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, US Navy Photogrpah, US Navy Photo

, US Navy Photogrpah, US Navy Photo

PERSIAN GULF (Mar. 17, 2008) "Fod," a screech owl that was found on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), rests on the cable of a sound powered telep... More

JDAM weapon being loaded on F/A-18 Hornet

JDAM weapon being loaded on F/A-18 Hornet

At sea aboard USS Harry S. Truman Aviation Ordnanceman assigned to the Gunslingers of Fighter Attack Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105) load a Joint Direction Attack Munition (JDAM) on to a F/A 18C Hornet. Trum... More

A Sailors signal to the pilot of an F/A 18 Hornet Attached to the Puking Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 prior to launching off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).

A Sailors signal to the pilot of an F/A 18 Hornet Attached to the Puki...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 29, 2008) A Sailors signal to the pilot of an F/A 18 Hornet Attached to the "Puking Dogs" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 prior to launching off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class air... More

F/A-18 prepares to launch, operation Enduring Freedom

F/A-18 prepares to launch, operation Enduring Freedom

At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis , Apr. 15, 2002 -- An F/A-18 "Hornet" from the "Black Knights" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron Three One Four (VMFA-314) launches from one of four of the steam catapult syste... More

Standing in the cockpit of an F/A-18 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), a Sailor cleans the inside windshield prior to flight operations.

Standing in the cockpit of an F/A-18 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 17, 2007) Standing in the cockpit of an F/A-18 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), a Sailor cleans the inside windshield prior to flight opera... More

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

Aviation Structural Mechanics 1st Class Keneth L. Favors, left, and C...

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 Aviation Boatswain�s Mate directs an F/A 18C Hornet on to one of four catapults on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

An Aviation Boatswain�s Mate directs an F/A 18C Hornet on to one of fo...

Aboard USS Carl Vinson Sept. 14, 2003 -- An Aviation Boatswains Mate directs an F/A 18C Hornet on to one of four catapults on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during the fly off ... More

An F/A 18 Hornet attached to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 is directed to catapult 2 on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).

An F/A 18 Hornet attached to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 29, 2008) An F/A 18 Hornet attached to the "Wildcats" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 is directed to catapult 2 on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George W... More

An F/A 18E Super Hornet assigned to the

An F/A 18E Super Hornet assigned to the

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017) An F/A 18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Kestrels" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 prepares to launch from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its ca... More

F/A-18 launches on combat mission

F/A-18 launches on combat mission

At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis Loaded with laser guided bombs and air-to-air short range missiles, an F/A-18 "Hornet" assigned to the "Black Knights" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron Three One Four (VMFA-31... More

A close-up view of four Mark 82 500-pound general purpose bombs suspended from the PAVE Knife pods of an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft. The F/A-18 is on open display during the open house Expo '83

A close-up view of four Mark 82 500-pound general purpose bombs suspen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station Patuxent River State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, Usn (Ret.... More

Two F/A-18 Hornet aircraft are prepared for launching from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) during operation evaluation tests in 1983. The F/A-18 on the left is from Fighter Attack Squadron 125 (VFA-125) and the other is from Fighter Attack Squadron 314 (VFA-314)

Two F/A-18 Hornet aircraft are prepared for launching from the flight ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Constellation (CV 64) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

An F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter aircraft takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) as another F/A-18 waits its turn. The aircraft, assigned to Marine Fighter/Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314), homeported at Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, California, are undergoing operational evaluations

An F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter aircraft takes off from the flight dec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

F/A-18 (F-18) outside the 80x120ft w.t. inlet (it will be loaded in the tunnel for testing) ARC-1989-AC90-0001-8

F/A-18 (F-18) outside the 80x120ft w.t. inlet (it will be loaded in th...

F/A-18 (F-18) outside the 80x120ft w.t. inlet (it will be loaded in the tunnel for testing)

F/A-18 (F-18) being moved to the 80x120ft w.t. for testing ARC-1989-AC90-0001-14

F/A-18 (F-18) being moved to the 80x120ft w.t. for testing ARC-1989-AC...

