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A ground crew member guides the pilot of an F-14A Tomcat aircraft as the plane arrives at the station along with other aircraft of Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1). The various squadrons, stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66), are returning to Oceana following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

A ground crew member guides the pilot of an F-14A Tomcat aircraft as t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

An American Flag and banner on an air traffic control tower welcome home the members of Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1) as they return to Oceana from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. An F-14A Tomcat aircraft can be seen in the background

An American Flag and banner on an air traffic control tower welcome ho...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Ground crew members stand by on the flight line as a Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102) F-14A Tomcat aircraft lands at the station. The plane, along with other aircraft of Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1), has returned to Oceana following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

Ground crew members stand by on the flight line as a Fighter Squadron ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Two combat photographers inspect equipment prior to videotaping the arrival of aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1) at the station. The various squadrons, stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66), are returning to Oceana following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

Two combat photographers inspect equipment prior to videotaping the ar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

An aerial view of the flight line in front of fighter country at NAS Oceana. Numerous F-14 Tomcat aircraft are parked on the tarmac

An aerial view of the flight line in front of fighter country at NAS O...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert J. Sitar Release Status: Re... More

A port side view of a US Navy F-14 (Tomcat) from Fighter Squadron 31 (VF-31), parked on the flight line as a second aircraft is being marshaled in, at their new home Naval Air Station Oceana, VA. (VF-31) moved from Naval Air Station Miramar, San Diego, CA, following decisions made under the base closure and realignment initiative

A port side view of a US Navy F-14 (Tomcat) from Fighter Squadron 31 (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: P03 Leland Comer Release Status: R... More

Professional golfer, Payne Stewart, waits on top of an F-14B Tomcat while technicians prepare the aircraft for his familiarization flight. Mr. Stewart was a guest of the Fighting Diamondbacks of Fighter Squadron 102 (VF 102) based at NAS Oceana, Virginia

Professional golfer, Payne Stewart, waits on top of an F-14B Tomcat wh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 W.E. Quick, USN Release Status... More

Professional golfer, Payne Stewart, is suited up for a familiarization flight in an F-14B Tomcat aircraft. Mr. Stewart was a guest of the Fighting Diamondbacks of Fighter Squadron 102 (VF 102) stationed at NAS Oceana, Virginia

Professional golfer, Payne Stewart, is suited up for a familiarization...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 W.E. Quick, USN Release Status... More

A US Navy (USN) F-14 Tomcat fighter aircraft, Fighter Squadron 103 (VF-103), Jolly Rogers, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), makes an arrested landing on the flight deck aboard USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67). The KENNEDY and her Carrier Strike Group (CSG) are conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for an upcoming deployment

A US Navy (USN) F-14 Tomcat fighter aircraft, Fighter Squadron 103 (VF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Anthony Riddle, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

A US Navy (USN) search and rescue (SAR) swimmer demonstrates being lowered out of a USN UH-3H Sea King helicopter, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana SAR at the 2004 In Pursuit of Liberty, NAS Oceana Air Show. NAS Oceana SAR is one of the last operators of the Sea King and it will soon be retired. The air show, held September 24-26, showcased civilian and military aircraft from the Nation's armed forces, providing numerous flight demonstrations and static displays

A US Navy (USN) search and rescue (SAR) swimmer demonstrates being low...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3(Aw) Peter Santini, Usn Release... More

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18C Hornet fighter, Strike Fighter Squadron 15 (VFA-15), Valions, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), hooks up and refuels from a US Air Force (USAF) KC-10 Extender cargo tanker during a mission over the Persian Gulf. The Hornet is armed with a couple of 500-pound bombs. The VFA-15 is currently embarked aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) with Carrier Air Wing 8 (CVW-8) currently on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT)

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18C Hornet fighter, Strike Fighter Squadron 15 (VF...

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

060726-N-1082Z-001 (Jul. 26, 2006)Meteorologist Craig Moeller, WVEC-TV, Channel 13, Hampton Roads Virginia (VA), addresses US Navy (USN) Sailors and civilians at the Base Fitness and Sports Center, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia Beach VA, on the importance of hurricane safety and preparedness.U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class Jason R. Zalasky (Released)

060726-N-1082Z-001 (Jul. 26, 2006)Meteorologist Craig Moeller, WVEC-TV...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Virginia Beach State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Jason R. Zalasky, USN Release Status: Rel... More

Mary Spear, a Financial Counselor for the Center for Naval Aviation Technology Training Unit at Naval Air Station Oceana, Va., teaches a holiday financial management training class on Oct. 26, 2006. The class offers Sailors and Marines tips for credit management every year during the holiday season. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Kelly E. Barnes) (Released)

Mary Spear, a Financial Counselor for the Center for Naval Aviation Te...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSA Kelly E. Barnes, USN Release ... More

First lady Michelle Obama dances with 5 and 6-year-olds

First lady Michelle Obama dances with 5 and 6-year-olds

First lady Michelle Obama dances with 5 and 6-year-olds at the Naval Air Station Oceana Child and Youth Program summer camp during a tour of the facility. (Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Terah L. Mollise)

190131-N-IC246-0072 NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA (Jan.

190131-N-IC246-0072 NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA (Jan.

190131-N-IC246-0072 NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA (Jan. 31, 2019) Lt. Emily Rixey, left, Lt. Amanda Lee, middle, and Lt. Kelly Harris, right, talk to each other in a hangar bay on Naval Station Oceana. To honor the ... More

The Idaho Air National Guard welcomed 11 F-18s from

The Idaho Air National Guard welcomed 11 F-18s from

The Idaho Air National Guard welcomed 11 F-18s from the U.S. Navy’s Carrier Air Wing Three based out of Oceana, Virginia to Gowen Field on April 26, 2019. Pilots and ground crew trained alongside the 124th Figh... More

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (July 26, 2018) Chief Aviation

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (July 26, 2018) Chief Aviation

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (July 26, 2018) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) Bryan Hay, from Evansville, Indiana, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) engineering department, is piped ashore at the end of hi... More

A silhouetted left side view of a TA-4J Skyhawk aircraft of Composite Squadron Twelve (VC-12) in flight with a setting sun in the background. VC-12 is based at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia. Exact Date Shot Unknown

A silhouetted left side view of a TA-4J Skyhawk aircraft of Composite ...

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

A formation of A-6E Intruder aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 7 en route to Naval Air Station, Oceana, Virginia, from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

A formation of A-6E Intruder aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 7 en route...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 D. E. Erickson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

LT. CMDR. Greg Sawyer, a bombardier-navigator with Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75), is reunited with his family on the flight line. VA-75 has returned to Oceana following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

LT. CMDR. Greg Sawyer, a bombardier-navigator with Attack Squadron 75 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

The pilot and radar intercept officer of a Fighter Squadron 103 (VF-103) F-14A Tomcat aircraft look out over the crowd as they taxi along the flight line. VF-103 has returned to Oceana following its deployment to the Red Sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The pilot and radar intercept officer of a Fighter Squadron 103 (VF-10...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

A pilot from Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102) is reunited with a loved one following his squadron's arrival at the station with other aircraft of Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1). The wing, stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66), has returned to Oceana following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

A pilot from Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102) is reunited with a loved on...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

A pilot from Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) is reunited with his wife and son on the flight line. VF-33, part of Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1), is returning to Oceana following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A pilot from Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) is reunited with his wife and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

A ground guide signals to the pilot of an F-14A Tomcat aircraft as the aircraft taxis across the ramp. The fighter and heavy attack squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1) are returning to Oceana following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A ground guide signals to the pilot of an F-14A Tomcat aircraft as the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

An S-3B Viking from the Sea Control Squadron 35 (VS-35), Blue Wolves, based at Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), in flight as an F-14D Tomcat, Fighter Squadron 11 (VF-11), Red Rippers, NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach, Virginia (VA), closes in for refueling. The Viking uses a Douglas D-704 Buddy-Buddy refueling tank with extendable snorkel (a.k.a. Buddy Store) to refuel a variety of aircraft

An S-3B Viking from the Sea Control Squadron 35 (VS-35), Blue Wolves, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw) M.K. Miller, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Navy AIRMAN, AO2 John Escarcida and AO2 Scott Beatty of Fighter Squadron 143, Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia, check the bomb holders on an F-14 Tomcat. The sailors and aircraft are part of the Command Air Group (CAG) operations deployed to support the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Navy AIRMAN, AO2 John Escarcida and AO2 Scott Beatty of Fighter Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ce... More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Machinist Mate Third Class (AD3) John Tabin (left), and USN Aviation Machinist Mate Second Class (AD2) Sarah Emerson, Fighter Attack Squadron 105 (VFA-105), Gunslingers, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), install an auxiliary power unit (APU) exhaust on a USN F/A-18 Hornet fighter on board the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75). The TRUMAN is currently participating in the Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMTUEX) phase, which is designed to train the ship, airwing, and other vessels in the battle group to function as one fighting force

US Navy (USN) Aviation Machinist Mate Third Class (AD3) John Tabin (le...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Danny Ewing Jr., Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

US Navy (USN) F/A-18 Hornet fighters, Strike Fighter Squadron 83 (VFA-83), Rampagers, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), fly in formation over the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS GEORGE WASHINTON (CVN 73) [not shown] during Exercise MED SHARK as part of a scheduled six-month deployment

US Navy (USN) F/A-18 Hornet fighters, Strike Fighter Squadron 83 (VFA-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Rex Nelson, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

Aerial of a US Navy (USN) F-14D Tomcat fighter, Strike Fighter Squadron 103 (VFA-103), Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), in the sky over Iraq (IRQ) during a combat mission in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Aerial of a US Navy (USN) F-14D Tomcat fighter, Strike Fighter Squadro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lee O. Tucker, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy (USN) flight deck personnel pushback on a USN F/A-18D Hornet, Fighter Composite Squadron 12 (VFC-12), Fighting Omars, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76). VFC-12 is the Naval Reserves premier adversary squadron providing threat tactics training to all Navy fighter and strike fighter squadrons. The REAGAN is currently underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting carrier qualifications for the West Coast Fleet Replacement Squadrons

US Navy (USN) flight deck personnel pushback on a USN F/A-18D Hornet, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kevin S. O'Brien, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18C Hornet fighter, Strike Fighter Squadron 105 (VFA-105), Gunslingers, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75). The TRUMAN is currently conducting carrier qualifications and sustainment training with embarked Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) off the East Coast of the United States

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18C Hornet fighter, Strike Fighter Squadron 105 (V...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Justin Lee Losack, Usn Release Status: Released to Public ... More

US Navy (USN) F-14D Tomcat fighter aircraft Plane Captains stand ready to direct F-14 Tomcats returning from their final deployment at their homeport of Naval Air Station (AS) Oceana, Virginia (VA). The F-14 Tomcat will be removed from service and officially stricken from the inventory in September of 2006

US Navy (USN) F-14D Tomcat fighter aircraft Plane Captains stand ready...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Elizabeth Falor Release Status... More

060909-N-1082Z-005 (Sept. 9, 2006)Two US Navy (USN) F/A-18 Hornet aircraft from the Blue Angels perform during the 2006 Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show in Virginia (VA). This year's theme is"Salute to the Blue Angels, 60 Years of Aerial Excellence."The event will showcase flight demonstrations and static displays of US military and civilian aircraft.(U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Jason R. Zalasky) (Released)

060909-N-1082Z-005 (Sept. 9, 2006)Two US Navy (USN) F/A-18 Hornet airc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Jason R. Zalasky, USN Release ... More

060909-N-6380D-015 (Sept. 9, 2006)Crowds pour into the 2006 Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia (VA). This year's theme is"Salute to the Blue Angels, 60 Years of Aerial Excellence."The event will showcase flight demonstrations and static displays of US military and civilian aircraft.(U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Teresa J. Donnelly) (Released)

060909-N-6380D-015 (Sept. 9, 2006)Crowds pour into the 2006 Naval Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nas Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Teresa J. Donnelly, USN Release Status: Relea... More

060920-N-4515N-066 (Sept. 20, 2006)Retired US Navy (USN) CMDR. Terry Deitz (left) of the History Channel is briefed on flight operation procedures of USN F-14D Tomcat aircraft by USN LT. Paul Dort, a radar intercept officer with Fighter Squadron 31 (VT-31), at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia (VA). The History Channel is documenting the last flight of the F-14 Tomcats.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Recruit Joshua Nuzzo) (Released)

060920-N-4515N-066 (Sept. 20, 2006)Retired US Navy (USN) CMDR. Terry D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nas Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSR Joshua Adam Nuzzo, USN Release Status: Relea... More

U.S. Navy CMDR. (Ret.) Terry Deitz, left, from The History Channel, explains the features of an F-14 Tomcat aircraft to his cameraman for an upcoming segment about the legacy of the F-14 during their visit at Naval Air Station Oceana, Va., on Sept. 20, 2006. The F-14 Tomcat is being phased out and replaced by F-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Recruit Chad Ross Erdmann) (Released)

U.S. Navy CMDR. (Ret.) Terry Deitz, left, from The History Channel, ex...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSR Chad Ross Erdmann, USN Releas... More

First lady Michelle Obama addresses sailors, Marines

First lady Michelle Obama addresses sailors, Marines

First lady Michelle Obama addresses sailors, Marines and their families in the base theater at Naval Air Station Oceana before the on-base premiere of the latest Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly... More

A simulated active shooter and a member from the Naval

A simulated active shooter and a member from the Naval

A simulated active shooter and a member from the Naval Air Station Oceana's Installation Training Team make their way to the second floor of Oceana's Administrative Department building as part of Exercise Soli... More

Lt. Col. Hal Woomer Jr, the Nevada Guard’s state command

Lt. Col. Hal Woomer Jr, the Nevada Guard’s state command

Lt. Col. Hal Woomer Jr, the Nevada Guard’s state command chaplain, leads a joint prayer meeting including Tongan and U.S. service members on the island of Vava’u, Tonga, on July 26, 2017. During a recent multin... More

180921-N-HP188-0185 NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA (Sept.

180921-N-HP188-0185 NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA (Sept.

180921-N-HP188-0185 NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA (Sept. 21, 2018) Two members of the United States Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team "Black Daggers" flies the American Flag during a jump ... More

The Idaho Air National Guard welcomed pilots and ground

The Idaho Air National Guard welcomed pilots and ground

The Idaho Air National Guard welcomed pilots and ground crew, along with 11 F-18s, from the U.S. Navy’s Carrier Air Wing Three based out of Oceana, Virginia to Gowen Field on April 26, 2019 to train alongside t... More

The Idaho Air National Guard welcomed 11 F-18s from

The Idaho Air National Guard welcomed 11 F-18s from

The Idaho Air National Guard welcomed 11 F-18s from the U.S. Navy’s Carrier Air Wing Three based out of Oceana, Virginia to Gowen Field on April 26, 2019. Pilots and ground crew trained alongside the 124th Figh... More

Starboard view of an F-14A Tomcat, Fighter Squadron 2 (VF-2), Bounty Hunters, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia Beach, Virginia, on a training mission over the ocean

Starboard view of an F-14A Tomcat, Fighter Squadron 2 (VF-2), Bounty H...

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

A US Navy (USN) F-14A Tomcat, from Fighter Squadron 2 (VF-2), Bounty Hunters, based at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), on a training mission over the Pacific Ocean

A US Navy (USN) F-14A Tomcat, from Fighter Squadron 2 (VF-2), Bounty H...

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

A naval aviator from Fighter Squadron 14 (VF-14) raises his arms in happiness upon his return to Oceana following the squadron's deployment to the Red Sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A naval aviator from Fighter Squadron 14 (VF-14) raises his arms in ha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

A Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) F-14A Tomcat aircraft leaves its formation to enter the landing pattern over the air station. The fighter and medium attack squadrons of CVW-3 are returning to Oceana following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) F-14A Tomcat aircraft leaves its formatio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

A crowd watches as aircraft from various squadrons stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) take part in a flyover following their return to the station. Squadrons from Carrier AIR WING 1 (CVW-1) have returned to Oceana following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

A crowd watches as aircraft from various squadrons stationed aboard th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

A pilot from Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) holds his son as he looks at a line of F-14A Tomcat aircraft just recently returned to the station. Squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1), stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66), are returning to Oceana following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

A pilot from Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) holds his son as he looks at ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

A child waves a flag while standing amid the crowd gathered to welcome the fighter and heavy attack squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1). The squadrons are returning to Oceana following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA(CV-66) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A child waves a flag while standing amid the crowd gathered to welcome...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

An aerial view of part of the flight line at NAS Oceana showing F-14 Tomcat aircraft and F/A-18 Hornet aircraft parked on the tarmac

An aerial view of part of the flight line at NAS Oceana showing F-14 T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert J. Sitar Release Status: Re... More

US Navy Lieutenant Jack Strickland a fighter pilot with Fighter Squadron One Four Three (VF-143), embraces his wife Ganene during home coming celebrations for VF-143 on board Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia. VF-143 is part of Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7) embarked on board the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73), which recently completed a regularly scheduled deployment to the Mediterranean, that included operations in the Adriatic Sea and Persian Gulf

US Navy Lieutenant Jack Strickland a fighter pilot with Fighter Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Robert D. Reynolds, USN Releas... More

US Navy Lieutenant Commander Spence Butts is reunited with his daughter during homecoming celebrations for Fighter Squadron One Four Three (VF 143) on board Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia. VF-143 is part of Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7) currently embarked on board the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73), which recently completed a regularly scheduled deployment to the Mediterranean, that included operations in the Adriatic Sea and Persian Gulf

US Navy Lieutenant Commander Spence Butts is reunited with his daughte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Robert D. Reynolds, USN Releas... More

A view from behind the marshal as a US Navy F-14 (Tomcat) of Fighter Squadron 31 (VF-31), arrives at its new home Naval Air Station Oceana, VA. (VF-31) moved from Naval Air Station Miramar, San Diego, CA, following decisions made under the base closure and realignment initiative

A view from behind the marshal as a US Navy F-14 (Tomcat) of Fighter S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: None Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: P01... More

A US Navy (USN) F-14B Tomcat fighter aircraft, Fighter Squadron 103 (VF-103), Jolly Rogers, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), launches from the number one catapult during the flight operations aboard USN Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67). The KENNEDY is off the coast of Florida (FL) conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) to prepare the ships and aircraft in the Carrier Strike Group (CSG) for future deployments

A US Navy (USN) F-14B Tomcat fighter aircraft, Fighter Squadron 103 (V...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Sandberg, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18F Super Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron 122 (VFA-122), Flying Eagles, Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California (CA), performs an aerial demonstration for the crowd at the 2004 In Pursuit of Liberty, NAS Oceana Air Show, Virginia (VA). The Super Hornet is painted in the colors of the Jolly Rogers of Fighter Squadron 103 (VF-103), NAS Oceana, VA, that will transition to the new aircraft after their current deployment. The air show, held September 24-26, showcased civilian and military aircraft from the Nation's armed forces, which provided many flight demonstrations and static displays

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18F Super Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron 122 (VFA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw) Daniel J. Mclain, Usn Rel... More

Retired US Navy (USN) Captain (CAPT) Dale "Snort" Snodgrass conducts a high-speed pass in his Korean War-era F-86 Sabre fighter aircraft at the 2004 In Pursuit of Liberty, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Air Show. CAPT Snodgrass was the first to be selected for USN F-14 Tomcat training and went to become the first non-fleet experienced pilot to carrier qualify in the F-14. The air show, held September 24-26, showcased civilian and military aircraft from the Nation's armed forces, providing many flight demonstrations and static displays

Retired US Navy (USN) Captain (CAPT) Dale "Snort" Snodgrass conducts a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw) Daniel J. Mclain, Usn Rel... More

US Navy (USN) Captain (CAPT) William L. Kervahn, Commanding Officer (CO), Fighter Wing US Atlantic Fleet, unveils a tombstone in memory of Fighter Wing Atlantic at the officers club on board Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), following the decommissioning of Fighter Wing Atlantic. Headstones are traditionally placed in front of the club, signifying the last resting-place of aircraft squadrons and commands. Originally established in July 1971 as Fighter Wing One, the command was responsible for overseeing the operations of the Navy's fighter aircraft on both the east and west coast. When the F-14 Tomcat fighter community was relocated to NAS Oceana, the command was...

US Navy (USN) Captain (CAPT) William L. Kervahn, Commanding Officer (C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Captain (CAPT) William L. Kervahn, Commanding Officer (CO), Fighter Wing US Atlantic Fleet, unveils a tombstone in... More

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18F Super Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron 103 (VFA-103), Jolly Rogers, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), engages the arresting cable during an arrested recovery aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75). The TRUMAN is conducting carrier qualifications and sustainment operations off the East Coast

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18F Super Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron 103 (VFA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Major Command Shown: VFA-103 Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kristopher Wilson, Usn ... More

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18F Super Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron 106 (VFA-106), Gladiators, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), conducts a high-speed pass over North Avenue Beach during the Chicago Air and Water Show

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18F Super Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron 106 (VFA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Chicago State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Steve Schmidt, Usn Release Status: Released to P... More

US Navy (USN) aircraft handlers direct a USN F-14D Tomcat fighter, Fighter Squadron 31 (VF-31), Tomcatters, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), into launch position on the flight deck aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71). The ROOSEVELT and embarked Carrier Air Wing 8 (CVW-8) are currently underway on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting maritime security operations (MSO) on the Persian Gulf

US Navy (USN) aircraft handlers direct a USN F-14D Tomcat fighter, Fig...

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

060809-N-1082Z-004 (Aug. 9, 2006)US Navy (USN) Aviation Structural Mechanic 1ST Class (AM1) Michael Wilkens from Strike Fighter Squadron 213 (VFA-213) gets fitted for his new CHIEF PETTY Officer uniform at the Navy Exchange (NEX) at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), following his Fiscal Year 2007 promotion. The NEX offered the selectees a chance to shop for their new uniform items before the store was open to the public.U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Jason R. Zalasky (Released)

060809-N-1082Z-004 (Aug. 9, 2006)US Navy (USN) Aviation Structural Mec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Jason R. Zalasky, USN Release ... More

060809-N-1082Z-001 (Aug. 9, 2006)US Navy (USN) Fiscal Year 2007 CHIEF PETTY Officer selectees from Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), file into the base Navy Exchange (NEX) to shop for new uniform items before the store was open to the public.U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Jason R. Zalasky (Released)

