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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).

An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron...

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

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.

The Catapult Safety Petty Officer gives the thumbs up as an F/A-18F Su...

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-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter S...

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

Sailors prepare an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 to launch from the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).

Sailors prepare an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 02, 2018) Sailors prepare an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 to launch from the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Ste... More

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

Sailors watch as an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of...

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

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.

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter S...

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

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight One (VFA-41) launches from the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter S...

Pacific Ocean (Oct. 13, 2006) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight One (VFA-41) launches from the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimit... 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).

An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadro...

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

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.

F/A-18E Super Hornets assigned to the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squ...

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-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).

An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron...

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

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

US Navy (USN) Aviation Structural Mechanic Third Class (AM3) Johan San...

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

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.

Aircrew Survival Equipment Airman Joshua Matthews, assigned to the Bla...

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

A Sailor gives the approval to launch an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41

A Sailor gives the approval to launch an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 11, 2011) A Sailor gives the approval to launch an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (... More

The F-14A Tomcat aircraft assigned to the commanding officer of Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) is readied for a mission on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) during Operation Desert Storm. The "Queen of Spades" painted on the nose of the aircraft is derived from VF-41's squadron name, the "Black Aces."

The F-14A Tomcat aircraft assigned to the commanding officer of Fighte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: LT. Parsons Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

An F-14 "Tomcat" assigned to the "Black Aces" of Fighter Squadron Four One (VF-41) makes its final approach, during an arrested landing aboard ship. THEODORE ROOSEVELT is currently on a regularly scheduled deployment, and is participating in NATO Operation Allied Force over the former Yugoslavia

An F-14 "Tomcat" assigned to the "Black Aces" of Fighter Squadron Four...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

A USN F-14 Tomcat aircraft from Fighter Squadron Four One (VF-41) "Black Aces" takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65). Several USN F/A-18 Hornet aircraft are spotted on the flight deck, pictured in the foreground

A USN F-14 Tomcat aircraft from Fighter Squadron Four One (VF-41) "Bla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Enterprise (CVN 65) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jason D. Malcom, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

Aboard the US Navy (USN) aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65), two USN F-14 Tomcat aircraft from Fighter Squadron Four One (VF-41) "Black Aces" prepare to launch

Aboard the US Navy (USN) aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65), two...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Enterprise (CVN 65) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Frank Jakubec, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

A US Navy (USN) F-14A "Tomcat" from Fighter Squadron Four One (VF-41) "Black Aces" climbs hard towards the sky, after conducting a touch and go landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65)

A US Navy (USN) F-14A "Tomcat" from Fighter Squadron Four One (VF-41) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Enterprise (CVN 65) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Carrie Anne Gonzalez, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

Several F-14A "Tomcat" aircraft attached to the "Black Aces" of Fighter Squadron Four One (VF-41) operating from the USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65), air-to-air refuel with a United States Air Force KC135R Stratotanker

Several F-14A "Tomcat" aircraft attached to the "Black Aces" of Fighte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Enterprise (CVN 65) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CDR Brian G. Gawne, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A pair of F-14A "Tomcat" aircraft attached to the "Black Aces" of Fighter Squadron Four One (VF-41) operating from the USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65), air-to-air refuel with a United States Air Force KC135R Stratotanker

A pair of F-14A "Tomcat" aircraft attached to the "Black Aces" of Figh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Enterprise (CVN 65) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CDR Brian G. Gawne, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

Several F-14A "Tomcat" aircraft attached to the "Black Aces" of Fighter Squadron Four One (VF-41) operating from the USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65), air-to-air refuel with a United States Air Force KC135R Stratotanker

Several F-14A "Tomcat" aircraft attached to the "Black Aces" of Fighte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Enterprise (CVN 65) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CDR Brian G. Gawne, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

FA-18F Super Hornet assigned to the �Black Aces� of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) comes in for a landing

FA-18F Super Hornet assigned to the �Black Aces� of Strike Fighter Squ...

The Pacific Ocean (Mar. 05, 2003) An FA-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) comes in for a landing aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Battle Group, Cruis... More

An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the 'Black Aces' of Strike Fighter Squadron Forty One (VFA-41)

An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the 'Black Aces' of Strike Fighter...

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

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the �Black Aces� of Strike Fighter Squadron Forty-One (VFA-41).

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the �Black Aces� of Strike Fighter...

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

 An Aviation Ordnancman 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 Squadron Forty-One (VFA-41).

An Aviation Ordnancman perform a weapons inspection on an AIM-9 Sidew...

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

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).

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the �Black Aces� Strike Fighter Sq...

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

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the 'Black Aces' of Strike Fighter Squadron Forty One (VFA-41), prepares to launch from the flight deck aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the 'Black Aces' of Strike Fighte...

The Arabian Gulf (Apr. 04, 2003) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the 'Black Aces' of Strike Fighter Squadron Forty One (VFA-41), prepares to launch from the flight deck aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).... More

An Aviation boatswain's Mate guides an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Forty One (VFA-41).

An Aviation boatswain's Mate guides an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the t...

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

An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Forty One (VFA-41).

An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron...

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

US Navy (USN) AIRMAN (AN) Ana Tavira, a Plane Captain assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41,) the "Black Aces," washes down a USN F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft on the flight deck of the USN Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). The Nimitz and Carrier Air Wing Eleven (CVW-11) are on deployment conducting combat missions in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Navy (USN) AIRMAN (AN) Ana Tavira, a Plane Captain assigned to Stri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: PH2(Aw) Michael J. Pusnik, USN Release Status: Released to Pub... More

F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to the Black Aces conduct in-flight refueling exercises over Iraq

F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to the Black Aces conduct in-flight ref...

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

 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 Commodore Richard Leaman prior to a flight in a F/A-18F Super Hornet.

Lcdr. Scott Toppel, of Sunny Vale, Calif., assigned to the �Black Ace...

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

An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Forty One

An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Sq...

Central Command Area of Responsibility (Sep. 02, 2003) An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Forty One (VFA-41) displays an American Flag during routine flight operations ... More

An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Forty One

An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Sq...

Central Command Area of Responsibility (Sep. 02, 2003) An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Forty One (VFA-41) displays an American Flag during routine flight operations ... More

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 deck of USS Nimitz (CVN 68)

Aviation Ordnanceman assigned to the �Black Aces� of Strike Fighter Sq...

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

F/A-18 Super Hornets assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Forty One (VFA-41) fly over the Western Pacific Ocean

F/A-18 Super Hornets assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squa...

Western Pacific Ocean (Oct. 25, 2003) F/A-18 Super Hornets assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Forty One (VFA-41) fly over the Western Pacific Ocean in a stack formation. The Nimitz Carrier St... More

An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Forty One (VFA-41), flies over the Western Pacific Ocean during flight operations

An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Sq...

Western Pacific Ocean (Oct. 25, 2003) An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Forty One (VFA-41), flies over the Western Pacific Ocean during flight operations. The Nimitz C... More

Airman Andrew Imamura, of Sacramento, Calif., and other members assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) wash down an F/A-18F Super Hornet.

Airman Andrew Imamura, of Sacramento, Calif., and other members assign...

Atlantic Ocean (May. 30, 2004) Airman Andrew Imamura, of Sacramento, Calif., and other members assigned to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) wash down an F/A-18F Super Hornet aboard ... More

Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Ryan Valdez, from Houston, Texas secures a tie-down chain from the wing of an F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the Black Aces.

Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Ryan Valdez, from Houston...

Pacific Ocean (May. 30, 2004) Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Ryan Valdez, from Houston, Texas secures a tie-down chain from the wing of an F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the Black Aces of Strike... More

F/A-18 Super Hornets await launch from the flight deck aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

F/A-18 Super Hornets await launch from the flight deck aboard USS Rona...

South Atlantic Ocean (Jun. 08, 2004) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, right, assigned to the "Tophatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron Fourteen (VFA-14) and an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Black Aces" of Strike ... More

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron Fourteen (VFA-14), Tophatters (right), and a USN F/A-18F Super Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41), Black Aces, prepare to launch from the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76). The Brazilian Navy Clemenceau Class Aircraft Carrier BNS SAO PAULO (A 12) cruises along side. The RONALD REAGAN and its crew are underway circumnavigating South America as they make their way to their new homeport at San Diego, California (CA)

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron Fourteen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw) Aaron Burden, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

A US Navy (USN) Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41, Black Aces) F/A-18F Super Hornet multi-mission fighter/attack aircraft takes off from Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK), for a training mission during Exercise COOPERATIVE COPE THUNDER, the largest multinational air combat training exercise in the Pacific. This 15-day exercise simulates wartime combat conditions so that military personnel from 12-nations can sharpen their air fighting skills, exchange air operational tactics, and build closer relations with each other

A US Navy (USN) Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41, Black Aces) F/A-18...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Statu... More

A US Navy (USN) Strike fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41, Black Aces) F/A-18F Super Hornet multi-mission fighter/attack aircraft flies overhead during a training mission conducted as part of Exercise COOPERATIVE COPE THUNDER, the largest multinational air combat training exercise in the Pacific held at both Eielson Air Force Base (AFB) and Elmendorf AFB, Alaska (AK). This 15-day exercise simulates wartime combat conditions so that military personnel from 12-nations can sharpen their air fighting skills, exchange air operational tactics, and build closer relations with each other

A US Navy (USN) Strike fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41, Black Aces) F/A-18...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ricky A Bloom, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

A US Navy (USN) Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41, Black Aces) aircrew member (left) signals to the USN VFA-41 F/A-18F Super Hornet multi-mission fighter/attack aircraft pilot prior to his taking off from Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK), for a training mission during Exercise COOPERATIVE COPE THUNDER, the largest multinational air combat training exercise in the Pacific. This 15-day exercise simulates wartime combat conditions so that military personnel from 12-nations can sharpen their air fighting skills, exchange air operational tactics, and build closer relations with each other

A US Navy (USN) Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41, Black Aces) aircre...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang, USAF Release Status:... More

A Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) home based at NAS Lemoore, Calif., is refueled by a KC-135R Stratotanker.

A Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fight...

Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska (Jul. 21, 2004) A Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) home based at NAS Lemoore, Calif., is refueled by a KC-135R S... More

Alaska Air National Guard (AKANG) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Keith Henrys, KC-135R Boom Operator, 168th Air Refueling Squadron (ARS), 168th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), based at Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK), refuels a US Navy (USN) Strike fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41, Black Aces) F/A-18F Super Hornet multi-mission fighter/attack craft by using the KC-135R Stratotanker aerial refueling craft refueling boom drogue basket during Exercise COOPERATIVE COPE THUNDER, the largest multinational combat training exercise in the Pacific. This 15-day exercise simulates wartime combat conditions so that military personnel from 12-nations can sharpen their fighting skills, exchange...

Alaska Air National Guard (AKANG) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Keith Henrys,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Alaska Air National Guard (AKANG) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Keith Henrys, KC-135R Boom Operator, 168th Air Refueling Squadron (ARS)... More

A US Navy (USN) Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41, Black Aces) F/A-18F Super Hornet multi-mission fighter/attack aircraft prepares to take off from Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK), for a training mission during Exercise COOPERATIVE COPE THUNDER, the largest multinational air combat training exercise in the Pacific. This 15-day exercise simulates wartime combat conditions so that military personnel from 12-nations can sharpen their air fighting skills, exchange air operational tactics, and build closer relations with each other

A US Navy (USN) Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41, Black Aces) F/A-18...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Chris Drudge, USAF Release Status... More

US Navy (USN) Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41, Black Aces) crew chiefs move a USN VFA-41 F/A-18F Super Hornet multi-mission fighter/attack aircraft out of a hangar prior to its taking off from Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK), for a training mission during Exercise COOPERATIVE COPE THUNDER, the largest multinational air combat training exercise in the Pacific. This 15-day exercise simulates wartime combat conditions so that military personnel from 12-nations can sharpen their air fighting skills, exchange air operational tactics, and build closer relations with each other

US Navy (USN) Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41, Black Aces) crew chi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ricky Release Status: Released to... More

A US Navy (USN) Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41, Black Aces) F/A-18F Super Hornet multi-mission fighter/attack aircraft takes off from Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK), for a training mission during Exercise COOPERATIVE COPE THUNDER, the largest multinational air combat training exercise in the Pacific. This 15-day exercise simulates wartime combat conditions so that military personnel from 12-nations can sharpen their air fighting skills, exchange air operational tactics, and build closer relations with each other

A US Navy (USN) Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41, Black Aces) F/A-18...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Chris Drudge, USAF Release Status... More

US Navy (USN) SEAMAN (SN) Cody Brissey, Plane Captain Technician, Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41), (Black Aces), prepares an F/A-18F Super Hornet multi-mission fighter/attack aircraft prepares to take off from Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK), for a training mission during Exercise COOPERATIVE COPE THUNDER, the largest multinational air combat training exercise in the Pacific. This 15-day exercise simulates wartime combat conditions so that military personnel from 12-nations can sharpen their air fighting skills, exchange air operational tactics, and build closer relations with each other

US Navy (USN) SEAMAN (SN) Cody Brissey, Plane Captain Technician, Stri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Statu... More

US Navy (USN) SEAMAN (SN) Cody Brissey, Plane Captain Technician, Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41), (Black Aces), prepares an F/A-18F Super Hornet multi-mission fighter/attack aircraft prepares to take off from Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK), for a training mission during Exercise COOPERATIVE COPE THUNDER, the largest multinational air combat training exercise in the Pacific. This 15-day exercise simulates wartime combat conditions so that military personnel from 12-nations can sharpen their air fighting skills, exchange air operational tactics, and build closer relations with each other

US Navy (USN) SEAMAN (SN) Cody Brissey, Plane Captain Technician, Stri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Statu... More

Lt. Raul Barragan of Los Angeles, Calif., gives the signal to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41).

Lt. Raul Barragan of Los Angeles, Calif., gives the signal to launch a...

Pacific Ocean (Dec. 17, 2004) Lt. Raul Barragan of Los Angeles, Calif., gives the signal to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) from one of four steam... More

Aviation Boatswain�s Mate 3rd Class Rocky Sutton of San Diego, Calif., prepares for the next launch as an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41), launches from USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

Aviation Boatswain�s Mate 3rd Class Rocky Sutton of San Diego, Calif.,...

Pacific Ocean (Mar. 22, 2005) Aviation Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Rocky Sutton of San Diego, Calif., prepares for the next launch as an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron... More

Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Chris Preston, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, hooks up ordnance to an F/A-18F Super Hornet aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Chris Preston, assigned to the Black Ac...

INDIAN OCEAN (May. 07, 2005) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Chris Preston, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, hooks up ordnance to an F/A-18F Super Hornet aboard nuclear-powered air... More

An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) prepares for an arrested landing.

An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Sq...

Pacific Ocean (May. 10, 2005) An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) prepares for an arrested landing on the flight deck of USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is... More

Sailors assigned to the �Black Aces� of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) complete start-up checks on one of their squadron�s F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft.

Sailors assigned to the �Black Aces� of Strike Fighter Squadron Four O...

Pacific Ocean (Jun. 13, 2005) Sailors assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) complete start-up checks on one of their squadrons F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft in preparation for ... More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Structural Mechanic Third Class (AM3) Jeffrey Harmon, Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41), Black Aces, Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California (CA), gives the ready signal to a VFA-41 USN F/A-18F Super Hornet before launch aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). The Nimitz Strike Group is currently on a regularly scheduled deployment and is participating in Maritime Security Operations (MSO)

US Navy (USN) Aviation Structural Mechanic Third Class (AM3) Jeffrey H...

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

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18F Super Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41), Black Aces, Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California (CA), makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is currently on a regularly scheduled deployment and is participating in Maritime Security Operations (MSO)

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18F Super Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeremy Starr, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the �Black Aces� of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41), makes an arrested landing on the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz.

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the �Black Aces� of Strike Fighte...

Persian Gulf (Aug. 27, 2005) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41), makes an arrested landing on the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft ca... More

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18F Super Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41), Black Aces, Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California (CA), conducts a mission over the Persian Gulf. The Hornet is armed with an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on the wingtip and an AGM-65 Maverick missile on the pylon. Tucked under the intake is an AAQ-14 LANTIRN (Low-Altitude Navigation and Targeting InfraRed for Night) pod. Also under the fuselage, a 370-gallon External Fuel Tank. The VFA-41 is currently embarked aboard the USN Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is currently on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT)

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18F Super Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Rob Tabor, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18F Super Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41), Black Aces, Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California (CA), conducts a mission over Persian Gulf. The Hornet is armed with an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on wingtip and an AGM-65 Maverick missile on pylon and a GBU-12 500-pound bombs on or pylons. Tucked under intake is an AAQ-14 LANTIRN (Low-Altitude Navigation and Targeting InfraRed for Night) pod. Also under fuselage, a 370-gallon External Fuel Tank. The VFA-41 is currently embarked aboard USN Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is currently on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of...

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18F Super Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A US Navy (USN) F/A-18F Super Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41), Black Aces, Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, Californ... More

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the �Black Aces� of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41), makes an arrested landing on the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the �Black Aces� of Strike Fighte...

Indian Ocean (Sep. 27, 2005) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41), makes an arrested landing on the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft ca... More

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the �Black Aces� of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41), lands aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the �Black Aces� of Strike Fighte...

Indian Ocean (Oct. 03, 2005) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41), lands aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz S... More

Airman Glen Gerber pushes the arresting gear wire after the landing of an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41).

Airman Glen Gerber pushes the arresting gear wire after the landing of...

Indian Ocean (Oct. 13, 2005) Airman Glen Gerber pushes the arresting gear wire after the landing of an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41), after its la... More

Crew members conduct a push-back of an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41).

Crew members conduct a push-back of an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned t...

Pacific Ocean (Oct. 20, 2005) Crew members conduct a push-back of an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) on the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered ai... More

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41), prepares to make an arrested landing.

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter ...

Pacific Ocean (Oct. 26, 2005) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41), prepares to make an arrested landing aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier U... More

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the �Black Aces� of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) prepares to launch from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the �Black Aces� of Strike Fighte...

Pacific Ocean (Nov. 07, 2005) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41), prepares to launch from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) d... More

Crew members assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) conducts post flight checks.

Crew members assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Fou...

Davis-Monthan, Arizona (Apr. 03, 2006) Crew members assigned to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) conducts post flight checks on a F/A-18F Super Hornet. The Black Aces are conducting... More

F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) taxi on the flight line after the completion of a training exercise.

F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squ...

Davis-Monthan, Arizona (Apr. 03, 2006) F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) taxi on the flight line after the completion of a training exercise. The Bl... More

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) takes off from a runway at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska during exercise Northern Edge.

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter S...

Alaska (Jun. 06, 2006) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) takes off from a runway at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska during exercise Northern Edge. ... More

A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the"Black Aces"of Strike Fighter Squadron 41 launches from the flight deck aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) off the coast of Calif., Oct. 13, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Roland Franklin) (Released)

A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the"Black Aces"of Strike ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Roland Franklin, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the �Black Aces� of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight One (VFA-41) launches from the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the �Black Aces� of Strike Fighter...

