An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the ÒBlacklionsÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, prepares for launch on the flight deck of the worldÕs larg

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An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the ÒBlacklionsÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, prepares for launch on the flight deck of the worldÕs largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), during routine flight operations, November 1, 2024. USS Gerald R. Ford, the flagship of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, is currently underway in the 2nd Fleet area of operations, conducting Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT). SWATT is the surface forceÕs premiere advanced tactical training exercise that increases war-fighting capability and tactical proficiency across all domains. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Hector Rodriguez)

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