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A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to a detachment from Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 “Rawhides” prepares for the squadron’s return to Naval Station Norfolk, May 11, 2026, following a historic eleven-month deployment to U.S. 2nd, 4th, 5th and 6th Fleets as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8. This will likely be VRC-40’s last deployment before the squadron’s deactivation. CVW-8 logged more than 5,500 flight hours in support of Operation Epic Fury alone, and more than 11,800 launches throughout the 11-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Ian Tumulty)
| Date Taken: | 05.11.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.11.2026 15:46 |
| Photo ID: | 9676444 |
| VIRIN: | 260511-N-OI879-1006 |
| Resolution: | 5472x3648 |
| Size: | 1.64 MB |
| Location: | NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US |
| Web Views: | 16 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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Carrier Air Wing 8 Returns from Historic 11-Month Deployment
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