F/A-18 (F-18) being moved to the 80x120ft w.t. for testing

A US Navy F/A-18 Hornet makes an approach to a KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling as another F/A-18 flies below. The Hornets are part of a joint strike package of US Air Force F-15 Eagles and F-16 Fighting Falcons for the exercise. Joint Task Force 95-3 involved each branch of the armed services and all major units of the US Atlantic Command. The aircraft are from the 69th Fighter Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga.(Exact date unknown)

A US Navy F/A-18 Hornet makes an approach to a KC-135 Stratotanker for...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE 95-3 Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Came... More

F/A-18 launches from the flight deck of the USS George Washington.

F/A-18 launches from the flight deck of the USS George Washington.

At sea aboard USS George Washington An F/A-18 "Hornet" from the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron Three Four (VFA-34) launches from one of four steam driven catapult systems on the ships flight deck. Wa... More

F/A-18 makes arrested landing aboard CVN 74

F/A-18 makes arrested landing aboard CVN 74

At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis An F/A-18 "Hornet" from the "Argonauts" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Seven (VFA-147) catches the number "three wire" during an carrier arrested landing. John C. Stennis ... More

F/A-18 Makes Carrier Landing, operation Enduring Freedom

F/A-18 Makes Carrier Landing, operation Enduring Freedom

At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis Sparks fly as the tailhook on an F/A-18 "Hornet" strike fighter scrapes the deck before catching one of four arresting gear wires on the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis. Th... More

F/A-18 launches from USS George Washington CVN 73

F/A-18 launches from USS George Washington CVN 73

At sea aboard USS George Washington Sailors prepare an F/A-18 "Hornet" for launch from one of four steam-driven catapults on the aircraft carriers flight deck. The George Washington and Carrier Air Wing Sevente... More

F/A-18 launches from USS Washington

F/A-18 launches from USS Washington

At sea aboard USS George Washington Flight deck Sailors crouch as an F/A-18 "Hornet" assigned to the "Sunliners" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight One (VFA-81) launches from the flight deck. The George Washingto... More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class of Daytona Beach, Fla., waits for his turn to maneuver an F/A 18 �Hornet� into it's position on the ship�s flight deck.

Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class of Daytona Beach, Fla., waits for ...

At sea aboard USS Harry S. Truman Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class of Daytona Beach, Fla., waits for his turn to maneuver an F/A 18 Hornet into it's position on the ships flight deck. Truman is participating... More

F/A-18 Launches off the Deck, operation Enduring Freedom

F/A-18 Launches off the Deck, operation Enduring Freedom

At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis An F/A-18 "Hornet" launches off the flight deck of Stennis just prior to sunset. Stennis and Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) are conducting combat missions in support of Operati... More

F/A 18C Hornets from the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Seven (VFA-147) are positioned for launch

F/A 18C Hornets from the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four...

Aboard USS Carl Vinson Sept. 14, 2003 -- F/A 18C Hornets from the "Argonauts" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Seven (VFA-147) are positioned for launch from the waist catapults on the flight deck of the air... More

Hornet launches, US Navy Photogrpah

Hornet launches, US Navy Photogrpah

At sea aboard USS Harry S. Truman Two F/A 18 Hornet strike fighter aircraft launch from steam driven catapults on the ships flight deck. Truman and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) are on a regularl... More

F/A-18 Launching from flight deck CVN 74

F/A-18 Launching from flight deck CVN 74

At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis Armed with a 2000-pound MK-86 Joint Defense Attack Munition (JDAM), an F/A-18 "Hornet" from the "Black Knights" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron Three One Four (VMFA-314) rece... More

An F/A-18 belonging to the �Blue Angels,� the U.S. Navy�s elite flight demonstration team, performs a fly-by.

An F/A-18 belonging to the �Blue Angels,� the U.S. Navy�s elite flight...

At sea with USS Thomas S. Gates An F/A-18 belonging to the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navys elite flight demonstration team, performs a fly-by of the guided missile cruiser USS Thomas S. Gates (CG 51) during a Marit... More

 An F/A 18 �Hornet�  assigned to the �Gunslingers� of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105), performs a �touch and go� on the ship�s flight deck.

An F/A 18 �Hornet� assigned to the �Gunslingers� of Strike Fighter S...

At sea aboard USS Harry S. Truman An F/A 18 Hornet assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105), performs a touch and go on the ships flight deck. Truman and Carrier Air Wing ... More

F/A-18, US Navy Photogrpah, USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

F/A-18, US Navy Photogrpah, USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt An F/A-18 "Hornet" from the VMFA-251 "Thunderbolts" is launched from the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt while the Phillips Van Almonde (F-823) from the Netherlands a... More

An F/A 18D Hornet assigned to the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squadron One two Five (VFA-125) makes an arrested gear landing on the flight deck aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

An F/A 18D Hornet assigned to the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squa...

Aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt An F/A 18D Hornet assigned to the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squadron One Two Five(VFA-125) makes an arrested gear landing on the flight deck aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CV... More

F/A-18, US Navy Photogrpah, operation Enduring Freedom

F/A-18, US Navy Photogrpah, operation Enduring Freedom

At sea aboard USS George Washington An F/A-18 "Hornet" from Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Three (VFA-83) prepares for a night launch from one of four steam driven catapult systems on the ships flig... More

F/A-18 is moved into position for launch

F/A-18 is moved into position for launch

At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Nathaniel McDonald from San Diego, Calif., directs an F/A-18 "Hornet" strike fighter into position for the next round of flight operations. Jo... More

F/A-18, US Navy Photogrpah, USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

F/A-18, US Navy Photogrpah, USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt An F/A-18 "Hornet" is launched from the waist catapult while other aircraft are parked on the bow of the ship during flight operations. The F/A-18 is a part of Carrier Air W... More

F/A-18, US Navy Photogrpah, operation Enduring Freedom

F/A-18, US Navy Photogrpah, operation Enduring Freedom

At sea aboard USS George Washington An F/A-18 "Hornet" from Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Three (VFA-83) launches from one of four steam driven catapults on the ships flight deck. George Washington and Carrier ... More

CVW-17 Aircraft. S-3B, F-14, F/A-18

CVW-17 Aircraft. S-3B, F-14, F/A-18

At sea aboard USS George Washington Aircraft from Carrier Air Wing Seventeen (CVW-17) fly high above USS George Washington. An F-14B Tomcat assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Fighter Squadron One Zero Three (VF-1... More

An F/A 18 �Hornet� assigned to the �Ragin Bulls� of Strike Fighter Squadron Three Seven (VFA-37), performs a �touch and go� on the ship�s flight deck.

An F/A 18 �Hornet� assigned to the �Ragin Bulls� of Strike Fighter Squ...

At sea aboard USS Harry S. Truman An F/A 18 Hornet assigned to the Ragin Bulls of Strike Fighter Squadron Three Seven (VFA-37), performs a touch and go on the ships flight deck. Truman and Carrier Air Wing Thre... More

Hornet launches, US Navy Photogrpah

Hornet launches, US Navy Photogrpah

At sea aboard USS Harry S. Truman F/A 18 Hornet strike fighter aircraft line up for catapult launches from the ships flight deck. Truman and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) are on a regularly schedu... More

An F/A-18, US Navy Photogrpah, operation Enduring Freedom

An F/A-18, US Navy Photogrpah, operation Enduring Freedom

At sea aboard USS George Washington An F/A-18 "Hornet" assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron Three Four (VFA-34) prepares to launch from from catapult two, one of four steam powered systems o... More

F/A-18 is given the signal to launch

F/A-18 is given the signal to launch

At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis An F/A-18 "Hornet" is given the final signal to launch off the flight deck while the Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Vancouver (FFG 331) steams off the port side. John C. Stennis a... More

F/A-18, US Navy Photogrpah, operation Enduring Freedom

F/A-18, US Navy Photogrpah, operation Enduring Freedom

At sea aboard USS George Washington An F/A-18 "Hornet" from the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Three (VFA-83), launches from one of four steam driven catapult systems on the ships flight deck. Wash... More

F/A-18 launch, US Navy Photogrpah

F/A-18 launch, US Navy Photogrpah

At sea aboard USS George Washington Flight deck personnel take up safety positions during the launch of an F/A-18 "Hornet" assigned to the Sunliners of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight One (VFA-81). The Norfolk, V... More

F/A-18 moves into position over catapult before launch.

F/A-18 moves into position over catapult before launch.

At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt Dec. 31, 2001 -- Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler 3rd Class Krystol Koos directs a F/A 18 Hornet fighter aircraft to the bow catapults to be launched during flight operatio... More

F/A-18 makes final preparations before launch

F/A-18 makes final preparations before launch

At sea aboard USS George Washington An F/A 18 Hornet assigned to the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron Three Four (VFA-34) makes final preparations before launching from one of four steam driven catapu... More

running a test pattern on a Heads-Up Display (HUD) panel

running a test pattern on a Heads-Up Display (HUD) panel

At sea aboard USS George Washington Nov, 21, 2002 -- Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Joshua Burnett from Dallas, Texas, runs a test pattern on a Heads-Up Display (HUD) panel for an F/A 18 "Hornet." T... More

A Shooter signals that an F/A 18C Hornet is ready for launch on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

A Shooter signals that an F/A 18C Hornet is ready for launch on the fl...

Aboard USS Carl Vinson Sept. 14, 2003 -- A "Shooter" signals that an F/A 18C Hornet is ready for launch on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group... More

USS Washington - Hornet landing

USS Washington - Hornet landing

At sea aboard USS George Washington Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Jonathon Figueroa from Puerto Rico, directs an F/A 18 "Hornet" assigned to the "Rampagers" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Three (VFA-83)... More

USS Washington - F/A-18 launch, operation Enduring Freedom

USS Washington - F/A-18 launch, operation Enduring Freedom

At sea aboard USS George Washington Sailors conduct final checks before launching an F/A 18 "Hornet" from the Sunliners of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Three (VFA-83). Washington is on a scheduled deployment ... More

F/A-18 launch. Vice President observes

F/A-18 launch. Vice President observes

At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis Vice President Richard B. Cheney (white safety jacket with initials VP, bottom right) observes an F/A-18 "Hornet" launch from the flight deck. Vice President Cheney stopped ab... More

F/A-18 makes approach to carrier

F/A-18 makes approach to carrier

At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis An F/A-18 "Hornet" approaches the flight deck for a carrier arrested landing. John C. Stennis and Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) are deployed conducting combat missions in supp... More

Hanging up, US Navy Photogrpah

Hanging up, US Navy Photogrpah

At sea aboard USS Harry S. Truman Aviation Machinists Mate Airman Damian White from Queens, N.Y., hangs up tie down chains from an F/A 18 Hornet assigned to the Bulls of Strike Fighter Squadron Three Seven (VFA... More

Straight on medium aerial close-up of the refueling a US Navy F/A-18 from the Blue Angels' Aerial Demonstration team. Just the refueling hose and nozzlechute is seen from the USAF KC-10 Extender that is refueling the F/A-18. The Blue Angels are flying over McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, on June 22nd, 2000. The mission of the Blue Angels is to enhance Navy recruiting, and credibly represent Navy and Marine Corps aviation to the United States and its Armed Forces to America and other countries as international ambassadors of good will. An estimated 15 million spectators view the squadron during air shows each year. Additionally, the Blue Angels visit over 50,000 people a show season ...

Straight on medium aerial close-up of the refueling a US Navy F/A-18 f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Straight on medium aerial close-up of the refueling a US Navy F/A-18 from the Blue Angels' Aerial Demonstration team. Just the ... More

F/A-18 Launch, US Navy Photogrpah

F/A-18 Launch, US Navy Photogrpah

At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis (Jul. 12, 2001) An F/A-18 "Hornet" assigned to the U.S. Marine Corps training squadron VMFAT-101 completes a night-time catapult launch from the flight deck. The ship and emba... More

A US Navy (USN) C-2A Grayhound aircraft assigned to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 30 (VRC-30) Detachment Three (DET-3) is escorted by an USN F/A-18 Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron Nine Four (VFA-94)

A US Navy (USN) C-2A Grayhound aircraft assigned to Fleet Logistics Su...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: C-2A from VRC 30 and F/A-18 Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

An F/A 18 �Hornet� prepares to launch from the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

An F/A 18 �Hornet� prepares to launch from the flight deck of USS Harr...

Mediterranean Sea (Feb. 27, 2003) An F/A 18 Hornet prepares to launch from the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The Truman (CVN 75) and Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW 3) are on a regularly-scheduled de... More

Flight deck crew launch F/A-18 Hornet from USS Abraham Lincoln.

Flight deck crew launch F/A-18 Hornet from USS Abraham Lincoln.

Arabian Gulf (Mar. 01, 2003) An F/A 18C Hornet assigned to the Stingers of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Three (VFA-113) is given the thumbs-up by the Waist Catapult Operators confirming the Hornet is ready t... More

An F/A 18 Hornet appears to brandish an AIM-9 Sidewinder in preparation for launch from the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

An F/A 18 Hornet appears to brandish an AIM-9 Sidewinder in preparatio...

The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 20, 2003) An F/A 18 Hornet carries an AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile in preparation for launch from one of four steam powered catapults on the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman... More

A Trouble Shooter performs final checks on an F/A 18 Hornet

A Trouble Shooter performs final checks on an F/A 18 Hornet

The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 24, 2003) A 'Trouble Shooter' performs final checks on an F/A 18 Hornet from the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105) before it launches from one of four ... More

An F/A 18 Hornet strike fighter assigned to the Bulls of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron Three Seven (VFA-37)

An F/A 18 Hornet strike fighter assigned to the Bulls of Strike Fighte...

The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 27, 2003) An F/A 18 Hornet strike fighter assigned to the "Bulls" of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron Three Seven (VFA-37) launches from flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Har... More

An F/A 18 Hornet strike fighter assigned to the

An F/A 18 Hornet strike fighter assigned to the

The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 27, 2003) An F/A 18 Hornet strike fighter assigned to the "Silver Eagles" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron One One Five (VMFA-115) comes in for an arrested landing on the flight dec... More

Aviation Electrician�s Mate 1st Class Frank J. Puydak prepares to work on a drive unit, on an F/A 18 Hornet

Aviation Electrician�s Mate 1st Class Frank J. Puydak prepares to work...

Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans, La. (Apr. 10, 2003) Aviation Electricians Mate 1st Class Frank J. Puydak prepares to work on a drive unit, on an F/A 18 Hornet assigned to the "River Rattlers"... More

A Sailor assigned to the

A Sailor assigned to the

The Mediterranean Sea (Apr. 11, 2003) A Sailor assigned to the "Gunslingers," of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105) prepares to paint the amount of ordnance an F/A 18 Hornet has dropped in support ... More

An F/A 18 �Hornet� from the

An F/A 18 �Hornet� from the

The Mediterranean Sea (May. 03, 2003) An F/A 18 Hornet from the "Valions" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Five (VFA-15) launches from the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The Valions are a part of... More

An F/A 18 Hornet from the Valions of Strike Fighter Squadron One Five (VFA-15) prepares to launch.

An F/A 18 Hornet from the Valions of Strike Fighter Squadron One Five ...

The Mediterranean Sea (May. 03, 2003) An F/A 18 Hornet from the "Valions" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Five (VFA-15) prepares to launch from USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The Valions are a part of Carrier ... More

Lt. Cmdr. Mike Johnson (right) watches over Lt. Josh Dittmar as he signals to launch an F/A 18C Hornet

Lt. Cmdr. Mike Johnson (right) watches over Lt. Josh Dittmar as he sig...

The Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 12, 2003) Lt. Cmdr. Mike Johnson (right) watches over Lt. Josh Dittmar as he signals to launch an F/A 18C Hornet, assigned to the "Gladiators" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Six (V... More

Crewmembers, family and friends enjoy as an F/A-18 make an arrested landing.

Crewmembers, family and friends enjoy as an F/A-18 make an arrested la...

Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 24, 2003) Crewmembers, family and friends enjoy as an F/A-18 make an arrested landing during USS Theodore Roosevelt's (CVN 71) "Tiger Cruise." A tiger cruise allows a Sailors family and fr... More

An F/A 18 Hornet assigned to the Bulls of Strike Fighter Squadron Three Seven (VFA-37) launches.

An F/A 18 Hornet assigned to the Bulls of Strike Fighter Squadron Thre...

Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 26, 2003) An F/A 18 Hornet assigned to the Bulls of Strike Fighter Squadron Three Seven (VFA-37) launches from one of four steam powered catapults on the flight deck aboard USS Harry S. Tru... More

A F/A-18 'Super Hornet' launches from the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).

A F/A-18 'Super Hornet' launches from the flight deck of USS John C. S...

Pacific Ocean (Aug. 05, 2003) A F/A-18 "Super Hornet" launches from the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is at sea conducting training exercises in the Southern California operating area. U... More

An F/A 18 Hornet lands on the flight deck

An F/A 18 Hornet lands on the flight deck

Atlantic Ocean (Aug. 12, 2003) An F/A 18 Hornet assigned to the "Gladiators" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Six (VFA-106) lands on the flight deck aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt is oper... More

An F/A 18 Hornet lands on the flight deck

An F/A 18 Hornet lands on the flight deck

Atlantic Ocean (Aug. 12, 2003) An F/A 18 Hornet assigned to the "Gladiators" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Six (VFA-106) lands on the flight deck aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt is oper... More

An F/A 18 Hornet patrols airspace

An F/A 18 Hornet patrols airspace

North Arabian Sea (Nov. 14, 2003) An F/A 18 Hornet assigned to the "Marauders" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Two (VFA-82) patrols airspace near the North Arabian Sea in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.... More

An F/A 18 Hornet patrols airspace

An F/A 18 Hornet patrols airspace

North Arabian Sea (Nov. 14, 2003) An F/A 18 Hornet assigned to the "Marauders" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Two (VFA-82) patrols airspace near the North Arabian Sea in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.... More

An F/A 18 Hornet  refuels

An F/A 18 Hornet refuels

North Arabian Sea (Nov. 14, 2003) An F/A 18 Hornet assigned to the "Marauders" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Two (VFA-82), refuels with a U.S. Air Force KC 135 Tanker. VFA-82 is deployed with Carrier Air Wi... More

An F/A 18 Hornet assigned to the Checkerboards of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron Three One Two (VMFA-312) launches from one of four steam driven catapults on the flight deck aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

An F/A 18 Hornet assigned to the Checkerboards of Marine Strike Fighte...

Arabian Gulf (Jan. 05, 2004) An F/A 18 Hornet assigned to the Checkerboards of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron Three One Two (VMFA-312) launches from one of four steam driven catapults on the flight deck aboard ... More

An F/A 18 Hornet assigned to the Marauders of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Two (VFA 82) refuels with a U.S. Air Force KC-10A Fuel Tanker assigned to the 380th Aerial Refueling Wing

An F/A 18 Hornet assigned to the Marauders of Strike Fighter Squadron ...

Central Command Area of Responsibility (Jan. 09, 2004) An F/A 18 Hornet assigned to the Marauders of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Two (VFA 82) refuels with a U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker assigned to the... More

An F/A 18 Hornet assigned to the Gunslingers of Fighter Attack Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105) launches from the bow of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

An F/A 18 Hornet assigned to the Gunslingers of Fighter Attack Squadro...

Atlantic Ocean (Jun. 06, 2004) An F/A 18 Hornet assigned to the "Gunslingers" of Fighter Attack Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105) launches from the bow of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman is one of seven air... More

An F/A 18 Hornet assigned to the Mauraders of Fighter Attack Squadron Eight Two (VFA 82) takes off from the flight deck aboard  USS Enterprise (CNV 65).

An F/A 18 Hornet assigned to the Mauraders of Fighter Attack Squadron ...

Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 14, 2004) An F/A 18 Hornet assigned to the "Mauraders" of Fighter Attack Squadron Eight Two (VFA 82) takes off from the flight deck aboard USS Enterprise (CNV 65). The ship is participatin... More

One F/A-18 conducts a touch and go as another F/A-18 awaits its turn to launch off the flight deck of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63).

One F/A-18 conducts a touch and go as another F/A-18 awaits its turn t...

Pacific Ocean (Jul. 20, 2004) One F/A-18 conducts a touch and go as another F/A-18 awaits its turn to launch off the flight deck of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk is one of seven carrier strike groups (CSGs... More

Marines assigned to the Silver Eagles of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron One One Five (VMFA-115) perform maintenance on an F/A 18A+ Hornet after flight operations aboard the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

Marines assigned to the Silver Eagles of Marine Fighter Attack Squadro...

Persian Gulf (Dec. 11, 2004) Marines assigned to the Silver Eagles" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron One One Five (VMFA-115) perform maintenance on an F/A 18A+ Hornet after flight operations aboard the Nimitz-... More

A pilot assigned to the Mauraders of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Two (VFA-82) goes through his preflight checklist in the cockpit of an F/A 18C Hornet prior to flight operations.

A pilot assigned to the Mauraders of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Two...

Indian Ocean (Jan. 29, 2005) A pilot assigned to the "Mauraders" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Two (VFA-82) goes through his preflight checklist in the cockpit of an F/A 18C Hornet prior to flight operations... More

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Vern Clark is greeted by Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet Rear Adm. H. Denby Starling as he arrives at the F/A 18 Simulator building, at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana.

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Vern Clark is greeted by Commande...

Virginia Beach, Va. (May. 08, 2005) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Vern Clark is greeted by Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet Rear Adm. H. Denby Starling as he arrives at the F/A 18 Simulato... More

Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Laverne Newman assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Six (VFA-146) loads 20-millimeter rounds into a F/A 18C Hornet.

Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Laverne Newman assigned to the Blue Diamon...

Persian Gulf (Jun. 02, 2005) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Laverne Newman assigned to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Six (VFA-146) loads 20-millimeter rounds into a F/A 18C Hornet. The Ca... More

An F/A 18 Hornet  launches off the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

An F/A 18 Hornet launches off the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class...

Persian Gulf (Jan. 19, 2006) An F/A 18 Hornet assigned to the "Valions" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Five (VFA-15), launches off the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt... More

An F/A-18 prepares to land aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

An F/A-18 prepares to land aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier US...

Persian Gulf (Mar. 08, 2006) An F/A-18 prepares to land aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Reagan with her embarked Carrier Air Wing One Four (CVW-14) is currently on her maide... More

Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Shawn Tracy assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One One Three (VFA-113), arms an ejection seat in a F/A 18C Hornet.

Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Shawn Tracy assigned to Strike Fig...

Persian Gulf (May. 01, 2006) Under the supervision of Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Randall Barnett, Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Shawn Tracy assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One One Three (V... More

Armada Republica Colombia (ARC) Caldas (FM 52) stands plane guard as two F/A 18 Super Hornets launch simultaneously off the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).

Armada Republica Colombia (ARC) Caldas (FM 52) stands plane guard as t...

Caribbean Sea (May. 11, 2006) Armada Republica Colombia (ARC) Caldas (FM 52) stands plane guard as two F/A 18 Super Hornets launch simultaneously off the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS... More

Armada Republica Colombia (ARC) Caldas (FM 52) stands plane guard as two F/A 18 Super Hornets launch simultaneously off the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).

Armada Republica Colombia (ARC) Caldas (FM 52) stands plane guard as t...

Caribbean Sea (May. 11, 2006) Armada Republica Colombia (ARC) Caldas (FM 52) stands plane guard as two F/A 18 Super Hornets launch simultaneously off the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS... More

Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Marlin Powell conducts an inspection on an auxiliary power unit (APU) on an F/A 18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One Nine Two (VFA-192).

Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Marlin Powell conducts an inspection on...

Pacific Ocean (Jul. 10, 2006) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Marlin Powell conducts an inspection on an auxiliary power unit (APU) on an F/A 18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One Nine Two (VFA-192)... More

An F/A 18C Hornet assigned to the

An F/A 18C Hornet assigned to the

Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 22, 2006) An F/A 18C Hornet assigned to the "Golden Warriors" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Seven (VFA-87) launches from the flight deck aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt... More

Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Juan D. Zarate from Santa Maria, Calif., hands a tool to Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Lance R. Kampfhenkel from Denton, Texas, encased in a fuel cell of a F/A 18-F Super Hornet.

Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Juan D. Zarate from Santa Maria, C...

Lemoore, Calif. (Sep. 13, 2006) Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Juan D. Zarate from Santa Maria, Calif., hands a tool to Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Lance R. Kampfhenkel from Denton, Texas, encased in ... More

An F/A 18C Hornet attached to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Seven (VFA-147) prepares to land.

An F/A 18C Hornet attached to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron...

Pacific Ocean (Jan. 21, 2007) An F/A 18C Hornet attached to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Seven (VFA-147) prepares to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C.... More

Sailors from weapons department detach a bomb from an F/A-18 during flight operations aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

Sailors from weapons department detach a bomb from an F/A-18 during fl...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jul. 14, 2007) Sailors from weapons department detach a bomb from an F/A-18 during flight operations aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman is underway in the ... More

An F/A 18 Super Hornet and an EA-6B Prowler practice refueling in preparation for an air power demonstration for the Sailors and distinguished visitors of the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

An F/A 18 Super Hornet and an EA-6B Prowler practice refueling in prep...

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 17, 2007) An F/A 18 Super Hornet and an EA-6B Prowler practice refueling in preparation for an air power demonstration for the Sailors and distinguished visitors of the Nimitz-class nucl... More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handling 3rd Class Alex Dieringer holds

Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handling 3rd Class Alex Dieringer holds

PERSIAN GULF (Mar. 17, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handling 3rd Class Alex Dieringer holds "Fod," a screech owl that was found on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Har... More

Airman Jacob Larsen holds, operation Enduring Freedom

Airman Jacob Larsen holds, operation Enduring Freedom

PERSIAN GULF (Mar. 17, 2008) Airman Jacob Larsen holds "Fod," a screech owl that was found on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The owl was disco... More

Airman Jacob Larsen holds, operation Enduring Freedom

Airman Jacob Larsen holds, operation Enduring Freedom

PERSIAN GULF (Mar. 18, 2008) Airman Jacob Larsen holds "Fod," a screech owl that was found on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The owl was disco... More

Cpl. John Woolery, assigned to the

Cpl. John Woolery, assigned to the

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 12, 2008) Cpl. John Woolery, assigned to the "Red Devils" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, performs corrosion prevention on an F/A 18A+ Hornet aboard the nuclear-powered aircraf... More

A Sailor aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) runs out to an F/A 18C Hornet after an arrested landing on the carrier's flight deck.

A Sailor aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (C...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 15, 2008) A Sailor aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) runs out to an F/A 18C Hornet after an arrested landing on the carrier's flight deck. The Ronald Reagan... More

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (May 16, 2008) Naval Aviators assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 9, fly F/A 18E and F/A 18F Super Hornets over the beaches near Eglin Air Force Base.

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (May 16, 2008) Naval Aviators assigned to A...

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (May. 16, 2008) Naval Aviators assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 9, fly F/A 18E and F/A 18F Super Hornets over the beaches near Eglin Air Force Base. U.S. Navy photo b... More

An F/A �18F Strike Fighter assigned to the

An F/A �18F Strike Fighter assigned to the

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2008) An F/A 18F Strike Fighter assigned to the "Jolly Rogers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 approaches supersonic speed during an air power demonstration aboard the aircraft car... More

A spectator protects his ears as a F/A 18F Super Hornet performs at the 2008 Wings of Freedom Air Show.

A spectator protects his ears as a F/A 18F Super Hornet performs at th...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Oct. 25, 2008) A spectator protects his ears as a F/A 18F Super Hornet performs at the 2008 Wings of Freedom Air Show at Naval Air Station Jacksonville. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communicatio... More

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