060809-N-1082Z-001 (Aug. 9, 2006)US Navy (USN) Fiscal Year 2007 CHIEF ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Jason R. Zalasky, USN Release ... More

060909-N-6380D-199 (Sept. 9, 2006)The ShockWave Jet Truck, driven by Les Shockley and his son Kent, perform at the 2006 Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show in Virginia (VA). This year's theme is"Salute to the Blue Angels, 60 Years of Aerial Excellence."The event will showcase flight demonstrations and static displays of US military and civilian aircraft.(U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Teresa J. Donnelly) (Released)

060909-N-6380D-199 (Sept. 9, 2006)The ShockWave Jet Truck, driven by L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Teresa J. Donnelly, USN Releas... More

060910-N-1129M-055 (Sept. 10, 2006)A US Navy (USN) F-14D Tomcat aircraft from Fighter Squadron 31 (VF-31) takes off at full afterburner during the 2006 Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show in Virginia (VA). The event showcased flight demonstrations and static displays of US military and civilian aircraft.(U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Julian R. Moorefield III) (Released)

060910-N-1129M-055 (Sept. 10, 2006)A US Navy (USN) F-14D Tomcat aircra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nas Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Julian Moorefield, USN Release Status: Releas... More

U.S. Navy Reserve Storekeeper Second Class Mary Gauthier (left), a Virginia State Trooper, watches LT. CMDR. Jon Hurst as he walks the line wearing Drunk Busters impairment goggles, designed to simulate how a person reacts while under the influence of alcohol, during a simulated traffic stop at the squadron's safety stand down, held on board Naval Air Station Oceana, Va., on Nov. 5, 2006. Both Sailors are assigned to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 56. The Squadron is holding the safety stand down to remind their Sailors about some of the hazards of driving during the holiday season. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Davis J. Anderson) (Released)

U.S. Navy Reserve Storekeeper Second Class Mary Gauthier (left), a Vir...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Davis J. Anderson, USN Release... More

190202-N-DH811-1010 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 2, 2019)

190202-N-DH811-1010 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 2, 2019)

190202-N-DH811-1010 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 2, 2019) -- Cmdr. Stacy Uttecht, commanding officer, Strik Fighter Squadron 32, briefs a flyover to honor the life and legacy of retired Navy Capt. Rosemary Mariner... More

The Idaho Air National Guard welcomed 11 F-18s from

The Idaho Air National Guard welcomed 11 F-18s from

The Idaho Air National Guard welcomed 11 F-18s from the U.S. Navy’s Carrier Air Wing Three based out of Oceana, Virginia to Gowen Field on April 26, 2019. Pilots and ground crew trained alongside the 124th Figh... More

180425-N-KB401-0191 OCEANA, Va. (April 25, 2018) Commander

180425-N-KB401-0191 OCEANA, Va. (April 25, 2018) Commander

180425-N-KB401-0191 OCEANA, Va. (April 25, 2018) Commander Marc, commander, French Marine Nationale, addresses media during a press conference at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. The French Navy is currently in ... More

190202-N-IC246-0023 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 2, 2019)

190202-N-IC246-0023 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 2, 2019)

190202-N-IC246-0023 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 2, 2019) Naval aviators participating in a flyover to honor the life and legacy of retired Navy Capt. Rosemary Mariner pose for a photo at Naval Air Station Oceana ... More

Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr., left, in his reserve uniform, joins CDR Paul Parcells for a meal aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN-68). Lehman flew out of Naval Air Station, Oceana, Va., with Medium Attack Squadron 42 (VA-42) aboard an A-6 Intruder aircraft

Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr., left, in his reserve uniform...

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

An air-to-air overhead view of 22 Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-14A Tomcat aircraft flying in formation en route to Naval Air Station, Oceana, Virginia. The aircraft are returning from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

An air-to-air overhead view of 22 Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-14A ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 D.E. Erickson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Time exposure at twilight as an F-4B Phantom II, VF-11 Red Rippers, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia, takes off from the deck of the USS FORRESTAL (CV 59). Exact date photo taken not known

Time exposure at twilight as an F-4B Phantom II, VF-11 Red Rippers, Na...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Forrestal (CV 59) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The flight crews of several Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35) A-6E Intruder aircraft wait in their cockpits for the squadron's remaining aircraft to taxi into place on the flight line. VA-35 has returned to Oceana following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The flight crews of several Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35) A-6E Intruder a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

LT. CMDR. Gregory F. Atchison, Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35), gives the thumbs up signal to the awaiting crowd after landing his A-6E Intruder aircraft at the station. Atchison has just returned to Oceana, along with other members of Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17) and CV-3, following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

LT. CMDR. Gregory F. Atchison, Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35), gives the t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

The pilots and bombardier-navigators of Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) walk past their A-6E Intruder aircraft toward the crowd gathered to meet them. VA-75 has returned to Oceana following its deployment to the Red Sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV -67) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The pilots and bombardier-navigators of Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) wal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Members of Fighter Squadron 114 (VF-114) arrive at the station along with other squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) and CVW-17. Both wings are returning to NAS Oceana after serving in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

Members of Fighter Squadron 114 (VF-114) arrive at the station along w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

A squadron of A-6E Intruder aircraft takes part in a flyover celebrating the arrival of Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) and CVW-17. Both wings have returned to NAS Oceana after serving in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

A squadron of A-6E Intruder aircraft takes part in a flyover celebrati...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Patty Solliday with daughter, Kelley, and Sylvia Hillan with son, John James, wait for their husbands' arrival as Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) returns to the station. The squadron is returning to Oceana along with other squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1) after being deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm

Patty Solliday with daughter, Kelley, and Sylvia Hillan with son, John...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Several women hold up signs as they stand on a set of bleachers while waiting for the arrival of the fighter and heavy attack squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 1, (CVW-1). The squadrons are returning to Oceana following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Several women hold up signs as they stand on a set of bleachers while ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

A US Navy (USN) F-14A Tomcat, Fighter Squadron 11 (VF-11), Red Rippers, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), in flight

A US Navy (USN) F-14A Tomcat, Fighter Squadron 11 (VF-11), Red Rippers...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw) Mahlon K. Miller, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port side view of a US Navy F-14D (Tomcat) from Fighter Squadron 31 (VF-31), parked at its new home Naval Air Station Oceana, VA. VF-31 moved from Naval Air Station Miramar, San Diego, CA, following decisions made under the base closure and realignment initiative

A port side view of a US Navy F-14D (Tomcat) from Fighter Squadron 31 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: P01 Leland Comer Release Status: R... More

A US Navy F-14 (Tomcat) of Fighter Squadron 31 (VF-31) being marshaled in on the flight line at its new home Naval Air Station Oceana, VA. (VF-31) moved from Naval Air Station Miramar, San Diego, CA, following decisions made under the base closure and realignment initiative

A US Navy F-14 (Tomcat) of Fighter Squadron 31 (VF-31) being marshaled...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: P03 Alexander Hicks Jr. Release St... More

An A-6E "Intruder" aircraft from Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) the "Sunday Punchers", being marshaled in at Naval Air Station Oceana, VA. VA-75 is the last Intruder squadron to fly from the deck of an aircraft carrier and will officially be decommissioned in 1997

An A-6E "Intruder" aircraft from Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) the "Sunda...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PO3 Leland Comer Release Status: R... More

Professional golfer, Payne Stewart, receives last minute instructions from Commander Ward Carroll prior to taking a ride in an F-14B Tomcat with the Fighting Diamondbacks of Fighter Squadron (VF 102), based at NAS Oceana, Virginia

Professional golfer, Payne Stewart, receives last minute instructions ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 W.E. Quick, USN Release Status... More

Aerial of a US Navy (USN) F-14D Tomcat fighters, Strike Fighter Squadron 103 (VFA-103), Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), in the sky over Iraq (IRQ) during a combat mission in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Aerial of a US Navy (USN) F-14D Tomcat fighters, Strike Fighter Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lee O. Tucker, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18F Super Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron 103 (VFA-103), Jolly Rogers, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), prepares to engage the arresting cable during an arrested recovery aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75). The TRUMAN is conducting carrier qualifications and sustainment operations off the East Coast

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18F Super Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron 103 (VFA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Major Command Shown: VFA-103 Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kristopher Wilson, Usn ... More

A full sky of US Navy (USN) F-14 Tomcats assigned to the Black lions Fighter Squadron 213 (VF-213) and the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron 31 (VF-31) fly in formation Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA). The F-14 Tomcat will be removed from service and officially stricken from the inventory in September of 2006

A full sky of US Navy (USN) F-14 Tomcats assigned to the Black lions F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Christopher J. Garcia, USN Rel... More

A full sky of US Navy (USN) F-14 Tomcats assigned to the Black lions Fighter Squadron 213 (VF-213) and the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron 31 (VF-31) fly in formation Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA). The F-14 Tomcat will be removed from service and officially stricken from the inventory in September of 2006

A full sky of US Navy (USN) F-14 Tomcats assigned to the Black lions F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Steven King, USN Release Statu... More

060728-N-0336C-001 (Jul. 28, 2006)US Navy (USN) CAPT. Herman A. Shelanski, (left), relieves CAPT. James P. Gigliotti (right), Commanding Officer (CO), USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75), during a change of command ceremony held at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU), Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virgina Beach, Virginia (VA). U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Second Class Arturo Chavez (RELEASED)

060728-N-0336C-001 (Jul. 28, 2006)US Navy (USN) CAPT. Herman A. Shelan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Arturo Chavez, USN Release Sta... More

060910-N-1087H-035 (Sept. 10, 2006)Two US Navy (USN) F-14 Tomcat aircraft from Fighter Squadron 31 (FA-31) take off during the 2006 Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show in Virginia (VA). This year's theme is"Salute to the Blue Angels, 60 Years of Aerial Excellence."The event will showcase flight demonstrations and static displays of US military and civilian aircraft.(U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Brandon E. Holmes) (Released)

060910-N-1087H-035 (Sept. 10, 2006)Two US Navy (USN) F-14 Tomcat aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nas Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Brandon E. Holmes, USN Release Status: Releas... More

060915-N-1082Z-029 (Sept. 15, 2006)A US Navy (USN) F-14D Tomcat aircraft from Fighter Squadron 31 (VT-31) prepares to take off for the final time at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia (VA). The aircraft is heading for the Virginia Aviation Museum in Richmond, VA.(U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Jason R. Zalasky) (Released)

060915-N-1082Z-029 (Sept. 15, 2006)A US Navy (USN) F-14D Tomcat aircra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Jason R. Zalasky, USN Release ... More

U.S. Navy CMDR. David Woodbury, assigned to the Strike Fighter Weapons School at Naval Station Oceana, Va., conducts a pre-flight inspection on a U.S. Navy T-34C"Turbo Mentor"aircraft at Naval Air Station Key West, Fla., on Nov. 9, 2006. Squadron aviators piloted the aircraft, affectionately know as wiener, and two others from Virginia to provide incentive rides to local Sailors who have performed well in their jobs. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Timothy Cox) (Released)

U.S. Navy CMDR. David Woodbury, assigned to the Strike Fighter Weapons...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Timothy Cox, USN Release Stat... More

200601-N-TZ524-0385 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (June 1, 2020)

200601-N-TZ524-0385 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (June 1, 2020)

200601-N-TZ524-0385 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (June 1, 2020) AMAN Belytskyi from VFA-143 posing for a Naval Safety Center aviation safety poster. The Naval Safety Center acts as the safety advocate for the fleet ... More

160223-N-IS680-086 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 23, 2015)

160223-N-IS680-086 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 23, 2015)

160223-N-IS680-086 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 23, 2015) Chief petty officers render a salute as the motorcade of Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Robert J. Walker passes the building which holds Wa... More

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (June 30, 2015) Chief of Naval

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (June 30, 2015) Chief of Naval

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (June 30, 2015) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert shakes hands with Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Louis Schager on the NAS Oceana flightline prior to... More

150922-N-OT964-040 NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 22, 2015) Chief

150922-N-OT964-040 NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 22, 2015) Chief

150922-N-OT964-040 NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 22, 2015) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens visit with commanding officers and command ... More

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18D Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron 106 (VFA-106), Gladiators, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), with hook down prepares to engage the arresting cable during an arrested recovery aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75). The TRUMAN is conducting carrier qualifications and sustainment operations off the East Coast

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18D Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron 106 (VFA-106),...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Major Command Shown: VFA-106 Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kristopher Wilson, Usn ... More

An air-to-air right side view of four Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-14A Tomcat aircraft flying in formation en route to Naval Air Station, Oceana, Virginia. The aircraft are returning from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

An air-to-air right side view of four Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 D.E. Erickson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Soviet dignitaries board a VH-3 Sea King helicopter for a flight to Oceana Naval Air Station following their tour of various historic sites. Officers and crewmen of three Soviet ships, the guided missile cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV (CG 088), the guided missile destroyer OTLICHNYY (DDG 434), and the replenishment oiler GENRIKH GASANOV are visiting area historic sites as part of their five-day goodwill visit to Naval Base, Norfolk

Soviet dignitaries board a VH-3 Sea King helicopter for a flight to Oc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Sw) J. Alan Elliott Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

F-14A tomcat aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) fly in formation as they arrive over the air station. The fighter and medium attack squadrons of CVW-3 are returning to Oceana following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

F-14A tomcat aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) fly in formation...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

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