160924-N-WC455-011 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 24, 2016) Airman
160924-N-WC455-011 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 24, 2016) Airman Holguy Rinchet, from West Palm Beach, Fla., cleans the landing gear of an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 on ... More
US Navy Avation Ordnancemen (AO) assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron O...
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An F/A-18C Hornet from the Rampagers of Strike Fighter
An F/A-18C Hornet from the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagship for Carrier Strike ... More
A SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter from the Nightdippers
A SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter from the Nightdippers of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 5 lands aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagsh... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 7, 2018) Sailors, Marines and
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 7, 2018) Sailors, Marines and their friends and families wait on the flight deck the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) for F/A-18E Super Hornets, attached to Strike Fi... More
Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing 7 fly in formation
Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing 7 fly in formation during an air power demonstration above the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed as a part of an on... More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron 131 breaks the sound barrier during an air power demonstration above the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. The Eisenhower Carrier S... More
181031-N-QI061-007 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018)
181031-N-QI061-007 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018) Sailors assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 "Wildcats", load ordnance onto an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Wildcats on the runway at... More
Damage Controlman Fireman Dmarcus Willingham, from
Damage Controlman Fireman Dmarcus Willingham, from College Station, Texas, mans a fire hose while Damage Controlman Fireman Jonathan Powers, from Wetumpka, Ala., use a naval firefighting thermal imager during a... More
An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Puking Dogs of Strike
An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Puking Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagship for Carrie... More
A Strike Fighter Squadron 131(VFA-131) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft receive...
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F/A-18C Hornets assigned to the Wildcats of Strike
F/A-18C Hornets assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron 131 fly over Chambers Field at Norfolk Naval Station during a Eugene Ely commemoration ceremony. The event commemorated the 100-year anniversa... More
190913-N-QD512-0060 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 13, 2019)
190913-N-QD512-0060 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 13, 2019) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the "Wildcats" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131, lands on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. E... More
181031-N-QI061-197 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018)
181031-N-QI061-197 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018) Cdr. Brad Converse, commanding officer of the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 "Wildcats", taxis an F/A-18E across the runway at Naval Air Station Oceana... More
Lt. Stephanie Hoffman, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron
Lt. Stephanie Hoffman, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 131 as part of Carrier Air Wing 7, is welcomed home after a seven-month deployment by her fiance, Lt. Cmdr. Jeff Latham, assigned to Carrier Air Wing ... More
An Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) directs an
An Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) directs an aircraft towards a catapult aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagship for Carrier Strike G... More
160925-N-WC455-045 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 25, 2016) Airman
160925-N-WC455-045 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 25, 2016) Airman Jacob Trujillo, from Santa Maria, Calif., secures the landing gear of an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 in t... More
160407-N-KK394-012 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 7, 2016) -
160407-N-KK394-012 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 7, 2016) - Sailors conduct maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS ... More
151124-N-KK394-001 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov 24, 2015) An
151124-N-KK394-001 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov 24, 2015) An FA-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 flies over the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower ... More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 lands aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagship for Carrier S... More
150910-N-QD363-652 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 10, 2015)
150910-N-QD363-652 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 10, 2015) – An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight ... More
An F/A-18C Hornet from the Wildcats of Strike Fighter
An F/A-18C Hornet from the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagship for Carrier Strike ... More
181031-N-QI061-338 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018)
181031-N-QI061-338 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 "Wildcats", departs from Naval Air Station Oceana. The Wildcats are part of Carr... More
An F/A-18C Hornet from the Wildcats of Strike Fighter
An F/A-18C Hornet from the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 lands aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagship for Carrier Strike G... More
160723-N-KK394-130 ARABIAN GULF (July 23, 2016) - An
160723-N-KK394-130 ARABIAN GULF (July 23, 2016) - An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight ... More
160725-N-KK394-169 ARABIAN GULF (July 25, 2016) – An
160725-N-KK394-169 ARABIAN GULF (July 25, 2016) – An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight ... More
160911-N-WC455-038 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 11, 2016) Sailors
160911-N-WC455-038 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 11, 2016) Sailors lift the stab of an F/A-18C assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 to access the aircraft's engine bay door in the hangar bay of t... More
181031-N-QI061-051 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018)
181031-N-QI061-051 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018) Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Morgan Counter, from Aurora, Wis., assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 "Wildcats", checks the wings duri... More
Cmdr. Shannon E. Coulter oversees flight operations
Cmdr. Shannon E. Coulter oversees flight operations from primary flight control aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet are... More
181031-N-QI061-115 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018)
181031-N-QI061-115 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 1st Class Jarod Marderness, from Lebanon, Pa., left, and Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Morgan Counter, from... More
181031-N-QI061-292 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018)
181031-N-QI061-292 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 "Wildcats", departs from Naval Air Station Oceana. The Wildcats are part of Carr... More
160622-N-KK394-191 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 22, 2016) An
160622-N-KK394-191 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 22, 2016) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier ... More
An F/A-18C Hornet from the Rampagers of Strike Fighter
An F/A-18C Hornet from the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 lands aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagship for Carrier Strike G... More
Replenishment at sea, Afghanistan
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) approaches the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) for a replenishment at sea. Dwight D. Eisenhower is... More
201001-N-MD713-3060 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2020) An
201001-N-MD713-3060 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2020) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the "Wildcats" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131, launches from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier... More
190914-N-LZ521-0064 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2019)
190914-N-LZ521-0064 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2019) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Wildcats" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131, prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS ... More
160409-N-BH414-048 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 9, 2016)
160409-N-BH414-048 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 9, 2016) Sailors assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 repair the landing gear of an F/A-18C Hornet in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier US... More
Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Statler, a chaplain assigned to the
Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Statler, a chaplain assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), volunteers at the Little Sisters of the Poor, a Roman Catholic order that is dedicated to se... More
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower flight operations
A sailor signals an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 onto a catapult aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is operating ... More
An F/A-18C Hornet from the Wildcats of Strike Fighter
An F/A-18C Hornet from the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagship for Carrier Strike ... More
151207-N-KK394-091 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 7, 2015) -
151207-N-KK394-091 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 7, 2015) - An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. E... More
190914-N-LZ521-0094 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2019)
190914-N-LZ521-0094 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2019) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Wildcats" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131, prepares to launch from the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier... More
200428-N-AY174-1017 ARABIAN SEA (April 28, 2020) Aviation
200428-N-AY174-1017 ARABIAN SEA (April 28, 2020) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Craig Willits performs an inspection on an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the "Wildcats" of Strike Fighter Squadron 131, aboard th... More
Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Farrugia, assigned to Strike Fighter
Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Farrugia, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 131 as part of Carrier Air Wing 7, is welcomed home by his wife and children after returning to Naval Air Station Oceana. CVW-7 returned home afte... More
151211-N-KK394-099 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2015) -
151211-N-KK394-099 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2015) - Airman Virgil Hamous (left) and Airman Leonardo Orteroflores conduct maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA... More
190914-N-LZ521-0082 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2019)
190914-N-LZ521-0082 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2019) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Wildcats" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131, launches from the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwigh... More
An F/A-18C Hornet from the Rampagers of Strike Fighter
An F/A-18C Hornet from the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagship for Carrier Strike ... More
181031-N-QI061-071 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018)
181031-N-QI061-071 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 1st Class Jarod Marderness, from Lebanon, Pa., left, and Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Morgan Counter, from... More
160328-N-KK394-118 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 28, 2016)
160328-N-KK394-118 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 28, 2016) - Sailors conduct maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS... More
181031-N-QI061-334 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018)
181031-N-QI061-334 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 "Wildcats", departs from Naval Air Station Oceana. The Wildcats are part of Carr... More
F/A-18C Hornet, US Navy Photogrpah
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is depl... More
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Deployment
160723-N-KK394-144 ARABIAN GULF (July 23, 2016) - Cmdr. Jeff Farmer, commanding officer of the Wildcats of Strike Figther Squadron (VFA) 131 makes the 1,000th arrested landing of his career as he pilots an F/A-... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 7, 2018) Sailors, Marines and
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 7, 2018) Sailors, Marines and their friends and family members wait on the flight deck the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) for a flight demonstration featuring F/A-1... More
SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to the Nightdippers
SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to the Nightdippers Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 5 fly above the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower during an air power demonstration. The Eisenhower Carrier St... More
Aircraft taxi on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class
Aircraft taxi on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in preparation of flight operations. Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagship for Carrier Strike Group 8, is und... More
160411-N-OR652-105 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 11, 2016)
160411-N-OR652-105 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 11, 2016) - An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CV... More
160324-N-QI061-057 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 24, 2016)
160324-N-QI061-057 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 24, 2016) - An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 taxis the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 6... More
181031-N-QI061-311 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018)
181031-N-QI061-311 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 "Wildcats", departs from Naval Air Station Oceana. The Wildcats are part of Carr... More
161213-N-KK394-052 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 13, 2016)
161213-N-KK394-052 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 13, 2016) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhowe... More
161126-N-KK394-005 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 26, 2016) Petty
161126-N-KK394-005 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 26, 2016) Petty Officer 3rd Class Nick Williams sands the rudder of an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 in the hangar bay of the... More
An F/A-18C Hornet from the Wildcats of Strike Fighter
An F/A-18C Hornet from the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 prepares to launch from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagship for Carri... More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Jolly Rogers of Strike
An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 deployed aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) flies over the French nuclear-powered airc... More
An F/A-18F Hornet from the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter
An F/A-18F Hornet from the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 lands aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagship for Carrier Stri... More
160317-N-KK394-541 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 17, 2016)
160317-N-KK394-541 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 17, 2016) – An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhowe... More
160830-N-WC455-049 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 30, 2016) Aviation
160830-N-WC455-049 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 30, 2016) Aviation Structural Mechanic Ronny Smith, from Houston, inspects the panels of an F/A-18C Super Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 1... More
160410-N-KK394-046 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 10, 2016)
160410-N-KK394-046 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 10, 2016) - Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Justin Weide (left) and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Gabriel Borge safety wire a blast defuser on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to... More
201207-N-MD713-2059 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 7, 2020) An
201207-N-MD713-2059 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 7, 2020) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the "Wildcats" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131, lands on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS ... More
160605-N-KK394-017 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 5, 2016) -
160605-N-KK394-017 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 5, 2016) - Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Michael Cardoza conducts phase maintenance on the wing of an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squa... More
160622-N-KK394-142 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 22, 2016) An
160622-N-KK394-142 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 22, 2016) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (... More
160406-N-KK394-091 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 6, 2016) -
160406-N-KK394-091 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 6, 2016) - Sailors move an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhowe... More
160602-N-KK394-030 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 2, 2016) -
160602-N-KK394-030 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 2, 2016) - An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 taxis toward the catapult on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight... More
An F/A-18C Hornet from the Rampagers of Strike Fighter
An F/A-18C Hornet from the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagship for Carrier Strike ... More
Sailors of Carrier Air Wing 7 ready aircraft for night
Sailors of Carrier Air Wing 7 ready aircraft for night flight operations on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagship for Carrier... More
151209-N-KK394-227 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 9, 2015) -
151209-N-KK394-227 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 9, 2015) - An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisen... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 7, 2018) Sailors, Marines and
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 7, 2018) Sailors, Marines and their friends and family members wait on the flight deck the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) for a flight demonstration featuring F/A-1... More
160901-N-WC455-069 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 1, 2016) Aviation
160901-N-WC455-069 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 1, 2016) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Vince Fuller, from Killeen, Texas, puts plates on the wing of an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squ... More
161213-N-KK394-052 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 13, 2016)
161213-N-KK394-052 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 13, 2016) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhowe... More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Jolly Rogers of Strike
An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 deployed aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) flies over the French nuclear-powered aircr... More
181031-N-QI061-044 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018)
181031-N-QI061-044 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018) Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Cody Hopkins, from Topeka, Kan., left, and Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Zachary McDaniel, from Murray, Ky.,... More
190915-N-LZ521-0085 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2019)
190915-N-LZ521-0085 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2019) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Rampagers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83, lands on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. ... More
181106-N-QD512-0320 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2018) An
181106-N-QD512-0320 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2018) An F/A-18F, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131, prepares to take off from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during night flight oper... More
181031-N-QI061-156 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018)
181031-N-QI061-156 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018) Cdr. Brad Converse, commanding officer the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 "Wildcats", conducts pre-flight checks on an F/A-18E Super Hornet. The Wildca... More
150910-N-ZZ999-056 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 10, 2015)
150910-N-ZZ999-056 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 10, 2015) – Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Jordan Corona secures a hook from the landing gear of an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fi... More
160908-N-WC455-020 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 8, 2016) Aviation
160908-N-WC455-020 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 8, 2016) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Drew Robertson, from Dartmouth, Mass., greases the universal joint of a leading wing edge on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to ... More
160722-N-QI061-321 ARABIAN GULF (July 22, 2016) – An
160722-N-QI061-321 ARABIAN GULF (July 22, 2016) – An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (... More
161213-N-KK394-052 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 13, 2016)
161213-N-KK394-052 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 13, 2016) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhowe... More
Hull Technician 3rd Class Thomas Kramer, from St. Louis,
Hull Technician 3rd Class Thomas Kramer, from St. Louis, and Damage Controlman Fireman Matthew Moody, from Jesup, Ga., make their way to a simulated fire during a general quarters drill aboard the guided-missil... More
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) deployment
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 20, 2016) A pilot assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 prepares for launch on the flight deck of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike and its Carrier Strike G... More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers
An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron 103 refuels an E/A-6B Prowler assigned to the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron 140 during an air power demonstration above t... More
An aviation boatswain's mate (handling) directs an
An aviation boatswain's mate (handling) directs an F/A-18E Hornet from the Puking Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 to a catapult aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 6... More
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Darnisha J. Siler prepares
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Darnisha J. Siler prepares to use the ship's bell to mark the time aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is deployed to the ... More
161126-N-KK394-005 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 26, 2016) Petty
161126-N-KK394-005 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 26, 2016) Petty Officer 3rd Class Nick Williams sands the rudder of an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 in the hangar bay of the... More
181031-N-QI061-022 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018)
181031-N-QI061-022 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018) Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Jacob Carter, from Hallstead, Pa., assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 "Wildcats", replaces a bad ... More
An E-2C Hawkeye from the Bluetails of Carrier Airborne
An E-2C Hawkeye from the Bluetails of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 141 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagship for ... More
181031-N-QI061-296 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018)
181031-N-QI061-296 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 "Wildcats", departs from Naval Air Station Oceana. The Wildcats are part of Carr... More
Airman Carlos Rivera and Aviation Boatswain's Mate
Airman Carlos Rivera and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Anthony Hilker, both assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), repaint the flight deck. Dwight D. E... More
160704-N-OR652-135MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 4, 2016)
160704-N-OR652-135MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 4, 2016) – An F/A-18C, assigned to the Wildcats of Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 131, conducts a fly by of the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56). San Jacin... More
160722-N-QI061-303 ARABIAN GULF (July 22, 2016) – An
160722-N-QI061-303 ARABIAN GULF (July 22, 2016) – An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (... More
181031-N-QI061-016 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018)
181031-N-QI061-016 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 31, 2018) Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Jacob Carter, from Hallstead, Pa., assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 "Wildcats", replaces a bad ... More
200428-N-AY174-1002 ARABIAN SEA (April 28, 2020) Aviation
200428-N-AY174-1002 ARABIAN SEA (April 28, 2020) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Craig Willits performs an inspection on an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the "Wildcats" of Strike Fighter Squadron 131, aboard th... More