Pacific Ocean (Jun. 22, 2006) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Black Knights" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Five Four (VFA-154) makes an arrested landing on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class airc More
ARABIAN SEA (Apr. 06, 2007) An aviation ordnanceman, from the "Black Knights" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, checks to ensure the AIM-9 missile is secure on an F/A-18F Super Hornet prior to launch from t More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 01, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Keyunna Pulliam directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Red Rippers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 1 on the flight deck More
Pacific Ocean (Nov. 13, 2004) Photographer's Mate 1st Class John Yoder, left, and Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Julian Olivari, install an AN/ASQ-228 Advanced Targeting Forward-Looking Infrared (ATFLIR) Pod on More
ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 27, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Mary Jane Crews runs to collect a hold-back bar as an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 launch More
Pacific Ocean (Jan. 21, 2007) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Black Knights" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Five Four (VFA-154) is launched from a steam-propelled catapult aboard Nimitz-class aircraft More
Pacific Ocean (Jul. 28, 2005) The jet blast deflector (JBD) operator gives the thumbs up prior to the launch of an F/A-18F Super Hornet on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truma More
NORWEGIAN SEA (Oct. 26, 2018) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Red Rippers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in support More
ARABIAN GULF (Jun. 16, 2014) A Sailor walks by a F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the "Fighting Black Lions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 01, 2018) Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Marcel Munganga, assigned to the Fighting Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, conducts an inspection on an F/A-18F Super Hornet More
7th Fleet Area of Responsibility An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VFA 102), is directed to one of four steam catapults onboard the aircraft carrier U More
7th Fleet Area of Responsibility Aviation Electronics Technicians check Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VFA-102) More
At sea aboard USS Nimitz An Aviation Boatswains Mate guides an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) into position over one of four steam driven catapults More
7th Fleet Area of Responsibility An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VFA-102) launches past Lt. Cmdr. Mark W. Kekeisen, of St. Louis, Mo., as it shuttle More
At sea aboard USS Carl Vinson Squadron troubleshooters and the ship's catapult crew work together to prepare an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) for l More
At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Erin Weeks from Olympia, Wash., completes the final checks on an F/A-18F Super Hornet prior to launch. The Stennis and her embarked air wing More
FALLON, Nev. (Dec. 07, 2010) An F/A-18F assigned to Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 213 lands at Van Voorhis Airfield at Naval Air Station Fallon during the final phase of training for Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 be More
Pacific Ocean (Mar. 22, 2003) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) prepares to launch from one of four steam driven catapults on the flight deck of USS More
The Pacific Ocean (Mar. 22, 2003) An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron Forty One (VFA-41) goes through final checks before launching from the flight deck aboard USS Ni More
Arabian Gulf (Mar. 30, 2003) An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Bounty Hunters" of Fighter Squadron Two (VF-2) wears special markings to commemorate their last F-14 Tomcat deployment before transiting to the F/A- More
The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 31, 2003) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Forty-One (VFA-41) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) comes in for a landing on the fl More
The Indian Ocean (Mar. 31, 2003) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Forty-One (VFA-41) comes in for a landing on the flight deck of USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Ba More
The Arabian Gulf (Apr. 01, 2003) Pilots assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Forty-One (VFA-41) attached to USS Nimitz (CVN 68) climb out of their F/A-18F Super Hornet and step onto the flight More
The Arabian Gulf (Apr. 01, 2003) An Aviation Ordnanceman from Strike Fighter Squadron One Fifteen (VFA-115) wires up ordnance on an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron For More
The Arabian Gulf (Apr. 02, 2003) A Naval Aviator inspects ordnance on an F/A-18F Super Hornet prior to taking off on his next mission aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen More
The Indian Ocean (Apr. 02, 2003) An Aviation Ordnanceman perform a weapons inspection on an AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile mounted on an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike fighter S More
Indian Ocean (Apr. 03, 2003) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces Strike Fighter Squadron Forty One (VFA-41) prepares to take off from the flight deck aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz and Carrie More
The Arabian Sea (Apr. 07, 2003) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron Forty One (VFA-41) launches from one of four steam-powered catapults on the flight deck of USS Nimitz (CV More
The Arabian Sea (Apr. 07, 2003) An Aviation boatswain's Mate guides an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron Forty One (VFA-41). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air More
Arabian Gulf (Apr. 21, 2003) Aviation Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Brian Boedelker fuels an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Forty One (VFA-41) on the flight deck aboard U More
The Arabian Gulf (May. 02, 2003) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron Fourteen (VFA-14) prepares to take off from one of four steam-powered catapults during night flight More
Central Command Area of Responsibility (May. 18, 2003) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Forty One (VFA-41) prepares to launch from one of four steam-powered catapult More
The Arabian Gulf (May. 19, 2003) F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Forty One (VFA-41) conduct in-flight refueling exercises over Iraq. The Black Aces are assigned to C More
The Arabian Gulf (Jun. 20, 2003) Aviation Machinists Mate 3rd Class Elisabeth Medlin installs an engine in an F/A-18F Super Hornet in the Hanger Bay aboard USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and More
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 25, 2003) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23) makes an arrested landing on the flight deck aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). More
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 25, 2003) Airman Dylan Wondra directs aircraft on the flight deck, while an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23) makes an arreste More
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 25, 2003) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23), launches from one of four steam driven catapults on the flight deck aboard USS More
Arabian Gulf (Jul. 26, 2003) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Fixed Wing Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) makes an arrested landing on the flight deck aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz More
Central Command Area of Responsibility (Jul. 29, 2003) British Royal Navy Commodore Richard Leaman dons a flight suit prior to his familiarization flight in a F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Black Aces St More
