150525-N-NY940-126 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
150525-N-NY940-126 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 25, 2015)- An aircraft director signals a F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to The Checkmates of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 211 before launch aboa... More
150519-N-SI600-029 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
150519-N-SI600-029 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 19, 2015)- An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 211, prepares to launch from the flight deck of ... More
150827-N-GR120-203 ARABIAN GULF (August 27, 2015) -
150827-N-GR120-203 ARABIAN GULF (August 27, 2015) - Lt. Cmdr. Craig Ryan launches an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, from the flight deck during flight op... More
An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Checkmates
An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron 211 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise. Enterprise and Carrier Air Wing 1 are conducting maritime security operations... More
150205-N-ZF498-088 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 5, 2015) –
150205-N-ZF498-088 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 5, 2015) – An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 211 is moved into position to be launched off the flight deck of the... More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Checkmates
An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 prepares to launch from catapult three during cyclic flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65)... More
150312-N-FI568-033 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Mar. 12, 2014) –
150312-N-FI568-033 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Mar. 12, 2014) – An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 211, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft ca... More
170620-N-PO203-058 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jun. 20, 2017)
170620-N-PO203-058 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jun. 20, 2017) Dr. Marcus Tepaske, Office of Naval Research Global science advisor to U.S. Fleet Forces Command, is briefed by Lt. Jace Mirmak, Carrier Air Wing One Staff... More
200201-N-N0874-1001 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 1, 2020) An F/A-18F
200201-N-N0874-1001 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 1, 2020) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Fighting Checkmates” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, breaks formation to land on the flight deck of the aircraft ca... More
150515-N-GR120-081 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
150515-N-GR120-081 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 15, 2015) – Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 2nd Class William Nassar, from Long Beach, Calif., safety-checks pilots' gear before flight operations aboard ... More
150528-N-KU391-378 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
150528-N-KU391-378 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 28, 2015)- An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 211, lands on the flight deck of the aircraft car... More
150519-N-SI600-031 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
150519-N-SI600-031 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 19, 2015)- An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 211, prepares to launch from the flight deck of ... More
150917-N-GR120-266 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 17, 2015) -
150917-N-GR120-266 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 17, 2015) - An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, launches from the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodo... More
150312-N-FI568-176 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Mar. 12, 2014) –
150312-N-FI568-176 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Mar. 12, 2014) – An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 211, makes an arrested recovery on the flight deck of the Nimitz-c... More
150513-N-KU391-228 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
150513-N-KU391-228 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 13, 2015) – Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Chandra Espinoza and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Matthew Van verify serial numbers on an M61A1 gun to in t... More
150513-N-KU391-211 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
150513-N-KU391-211 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 13, 2015) – Sailors assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 211 verify serial numbers on an M61A1 gun in the hangar bay aboar... More
150709-N-GR120-179 ARABIAN GULF (July 9, 2015) - An
150709-N-GR120-179 ARABIAN GULF (July 9, 2015) - An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 lands on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Rooseve... More
170620-N-PO203-151 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jun. 20, 2017)
170620-N-PO203-151 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jun. 20, 2017) Lt. Jace Mirmak, Carrier Air Wing One Staff Landing Signal Officer, familiarizes Dr. Marcus Tepaske, Office of Naval Research Global science advisor to U.S... More
150523-N-FI568-062 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
150523-N-FI568-062 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 23, 2015)- Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Sara Darris, from Medford, Oregon, and Aviation Electrician's Mate Airman McKenna Fraley, from Cincinn... More
150917-N-GR120-253 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 17, 2015) -
150917-N-GR120-253 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 17, 2015) - A shooter signals an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, to launch from the flight deck aboard the aircraft... More
USS Theodore Roosevelt operations
An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to The Checkmates of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 211, is directed into position to be launched off the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosev... More
170620-N-PO203-066 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jun. 20, 2017)
170620-N-PO203-066 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jun. 20, 2017) Dr. Marcus Tepaske, right, Office of Naval Research Global science advisor to U.S. Fleet Forces Command, and Lt. Jace Mirmak, Carrier Air Wing One Staff La... More
150515-N-GR120-075 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
150515-N-GR120-075 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 15, 2015) – Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 2nd Class William Nassar, from Long Beach, Calif., safety-checks pilots' gear before flight operations aboard ... More
170620-N-PO203-049 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jun. 20, 2017)
170620-N-PO203-049 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jun. 20, 2017) Dr. Marcus Tepaske, Office of Naval Research Global science advisor to U.S. Fleet Forces Command, is fitted with flight gear prior to an orientation flight... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 3rd Class
Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 3rd Class Alfonse D’elia, from New York, cleans the windows of An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA 211) aboard the ... More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Checkmates
An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 211, prepares to launch off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). TR is underway pa... More
150813-N-PG340-161 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 13, 2015) – An
150813-N-PG340-161 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 13, 2015) – An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roose... More
Lt. Mark D. Kurtz, an aircraft shooter, takes cover
Lt. Mark D. Kurtz, an aircraft shooter, takes cover from jet blast as he launches an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron 211 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise. En... More
200201-N-N0874-1002 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 1, 2020) Cmdr.
200201-N-N0874-1002 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 1, 2020) Cmdr. Kenneth Hockycko, commanding officer of the “Fighting Checkmates” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, left, shakes hands with Capt. Robert Gentry, commande... More
150205-N-ZF498-125 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 5, 2015) –
150205-N-ZF498-125 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 5, 2015) – An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Thunderbolts of Marine Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 launches off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft ca... More
150713-N-GR120-011 ARABIAN GULF (July 13, 2015) – An
150713-N-GR120-011 ARABIAN GULF (July 13, 2015) – An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt... More
An aircraft director guides pilots assigned to the
An aircraft director guides pilots assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron 211 into position aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise. Enterprise is on a scheduled underway during a tailored shi... More
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (handling) 3rd Class Caleb
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (handling) 3rd Class Caleb Henthorn, from New Bern, N.C., signals to a taxing F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 211, as it prepar... More
150525-N-NY940-123 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
150525-N-NY940-123 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 25, 2015)- An aircraft handler signals a F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to The Checkmates of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 211 before launch aboar... More
150205-N-ZF498-159 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 5, 2015) –
150205-N-ZF498-159 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 5, 2015) – An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 211 launches off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrie... More
150513-N-KU391-227 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
150513-N-KU391-227 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 13, 2015) – Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Chandra Espinoza and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Matthew Van verify serial numbers on an M61A1 gun in the... More
150827-N-GR120-336 ARABIAN GULF (August 27, 2015) -
150827-N-GR120-336 ARABIAN GULF (August 27, 2015) - An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, launches from the flight deck during flight operations aboard the ai... More
150521-N-ZZ999-034 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
150521-N-ZZ999-034 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 21, 2015)- Aviation Structural Mechanic 3nd Class Zachary Judkins from Knoxville, Tennessee, performs maintenance on an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to... More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Checkmates
An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron 211 launches from catapult during cyclic flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise. Enterprise and Carrier Air Wi... More
170620-N-PO203-208 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jun. 20, 2017)
170620-N-PO203-208 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jun. 20, 2017) Dr. Marcus Tepaske, Office of Naval Research Global science advisor to U.S. Fleet Forces Command, waits to taxi prior to an orientation flight in an F/A-18... More
150519-N-SI600-037 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
150519-N-SI600-037 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 19, 2015)- An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 211, launches from the flight deck of the aircra... More
150318-N-FI568-269 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 18, 2015)
150318-N-FI568-269 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 18, 2015) –An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 211, performs an arrested recovery on the flight deck of the Nimit... More