F/A-18E Super Hornet

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) while operating in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 5, 2025. VFA 137 returned to their homeport of Naval Air Station Lemoore after completing a nine-month mission in the U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet areas of operations aboard Nimitz, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations on a scheduled mission, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hannah Kantner)

IMAGE INFO

Date Taken:12.05.2025

Date Posted:12.07.2025 11:34

Photo ID:9426360

VIRIN:251205-N-XK462-2035

Resolution: 8256x5504

Size: 3.78 MB

Location: U.S. 3RD FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY