosco rides as a safety observer in an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) More
NORWEGIAN SEA (Oct. 23, 2018) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Curre More
GULF OF ADEN (Jul. 18, 2011) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is supporting More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 06, 2013) Lt. Laurie Canter signals off an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan More
Arabian Sea (Sep. 06, 2006) Sailors move a F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Checkmates" of Strike Fighter Squadron Two One One (VFA-211), into a parking spot on the bow of the nuclear-powered aircraft carr More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 07, 2014) Sailors prepare to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Black Lions of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 10, 2014) Safety Officer Cmdr. Sean Loofburrow monitors flight operations as an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Redcocks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 launches from the f More
ARABIAN SEA (May. 09, 2011) Lt. Mark D. Kurtz, an aircraft shooter, takes cover from jet blast as he launches an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 aboard the a More
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jonathan Chandler, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 07, 2016) Sailors watch as an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 launches from USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck during an air power More
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Pukin Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. E More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Thunderbolts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). The Ente More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 19, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 performs high-power maneuvers during an air power demonstration la More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 27, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 prepares to launch off of the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway cond More
PERSIAN GULF (Jun. 30, 2007) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the "Black Knights" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, goes to afterburner prior to launching from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft c More
NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 07, 2009) Aircrew Survival Equipment Airman Joshua Matthews, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, initiates starting procedures for an F/A-18F Super Hornet abo More
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 11, 2003) An SH-60F Seahawk helicopter takes off from the flight deck of the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) as an F/A-18F Super Hornet prepares to launch. Stennis is at sea conducting trainin More
ARABIAN GULF (Apr. 11, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the "Blacklions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 7 More
GULF OF OMAN (Mar. 19, 2014) Lt. j.g. William Fletcher, left, and Lt. Ian Higgins, assigned to the Swordsmen of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32, walk to an F/A-18F Super Hornet on the flight deck of the aircra More
Pacific Ocean (May. 27, 2006) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Diamondbacks, of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VFA 102) launches off the flight deck of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). The F/A-18F is an al More
ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 09, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN More
ARABIAN GULF (Jul. 09, 2015) Aviation Electrician's Mate Airman Heather Wonders and Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Adrianne Decker conduct daily checks on a F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the Red Rippers More
GULF OF OMAN (Jun. 20, 2013) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 29, 2008) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Christopher Cummins washes an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS More
ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 23, 2011) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 launches off the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) as Sailors stow fueling l More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2015) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The More
NORWEGIAN SEA (Oct. 30, 2018) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Khalil Grant, assigned to the "Fighting Checkmates" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, uses a wire brush to remove corrosion in an F/A-18 More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 15, 2018) Sailors assigned to the Fighting Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, remove ordnance from an F/A-18F Super Hornet on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft More
GULF OF OMAN (Jul. 22, 2009) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Redcocks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The Super Hornet is aircr More
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Apr. 30, 2018) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, flies over the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Aug. 03, 2010) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Swordsmen of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32, launches from the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). VFA More
The Arabian Gulf (Apr. 01, 2003) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Forty-One (VFA-41) is uploaded with ordnance by Aviation Ordnancemen from the Eagles of Strike Figh More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jun. 05, 2016) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 launches from USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck. Providing a ready force supportin More
ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 08, 2012) Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Joseph Carriere, from Church Point, La., performs corrosion prevention on panels for an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Figh More
East China Sea (Mar. 09, 2005) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Edward Constantino of Pittsburgh, Pa., cleans the approach lights on the nose landing gear of an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Diamondb More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Mar. 21, 2018) An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The ship is underway conducting sustainment More