Central Command Area of Responsibility (Jul. 29, 2003) Lcdr. Scott Toppel, of Sunny Vale, Calif., assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron Forty One (VFA-41) briefs British Royal Navy Commod More
Arabian Gulf (Jul. 29, 2003) A Flight Deck Shooter gives the signal to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Forty One (VFA-41) off one of the four steam powered c More
Pacific Ocean (Jul. 29, 2003) A plane captain conducts operational checks on an F/A-18F Super Hornet before evening flight operations aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting training off the More
Central Command Area of Responsibility (Aug. 02, 2003) Aviation Machinists Mate 2nd Class Chou Yang, of Braselton, Ga., replaces a fan in the jet-engine of an F/A-18F Super Hornet in the jet shop aboard USS Nim More
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 05, 2003) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) Airman Cedric Johnson, of Los Angles, Calif., refuels a F/A-18F Super Hornet during flight operations aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stenni More
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 05, 2003) Lt. Cmdr. David Harris looks out from the cockpit of a F/A-18F Super Hornet prior to launch aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Lt. Cmdr. Harris is assigned to the "Diamondbacks" More
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 05, 2003) Flight deck personnel observe an F/A-18F Super Hornet launching from the flight deck aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is at sea conducting training exercises in the So More
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 05, 2003) A F/A-18F Super Hornet from the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VFA-102) launches on a training mission from the flight deck aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN More
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 05, 2003) An Aviation Boatswain's Mate removes a tie-down chain from an F/A-18F Super Hornet while preparing the aircraft for flight operations aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis More
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 06, 2003) Landing Signal Officer (LSO) Lt. j.g. Brian Felloney helps guide the pilot of an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VFA-10 More
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 07, 2003) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VFA-102) makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74 More
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 07, 2003) An Aviation Boatswain's Mate looks on as an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VFA-102) taxis on flight deck of USS John C. Stenn More
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 07, 2003) Photographer's Mate Airman Charles Whetstine, of Los Angeles, Calif., photographs an F/A-18F Super Hornet on the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is at sea con More
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 07, 2003) An F/A-18F Super Hornet lifts off the deck of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) as another Super Hornet is seen in the foreground. Stennis is at sea conducting training exercises in th More
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 11, 2003) An F/A-18F Super Hornet scrapes the deck as it makes an arrested landing on flight deck aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is at sea conducting training exercises in the More
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 11, 2003) An F/A-18F Super Hornet launches from the flight deck aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is at sea conducting training exercises in the Southern California operating are More
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 11, 2003) The sun sets behind an F/A-18F Super Hornet on the flight deck aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is at sea conducting training exercises in the Southern California oper More
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 13, 2003) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Guillerimo Brunetti, from Berrien Springs, Mich., performs a final maintenance check on the tailhook of an F/A-18F Super Hornet. Petty Offic More
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 13, 2003) Naval aviators assigned to the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VFA-102) walk toward an F/A-18F Super Hornet aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS More
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 14, 2003) Naval aviators assigned to the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VFA-102) head toward their F/A-18F Super Hornet aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) prior to More
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 14, 2003) Aviation Boatswain's Mates signal to the pilot of an F/A-18F Super Hornet as the aircraft is directed onto one of four steam catapults aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74). Stennis More
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 14, 2003) Two F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VFA-102) are prepared to launch from the flight deck aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN More
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 18, 2003) An F/A-18F Super Hornet is launched from flight deck of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) by a flight deck shooter. Stennis is conducting training exercises in the Southern California More
Central Command Area of Responsibility (Aug. 25, 2003) Vice Admiral Timothy J. Keating, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Fifth Fleet, lands on the flight deck of USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in an F/A-18F Super Hornet from More
Central Command Area of Responsibility (Aug. 25, 2003) Vice Admiral Timothy J. Keating, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Fifth Fleet, launches from the flight deck of USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in an F/A-18F Super Hornet More
Central Command Area of Responsibility (Aug. 25, 2003) Vice Admiral Timothy J. Keating, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Fifth Fleet, launches from the flight deck of USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in an F/A-18F Super Hornet More
Western Pacific Ocean (Sep. 29, 2003) During daily flight operations, USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Commanding Officer, Capt. Robert J. Gilman and Lt. Cmdr. Kevin Aanestad complete an arrested landing of an F/A-18F Supe More
Pacific Ocean (Oct. 02, 2003) Aviation Ordnanceman assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) prepare to arm an F/A-18F Super Hornet with an AIM-9 "Sidewinder" missile on the flight More
Western Pacific Ocean (Oct. 25, 2003) During flight operations F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) fly over the Western Pacific Ocean in a tight formati More
Western Pacific Ocean (Oct. 25, 2003) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41), flies over the Western Pacific Ocean during flight operations. VFA-41 is a More
Pacific Ocean (Oct. 26, 2003) An F/A-18F Super Hornet pilot completes a day of flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis and embarked Carrier Air Wing Four More
Pacific Ocean (Feb. 19, 2004) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VFA-102) makes an arrested landing aboard the flight deck of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). T More
Pacific Ocean (Feb. 19, 2004) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VFA-102) makes an arrested landing aboard the flight deck of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). T More
Pacific Ocean (Feb. 28, 2004) A F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VFA-102), launches from one of four steam powered catapults aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 6 More