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CALIFORNIANS AT WHITE HOUSE: FRONT ROW: SEC. HOUSTON, LEFT IN 4908 ONLY; SEN. PERKINS; SEN. WORK; SEC. DANIELS; SEC. WILSON; SEC. McADOO; SEC. BRYAN. 2ND ROW: REPS. BAKER; STEPHENS; KAHN; CURRY; ASST SEC. OF NAVY F.D. ROOSEVELT; REP. KENT; COMMR. CAMINETTI. 3RD ROW: REPS. HAYES; KNOWLAND. TOP ROW: REPS.

CALIFORNIANS AT WHITE HOUSE: FRONT ROW: SEC. HOUSTON, LEFT IN 4908 ONL...

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CALIFORNIANS AT WHITE HOUSE: FRONT ROW: SEC. HOUSTON, LEFT IN 4908 ONLY; SEN. PERKINS; SEN. WORK; SEC. DANIELS; SEC. WILSON; SEC. McADOO; SEC. BRYAN. 2ND ROW: REPS. BAKER; STEPHENS; KAHN; CURRY; ASST SEC. OF NAVY F.D. ROOSEVELT; REP. KENT; COMMR. CAMINETTI. 3RD ROW: REPS. HAYES; KNOWLAND. TOP ROW: REPS.

CALIFORNIANS AT WHITE HOUSE: FRONT ROW: SEC. HOUSTON, LEFT IN 4908 ONL...

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CALIFORNIANS AT WHITE HOUSE: FRONT ROW: SEC. HOUSTON, LEFT IN 4908 ONLY; SEN. PERKINS; SEN. WORK; SEC. DANIELS; SEC. WILSON; SEC. McADOO; SEC. BRYAN. 2ND ROW: REPS. BAKER; STEPHENS; KAHN; CURRY; ASST SEC. OF NAVY F.D. ROOSEVELT; REP. KENT; COMMR. CAMINETTI. 3RD ROW: REPS. HAYES; KNOWLAND. TOP ROW: REPS.

CALIFORNIANS AT WHITE HOUSE: FRONT ROW: SEC. HOUSTON, LEFT IN 4908 ONL...

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A U.S. Navy Hold Back Operator hooks up a U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet strike fighter aircraft to the catapult prior to its launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) on April 14, 2007, while the EISENHOWER transits through the Arabian Sea on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the area. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN David Danals) (Released)

A U.S. Navy Hold Back Operator hooks up a U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet str...

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

A US Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft, assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron 146, launches from the flight deck onboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) during flight operations in the Pacific Ocean. The STENNIS and embarked Carrier Air Wing 9 are operating together for the first time during a Composite Training Unit Exercise.(U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Michael Hight) (Released)

A US Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft, assigned to the Strike Fighter Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Michael Hight, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet pilot from Strike Fighter Squadron 192 waves prior to launching off the flight deck of the Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) during a squadron fly-off in the Pacific Ocean on Sept. 11, 2006. The Hornet is an all-weather, carrier-based fighter/attack aircraft that provides Carrier Strike Group with increased range, endurance and ordnance-carrying capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Joshua Wayne LeGrand) (Released)

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet pilot from Strike Fighter Squadron 192 waves...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Joshua Wayne Legrand, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A WWII Finnish Air Force fighter aircraft and a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet aircraft fly side-by-side during the Western Air and Space Show at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., on Oct. 30, 2004. The event is held to demonstrate the capabilities of both modern and vintage aircraft and the pilots that fly them. (U.S. Air Force photo by SENIOR AIRMAN Craig R. Cisek) (Released)

A WWII Finnish Air Force fighter aircraft and a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Horne...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Craig R. Cisek, USAF Release... More

A US Navy F/A-18 Hornet is readied for a mission by a crew on the flight deck of USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63). The KITTY HAWK is operating off the coast as part of the multi-service exercise

A US Navy F/A-18 Hornet is readied for a mission by a crew on the flig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST '95 Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PO2 Eric Clement Release Status: Released to... More

A US Navy F/A-18 Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron 113 (VFA-113), Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif., taxis down the runway after landing at Roswell Industrial Air Center during the annual air defense exercise

A US Navy F/A-18 Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron 113 (VFA-113), Na...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

A wide angle view of a US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker as it refuels a formation of F-16D Fighting Falcons. The Fighting Falcons are part of a joint strike package of US Navy F/A-18 Hornets and US Air Force F-15 Eagles for the exercise. This exercise involved each branch of the armed services and all major units of the US Atlantic Command.(Exact date unknown)

A wide angle view of a US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker as it refuels ...

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

An overhead aerial view of two US Navy F/A-18 Hornets (one beneath the other) as they make the approach to a KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling. 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.(Exact date unknown)

An overhead aerial view of two US Navy F/A-18 Hornets (one beneath the...

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

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

An air to air view of a US Navy F/A-18 Hornet as it receives aerial refueling. The Hornet is 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.(Exact date unknown)

An air to air view of a US Navy F/A-18 Hornet as it receives aerial re...

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

A US Air Force F-15 Eagle connects to the refueling boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling. The Eagle was part of a joint strike package of US Navy F/A-18 Hornets and US Air Force 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 is from the 69th Fighter Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga.(Exact date unknown)

A US Air Force F-15 Eagle connects to the refueling boom of a KC-135 S...

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

An overhead view of the refueling boom operator as he connects to a US Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon during aerial refueling. The Falcon was part of a joint strike package of US Navy F/A-18 Hornets and US Air Force F-15 Eagles for the exercise. Joint Task Force 95-3 involved each branch of the armed services and all major units of the US Atlantic Command.(Exact date unknown)

An overhead view of the refueling boom operator as he connects to a US...

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

A close up view of a US Air Force F-15 Eagle as it connects to the refueling boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker. The Eagle was part of a joint strike package of US Navy F/A-18 Hornets and US Air Force 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 is from the 69th Fighter Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga.(Exact date unknown)

A close up view of a US Air Force F-15 Eagle as it connects to the ref...

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

An air to air overhead view of a US Air Force F-15 Eagle as it makes an approach to a KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling. The Eagle is part of a joint strike package of US Navy F/A-18 Hornets and US Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons for the exercise. This exercise involved each branch of the armed services and all major units of the US Atlantic Command. The aircraft is from the 69th Fighter Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga.(Exact date unknown)

An air to air overhead view of a US Air Force F-15 Eagle as it makes a...

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

An overhead view of a US Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon as it connects to the refueling boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker during aerial refueling. The Falcon was part of a joint strike package of US Navy F/A-18 Hornets and US Air Force F-15 Eagles for the exercise. Joint Task Force 95-3 involved each branch of the armed services and all major units of the US Atlantic Command.(Exact date unknown)

An overhead view of a US Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon as it connects...

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

A US Air Force F-15 Eagle makes an approach to a KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling. The Eagle was part of a joint strike package of US Navy F/A-18 Hornets and US Air Force 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 is from the 69th Fighter Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga.(Exact date unknown)

A US Air Force F-15 Eagle makes an approach to a KC-135 Stratotanker f...

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

A medium close up left side view of the US Navy F/A-18F "Super Hornet" aircraft on the catapult of the Aircraft carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN-74), during the aircraft's initial sea trials in waters off the coast of North Carolina. The "Super Hornet", the Navy's newest strike-fighter aircraft, replaces the A-6 "Intruder" aircraft and is the programmed replacement for the F-14 "Tomcat"

A medium close up left side view of the US Navy F/A-18F "Super Hornet"...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Phcthomas Hensley Release... More

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornets from Carrier Air Wing Nine deployed from the aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) while flying over Kuwait during Operation Southern Watch

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornets ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: LTC J. Mortensen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

A US Navy F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Seven (VFA-147) catches the arresting gear wire, while landing on board the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). VFA-147 is part of Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) embarked on NIMITZ. The NIMITZ and her air wing are currently on a scheduled deployment in support of UN sanctions, enforcing the southern No-Fly Zone over Iraq. Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, Persian Gulf, 6 November 1997

A US Navy F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One Four ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Christopher Mobley, USN Release Status: Released to Publi... More

As seen from the flight deck of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73), the guided missile cruiser (AEGIS) USS NORMANDY (CG 60) approaches from astern, during preparations for underway replenishment. US Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornets, US Navy F/A-18C and an F-14B Tomcat are parked on flight deck in foreground. Both ships are currently conducting operations in the Persian Gulf to enforce UN sanctions against Iraq. Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, 21 February 1998

As seen from the flight deck of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jason Dent, USN Release Status: Released to P... More

Two US Navy F/A-18A Hornets (Center & bottom) and one USN F-14 Tomcat (Top) fly over the bridge of the Forrestal Class Aircraft Carrier, USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) as a sailor on watch looks over the Persian Gulf. The carrier is supporting the Southwest Asia build-up over southern Iraq

Two US Navy F/A-18A Hornets (Center & bottom) and one USN F-14 Tomcat ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Independence (CV 62) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Charles Neff, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

A US Navy F/A-18 Hornet launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73), while underway in the Persian Gulf. The ship is in the Gulf as part of an Southwest Asia build-up of forces in reaction to Iraq's refusal of U.N. sponsored weapons inspections

A US Navy F/A-18 Hornet launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz Cl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeffrey S. Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

A US Navy F/A-18 Hornet launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73), while underway in the Persian Gulf. The ship is in the Gulf as part of an Southwest Asia build-up of forces in reaction to Iraq's refusal of U.N. sponsored weapons inspections

A US Navy F/A-18 Hornet launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz Cl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeffrey S. Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

A US Navy F/A-18 Hornet launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73), while underway in the Persian Gulf. The ship is in the Gulf as part of an Southwest Asia build-up of forces in reaction to Iraq's refusal of U.N. sponsored weapons inspections

A US Navy F/A-18 Hornet launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz Cl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeffrey S. Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

US Navy flight deck personnel await the next launch/recovery cycle aboard the Forrestal Class Aircraft Carrier, USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62). US Navy F/A-18 Hornets from Strike Figher Squadron 195 (VFA-195) are seen on the deck. The INDEPENDENCE is deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch

US Navy flight deck personnel await the next launch/recovery cycle abo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Independence (CV 62) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN John Sullivan, USN Release Status: Released to Publ... More

A US Navy F/A-18 "Hornet" attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 195 (VFA-195) readies for launching from the Forrestal Class Aircraft Carrier, USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62). The INDEPENDENCE is deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch

A US Navy F/A-18 "Hornet" attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 195 (VFA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Independence (CV 62) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN John Sullivan, USN Release Status: Released to Publ... More

A US Navy poster with images depicting action aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). The blended images include a shot of a US Navy F/A-18 Hornet landing and taking off from the carrier and a US Navy flight deck Sailor with his arms crossed. All photos taken by PH2 (NAC) Jeffrey S. Viano

A US Navy poster with images depicting action aboard the Nimitz Class ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

With a single afterburner going a Navy F/A-18 Blue Angel breaks away from the crowd while performing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base during Arizona Aerospace Days

With a single afterburner going a Navy F/A-18 Blue Angel breaks away f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Thomas Meneguin, USAF Relea... More

With its afterburner blazing, a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet, belonging to Strike Fighter Squadron 105, Naval Air Station Cecil Field, Florida, launches from the flight deck of the USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) for a night-time strike against Iraq during DESERT FOX

With its afterburner blazing, a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet, belonging to ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT FOX Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: An William R. Crosby Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

An U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet belonging to the Sidewinders of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Six (VFA-86) heads for a mission over Afghanistan.

An U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet belonging to the Sidewinders of Strike Fig...

Central Command Area of Responsibility An U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet belonging to the "Sidewinders" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Six (VFA-86) heads for a mission over Afghanistan in support of Operation Endur... More

U.S. Navy F/A-18 prepares for aerial refueling.

U.S. Navy F/A-18 prepares for aerial refueling.

Operation Enduring Freedom, Oct. 26, 2001 --Following early morning bombing missions, an F-18 Hornet flies in the post-contact position during an aerial refueling mission with a KC-135R from the 319th Air Exped... More

Missiles being loaded on Navy F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter.

Missiles being loaded on Navy F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter.

At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis Marines from Fighter Attack Squadron Three One Four (VFMA-314) work together to upload an F/A-18 Hornet with a sparrow missile aboard USS John C. Stennis. Stennis and her emba... More

U.S. Navy F/A-18 refuels during Operation Enduring Freedom.

U.S. Navy F/A-18 refuels during Operation Enduring Freedom.

Operation Enduring Freedom, Oct.25, 2001 -- The pilot of an F/A-18 Hornet maintains steady control of the aircraft during an aerial refueling mission with a KC-135R from the 319th Air Expeditionary Group. The 3... 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 Returns from a mission over Afghanistan

F/A-18 Returns from a mission over Afghanistan

Aboard USS Carl Vinson (Oct. 10, 2001) A U.S. Navy F/A-18C "Hornet" descends to the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson is operating in the Arabian Sea in support of o... More

A Navy F/A-18 Hornet, armed with two AIM 9L Sidewinder missiles on the wing tips and two GBU 16 1,000-pound Paveway II Laser Guided Bombs, patrols the skies over Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

A Navy F/A-18 Hornet, armed with two AIM 9L Sidewinder missiles on the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael D. Gaddis, USAF Release Status: Released to P... More

A Navy F/A-18 Hornet connects with the drogue chute and takes on fuel from a KC-10 Extender while flying a sortie over Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Hornet is carrying an external fuel tank, a LANTIRN Pod and armed with three GBU-12 laser guided bombs. Operation ENDURING FREEDOM is in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad, after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

A Navy F/A-18 Hornet connects with the drogue chute and takes on fuel ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael D. Gaddis, USAF Release Status: Released to P... More

A Navy F/A-18 Hornet, VFA-97 "Warhawks," Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, patrols the skies over Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Hornet carries external fuel tanks and is armed with Paveway II laser guided GBU-16 1,000-pound bombs and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

A Navy F/A-18 Hornet, VFA-97 "Warhawks," Naval Air Station Lemoore, Ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael D. Gaddis, USAF Release Status: Released to P... More

Taking on More Gas, US Navy Photogrpah

Taking on More Gas, US Navy Photogrpah

Enduring Freedom (Nov. 07, 2001) A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet prepares to take on fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender while flying in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Aircraft from the carries Carl Vi... More

F/A-18 on combat mission over Afghanistan.

F/A-18 on combat mission over Afghanistan.

In the skies over Afghanistan (Mar. 19, 2002) A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the "Knighthawks" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Three Six (VFA-136) conducts a patrol mission over Afghanistan. Kennedy and ... More

F/A-18 Hornet on combat mission over Afghanistan.

F/A-18 Hornet on combat mission over Afghanistan.

In the skies over Afghanistan (Mar. 19, 2002) A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the "Knighthawks" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Three Six (VFA-136) conducts a patrol mission over Afghanistan. Kennedy and ... More

An F-14B Tomcat assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Fighter Squadron One Zero Three (VF-103) leads a formation with three U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornets and two Croatian MiG-21 fighter aircraft.

An F-14B Tomcat assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Fighter Squadron One Z...

Pula, Croatia (Oct. 29, 2002) An F-14B Tomcat assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Fighter Squadron One Zero Three (VF-103) leads a formation with three U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornets assigned to Strike Fighter Squadrons... More

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet proceeds on its mission in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet proceeds on its mission in support of Operat...

Central Command Area of Responsibility (Mar. 21, 2003) A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet proceeds on its mission in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom after taking on fuel from an Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker in the s... More

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Darren Demel refuels a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet in the skies near Iraq.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Darren Demel refuels a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hor...

Central Command Area of Responsibility (Mar. 21, 2003) U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Darren Demel refuels a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet in the skies near Iraq before it continues on its mission in Support of Operation ... More

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet takes fuel from an Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker in the skies near Iraq.

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet takes fuel from an Air Force KC-135 Stratota...

Central Command Area of Responsibility (Mar. 21, 2003) A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet takes fuel from an Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker in the skies near Iraq before continuing on its mission in Support of Operation ... More

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter flying missions in Operation Iraqi Freedom receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender.

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter flying missions in Operation ...

Central Command Area of Responsibility (Apr. 09, 2003) A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter flying missions in Operation Iraqi Freedom receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender. The fighter is carrying a Joint D... More

A formation of Navy F/A-18 Hornets flys over the EV1.Net Houston Bowl at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas.

A formation of Navy F/A-18 Hornets flys over the EV1.Net Houston Bowl ...

Houston, Texas (Dec. 30, 2003) A formation of Navy F/A-18 Hornets flys over the EV1.Net Houston Bowl at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Midshipmen of the U.S. Naval Academy lost to the Texas Tech Red Rai... More

A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet performs a sharp pull-up.

A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet performs a sharp pull-up.

Andrews Air Force Base, Md. (May. 14, 2004) A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Flying Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron One Two Two (VFA-122), performs a sharp pull-up in front of the crowd durin... 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

A U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet receives fuel from an aerial tanker via drogue at dusk over Iraq while operating in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom on Sept. 3, 2004. (U.S. Air Force photo by MASTER Sergeant Shaun Withers) (Released)

A U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet receives fuel from an aerial tanker via dro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Shaun Withers, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron-34, NAS Oceana, Va., drops a flare and turns towards home after a long mission in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom on Sept. 3, 2004. (U.S. Air Force photo by MASTER SGT. Shaun Withers) (RELEASED)

A U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron-34, NAS Oceana, Va...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Shaun Withers, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Four U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornets from Strike Fighter Squadron One Five One (VFA-151) prepare to conduct aerial refueling with an Air Force KC-130 over Oregon during exercise Sentry Eagle 2005.

Four U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornets from Strike Fighter Squadron One Five On...

Oregon (Aug. 11, 2005) Four U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornets from Strike Fighter Squadron One Five One (VFA-151) prepare to conduct aerial refueling with an Air Force KC-130 over Oregon during exercise Sentry Eagle 200... More

Two U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornets assigned Strike Fighter Squadron One Five One (VFA-151) conducts aerial refueling with an Air Force KC-130 over Oregon during exercise Sentry Eagle 2005.

Two U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornets assigned Strike Fighter Squadron One Five...

Oregon (Aug. 11, 2005) Two U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornets assigned Strike Fighter Squadron One Five One (VFA-151) conducts aerial refueling with an Air Force KC-130 over Oregon during exercise Sentry Eagle 2005. Sent... More

Four U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornets conduct a fly-over during opening ceremonies for the 106th Army vs. Navy Football game.

Four U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornets conduct a fly-over during opening...

Philadelphia, Pa. (Dec. 03, 2005) Four U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornets, assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron Two One One (VFA-211), conduct a fly-over during opening ceremonies for the 106th Ar... More

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 15 (VFA-15)"Valions"launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) during operations in the Atlantic Ocean on Feb. 7, 2006. The ROOSEVELT is currently underway on a regularly scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by CHIEF PETTY Officer 3rd Class Tony Foster) (Released)

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 15 (VF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Camera Operator: CPO3 Tony Foster, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft leaves the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft leaves the flight deck aboa...

Atlantic Ocean (Apr. 24, 2006) A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft leaves the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) after performing a touch and go. Roosevel... More

Students line up to ride the Navy F/A-18 Flight Simulation ride at William Howard Taft High School in Northwest Chicago.

Students line up to ride the Navy F/A-18 Flight Simulation ride at Wil...

Chicago, Ill. (May. 18, 2006) Students line up to ride the Navy F/A-18 Flight Simulation ride at William Howard Taft High School in Northwest Chicago. The flight simulation ride entertained students as part of ... More

Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) students from William Howard Taft High School prepares to ride the Navy F/A-18 Flight Simulation.

Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) students from Wil...

Chicago, Ill. (May. 18, 2006) Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) students from William Howard Taft High School prepares to ride the Navy F/A-18 Flight Simulation. The flight simulation ride en... More

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet (right) prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) during operations in the Indian Ocean on Aug. 18, 2006. The Hornet is an all-weather, carrier-based fighter/attack aircraft that provides Carrier Strike Group with increased range, endurance and ordnance-carrying capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Stephen W. Rowe) (Released)

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet (right) prepares to make an arrested landing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Stephen W. Rowe, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft, from Strike Fighter Squadron 102, launches from flight deck of the Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) during operations in the Indian Ocean on Aug. 21, 2006. The Super Hornet is an all-weather, carrier-based fighter/attack aircraft that provides Navy Carrier Strike Group with increased range, endurance and ordnance-carrying capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Joshua Wayne LeGrand) (Released)

A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft, from Strike Fighter Squadro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Joshua Wayne Legrand, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft, from Strike Fighter Squadron 102, launches from flight deck of the Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) during operations in the Indian Ocean on Aug. 21, 2006. The Super Hornet is an all-weather, carrier-based fighter/attack aircraft that provides Navy Carrier Strike Group with increased range, endurance and ordnance-carrying capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Joshua Wayne LeGrand) (Released)

A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft, from Strike Fighter Squadro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Joshua Wayne Legrand, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More

Three U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft, from Strike Fighter Squadron 192, fly in formation over the Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) during cyclic flight operations in the Indian Ocean on Aug. 21, 2006. The Super Hornet is an all-weather, carrier-based fighter/attack aircraft that provides Navy Carrier Strike Group with increased range, endurance and ordnance-carrying capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Stephen W. Rowe) (Released)

Three U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft, from Strike Fighter Squadron ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Stephen W. Rowe, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Three U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft, from Strike Fighter Squadron 192, fly in formation over the Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) during cyclic flight operations in the Indian Ocean on Aug. 21, 2006. The Super Hornet is an all-weather, carrier-based fighter/attack aircraft that provides Navy Carrier Strike Group with increased range, endurance and ordnance-carrying capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Stephen W. Rowe) (Released)

Three U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft, from Strike Fighter Squadron ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Stephen W. Rowe, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

A US Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 106 makes an arrested landing onboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) during operations in the Atlantic Ocean.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Randall Damm) (Released)

A US Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Randall Damm, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A US Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 106 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) during operations in the Atlantic Ocean. The Super Hornet is an all-weather, carrier-based fighter/ attack aircraft that provides USN Carrier Strike Group with increased range, endurance and ordnance-carrying capabilities.(U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Randall Damm) (Released)

A US Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 106 mak...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Randall Damm, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet strike fighter assigned to the"Knighthawks"of Strike Fighter Squadron 136, is ready to launch aboard the U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65). The USS ENTERPRISE USS (CVN 65) Carrier Strike Group are currently underway in the Indian Ocean on a six-month deployment in support of the Global War On Terrorism. Aug. 22, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by LT. Peter Scheu) (Released)

A U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet strike fighter assigned to the"Knighthawks"...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Scene Camera Operator: LT Peter Scheu, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy F/A-18C Hornet strike fighter assigned to the"Knighthawks"of Strike Fighter Squadron 136, launches aboard the U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65). The USS ENTERPRISE USS (CVN 65) Carrier Strike Group are currently underway in the Indian Ocean on a six-month deployment in support of the Global War On Terrorism. Aug. 22, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by LT. Peter Scheu) (Released)

A US Navy F/A-18C Hornet strike fighter assigned to the"Knighthawks"of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Scene Camera Operator: LT Peter Scheu, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The weight of an U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet strike fighter assigned to the"Checkmates"of Strike Fighter Squadron 211, is displayed prior to launch aboard the U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65). The USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) Carrier Strike Group are currently underway in the Indian Ocean on a six-month deployment in support of the Global War On Terrorism. Aug. 22, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST AIRMAN Jhi L. Scott) (Released)

The weight of an U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet strike fighter assigne...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Jhi L. Scott, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

A US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 106 is waved off due to a fouled deck while landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) during operations in the Atlantic Ocean. The Super Hornet is an all-weather, carrier-based fighter/ attack aircraft that provides USN Carrier Strike Group with increased range, endurance and ordnance-carrying capabilities.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Nathan Laird) (Released)

A US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Nathan Laird, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet strike fighter assigned to"Checkmates"of Strike Fighter Squadron 211, prepares to make an arrested landing aboard the U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65). The USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) are currently underway in the Arabian Sea on a six-month deployment in support of the Global War On Terrorism. Aug. 26, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Marcel A. Barbeau) (Released)

A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet strike fighter assigned to"Checkmates...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Marcel A. Barbeau, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

A U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 192 makes an arrested landing aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) during operations in the Pacific Ocean on Aug. 27, 2006. The Hornet is an all-weather, carrier-based fighter/attack aircraft that provides Carrier Strike Group with increased range, endurance and ordnance-carrying capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Jarod Hodge) (Released)

A U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 192 m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Jarod Hodge, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft launches from the number two steam-powered catapult onboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) while a US Marine Corps EA-6B Prowler aircraft is directed into launch position on catapult number one during operations in the Pacific Ocean. REAGAN is currently underway conducting Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualifications.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Aaron Burden) (Released)

A US Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft launches from the number two steam-p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Aaron Burden, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

A US Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft completes a launch from the number one catapult aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) during operations in the Pacific Ocean. Junior Navy aviators are currently flying the Hornets during carrier flight operations training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Aaron Burden) (Released)

A US Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft completes a launch from the number o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Aaron Burden, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

US Navy aircraft handlers directs a US Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft into launch position onboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) during operations in the Pacific Ocean. REAGAN is currently underway conducting Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualifications.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Marc Rockwell-Pate) (Released)

US Navy aircraft handlers directs a US Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Marc Rockwell-Pate, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

White steam trails the exhaust of a US Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft as it launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) during operations in the Pacific Ocean. REAGAN is currently underway conducting Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualifications.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Marc Rockwell-Pate) (Released)

White steam trails the exhaust of a US Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft as...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Marc Rockwell-Pate, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

An U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to the"Sunliners"of Strike Fighter Squadron 81, lands aboard the U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). The USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) is currently underway off the coast of Calif., conducting sea trials after successfully completing a six-month Planned Incremental Availability period. Aug. 30, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Jake Berenguer) (Released)

An U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to the"Sunliners"of Stri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Jake Berenguer, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to the"Fighting Redcocks"of Strike Fighter Squadron 22, launches from the U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). The USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) is currently underway off the coast of Calif., conducting sea trials after successfully completing a six-month Planned Incremental Availability period. Aug. 31, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Roland Franklin) (Released)

A U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to the"Fighting Redcocks"...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Roland Franklin, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 192 launches from the flight deck of the Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) during operations in the Pacific Ocean on Aug. 31, 2006. The Hornet is an all-weather, carrier-based fighter/attack aircraft that provides USN Carrier Strike Group with increased range, endurance and ordnance-carrying capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Jared D. Benner) (Released)

A U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 192 l...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Jared Benner, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to the"Fighting Redcocks"of Strike Fighter Squadron 22, launches from the U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). The USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) is currently underway off the coast of Calif., conducting sea trials after successfully completing a six-month Planned Incremental Availability period. Aug. 31, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Roland Franklin) (Released)

A U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to the"Fighting Redcocks"...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Roland Franklin, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to the"Fighting Redcocks"of Strike Fighter Squadron 22, launches from the U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). The USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) is currently underway off the coast of Calif., conducting sea trials after successfully completing a six-month Planned Incremental Availability period. Aug. 31, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Roland Franklin) (Released)

A U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to the"Fighting Redcocks"...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Roland Franklin, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to the"Fighting Redcocks"of Strike Fighter Squadron 22, launches from the U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). The USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) is currently underway off the coast of Calif., conducting sea trials after successfully completing a six-month Planned Incremental Availability period. Sept. 1, 2006 (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Shannon E. Renfroe) (Released)

A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to the"Fighting Red...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Shannon E. Renfroe, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Two U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 102, embarked onboard the Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), perform in-flight refueling during an air power demonstration practice in the Pacific Ocean on Sept. 11, 2006. The Hornet is an all-weather, carrier-based fighter/attack aircraft that provides Carrier Strike Group with increased range, endurance and ordnance-carrying capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Joshua Wayne LeGrand) (Released)

Two U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Joshua Wayne Legrand, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft, from Strike Fighter Squadron 102, launches from flight deck of the Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) during operations in the Pacific Ocean on Sept. 11, 2006. The Super Hornet is an all-weather, carrier-based fighter/attack aircraft that provides Carrier Strike Group with increased range, endurance and ordnance-carrying capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Joshua Wayne LeGrand) (Released)

