2 Virginia Beach, VA (February 1, 2019) Cmdr. William Mathis, commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34, taxis aircraft 434 to the hangar following the final flight of the F/A-18 Hornet. The F/A-18 Hornet entered operational service for the fleet in 1984. The aircraft’s first combat mission was in 1986 during Operation El Dorado Canyon and the legacy Hornet continued to serve in every major military operation including the Gulf War, Iraqi War, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, Inherent Resolve and most recently served in 2018 from the deck of USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)
2 Virginia Beach, VA (February 1, 2019) Cmdr. William Mathis, commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34, taxis aircraft 434 to the hangar following the final flight of the F/A-18 Hornet. The F/A-18 Hornet entered operational service for the fleet in 1984. The aircraft’s first combat mission was in 1986 during Operation El Dorado Canyon and the legacy Hornet continued to serve in every major military operation including the Gulf War, Iraqi War, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, Inherent Resolve and most recently served in 2018 from the deck of USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 while conducting navigation patrols in the South China Sea.
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