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RM2KG5X2D–221005-N-ZV473-1475 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)
RM2M8HKF9–A view of a formation of aircraft assigned to Carrier Wing Eleven (CVW-11) during a fly-by past 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 Electronic Warfare Squadron 135 (VAQ-135), Fighter Squadron (VF-213), Strike Fighter Squadron 22 (VFA-22), Strike Fighter Squadron 94 (VFA-94), Marine Strike Fighter Squadron 314 (VMFA-314) and Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 29 (VS-29). Country: Western Pacific
RMFTEC6E–140315-N-SI489-221 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 15, 2014) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman Nicholas Barnes, from Greenville, S.C., 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
RM2T53116–0810186676S-059 INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2008) An F/A-18F Super Hornet strike fighter assigned to the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 is directed into launching position aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
RME1T1BK–A US Navy sailors direct a F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter aircraft into launch position on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush June 7, 2014 in the Arabian Sea.
RM2T52FE5–1101216632S-227 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2011) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to 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 in the Atlantic Ocean conducting composite training unit exercise. Navy
RME6MFXY–A US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter aircraft prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush August 22, 2014 in the Arabian Gulf. The pilots are flying targeted airstrikes against extremists known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.
RM2T52GJC–0807256676S-042 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 25, 2008) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise 'Operation Brimstone' off the Atlantic Coast. Navy
RMEB0CCY–A US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter aircraft launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush during flight operations against targets in Syria and Iraq June 7, 2014 in the Arabian Sea.
RMRH5HWG–ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan 19, 2018) -- 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan Carter)
RM2KG5X1F–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)
RME7T12J–A US Navy F/A-18F Hornet fighter aircraft lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush after retiring from a combat sortie against ISIS targets September 23, 2014 in the Persian Gulf. The military launched the first direct strikes on ISIS targets inside Syria.
RM2GKTEYR–210629-N-BB269-1196 (June 30, 2021) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday administers the oath of enlistment to future U.S. Navy Sailors prior to a Red Sox baseball game at Fenway Park, Boston. The celebration of military service included Strike Fighter Squadron 213 (VFA-213) the Blacklions conducted a fly over, a Navy Band D.C. vocalist sang the national anthem, and the USS Constitution color guard paraded the colors in front of the audience.
RM2T52FHX–1101297004H-117 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2011) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Lions of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting a composite training unit exercise. Navy
RM2T52JEJ–0807224519D-164 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 22, 2008) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise 'Operation Brimstone' off the Atlantic coast. Navy
RM2T52FXG–0807214519D-005 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 21, 2008) An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise 'Operation Brimstone' off the Atlantic coast until the end of July. Navy
RM2T52HDC–1002033885H-005 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 3, 2010) Flight deck personnel direct an F/A-18F Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). Bush, the Navy's 10th and final Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, is underway in the Atlantic Ocean a conducting flight deck certification. Navy
RMFTEC6A–140315-N-SI489-077 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 15, 2014) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 3rd Class Reginald Robinson, from College Park, Ga., prepares 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)
RM2T52HTC–0811037918H-394 GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 3, 2008) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are underway conducting operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy
RMRH5HWD–ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan 19, 2018) -- An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the 'Black Lions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, prepares to land on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck during flight operations. Ford is underway conducting test and evaluation operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan Carter)
RME7WFR3–A US Navy F/A-18F Hornet fighter aircraft lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush after returning from a combat sortie against ISIS targets September 23, 2014 in the Persian Gulf. The military launched the first direct strikes on ISIS targets inside Syria.
RM2GKTER8–210629-N-BB269-1068 (June 29, 2021) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday congratulates newly-enlisted Navy Sailors prior to a Red Sox baseball game at Fenway Park, Boston. Prior to the game, CNO administered the oath of enlistment to future U.S. Navy Sailors, Strike Fighter Squadron 213 (VFA-213) the Blacklions conducted a fly over, a Navy Band D.C. vocalist sang the national anthem, and the USS Constitution color guard paraded the colors in front of the audience.
RM2B8FMRM–ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 19, 2020) An F/A-18E hornet, attached to the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, lands on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck during flight operations. Ford is currently underway conducting its flight deck and combat air traffic control center certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Prill)
RM2GKTHGB–210629-N-BB269-1295 BOSTON (June 29, 2021) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday speaks in an interview with Northeast Sports Network during a Red Sox baseball game at Fenway Park, Boston. Prior to the game, CNO administered the oath of enlistment to future U.S. Navy Sailors, Strike Fighter Squadron 213 (VFA-213) the Blacklions conducted a fly over, a Navy Band D.C. vocalist sang the national anthem, and the USS Constitution color guard paraded the colors in front of the audience.
RM2J56CYD–A F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, approaches USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck, April 19, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and strike group integration as part of the ship’s tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trenton Edly)
RM2GKTF02–210629-N-BB269-1242 (June 29, 2021) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday hands the first pitch to a newly-enlisted Navy Sailor to throw at a Red Sox baseball game at Fenway Park, Boston. Prior to the game, CNO administered the oath of enlistment to future U.S. Navy Sailors, Strike Fighter Squadron 213 (VFA-213) the Blacklions conducted a fly over, a Navy Band D.C. vocalist sang the national anthem, and the USS Constitution color guard paraded the colors in front of the audience.
RMFTEC6C–140315-N-SI489-197 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
RM2T52HRT–0811039900B-003 GULF OF OMAN (Nov 3, 2008) An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 prepares to launche from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are underway conducting operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Navy
RM2WA9054–US military forces. 180113TF680-0724 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 13, 2018) Lt. John Bauman, assigned to the 'Black Lions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, climbs inside an F/A18F Super Hornet during flight operations aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). Ford is underway conducting test and evaluation operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan Carter/Released)
RM2T52JT0–0904027571S-003 U.S. 6th FLEET (April 2, 2009) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 performs a high-speed pass over the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during an air power demonstration. Theodore Roosevelt and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Navy
RM2T52AW0–110917XE109-230 ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 17, 2011) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility on its first operational deployment conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. Navy
RM2T52GH3–0809097241L-004 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 9, 2008) Flight deck personnel aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) prepare to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet strike fighter assigned to the ТBlacklionsУ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213. Roosevelt is deployed as the lead ship of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. Navy
RME7WFPR–A US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter aircraft lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush after returning from a combat sortie against ISIS targets September 23, 2014 in the Persian Gulf. The military launched the first direct strikes on ISIS targets inside Syria.
RM2T52J3G–110708XE109-081 ARABIAN GULF (July 8, 2011) Sailors signal the completion of pre-flight launch checks on an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Lions of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). 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. Navy
RM2T5333K–1010266889J-434 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2010) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway conducting training in the Atlantic Ocean.
RM2J56D02–An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, taxis on USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) flight deck, April 19, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and strike group integration as part of the ship’s tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)
RM2GKTETH–210629-N-BB269-1221 (June 29, 2021) Lt. Cmdr. Lauren Cherry, flag aide to Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday, salutes the before a Red Sox baseball game at Fenway Park, Boston. Prior to the game, CNO administered the oath of enlistment to future U.S. Navy Sailors, Strike Fighter Squadron 213 (VFA-213) the Blacklions conducted a fly over, a Navy Band D.C. vocalist sang the national anthem, and the USS Constitution color guard paraded the colors in front of the audience.
RM2H2M2E3–211020-N-AC802-0131 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 20, 2021) The moon sets over an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the “Blacklions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 on the flight line of Naval Air Station Oceana. The squadron is assigned to Carrier Air Wing Eight, based at Naval Air Station Oceana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Megan Wollam/Released)
RM2KRC4A1–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
RMFTEC6D–140315-N-SI489-212 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
RME7WFPX–A US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter aircraft lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush after returning from a combat sortie against ISIS targets September 23, 2014 in the Persian Gulf. The military launched the first direct strikes on ISIS targets inside Syria.
RM2T5332X–1010266889J-229 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2010) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway conducting training in the Atlantic Ocean.
RM2H2M2EF–211020-N-AC802-0138 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 20, 2021) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the “Blacklions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, sits on the flight line of Naval Air Station Oceana during sunrise. The squadron is assigned to Carrier Air Wing Eight, based at Naval Air Station Oceana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Megan Wollam/Released)
RM2KRC4AG–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
RM2B8FMRK–ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 19, 2020) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to 'Black Lions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, lands on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck during flight operations. Ford is currently underway conducting its flight deck and combat air traffic control center certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary Melvin)
RMHFCJF1–An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron 213 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise 'Operation Brimstone' off the Atlantic coast. On the edge of launching 105534
RMFTEC68–140315-N-SI489-045 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 15, 2014) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 3rd Class Reginald Robinson, from College Park, Ga., prepares 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)
RMHFD7NT–An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron 213 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. The Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier and embarked Carrier Air Wing 8 are underway conducting operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Super Hornets aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt 126684
RMFTEBDF–140309-N-EF845-014 ANTALYA, Turkey (Mar. 9, 2014) Aviation Machinist’s Mate Timothy Halvorsen, from Catskill, N.Y., assigned to the “Fighting Black Lions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, cleans the wing of a F/A-18F Super Hornet 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 3rd Class Jeffrey Madlangbayan/Released)
RMHFYY3C–110718-N-XE109-544 ARABIAN SEA (July 18, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Maungwai Soe performs pre-flight launch checks on an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Brian Read Castillo/Released) US Navy 110718-N-XE109-544 Aviation
RM2JF58AF–An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the “Blacklions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 conducts a fly by during USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) friends and family day cruise, June 25, 2022. Friends and family members were invited aboard Ford to experience a day in the life of a Sailor at sea first-hand (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie R. Matyascik)
RM2GKE07Y–VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Mar. 25, 2021) Cmdr. Bryan Pinckney, Commanding Officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, and Cmdr. Lelsie A. Mintz, conduct an aerial change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. Mintz commanded VFA-213 from 2019 to 2021.
RME7WFPT–A US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter aircraft lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush after returning from a combat sortie against ISIS targets September 23, 2014 in the Persian Gulf. The military launched the first direct strikes on ISIS targets inside Syria.
RM2T5333J–1010266889J-065 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2010) A Sailor assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15 inspects an F/A-18C Hornet before flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway conducting training in the Atlantic Ocean.
RMP4RRNP–Flight deck personnel direct an F/A-18F Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Feb. 3, 2010, in the Atlantic Ocean. The ship is under way in the Atlantic Ocean conducting flight deck certification.
RMMC8J0J–VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 30, 2018) Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing 8 fly the 'missing man formation' at a memorial service for Lt. Cmdr. James Brice Johnson and Lt. Caleb King. Johnson and King, both assigned to the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, lost their lives in an F/A-18F Super Hornet mishap that occured outside Naval Air Station Key West on March 14, 2018.
RMFTEBDD–140309-N-EF845-007 ANTALYA, Turkey (Mar. 9, 2014) Aviation Ordinanceman Airman Alex Beeck, from Courtland, Minn., assigned to the “Fighting Black Lions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, cleans a tail hook of a F/A-18F Super Hornet 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 3rd Class Jeffrey Madlangbayan/Released)
RM2JF58AH–An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the “Blacklions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 conducts a fly by during USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) friends and family day cruise, June 25, 2022. Friends and family members were invited aboard Ford to experience a day in the life of a Sailor at sea first-hand. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins)
RM2GKE08Y–VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Mar. 25, 2021) Cmdr. Bryan Pinckney, Commanding Officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, relieves Cmdr. Lelsie A. Mintz, during an aerial change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. Mintz commanded VFA-213 from 2019 to 2021.
RME7WG60–A US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter aircraft flies over the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush heading off on a combat sortie against ISIS targets September 23, 2014 in the Persian Gulf. The military launched the first direct strikes on ISIS targets inside Syria.
RMMC8J0D–VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 30, 2018) Rear Adm. Roy Kelley, commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic, addresses friends, family and squadron mates from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 at a memorial service for Lt. Cmdr. James Brice Johnson and Lt. Caleb King. Johnson and King lost their lives in an F/A-18F Super Hornet mishap that occured just outside Naval Air Station Key West on March 14, 2018.
RMFTEBDE–140309-N-EF845-012 ANTALYA, Turkey (Mar. 9, 2014) Aviation Machinist’s Mate Timothy Halvorsen, from Catskill, N.Y., assigned to the “Fighting Black Lions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, cleans the wing of a F/A-18F Super Hornet 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 3rd Class Jeffrey Madlangbayan/Released)
RMFTEDX7–140313-N-EY632-158 MEDITERRENEAN SEA (March 13, 2014) - A 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 2nd Class Joshua K. Horton/Released) Join the conversation on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/naveur navaf ) follow us on Face
RM2JF58AK–An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the “Blacklions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 conducts a fly by during USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) friends and family day cruise, June 25, 2022. Friends and family members were invited aboard Ford to experience a day in the life of a Sailor at sea first-hand. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins)
RM2GKE07C–VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Mar. 25, 2021) Cmdr. Bryan Pinckney, Commanding Officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, relieves Cmdr. Lelsie A. Mintz, during an aerial change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. Mintz commanded VFA-213 from 2019 to 2021.
RME7WFR0–A US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter aircraft lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush after returning from a combat sortie against ISIS targets September 23, 2014 in the Persian Gulf. The military launched the first direct strikes on ISIS targets inside Syria.
RME7T12H–A US Navy sailor on the flight deck crew directs a F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter aircraft during flight operations from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush September 22, 2014 in the Persian Gulf Sept. 22, 2014. The military launched the first direct strikes on ISIS targets inside Syria.
RME6GR1B–US Navy sailors arm an F/A-18F Super Hornet with laser guided bombs on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush before departing on a mission to support the Iraqi military August 11, 2014. President Obama authorized targeted airstrikes to protect U.S. personnel from extremists known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.
RMMC8J05–VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 30, 2018) Cmdr. Kevin Robb, commanding officer of the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, addresses friends, family and squadron mates from VFA-213 and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 at a memorial service for Lt. Cmdr. James Brice Johnson and Lt. Caleb King. Johnson and King lost their lives in an F/A-18F Super Hornet mishap that occured just outside Naval Air Station Key West on March 14, 2018.
RMFTEDWT–140313-N-EY632-150 MEDITERRENEAN SEA (March 13, 2014) - A 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 2nd Class Joshua K. Horton/Released) Join the conversation on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/naveur navaf ) follow us on Face
RM2JF58A9–An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the “Blacklions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 conducts a fly by during USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) friends and family day cruise, June 25, 2022. Friends and family members were invited aboard Ford to experience a day in the life of a Sailor at sea first-hand. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins)
RM2GKE08W–VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Mar. 25, 2021) Cmdr. Bryan Pinckney, Commanding Officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, relieves Cmdr. Lelsie A. Mintz, during an aerial change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. Mintz commanded VFA-213 from 2019 to 2021.
RM2WFWRNE–Sailors assigned to the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 perform maintenance on an F/A-18F Super Hornet in the hangar bay of the world's largest aircraft carrier, Jan. 6, 2024. The U.S. maintains forward-deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world.
RM2GKE07M–VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Mar. 25, 2021) Cmdr. Bryan Pinckney, prospective Commanding Officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, and Cmdr. Lelsie A. Mintz, Commanding Officer of VFA-213 conduct an aerial change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. Mintz commanded VFA-213 from 2019 to 2021.
RM2WFWWW0–240115-N-YM590-1103 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 15, 2024)- A pilot, assigned to the “Fighting Blacklions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, reunites with her family 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.
RME6GR1A–US Navy sailors arm an F/A-18F Super Hornet with laser guided bombs on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush before departing on a mission to support the Iraqi military August 11, 2014. President Obama authorized targeted airstrikes to protect U.S. personnel from extremists known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.
RMJ1T727–A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter aircraft flies over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush during operations against the Islamic State in Operation Inherent Resolve April 4, 2017 in the Arabian Gulf.
RMMC8J07–VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 30, 2018) Capt. James McCall, commander of Carrier Air Wing 8, addresses friends, family and squadron mates from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 at a memorial service for Lt. Cmdr. James Brice Johnson and Lt. Caleb King. Johnson and King lost their lives in an F/A-18F Super Hornet mishap that occured just outside Naval Air Station Key West on March 14, 2018.
RMFTEDYY–140313-N-EY632-322 MEDITERRENEAN SEA (March 13, 2014) - Sailors on board the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) direct an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the "Valions," of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, on the flight deck. 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 2nd Class Joshua K. Horton/Released) Join the conversation on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/naveur navaf ) follow us on Facebo
RM2JF58A3–An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the “Blacklions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 conducts a fly by during USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) friends and family day cruise, June 25, 2022. Friends and family members were invited aboard Ford to experience a day in the life of a Sailor at sea first-hand. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins)
RME1DMMA–Flight deck personnel direct an F/A-18F Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Geo
RME78JTG–U.S. Navy Cmdr. Ted Ricciardella, flying an F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft taking off at left, prepares to relieve Cmdr. Clarke Craine as the commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 during an aerial change of command ceremony Aug. 22, 2014,
RMDCJ7YF–cleans the canopy of an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned 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 is conducting tailored ship's training availa
RME78J9G–A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft refuels a Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 over Iraq Aug. 21, 2014. President Barack Obama authorized humanitarian aid deliveries to Iraq as well as targeted air
RM2WFX11J–240115-N-YM590-1113 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 15, 2024)- A pilot, assigned to the “Fighting Blacklions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, reunites with her dog 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.
RMDCJ7Y0–Aviation Ordnanceman Airman James Dauria, from Rapid City, S.D., assigned to the Fighting Black Lions of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, cleans an F/A-18F Super Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is condu
RMJ1T726–A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter aircraft approaches to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush during operations against the Islamic State in Operation Inherent Resolve April 4, 2017 in the Arabian Gulf.
RME78J9B–U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Alexandra Mimbela performs maintenance 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) Aug. 21, 2014, in the Persian
RMMC8J0G–VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 30, 2018) A Sailor assigned to the U.S. Fleet Forces band plays Taps as friends, family and squadron mates from the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 attend a memorial service for Lt. Cmdr. James Brice Johnson and Lt. Caleb King. Johnson and King lost their lives in an F/A-18F Super Hornet mishap that occured just outside Naval Air Station Key West on March 14, 2018.
RMD5WTX1–McDonnell Douglas F/A-18F 'Super Hornet', assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213.
RMCBPW48–NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA (Dec. 07, 2011) Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Greenslade, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, hugs his twin daughters after the squadron returned from six-month deployment aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).
RM2JF58AW–An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the “Blacklions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 conducts a fly by during USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) friends and family day cruise, June 25, 2022. Friends and family members were invited aboard Ford to experience a day in the life of a Sailor at sea first-hand. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins)
RM2WFWXAB–240115-N-YM590-1110 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 15, 2024)- A pilot, assigned to the “Fighting Blacklions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, reunites with his family 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.
RMP3PAEY–ARABIAN GULF (May 7, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The ship is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region.
RMCBPW55–ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 7, 2011) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to 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 is underway in the Atlantic Ocean as part of a scheduled deployment.
RME907EK–A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Persian Gulf Sept. 29, 2014. The George H.W. Bush supported maritime securit
RM2JF58A5–An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the “Blacklions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 conducts a fly by during USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) friends and family day cruise, June 25, 2022. Friends and family members were invited aboard Ford to experience a day in the life of a Sailor at sea first-hand. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins)
RMDCJ80E–Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airman Nanthasai Vorasane, from Sacramento, Calif., cleans the inside of an F/A-18F Super Hornet assi
RM2J56CYK–F/A-18F Super Hornets, attached to the 'Blacklions' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, conduct flight operations over USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN78) in the Atlantic Ocean, April 19, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and strike group integration as part of the ship’s tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trenton Edly)
RM2J29J89–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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Melvin)
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