A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft, from Strike Fighter Squadro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Joshua Wayne Legrand, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

Two U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft, from Strike Fighter Squadron 102, launches from flight deck of the Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) during operations in the Pacific Ocean on Sept. 11, 2006. The Super Hornet is an all-weather, carrier-based fighter/attack aircraft that provides Carrier Strike Group with increased range, endurance and ordnance-carrying capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Joshua Wayne LeGrand) (Released)

Two U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft, from Strike Fighter Squad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Joshua Wayne Legrand, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A U.S, Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 5 breaks the sound barrier during an air power demonstration practice in the Pacific Ocean on Sept. 11, 2006. The Super Hornet is an all-weather, carrier-based fighter/attack aircraft that provides Carrier Strike Group with increased range, endurance and ordnance-carrying capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Joshua Wayne LeGrand) (Released)

A U.S, Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 5 brea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Joshua Wayne Legrand, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

Four U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 5 perform a diamond shape formation during practice for an air power demonstration in the Pacific Ocean on Sept. 11, 2006. The Hornet is an all-weather, carrier-based fighter/attack aircraft that provides Carrier Strike Group with increased range, endurance and ordnance-carrying capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Joshua Wayne LeGrand) (Released)

Four U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 5 perform ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Joshua Wayne Legrand, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

An U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet strike fighter aircraft assigned to the"Sidewinders"of Strike Fighter Squadron 86, makes an arrested landing aboard the U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65). The ENTERPRISE Carrier Strike Group are currently underway in the Arabian Sea on a six-month deployment in support of the Global War On Terrorism. Sept. 19, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class N.C. Kaylor) (Released)

An U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet strike fighter aircraft assigned to the"Si...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Rob Gaston, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet strike fighter aircraft, assigned to the"Knighthawks"of Strike Fighter Squadron 136, makes an arrested landing aboard the U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) as Aviation Boatswain's Mate AIRMAN prepares the arresting wire after it retracts. The ENTERPRISE Carrier Strike Group are currently underway in the Arabian Sea on a six-month deployment in support of the Global War On Terrorism. Sept. 19, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Rob Gaston) (Released)

An U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet strike fighter aircraft, assigned to the"K...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Rob Gaston, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 146, lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74). The STENNIS and embarked Carrier Air Wing 9 are operating together for the first time during a Composite Training Unit Exercise in the Pacific Ocean.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN John Wagner) (Released)

A US Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron...

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

Three US Navy F/A-18 Hornet aircraft prepare to launch from the waist catapults during flight operations on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74). The STENNIS and embarked Carrier Air Wing 9 are operating together for the first time during a Composite Training Unit Exercise in the Pacific Ocean.(U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Michael Hight) (Released)

Three US Navy F/A-18 Hornet aircraft prepare to launch from the waist ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Michael Hight, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

Two US Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft fly over from the flight deck of the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) before the landing on the ship. The STENNIS and embarked Carrier Air Wing 9 are operating together during a Composite Training Unit Exercise in the Pacific Ocean.(U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Ron Reeves) (Released)

Two US Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft fly over from the flight deck of t...

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

A US Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74). The STENNIS and embarked Carrier Air Wing 9 are operating together during a Composite Training Unit Exercise in the Pacific Ocean.(U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Ron Reeves) (Released)

A US Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft launches from the flight deck of the...

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

A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the"Screaming Eagles"of Strike Fighter Squadron 122, piloted by LT. Matt Turner, pushes the limits of the sound barrier during a performance at the Miramar Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 13, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Scott Taylor) (Released)

A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the"Screaming Eagles"of S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Scott Taylor, USN Release Status: Release... More

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the"Sunliners"of Strike Fighter Squadron 81 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-18 Hornet assigned to the"Sunliners"of Strike Fighter ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean Scene Major Command Shown: VFA-81 Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Roland Franklin, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... 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

In the background a U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the"Screaming Eagles"of Strike Fighter Squadron 122, taxis towards its parking area after a performance at the Miramar Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Scott Taylor (Released)

In the background a U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the"Scr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station,Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Scott Taylor, USN Rel... 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

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