Photo by Staff Sgt. John Ennis | United States Air Forces Central | 08.07.2025
U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornets assigned to the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group conduct a combat air patrol over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, August 7, 2025. Naval aviators flying the Super Hornet provide forward-deployed combat airpower in support of deterrence and freedom of navigation in the Arabian Gulf and surrounding waters. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. John C.B.......
Photo by Staff Sgt. John Ennis | United States Air Forces Central | 08.07.2025
A pair of U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornets assigned to the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group conduct a combat air patrol over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, August 7, 2025. Super Hornet operations from U.S. aircraft carriers demonstrate maritime dominance and reinforce the U.S. commitment to protecting vital interests in the CENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force Photo by......
Photo by Staff Sgt. John Ennis | United States Air Forces Central | 08.07.2025
A pair of U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornets assigned to the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group conduct a combat air patrol over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, August 7, 2025. Super Hornet operations from U.S. aircraft carriers demonstrate maritime dominance and reinforce the U.S. commitment to protecting vital interests in the CENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force Photo by......
Photo by Staff Sgt. John Ennis | United States Air Forces Central | 08.07.2025
U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornets assigned to the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group conduct a combat air patrol over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, August 7, 2025. Super Hornet operations from U.S. aircraft carriers demonstrate maritime dominance and reinforce the U.S. commitment to protecting vital interests in the CENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt.......
Photo by Staff Sgt. John Ennis | United States Air Forces Central | 08.07.2025
A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group returns to a combat air patrol after refueling with a U.S. Air Force KC-46 Pegasus over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, August 7, 2025. Naval aviators flying the Super Hornet provide forward-deployed combat airpower from sea, supporting deterrence and freedom of navigation in the Arabian Gulf and......
Photo by Staff Sgt. John Ennis | United States Air Forces Central | 08.07.2025
A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group returns to a combat air patrol after refueling with a U.S. Air Force KC-46 Pegasus over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, August 7, 2025. Operating from the flight deck, F/A-18E aircraft enhance CENTCOM’s ability to maintain persistent air presence and maritime security in contested environments.......
Photo by Staff Sgt. John Ennis | United States Air Forces Central | 08.07.2025
A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet pilot assigned to the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group showcases the tail hook on his aircraft while flying alongside a U.S. Air Force KC-46 Pegasus over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, August 7, 2025. Operating from aircraft carriers or forward-deployed bases, F/A-18E crews provide flexible, combat-ready airpower in support of regional stability......
Photo by Staff Sgt. John Ennis | United States Air Forces Central | 08.07.2025
A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group returns to a combat air patrol after refueling with a U.S. Air Force KC-46 Pegasus over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, August 7, 2025. Carrier-based fighter aircraft enable rapid, flexible strike capability in support of CENTCOM objectives without reliance on land-based infrastructure. (U.S. Air......
