Families of U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31, the “Tomcatters,” wait to greet their loved ones after the squadrons return 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 1st Class Amber Gibson)
| Date Taken: | 05.11.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.11.2026 18:29 |
| Photo ID: | 9676685 |
| VIRIN: | 260511-N-BQ129-2845 |
| Resolution: | 5445x3630 |
| Size: | 3.36 MB |
| Location: | VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, US |
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