An F/A-18E assigned to the Knighthawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136 receives fuel from an F/A-18F assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 above the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is completing its final deployment to the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. The Navy has a 237-year heritage of defending freedom and projecting and protecting interests around the globe. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.
An F/A-18E assigned to the Knighthawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136 receives fuel from an F/A-18F assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 above the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is completing its final deployment to the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. The Navy has a 237-year heritage of defending freedom and projecting and protecting interests around the globe. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.
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