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Mr. Kevin Webb, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS), 48th Fighter Wing (FW), Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, England (ENG), puts inspection tags on Mass Care Units (MCU) of chemical, biological mask canisters

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: AMN Christopher More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Jodi Hildebrandt, Dental Laboratory Craftsman with the 48th Dental Squadron (DS), 48th Fighter Wing (FW), Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, England (ENG), uses melted wax to make a mold for a gold tooth crown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: AMN Christopher More

060804-N-8273J-036 (Aug. 4, 2006)US Navy (USN) Aviation Structural Second Class (AM2) Rurik Wagner, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 137 (VFA-137), is interviewed by the media during a surprise wedding on the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island, California (CA), after he returned from a deployment aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The couple planned to wed in Las Vegas but his fiancee decided to have a surprise wedding upon his return from deployment.U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Tiffini M. Jones (RELEASED)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Tiffini M. Jones, USN More

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. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike).

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

Lt. Todd Petrie, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, walks with his sponsored tiger cruise participant on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

PEARL HARBOR (Jun. 10, 2011) Lt. Todd Petrie, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, walks with his sponsored tiger cruise participant on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vin More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Chris Spruill tightens screws on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192.

ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 26, 2011) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Chris Spruill tightens screws on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 aboard the Nimitz-class More

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft from Fighter Attack Squadron One Nine Five (VFA-195) taxies into position, on the flight deck, onboard the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Ronald Gutridge, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo More

Lt. Gordon Finlay, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, answers questions from Cub Scouts, from Boy Scouts of America Far East Council, on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

HONG KONG HARBOR (Oct. 04, 2017) Lt. Gordon Finlay, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, answers questions from Cub Scouts, from Boy Scouts of America Far East Council, on the flight deck of the aircr More

A US Navy (USN) F-14D Tomcat, Fighter Squadron 213 (VF-213), Blacklions, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), prepares to connect and refuel from a US Air Force (USAF) KC-10 Extender cargo tanker, 60th Air Mobility Wing (AMW), Travis Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA), during a mission over the Persian Gulf region. Two USN F/A-18C Hornet fighters, Strike Fighter Squadron 87 (VFA-87), Golden Warriors, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), wait their turn to slide in for aerial fueling. The VF-213 and VFA-87 are assigned to Carrier Air Wing 8 (CVW-8), currently embarked aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: LTJG Scott Timmester, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 27, 2008) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 prepares to land aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). U.S. More

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105), launched from the flight deck of the USN NIMITZS CLASS: Aircraft Carrier, USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75), during a pre-dawn sortie flown in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Mark Bucher, USAF Release Status: Released to Pu More

An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2010) An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CV More

An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

ARABIAN GULF (Jul. 04, 2013) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed t More

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 approaches the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 17, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 approaches the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is depl More

An F-35C Lightning II from the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 29, 2018) An F-35C Lightning II from the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lin More

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2017) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship's carri More

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 flight deck.

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

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Sidewinders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jun. 28, 2016) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Sidewinders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). More

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).

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

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).

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

Aviation ordnancemen assigned to the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 remove ordnance from an F/A-18C Hornet on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

ARABIAN SEA (Apr. 30, 2012) Aviation ordnancemen assigned to the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 remove ordnance from an F/A-18C Hornet on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier US More

U.S. Navy Air Department Sailors prepare to reset the arresting cable gear after a Strike Fighter Squadron 147 (VFA-147,"Argonauts") F/A-18C Hornet strike fighter aircraft successfully lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) on Jan. 21, 2007, while the STENNIS and Carrier Air Wing 9 (CVW-9) are conducting carrier qualifications of the coast of Southern California prior to transiting west to bolster security in the U.S. Central Command Area of Operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Ron Reeves) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Ron Reeves, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo More

ircraft directors move an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211

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

An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Apr. 10, 2017) An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight More

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 flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

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

US Navy (USN) Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class (AO3) Ray Martinez (foreground) and USN Aviation USN Ordnanceman Second Class (AO2) Brian Gant, load 20 mm ammunitions rounds into an F-14D Tomcat aircraft, assigned to the "Black Lions" of Fighter Squadron 213 (VF-213) on the flight deck aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71). The ROOSEVELT and embarked Carrier Air Wing 8 (CVW-8) are currently on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting maritime security operations, while underway in the Mediterranean Sea

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Derek Allen, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

Sailors direct aircraft as an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the Tomcatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 01, 2014) Sailors direct aircraft as an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the Tomcatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H More

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 breaks the sound barrier during an air power demonstration over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 06, 2011) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 breaks the sound barrier during an air power demonstration over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (C More

Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Nicholas Baldwin and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman David Smith from the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May. 01, 2012) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Nicholas Baldwin and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman David Smith from the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 prepare to configure a weapon launc More

Lt. Ben Horn, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, speaks with Sailors from the Indian navy as they tour the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a port visit to Chennai, India.

CHENNAI, INDIA (Apr. 08, 2012) Lt. Ben Horn, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, speaks with Sailors from the Indian navy as they tour the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl More

An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 participates in an air power demonstration over the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 24, 2013) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 participates in an air power demonstration over the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). T More

An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 03, 2014) An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting flight d More

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 makes an arrested recovery on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

ARABIAN SEA (Jul. 02, 2011) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 makes an arrested recovery on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). More

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).

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

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jul. 12, 2016) The "Pukin' Dogs" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 perform a flyover in formation during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. The squadron returned More

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 30, 2013) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Stri More

Airman Kevin Persaud cleans the canopy of an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 13, 2018) Airman Kevin Persaud cleans the canopy of an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrie More

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Valions of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

ARABIAN GULF (Jul. 16, 2014) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Valions of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) as the Arleigh Burke-cla More

Shooters on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) give the signal to launch an F/A-18C Hornet from the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May. 01, 2012) Shooters on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) give the signal to launch an F/A-18C Hornet from the Wildcats of Strike Fighter More

Sailor sands a panel of an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Black Lions of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

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

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).

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

060728-N-0490C-001 (Jul. 28, 2006)A US Navy (USN) F/A-18C Hornet fighter aircraft, Strike Fighter Squadron 143 (VFA-143), launches from the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) (not shown), which is located in the Atlantic Ocean, during the Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) 06-2, Operation BOLD STEP. U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Second Class Miguel Angel Contreras (RELEASED)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Miguel Angel Contreras, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita More

A Sailor assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15 inspects an F/A-18C Hornet before flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2010) A Sailor assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15 inspects an F/A-18C Hornet before flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bu More

Two F/A-18C Hornets assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 launch from the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) for the last time.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 06, 2008) Two F/A-18C Hornets assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 launch from the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) for the last time. Carrier Air Wing 5 aircraft flew off Ki More

Aircraft directors, wearing yellow flight deck uniforms, signal two F/A-18C Hornets, attached to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 08, 2007) Aircraft directors, wearing yellow flight deck uniforms, signal two F/A-18C Hornets, attached to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146, into position on the bow More

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Thunderbolts of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 251 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

ARABIAN GULF (Jul. 02, 2015) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Thunderbolts of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 251 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Th More

An F/A-18C Hornet from the Mighty Shrikes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94 taxis to a catapult during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 16, 2014) An F/A-18C Hornet from the Mighty Shrikes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94 taxis to a catapult during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson More

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Warhawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 25, 2010) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Warhawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is conductin More

An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Flying Eagles of Strike Fighter Strike Squadron (VFA) 122 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 12, 2013) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Flying Eagles of Strike Fighter Strike Squadron (VFA) 122 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is More

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 lands on USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 21, 2016) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 lands on USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck. Providing a ready force supporting secu More

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the

PERSIAN GULF (Jun. 07, 2008) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 soars into the night's sky after being catapulted from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ab More

Sailors assigned to the Knighthawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136 perform rudder maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 01, 2018) Sailors assigned to the Knighthawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136 perform rudder maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft More

US Navy (USN) F/A-18 Hornet fighter aircraft assigned to the "Valions" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Five (VFA-15) launch from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Theodore Roosevelt Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Javier Capella, Usn Release Status: More

Two F-35C Lightning II aircraft assigned to the Grim Reapers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101 sit on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 04, 2017) Two F-35C Lightning II aircraft assigned to the Grim Reapers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101 sit on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln ( More

Sailor loosens the bolts on an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Fist of the Fleet of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jul. 26, 2018) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Ryan Conrad loosens the bolts on an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Fist of the Fleet of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 in the hangar ba More

An F/A-18C Hornet from the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May. 01, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet from the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower, t More

An F/A-18C Hornet from the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).

NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Mar. 24, 2013) An F/A-18C Hornet from the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) on the ship's f More

F/A-18E Super Hornets assigned to the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 and the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 launch from USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck during Rim of the Pacific 2016.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 18, 2016) F/A-18E Super Hornets assigned to the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 and the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 launch from USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 7 More

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Ragin' Bulls of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jul. 24, 2010) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Ragin' Bulls of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The Harr More

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).

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

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)

NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Jun. 03, 2013) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D More

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).

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

A U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron 131 (VFA-131,"Wildcats") F/A-18C Hornet strike fighter aircraft makes an arrested landing aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) on Jan. 8, 2007, while the EISENHOWER and embarked Carrier Air Wing 7 (CVW-7) are on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Adrian J. Escobar) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Adrian J. Escobar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D More

An F/A-18C Hornet from the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192, launches from the deck of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63).

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 10, 2007) An F/A-18C Hornet from the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192, launches from the deck of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during routine flight operations Nov. 10. Kitty Ha More

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 (VFA) 154, in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

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

F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2015) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight More

anding signal officers look on as an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 catches

ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 19, 2010) Landing signal officers look on as an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 catches the wire aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. More

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Apr. 03, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (I More

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).

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

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter, Strike Fighter Squadron 14 (VFA-14), Tophatters, Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California (CA), conducts a mission over e Persian Gulf region. The Hornet is armed wi an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on e wingtip and a couple of GBU-12 500-pound bombs, plus an AGM-65 Maverick missile on e pylon. Tucked under e intake is an AAQ-14 LANTIRN (Low-Altitude Navigation and Targeting InfraRed for Night) pod. Also under e fuselage, a 370-gallon External Fuel Tank. The VFA-14 is currently embarked aboard e USN Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is currently on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter, Strike Fighter Squadron 14 (VFA-14), Tophatters, Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, More

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Kestrels of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 23, 2011) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Kestrels of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln and Carrier A More

Sailors assigned to the Sidewinders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 and the ship's weapons department move ordnance in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

ARABIAN SEA (Jun. 19, 2019) Sailors assigned to the Sidewinders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 and the ship's weapons department move ordnance in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS More

Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) perform maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet from the Warhawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97.

ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 09, 2012) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) perform maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet from the Warhawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97. John C. Stennis is de More

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 .

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

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

RED SEA (Sep. 03, 2013) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike More

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 flies above the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63).

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

An F/A-18C Hornet from the Mighty Shrikes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 10, 2013) An F/A-18C Hornet from the Mighty Shrikes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway of More

Walking the fuselage of an F/A-18E Super Hornet, a plane captain assigned to the �Fighting Redcocks� of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 inspects the aircraft he is responsible for prior to the commencement of flight operations.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Mar. 16, 2007) Walking the fuselage of an F/A-18E Super Hornet, a plane captain assigned to the Fighting Redcocks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 inspects the aircraft he is responsible for More

An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Fist of the Fleet of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

IONIAN SEA (May. 04, 2019) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Fist of the Fleet" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72 More

A Sailor wipes down the canopy of an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).

ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 25, 2012) A Sailor wipes down the canopy of an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stenni More

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Kestrels of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 takes off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 11, 2011) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Kestrels of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 takes off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln More

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) .

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

Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Kwadjo Ofosu, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, checks an AIM-9 Sidewinder on an F/A-18C Hornet.

ARABIAN SEA (Apr. 12, 2011) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Kwadjo Ofosu, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, checks an AIM-9 Sidewinder on an F/A-18C Hornet before launch aboard the Nimitz-class airc More

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Mar. 14, 2010) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway in the Atlantic Ocean More

Sailors load ordnance onto the wing of an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Sidewinders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).

ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 27, 2016) Sailors load ordnance onto the wing of an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Sidewinders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight More

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 22, 2007) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Flying Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122, flies over Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is und More

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 taxis onto the catapult on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike).

ARABIAN GULF (Jul. 31, 2016) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 taxis onto the catapult on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) More

Capt. Rob Osterhoudt, deputy commander of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11, left, and Cmdr. Robert Loughran, commanding officer of the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147,

GULF OF OMAN (Aug. 28, 2013) Capt. Rob Osterhoudt, deputy commander of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11, left, and Cmdr. Robert Loughran, commanding officer of the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, congr More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Wesley Hersey, assigned to the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14,

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2009) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Wesley Hersey, assigned to the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, performs maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet in the hangar More

A pair of F/A-18E Super Hornets assigned to the Pukin Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 launch from the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).

NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Apr. 05, 2013) A pair of F/A-18E Super Hornets assigned to the Pukin Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 launch from the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Ei More

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 (CVN 69).

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

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).

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

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 flies over the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 23, 2013) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 flies over the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is deployed supporting maritime More

Aviation Structural Mechanics 1st Class Keneth L. Favors, left, and Christopher D. Weems, both assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25, conduct maintenance.

ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 11, 2012) Aviation Structural Mechanics 1st Class Keneth L. Favors, left, and Christopher D. Weems, both assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25, conduct maintenance on the wing of an F/A More

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105, lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 14, 2013) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105, lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Tr More

U.S. Sailors direct an aircraft toward a steam-powered catapult as an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).

ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 14, 2019) U.S. Sailors direct an aircraft toward a steam-powered catapult as an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, launches from the flight deck of the aircra More

A U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron 103 (VFA-103,"Jolly Rogers") F/A-18F Super Hornet multi-mission fighter/attack aircraft sits chained to the flight deck of the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) on Dec. 1, 2006, while the EISENHOWER is underway in the Arabian Sea in support of maritime security operations in the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Jason Johnston) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Jason Johnston, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Structural Mechanic Third Class (AM3) Johan Sanchez, Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41), Black Aces, of checks the hydraulic lines and blades of an aerial refueling system (ARS) aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). The ARS is a combination external fuel tank and hose reel used for aerial refueling operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Major Command Shown: VFA-41 Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Shannon E. Renfroe, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Aug. 19, 2013) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN More

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18 Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 137 (VFA-137) (foreground) and a US Marine Corps (USMC) F/A-18 Hornet from Marine Strike Fighter Squadron Three Two Three (VMFA-323), prepare to launch from the flight deck on board the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64). The Constellation and Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2) are deployed conducting combat missions in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: USS Constellation (CV 64) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles E. Alvarado, USN Release Status: Released to More