USS George H.W. Bush launches F/A-18E Super Hornets [Image 8 of 17]

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

06.04.2026

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Central Command Public Affairs           

F/A-18E Super Hornets, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 and Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, launch from the flight deck aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) while sailing in the Arabian Sea, June 4, 2026. USS George H.W. Bush is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo)

• Date Taken: 06.04.2026
• Date Posted: 06.15.2026 06:52
• Photo ID: 9745752
• VIRIN: 260604-D-D0477-1114
• Resolution: 1803x2704
• Size: 1013.56 KB
• Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY