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The “Blacklions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, “Ragin’ Bulls” of VFA-37, “Golden Warriors” of VFA-87, and “Tomcatters” of VFA-31” returned 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 video by of Stephany Bussolotti-Clark)
| Date Taken: | 05.11.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.13.2026 11:23 |
| Category: | Video Productions |
| Video ID: | 1006669 |
| VIRIN: | 260511-N-SU928-9253 |
| Filename: | DOD_111700243 |
| Length: | 00:00:22 |
| Location: | US |
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