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RM2RAK25Y–Mediterranean Sea, International Waters. 30 June, 2023. A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet, attached to the Black Lions of Strike Fighter Squadron 213, performs an arrested landing on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford operating on the Mediterranean Sea, June 30, 2023 off the coast of Italy. Credit: MC3 Simon Pike/U.S. Navy Photo/Alamy Live News
RMW89X20–An F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 213 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) while underway in the Gulf of Oman on Nov. 3, 2008. The aircraft carrier and embarked Carrier Air Wing 8 are conducting operations in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
RM2T519AC–Mediterranean Sea, International Waters. 24 October, 2023. A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet, attached to the Black Lions of Strike Fighter Squadron 213, launches from the flight deck aboard the Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford operating on the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, October 24, 2023 off the coast of Israel. Credit: MC3 Simon Pike/U.S. Navy Photo/Alamy Live News
RM2K9DRH6–221005-N-ZV473-1465 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 05, 2022) Philanthropist and former Mayor of New York City, Mike Bloomberg, rides in an F/A-18 Hornet, taking off from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN-78) flight deck and landing on Naval Station Norfolk. The flight was performed by Strike Fighter Squadron 213 Blacklions. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Emily Casavant)
RM2KG5X2B–221005-N-ZV473-1474 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 05, 2022) Philanthropist and former Mayor of New York City, Mike Bloomberg, rides in an F/A-18 Hornet, taking off from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN-78) flight deck and landing on Naval Station Norfolk. The flight was performed by Strike Fighter Squadron 213 Blacklions. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Emily Casavant)
RMCXB81J–Petty Officer 1st Class Maungwai Soe performs pre-flight launch checks on an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 213 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush. George H.W. Bush is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility on its first operational deployment.
RFCC39XJ–Joseph Greenslade, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, hugs his twin daughters after six-month deployment.
RMPCH424–A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Sept. 2, 2014, in the Persian Gulf. The George H.W. Bush was supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
RMFTEHW7–MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 29, 2014) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the “Fighting Black Lions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.
RF2K502RW–ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2020) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) air department tow an F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the “Blacklions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, Nov. 13, 2020. Under the leadership of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Gerald R. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting first-ever integrated carrier strike group operations with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2 and their air and missile defense commander, the commanding officer of the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64).
RMFTEBAF–140308-N-YG678-069 MEDITERRANEAN Sea (Mar. 8, 2014) An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the “Fighting Black Lions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H. W. Bush is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Elizabeth Feaster/Released)
RFD4T4XR–An F-14D Tomcat on the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt.
RM2M5N6E4–An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, takes off from USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) flight deck, March 29, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting flight deck certification and air wing carrier qualification as part of the ship’s tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment.
RM2T1GBHT–Mediterranean Sea. 11th Oct, 2023. An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the Blacklions of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, prepares to launch from the flight deck of the worlds largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 11, 2023. Gerald R. Ford is the U.S. Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the U.S. Navy's capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, at the direction of the Secretary of Defense
RM2DX9AFF–An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the Fighting Black Lions of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 flies over the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) after conducting strike missions against ISIL targets. George H.W. Bush is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Arabian Gulf, September 23, 2014. Photo by US Navy via ABACAPRESS.COM
RM2TA98GJ–Oct 16, 2023 - Mediterranean Sea - Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Jozuah Ramirez, from New Braunfels, Texas, assigned to the air department of the worlds largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), launches an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the Blacklions of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 on the flight deck, Oct. 16, 2023. Gerald R. Ford is the U.S. Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the U.S. Navy's capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in th
RM2T28NH4–Mediterranean Sea. 11th Oct, 2023. An F/A-18F Super Hornet, left, attached to the Blacklions of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, and an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Ragin Bulls of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37, conduct flight operations in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 11, 2023. VFA-213 and VFA-37 are deployed aboard the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) as a part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8. Gerald R. Ford is the U.S. Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the U.S. Navy's capacity to project powe
RM2REBX81–California, USA. 16th July, 2023. Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Rholanda Tucker, from Palmdale, California, assigned to the ''Blacklions'' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, conducts routine maintenance on the 20mm gun from an F/A-18F Super Hornet in the hangar bay of the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), July 16, 2023. Gerald R. Ford is the U.S. Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the U.S. Navy's capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in
RM2T519A2–Mediterranean Sea, International Waters. 24 October, 2023. A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet, attached to the Black Lions of Strike Fighter Squadron 213, launches from the flight deck aboard the Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford operating on the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, October 24, 2023 off the coast of Israel. Credit: MC3 Simon Pike/U.S. Navy Photo/Alamy Live News
RM2K9DRMK–221005-N-ZV473-1474 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 05, 2022) Philanthropist and former Mayor of New York City, Mike Bloomberg, rides in an F/A-18 Hornet, taking off from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN-78) flight deck and landing on Naval Station Norfolk. The flight was performed by Strike Fighter Squadron 213 Blacklions. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Emily Casavant)
RM2KG5X29–221005-N-ZV473-1471 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 05, 2022) Philanthropist and former Mayor of New York City, Mike Bloomberg, rides in an F/A-18 Hornet, taking off from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN-78) flight deck and landing on Naval Station Norfolk. The flight was performed by Strike Fighter Squadron 213 Blacklions. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Emily Casavant)
RMPCH423–A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Sept. 2, 2014, in the Persian Gulf. The George H.W. Bush was supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
RMPCH42H–A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Sept. 1, 2014, in the Persian Gulf. The George H.W. Bush was supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
RMFTEBAE–140308-N-YG678-008 MEDITERRANEAN Sea (Mar. 8, 2014) An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the “Fighting Black Lions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H. W. Bush is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Elizabeth Feaster/Released)
RFD4T4Y2–An F-14D Tomcat comes in for an arrested landing on the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt.
RMFTEJ2B–MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 31, 2014) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class James Latner, from Virginia Beach, Va., performs an inspection on an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the "Fighting Black Lions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.
RM2M5N6DE–An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, lands on USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) flight deck, March 29, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting flight deck certification and air wing carrier qualification as part of the ship’s tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment.
RMFTEHW6–MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 29, 2014) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Amanda White, from Vandalia, Ohio, top right, directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the “Fighting Black Lions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.
RM2M5MM5K–An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, lands on USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) flight deck, March 26, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting flight deck certification and air wing carrier qualification as part of the ship’s tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment.
RMFTEC6B–140315-N-SI489-141 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 15, 2014) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the “Fighting Black Lions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, launches off the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H. W. Bush is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Johnson/Released)
RM2M5MHFT–Sailors assigned to 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 an F/A-18F Super Hornet for flight operations on USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) flight deck, March 25, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting flight deck certification and air wing carrier qualification as part of the ships tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment.
RM2DX9AHP–An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the Fighting Black Lions of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) after conducting strike missions against ISIL targets. George H.W. Bush is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Arabian Gulf, September 23, 2014. Photo by US Navy via ABACAPRESS.COM
RM2T519A1–Mediterranean Sea, International Waters. 24 October, 2023. A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet, attached to the Black Lions of Strike Fighter Squadron 213, launches from the flight deck aboard the Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford operating on the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, October 24, 2023 off the coast of Israel. Credit: MC3 Simon Pike/U.S. Navy Photo/Alamy Live News
RM2K9DRMN–221005-N-ZV473-1468 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 05, 2022) Philanthropist and former Mayor of New York City, Mike Bloomberg, rides in an F/A-18 Hornet, taking off from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN-78) flight deck and landing on Naval Station Norfolk. The flight was performed by Strike Fighter Squadron 213 Blacklions. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Emily Casavant)
RM2KG5X1H–221005-N-ZV473-1468 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 05, 2022) Philanthropist and former Mayor of New York City, Mike Bloomberg, rides in an F/A-18 Hornet, taking off from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN-78) flight deck and landing on Naval Station Norfolk. The flight was performed by Strike Fighter Squadron 213 Blacklions. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Emily Casavant)
RMPCH42E–A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Sept. 1, 2014, in the Persian Gulf. The George H.W. Bush was supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
RFD4T4XY–An F-14D Tomcat on the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt.
RFD4T50E–An F-14D Tomcat on the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt.
RFD4T4Y5–An F-14D Tomcat on the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt.
RMFTEC69–140315-N-SI489-073 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 15, 2014) Sailors prepare to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the “Fighting Black Lions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H. W. Bush is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Johnson/Released)
RM2M5MHFW–A Sailor assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, during flight operations on Ford’s flight deck, March 25, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting flight deck certification and air wing carrier qualification as part of the ships tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment.
RMFTEB9M–140308-N-SI489-216 MEDITERRANEAN Sea (Mar. 8, 2014) An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the “Fighting Black Lions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 prepares to launch on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H. W. Bush is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Johnson/Released)
RM2M5KP57–Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Robert Parsons, left, from Aurora, Colorado, and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Andres Perez, from Fontana, California, both assigned to the 'Black Lions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, secure a hydraulic servicing unit in USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) hangar bay, March 23, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting flight deck certification and air wing carrier qualifications as part of the ship's tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment.
RMFTEJ2C–MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 31, 2014) Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Trinidad Silva, from San Jose, Calif., rests on a fuel tank of an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the "Fighting Black Lions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.
RM2T519A3–Mediterranean Sea, International Waters. 24 October, 2023. A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet, attached to the Black Lions of Strike Fighter Squadron 213, launches from the flight deck aboard the Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford operating on the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, October 24, 2023 off the coast of Israel. Credit: MC3 Simon Pike/U.S. Navy Photo/Alamy Live News
RM2K9DRJ8–221005-N-ZV473-1466 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 05, 2022) Philanthropist and former Mayor of New York City, Mike Bloomberg, rides in an F/A-18 Hornet, taking off from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN-78) flight deck and landing on Naval Station Norfolk. The flight was performed by Strike Fighter Squadron 213 Blacklions. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Emily Casavant)
RM2T190XK–Mediterranean Sea, International Waters. 07th Oct, 2023. Mediterranean Sea, International Waters. 07 October, 2023. A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet, attached to the Blacklions of Strike Fighter Squadron 213, launches from the flight deck aboard the Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford operating on the Mediterranean Sea, October 7, 2023 off the coast of Italy. The Ford Carrier Strike Group has been ordered to move closer to Israel in a show of support following the Hamas terror attacks. Credit: MC2 Nolan Pennington/U.S. Navy Photo/Alamy Live News
RM2KEXCGP–An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the “Blacklions” of Strike Fighter Squadron 213, conducts a fly by of the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) as Sailors onboard Dutch frigate HNLMS De Zeven Provincien (F 802) observe Ford’s flight operations, Nov. 12, 2022. Exercise Silent Wolverine is a U.S.-led, combined training exercise that tests Ford-class aircraft carrier capabilities through integrated high-end naval warfare scenarios alongside participating allies in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is deployed in the Atlantic Ocean, cond
RF2BCWKP5–A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Hornet fighter aircraft attached to the Blacklions of Strike Fighter Squadron 213, lands on the flight deck of the Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford underway conducting its flight deck and combat air traffic control center certification March 19, 2020 in the Atlantic Ocean.
RM2KG5X2A–221005-N-ZV473-1476 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 05, 2022) Philanthropist and former Mayor of New York City, Mike Bloomberg, rides in an F/A-18 Hornet, taking off from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN-78) flight deck and landing on Naval Station Norfolk. The flight was performed by Strike Fighter Squadron 213 Blacklions. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Emily Casavant)
RM2BCWKNR–A U.S. Navy yellow jacket deck crew signals an F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter aircraft, attached to Black Lions of Strike Fighter Squadron 213, to launch from the flight deck of the Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford underway conducting its flight deck and combat air traffic control center certification March 19, 2020 in the Atlantic Ocean.
RMPCH42F–A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 prepares to launch from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Sept. 1, 2014, in the Persian Gulf. The George H.W. Bush was supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
RM2RB6CW5–Mediterranean Sea, International Waters. 01 July, 2023. A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet, attached to the Blacklions of Strike Fighter Squadron 213, launches from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford operating on the Mediterranean Sea, July 1, 2023 off the coast of Italy. Credit: MC2 Nolan Pennington/U.S. Navy Photo/Alamy Live News
RMPCH42J–A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Aug. 26, 2014, in the Persian Gulf as the ship supports operations in Iraq. President Barack Obama authorized humanitarian aid deliveries to Iraq as well as targeted airstrikes to protect U.S. personnel from extremists known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. U.S. Central Command directed the operations.
RM2T2765E–Mediterranean Sea, International Waters. 13th Oct, 2023. Mediterranean Sea, International Waters. 13 October, 2023. A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet, attached to the Blacklions of Strike Fighter Squadron 213, takes off from the flight deck of the Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford operating on the Mediterranean Sea, October 13, 2023 off the coast of Israel. Credit: MC2 Jackson Adkins/U.S. Navy Photo/Alamy Live News
RMP3B39G–OF OMAN (Dec. 18, 2008) An F/A-18 Super Hornet, assigned to the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are on deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility and are focused on reassuring regional partners of the United States' commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity. U.S. Navy
RMFTEBYR–140315-N-CZ979-042 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 15,2014) An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the “Fighting Black Lions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H. W. Bush is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Card/Released)
RMPCH42D–A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Persian Gulf Sept. 23, 2014. The George H.W. Bush supported maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
RM2M5KCEX–Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Nathaniel Williams, from Bay City, Michigan, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, mans a P-25 fire truck as an F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 lands on the flight deck, March 22, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting flight deck certification and air wing carrier qualification as part of the ship’s tailored basic phase prior operational deployment.
RMPCH42N–A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Persian Gulf June 30, 2014. The George H.W. Bush was supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
RM2M5KP9A–Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 1st Class Gabriel Cooper, from Stone Mountain, Georgia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, stands watch as the arresting gear officer as an F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 approaches the flight deck for landing during flight operations, March 23, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting flight deck certification and air wing carrier qualifications as part of the ship’s tailored basic phase prior operational deployment.
RMPCGCDA–ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 5, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the 'Tomcatters' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31, bottom, and an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the 'Blacklions' of VFA-213 fly in formation above the HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) during exercise Saxon Warrior 2017. The U.S. and U.K. co-hosted carrier strike group exercise demonstrates interoperability and capability to respond to crises and deter potential threats.
RM2DX9AJN–An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31, and an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, prepare to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) to conduct strike missions against ISIL targets. George H.W. Bush is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Arabian Gulf, September 23, 2014. Photo by US Navy via ABACAPRESS.COM
RMPCH42G–A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Persian Gulf June 25, 2014. The George H.W. Bush was on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
RFD4T4Y3–An F-14D Tomcat on the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt.
RM2T532NK–0712107241L-005 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2007) The pilot of an F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 prepares to launch from nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt is underway conducting carrier qualifications. U.S. Navy
RM2KEXCH4–An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the “Blacklions” of Strike Fighter Squadron 213, conducts a fly by of the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) as Sailors onboard Dutch frigate HNLMS De Zeven Provincien (F 802) observe Ford’s flight operations, Nov. 12, 2022. Exercise Silent Wolverine is a U.S.-led, combined training exercise that tests Ford-class aircraft carrier capabilities through integrated high-end naval warfare scenarios alongside participating allies in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is deployed in the Atlantic Ocean, cond
RM2T52GGE–1005197908T-207 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 19, 2010) Landing signal officers aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) watch as a F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 lands. George H.W. Bush is underway in the Atlantic Ocean. Navy
RM2KG5X3E–221005-N-ZV473-1481 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 05, 2022) Philanthropist and former Mayor of New York City, Mike Bloomberg, rides in an F/A-18 Hornet, taking off from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN-78) flight deck and landing on Naval Station Norfolk. The flight was performed by Strike Fighter Squadron 213 Blacklions. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Emily Casavant)
RM2R7X0NW–An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, chocked and chained to the worldÕs largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. FordÕs (CVN 78) flight deck, June 16, 2023. VFA 213 is deployed aboard CVN 78 as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8. Gerald R. Ford is the U.S. NavyÕs newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the U.S. NavyÕs capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth F
RM2T5293M–1012078255P-002 FALLON, Nev. (Dec. 7, 2010) An F/A-18F assigned to Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 213 lands at Van Voorhis Airfield at Naval Air Station Fallon during the final phase of training for Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 before embarking for a deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71). Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center is the custodian of 44 aircraft, including F/A-18 Alpha and Charlie Hornet variants, F/A-18F Super Hornets, F-16 Alfa and Bravo Viper variants, H-60S Sea Hawk helicopters and E2-C Hawkeye aircraft. CVW-8 is nearing the completion of air wing trai
RM2WCPEPT–240115-N-YM590-1087 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 15, 2024)- An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Fighting Blacklions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, taxis on the flightline after returning to Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia, Jan. 15, following a more than eight-month deployment with the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group. While deployed, the squadron accomplished 1,943 sorties covering 3,137 flight hours with a 97% sortie completion rate. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Brian M. Brooks)
RM2T53378–1010255446H-413 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2010) Sailors assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 remove ordnance from an F/A-18F Super Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy
RM2T2768M–Mediterranean Sea, International Waters. 13th Oct, 2023. Mediterranean Sea, International Waters. 13 October, 2023. A U.S. Navy plane captain signals a F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet, attached to the Blacklions of Strike Fighter Squadron 213, to hold for take off on the flight deck of the Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford operating on the Mediterranean Sea, October 13, 2023 off the coast of Israel. Credit: MC2 Jackson Adkins/U.S. Navy Photo/Alamy Live News
RM2T7GF40–An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the ÒBlacklionsÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, lands on the flight deck of the worldÕs largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN) 78 in the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 6, 2023. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, at the direction of the Secretary of Defense. The U.S. maintains forward-deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer Newsome)
RMJ0D6JK–U.S. Navy sailors service a F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter aircraft attached to the 'Blacklions' of the Strike Fighter Squadron 213 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush April 8, 2017 in the Arabian Gulf. The aircraft carrier is deployed in Operation Inherent Resolve against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.
RMFTEBYT–140315-N-CZ979-044 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 15,2014) An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the “Fighting Black Lions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H. W. Bush is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Card/Released)
RM2BCWKNH–U.S. Navy F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter aircraft stack up as they prepare for rapid launch on the flight deck of the Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford underway conducting its flight deck and combat air traffic control center certification March 21, 2020 in the Atlantic Ocean.
RMFTEC6G–140315-N-SI489-224 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 15, 2014) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman Justin Fortin, from Titusville, Fla., waits to recover the arresting cable while an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the “Fighting Black Lions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, prepares to land on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H. W. Bush is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Se
RM2R5X2X1–An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, takes off on the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. FordÕs (CVN-78) flight deck, June 5, 2023. VFA 213 is deployed aboard CVN 78 as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8. Gerald R. Ford is the U.S. NavyÕs newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the U.S. NavyÕs capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to def
RM2T51DG3–0811037571S-007 GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 3, 2008) Flight deck personnel prepare an F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 to be launched during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are on deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility and are focused on reassuring regional partners of the United StatesХ commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity Navy
RFKEJ7XC–An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 traps on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier
RM2T54Y0N–F/A-18F Super Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)
RMM02G99–An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the 'Black Lions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, prepares for take off of the flight deck of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).
RM2T571GE–US Navy An F18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W.jpg
RFD4T4Y8–An F-14D Tomcat on the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt.
RM2T53KE0–carrier take off, CVN 77, F/A-18F Super Hornet, Flight Deck Operations, navy, Sailor, Strike Fighter Squadron, USS George H.W. Bush, vfa 213
RM2KG5X10–221005-N-ZV473-1465 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 05, 2022) Philanthropist and former Mayor of New York City, Mike Bloomberg, rides in an F/A-18 Hornet, taking off from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN-78) flight deck and landing on Naval Station Norfolk. The flight was performed by Strike Fighter Squadron 213 Blacklions. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Emily Casavant)
RM2JT54RC–U.S. Navy Airman secures an F-A-18F Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Persian Gulf July 1
RM2M8HKFN–A formation of aircraft assigned to Carrier Wing Eleven (CVW-11) is shown during a fly-by of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) as part of a fire power demonstration. The units involved are Attack Squadron 95 (VA-95), Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron 135 (VAQ-135), Strike Fighter Squadron 22 (VFA-22), Strike Fighter Squadron 94 (VFA-94), Marine Strike Fighter Squadron 314 (VMFA-314), Fighter Squadron 213 (VF-213) and Ship Anti-Submarine Squadron 29 (VS-29). Country: Western Pacific
RM2JT551W–U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class tightens a bolt on an F-A-18F Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)
RM2JT5CAE–U.S. Sailors launch an F-A-18F Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Persian Gulf Oct. 18, 2014, as
RM2JT5CCK–U.S. Sailors move a Navy F-A-18F Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Aug. 26, 2014, in the Persian Gulf as
RM2BCWKP2–U.S. Navy F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter aircraft stack up as they prepare for rapid launch on the flight deck of the Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford underway conducting its flight deck and combat air traffic control center certification March 21, 2020 in the Atlantic Ocean.
RMFTEC6H–140315-N-SI489-232 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 15, 2014) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman Justin Fortin, from Titusville, Fla., waits to recover the arresting cable while an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the “Fighting Black Lions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, prepares to land on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H. W. Bush is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Sea
RME5KB1C–A US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter aircraft veers left as sailors prepare to launch an EA-6B Prowler aircraft off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush July 1, 2014 in the Arabian Sea.
RM2T5310D–0810187241L-026 GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 18, 2008) An F/A-18F Super Hornet strike fighter assigned to the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
RME1T1C1–A US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter aircraft launches position from the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush June 7, 2014 in the Arabian Sea.
RMM02G90–An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the 'Black Lions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, prepares to land on the flight deck of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). Ford is underway conducting test and evaluation operations.
RMRH5HWF–ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan 19, 2018) -- An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the 'Black Lions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, takes off from USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during flight operations. Ford is underway conducting test and evaluation operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan Carter)
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