Pacific Ocean (Oct. 13, 2006) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight One (VFA-41) launches from the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimit... More

A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the 'Black Aces' of Strike Fighter Squadron 41 launches from the flight deck aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) off the coast of Calif., Oct. 13, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Roland Franklin) (Released)

A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the 'Black Aces' of Strik...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Roland Franklin, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

U.S. Navy Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Phillip Hampton, assigned to the"Black Aces"of Strike Fighter Squadron 41 preps the canopy of an F/A-18F Super Hornet prior to flight operations on the flight deck aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) off the coast of Calif., Oct. 27, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Jeremiah Sholtis) (Released))

U.S. Navy Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Phillip Hampton, a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Jeremiah Sholtis, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Gerald R. Beaman CMDR., Strike Force Training Pacific, makes an arrested landing on the flight deck in an F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the"Black Aces"of Strike Fighter Squadron) 41, aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) off the coast of Southern Calif., Dec. 8, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Roland Franklin) (Released)

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Gerald R. Beaman CMDR., Strike Force Training Paci...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Roland Franklin, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Gerald R. Beaman CMDR., Strike Force Training Pacific, launches from the flight deck in an F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the"Black Aces"of Strike Fighter Squadron) 41 aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) off the coast of Southern Calif., Dec. 8, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Roland Franklin) (Released)

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Gerald R. Beaman CMDR., Strike Force Training Paci...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Roland Franklin, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate AIRMAN Dave Carbajao (left), and Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Patrick Cuaresma (right), assigned to the"Black Aces"of Strike Fighter Squadron 41, align the engine for an F/A-18F Super Hornet in the hangar bay of the Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) off the coast of Southern Calif., Dec. 12, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Apprentice David L. Smart) (Released)

U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate AIRMAN Dave Carbajao (left), and A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MCSA David L. Smart, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the �Black Aces� of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) launches from the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the �Black Aces� of Strike Fighter...

Pacific Ocean (Dec. 13, 2006) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) launches from the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz... More

A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the"Black Aces"of Strike Fighter Squadron 41, launches from the flight deck aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) off the coast of Southern Calif., Dec. 13, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Roland Franklin) (Released)

A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the"Black Aces"of Strike ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Roland Franklin, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Airman Charlie Forshee, a plane captain assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, signals the pilot to start up the engine of an F/A-18E Super Hornet.

Airman Charlie Forshee, a plane captain assigned to the Black Aces of ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 27, 2007) Airman Charlie Forshee, a plane captain assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, signals the pilot to start up the engine of an F/A-18E Super Hornet aboard n... More

Lt. Cmdr John Saccomando and Lt. Michael R. Barb, pilots assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, prepare for flight operations in a F/A-18F Super Hornet aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

Lt. Cmdr John Saccomando and Lt. Michael R. Barb, pilots assigned to t...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 28, 2007) Lt. Cmdr John Saccomando and Lt. Michael R. Barb, pilots assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, prepare for flight operations in a F/A-18F Super Hornet abo... More

Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Brauck Springer, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, throws a chain over his shoulder as the F/A-18E Super Hornet prepares for flight.

Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Brauck Springer, assigned to...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 01, 2007) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Brauck Springer, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, throws a chain over his shoulder as the F/A-18E Super Hor... More

Sailors assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, lift a missile on the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

Sailors assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 01, 2007) Sailors assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, lift a missile on the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is... More

Three Sailors assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, arm a missile and bomb rack to an F/A-18E Super Hornet aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

Three Sailors assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (V...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 01, 2007) Three Sailors assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, arm a missile and bomb rack to an F/A-18E Super Hornet aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nim... More

Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to the �Black Aces� of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 load a CATM-7 Sea Sparrow Missile on a F/A-18F Super Hornet.

Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to the �Black Aces� of Strike Fighter Sq...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 09, 2007) Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 load a CATM-7 Sea Sparrow Missile on a F/A-18F Super Hornet on the flight deck aboard the nuclea... More

A flight deck Sailor verifies the weight of an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, prior to launch aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

A flight deck Sailor verifies the weight of an F/A-18F Super Hornet, a...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 23, 2007) A flight deck Sailor verifies the weight of an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, prior to launch aboard nuclear-powered aircra... More

Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class James Cunningham, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, communicates with the pilot inside the aircraft.

Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class James Cunningham, assigned to the ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 25, 2007) Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class James Cunningham, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, communicates with the pilot inside the aircraft aboard nuclear... More

Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Joshua Cox, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, prepares to load ordnance onto an F/A-18E Super Hornet aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Joshua Cox, assigned to the Black Aces ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 26, 2007) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Joshua Cox, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, prepares to load ordnance onto an F/A-18E Super Hornet aboard nuclear-pow... More

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, from the Black Aces of Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 41, lands aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, from the Black Aces of Fighter Attack Squadro...

INDIAN OCEAN (May. 07, 2007) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, from the "Black Aces" of Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 41, lands aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is... More

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, launches from the flight deck.

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter ...

INDIAN OCEAN (May. 11, 2007) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, launches from the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68... More

Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Andrew Skyers, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, yells to stay clear in preparation to lift a GBU-12 laser guided bomb aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Andrew Skyers, assigned to the Black Aces ...

INDIAN OCEAN (May. 19, 2007) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Andrew Skyers, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, yells to stay clear in preparation to lift a GBU-12 laser guided bomb aboa... More

Lt. Cmdr. John Depree and Lt. j.g. David Dufault, both assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, go over pre-flight checks prior to launch aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

Lt. Cmdr. John Depree and Lt. j.g. David Dufault, both assigned to the...

PERSIAN GULF (May. 25, 2007) Lt. Cmdr. John Depree and Lt. j.g. David Dufault, both assigned to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, go over pre-flight checks prior to launch aboard nuclear-pow... More

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 prepares to launch off the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter S...

PERSIAN GULF (Jun. 13, 2007) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 prepares to launch off the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (C... More

Sailors assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 participate in a community relations project at St. George�s Cathedral.

Sailors assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41...

CHENNAI, India (Jul. 03, 2007) Sailors assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 participate in a community relations project at St. Georges Cathedral. VFA-41 is part of Carrier Air Wing (C... More

Master Chief Avionics Specialist Jeff Roan, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, and Meena Y. Reddy, an employee of the American Library in Chennai, help plant trees in the garden at St. George�s Cathedral.

Master Chief Avionics Specialist Jeff Roan, assigned to the Black Aces...

CHENNAI, India (Jul. 03, 2007) Master Chief Avionics Specialist Jeff Roan, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, and Meena Y. Reddy, an employee of the American Library in Chennai, he... More

Lt. Cmdr. David Lievanos, right, and Chief Aviation Electrician�s Mate Victor Melendez, left, assigned to the �Black Aces� of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, plant trees in the garden.

Lt. Cmdr. David Lievanos, right, and Chief Aviation Electrician�s Mate...

CHENNAI, India (Jul. 03, 2007) Lt. Cmdr. David Lievanos, right, and Chief Aviation Electricians Mate Victor Melendez, left, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, plant trees in the gar... More

Capt. Michael C. Manazir, commanding officer of USS Nimitz (CVN 68), stands alongside flight deck personnel as an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, prepares to launch.

Capt. Michael C. Manazir, commanding officer of USS Nimitz (CVN 68), s...

PERSIAN GULF (Jul. 15, 2007) Capt. Michael C. Manazir, commanding officer of USS Nimitz (CVN 68), stands alongside flight deck personnel as an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighte... More

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the �Black Aces� of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, launches off the flight deck of nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the �Black Aces� of Strike Fighte...

PERSIAN GULF (Jul. 20, 2007) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, launches off the flight deck of nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz... More

 Lt. Eric Walborn and Lt. Reynaldo Stanley give the signal to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, from nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

Lt. Eric Walborn and Lt. Reynaldo Stanley give the signal to launch a...

PERSIAN GULF (Jul. 20, 2007) Lt. Eric Walborn and Lt. Reynaldo Stanley give the signal to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, from nuclear-powered air... More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Joshua Watts, assigned to the �Black Aces� of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, acts as final checker for an F/A-18F Super Hornet before it launches from nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Joshua Watts, assigned to the �...

PERSIAN GULF (Jul. 23, 2007) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Joshua Watts, assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, acts as final checker for an F/A-18F Super Hornet before it laun... More

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