260511-N-V838-1001 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31, the “Tomcatters,” is greeted by family and friends after returning to Naval Air Station Oceana, 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. 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 Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cierra Middleton).
| Date Taken: | 05.11.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.11.2026 18:34 |
| Photo ID: | 9676603 |
| VIRIN: | 260511-N-VV838-1001 |
| Resolution: | 3753x4159 |
| Size: | 2.34 MB |
| Location: | VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, US |
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