Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Adriones Johnson | Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic | 05.29.2025
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May 30, 2025) – F/A-18E Super Hornets attached to the "Pukin Dogs " of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 line up after landing at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana during the squadron's homecoming. VFA-143, part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 embarked on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), returns to NAS Oceana following an eight-month deployment to......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Adriones Johnson | Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic | 05.29.2025
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May 30, 2025) – Aviators, assigned to the "Red Rippers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, show their F/A-18E Super Hornets to their families during the squadron's homecoming. VFA-11, part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 embarked on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), returns to Naval Air Station Oceana following an eight-month deployment to the......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Adriones Johnson | Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic | 05.29.2025
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May 30, 2025) – A F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Sunliners" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 on the flightline during the squadron's homecoming at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. VFA-81, part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 embarked on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), returns to NAS Oceana following an eight-month deployment to the......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Adriones Johnson | Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic | 05.29.2025
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May 30, 2025) – Aviators assigned to the " Sunliners" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 walk together to greet their families during the squadron's homecoming at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. VFA-81, part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 embarked on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), returns to NAS Oceana following an eight-month deployment to......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Adriones Johnson | Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic | 05.29.2025
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May 30, 2025) – An aviator, assigned to the "Sunliners" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, greets his family during the squadron's homecoming at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. VFA-81, part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 embarked on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), returns to NAS Oceana following an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Adriones Johnson | Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic | 05.29.2025
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May 30, 2025) – Families welcome home aviators assigned to the "Red Rippers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 during the squadron's homecoming. VFA-11, part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 embarked on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), returns to Naval Air Station Oceana following an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Adriones Johnson | Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic | 05.29.2025
250530-N-NS135-1581 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May 30, 2025) – F/A-18E Super Hornets attached to the "Sunliners" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 fly in formation during the squadron's homecoming at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. VFA-81, part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 embarked on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), returns to NAS Oceana following an eight-month......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Adriones Johnson | Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic | 05.29.2025
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May 30, 2025) – F/A-18E Super Hornets attached to the "Red Rippers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 fly in formation during the squadron's homecoming. VFA-11, part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 embarked on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), returns to Naval Air Station Oceana following an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet......