A pair of F/A-18C Hornets and an F-14B Tomcat fly in loose formation ...
Iraqi Air Space (Aug. 14, 2004) A pair of F/A-18C Hornets assigned to the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron Three Four (VFA-34) and an F-14B Tomcat assigned to the "Jolly Rogers" of Fighter Squadron On... More
170117-N-BL637-115 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2017) Sailors
170117-N-BL637-115 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2017) Sailors participate in a burial at sea ceremony for the remains of 25 U.S. military veterans and one military spouse, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson... More
180915-N-DN355-0146 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 15,2018)
180915-N-DN355-0146 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 15,2018) F/A-18C Hornets from the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 line the tarmac of Naval Air Station Oceana Sept. 15, following their sortie du... More
190201-N-DN355- 0276 Virginia Beach, VA (February 1,
190201-N-DN355- 0276 Virginia Beach, VA (February 1, 2019) Cmdr. William Mathis, commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34, exits aircraft 434 following the final flight of the F/A-18 Hornet. The F... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Don Paguyo and Petty Officer
Petty Officer 2nd Class Don Paguyo and Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Santana, both assigned to the Blue Blasters Strike Fighter Squadron 34, performs maintenance on the wing of an F/A-18C Hornet inside the h... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (November 11, 2019) Cmdr. Juston
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (November 11, 2019) Cmdr. Juston Kuch (right), the new commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron 34 (VFA-34), reads his orders during VFA-34’s change of command ceremony at Naval Aviatio... More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Vigilantes of Strike
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron 34 passes over the fantail before landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln and Carrier Air Wing 2 are cond... More
170117-N-BL637-102 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2017) The
170117-N-BL637-102 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2017) The Carl Vinson Ceremonial Guard participates in a burial at sea ceremony for the remains of 25 U.S. military veterans and one military spouse, aboard the aircra... More
170415-N-HD638-210 INDIAN OCEAN (April 15, 2017) The
170415-N-HD638-210 INDIAN OCEAN (April 15, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Indian Ocean. The Carl Vinson Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as ... More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squa...
Pacific Ocean (Jan. 16, 2006) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron Three Four (VFA-34), is directed to a catapult for launch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS ... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (November 11, 2019) Command Master
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (November 11, 2019) Command Master Chief Petty Officer Mercedes Hargrove, the command master chief of Strike Fighter Squadron 34 (VFA-34), Cmdr. William Mathis, the former commanding officer... More
170222-N-BL637-034 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017)
170222-N-BL637-034 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 makes an arrested landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (... More
170116-N-BL637-206 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2017) An
170116-N-BL637-206 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, launches from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is on a deploym... More
An aircraft director guides an F/A-18 Hornet from Strike Fighter Squad...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jul. 15, 2009) An aircraft director guides an F/A-18 Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA 34) to the No. 2 catapult aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. Carl Vinson is underway in th... More
Commander United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command/ United State...
Pacific Ocean (Mar. 29, 2006) Commander United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command/ United States Forces Korea, Gen. B.B. Bell, discusses the capabilities of the F/A-18E Super Hornet with Lt. Mitchell Koch ... More
170127-N-CG677-059 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2017) Sailors
170127-N-CG677-059 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2017) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) push back an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (V... More
An F/A-18C assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron Th...
Pacific Ocean (Jul. 30, 2006) An F/A-18C assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron Three Four (VFA-34) conducts a high-speed pass over the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abr... More
USS Abraham Lincoln. Warship photograph collection
Airman David Bohorquez, aviation electronics technician, from Charlotte N.C., washes an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron 34 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ab... More
170125-N-BL637-189 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2017) An
170125-N-BL637-189 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2017) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during flight operations. The Carl V... More
Petty Officer 2nd class Don Paguyo and Petty Officer
Petty Officer 2nd class Don Paguyo and Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Santana, both assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron 34, performs maintenance on the wing of an F/A-18C Hornet inside th... More
Seaman Rodgerick Green sets up a gun hoist on an F/A-18C
Seaman Rodgerick Green sets up a gun hoist on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron 34 inside the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Li... More
161031-N-HD638-033 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2016) Lt.
161031-N-HD638-033 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2016) Lt. Daniel Didier directs an F/A-18C Hornet from the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 during flight operations on the aircraft carrier USS Ca... More
170125-N-BL637-225 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2017) Sailors
170125-N-BL637-225 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2017) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) prepare an F/A-18F Super Hornet, from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, for take-off. The Carl ... More
A U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to the
A U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in th... More
170113-N-FC674-274 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 13, 2017) An
170113-N-FC674-274 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 13, 2017) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson C... More
170117-N-BL637-018 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2017) The
170117-N-BL637-018 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2017) The Carl Vinson Ceremonial Guard participates in a burial at sea ceremony for the remains of 25 U.S. military veterans and one military spouse, aboard the aircra... More
170117-N-BL637-038 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2017) Sailors
170117-N-BL637-038 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2017) Sailors participate in a burial at sea ceremony for the remains of 25 U.S. military veterans and one military spouse, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson... More
170116-N-BL637-026 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2017) Sailors
170116-N-BL637-026 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2017) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) recover an arresting cable on the flight deck. Carl Vinson is on a regularly scheduled Western ... More
Hornets make a fly-by over the USS Abraham Lincoln
Three F/A-18C Hornet strike fighters attached to the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron 34 perform a precision fly-by over the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln and embarked C... More
Aircraft Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln action
Airman Recruit Andrew Lyons, aviation structural mechanic, assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron 34, cleans an F/A-18C Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. VFA-34 is part o... More
180915-N-DN355-0065 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 15,2018)
180915-N-DN355-0065 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 15,2018) Sailors assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 standby to assist pilots exiting their aircraft as they return to Naval Air Station Oceana Sept. 15, ... More
190201-N-DN355-0133 Virginia Beach, VA (February 1,
190201-N-DN355-0133 Virginia Beach, VA (February 1, 2019) Pilots from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 fly the F/A-18 Hornet in a three-man formation over Naval Air Station Oceana for the final time. The F/A-18... More
170125-N-BL637-250 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2017) Aviation
170125-N-BL637-250 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2017) Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Jacob Letendre, assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, conducts the final checks on an F/... More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 prepares for takeoff on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is ... More
180915-N-DN355-0095 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 15,2018)
180915-N-DN355-0095 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 15,2018) An F/A-18C Hornet from the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 returns to Naval Air Station Oceana Sept. 15, following their sortie due to H... More
180804-N-PM193-0191 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2018) An
180804-N-PM193-0191 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2018) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 breaks the sound barrier during an air power demonstration. VFA 34 is under... More
A sailor refuels an F/A-18C assigned to Strike Fighter
A sailor refuels an F/A-18C assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting a composite ... More
170125-N-CG677-097 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2017) Aviation
170125-N-CG677-097 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2017) Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) Airman Sherry Robinson, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), directs the crew of an F/A-18E Super Horn... More
170126-N-CG677-020 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 26, 2017) Sailors
170126-N-CG677-020 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 26, 2017) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conduct flight operations on the flight deck. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly... More
Members of the catapult crew assigned to the �Blue Blasters� of Strike...
Arabian Gulf (Jul. 14, 2004) Members of the catapult crew assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron Three Four (VFA 34) give the thumbs up signal to launch an F/A-18C Hornet from the flight deck ... More
180915-N-DN355-0174 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 15,2018)
180915-N-DN355-0174 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 15,2018) Commanding Officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34, Cmdr. William M. Mathis, returns to Naval Air Station Oceana Sept. 15, following the squadron's so... More
170117-N-BL637-034 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2017) Sailors
170117-N-BL637-034 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2017) Sailors participate in a burial at sea ceremony for the remains of 25 U.S. military veterans and one military spouse, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson... More
170222-N-BL637-009 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017)
170222-N-BL637-009 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017) Two F/A-18E Super Hornets assigned to the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 take off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The shi... More
170117-N-BL637-057 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2017) Sailors
170117-N-BL637-057 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2017) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) participate in a burial-at-sea ceremony for 25 U.S. military veterans and one military spouse.... More
170117-N-BL637-042 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2017) Sailors
170117-N-BL637-042 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2017) Sailors participate in a burial at sea ceremony for the remains of 25 U.S. military veterans and one military spouse, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson... More
An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Blue Blasters"
An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34, takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is participating in Rim o... More
170117-N-BL637-072 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2017) Sailors
170117-N-BL637-072 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2017) Sailors participate in a burial at sea ceremony for the remains of 25 U.S. military veterans and one military spouse, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson... More
170125-N-BL637-231 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2017) An
170125-N-BL637-231 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. Th... More
170116-N-BL637-195 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2017) An
170116-N-BL637-195 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 “Bounty Hunters” makes an arrested cable landing on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) fl... More
170126-N-CG677-020 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 26, 2017) Sailors
170126-N-CG677-020 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 26, 2017) Sailors conduct flight operations on the flight deck the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly schedu... More
150318-N-YB753-053 KEY WEST, Fla. (March 18, 2015)
150318-N-YB753-053 KEY WEST, Fla. (March 18, 2015) An F/A-18C assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 taxis toward the runway at Naval Air Station Key West’s Boca Chica Field. VFA-34 i... More
A Navy F/A 18C Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron 34 (VFA 34), also k...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 20, 2015) A Navy F/A 18C Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron 34 (VFA 34), also known as the Blue Blaster, breaks away after conducting an aerial refueling with a KC-135 from the 185th Air W... More
USS Carl Winson - Sailors assigned to
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 27, 2016) Sailors assigned to "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA 34) prepare a F/A-18C Hornet for flight operations on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 7... More
180915-N-DN355-0124 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 15,2018)
180915-N-DN355-0124 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 15,2018) The Carrier Air Wing (CAG) F/A-18C Hornet from the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 returns to Naval Air Station Oceana Sept. 15, followi... More
Airman Ashley Parrotte, assigned to Strike Fighter
Airman Ashley Parrotte, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 34, torques a transmission bolt on the wing of an F/A-18C Hornet inside the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln is... More
170125-N-BL637-184 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2017) An
170125-N-BL637-184 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2017) An F/A-18C Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during flight operations. The Carl Vinson C... More
170125-N-BL637-204 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2017) Sailors
170125-N-BL637-204 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2017) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conduct flight operations. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a western Pacific deploy... More
170116-N-BL637-155 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2017) Aviation
170116-N-BL637-155 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Giovanni Quinones, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), directs the pilot of an F/A-18C Sup... More
Aircraft handlers move an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to
Aircraft handlers move an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron 34 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln and Carrier Air Wing 2 are conducting pilot qua... More
150318-N-YB753-059 KEY WEST, Fla. (March 18, 2015)
150318-N-YB753-059 KEY WEST, Fla. (March 18, 2015) Aviation ordnancemen set up a target tow-banner for the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34, which is training at Naval Air Station Key West’s Bo... More
190201-N-DN355- 0203 Virginia Beach, VA (February 1,
190201-N-DN355- 0203 Virginia Beach, VA (February 1, 2019) Pilots from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 fly the F/A-18 Hornet in a three-man formation over Naval Air Station Oceana for the final time. The F/A-1... More
180915-N-DN355-0195 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 15,2018)
180915-N-DN355-0195 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 15,2018) Cmdr. William M. Mathis, commanding officer Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 returns to Naval Air Station Oceana Sept. 15, following the squadron's sorti... More
170222-N-BL637-025 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017)
170222-N-BL637-025 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017) Sailors conduct flight operations on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its carrier strike group are on a west... More
170116-N-BL637-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2017) Aviation
170116-N-BL637-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2017) Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Dylan Mills directs the crew of a C-2A Greyhound from Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 aboard the aircraf... More
170222-N-BL637-017 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017)
170222-N-BL637-017 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017) Two F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 and the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 ta... More
170116-N-BL637-071 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2017) A
170116-N-BL637-071 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2017) A Sailor assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) directs the crew of an EA-18G Growler from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136. Carl Vinson ... More
Commander United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command/ United State...
Pacific Ocean (Mar. 29, 2006) Commander United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command/ United States Forces Korea, Gen. B.B. Bell, discusses the capabilities of the F/A-18E Super Hornet with Lt. Mitchell Koch ... More
190201-N-DN355-0024 Virginia Beach, VA (February 1,
190201-N-DN355-0024 Virginia Beach, VA (February 1, 2019) Pilots from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 prepare to fly the F/A-18 Hornet for the final time. The F/A-18 Hornet entered operational service for the ... More
150318-N-YB753-055 KEY WEST, Fla. (March 18, 2015)
150318-N-YB753-055 KEY WEST, Fla. (March 18, 2015) Aviation ordnancemen set up a target tow-banner for the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34, which is training at Naval Air Station Key West’s Bo... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (November 11, 2019) Cmdr. Juston
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (November 11, 2019) Cmdr. Juston Kuch (left), the new commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron 34 (VFA-34), renders a salute to Cmdr. William Mathis (right), the former commanding offic... More
180804-N-PM193-0370 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2018) An
180804-N-PM193-0370 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2018) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 prepares to land on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vison (CVN... More
Petty Officers 2nd Class Jerrid Mutter and Joel Vega,
Petty Officers 2nd Class Jerrid Mutter and Joel Vega, both assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 34, fix the air conditioner of an F/A-18C aboard USS Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting a comp... More
170415-N-HD638-305 INDIAN OCEAN (April 15, 2017) The
170415-N-HD638-305 INDIAN OCEAN (April 15, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Indian Ocean. The Carl Vinson Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as ... More
170222-N-BL637-003 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017)
170222-N-BL637-003 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017) Sailors conduct flight operations on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly schedule... More
170127-N-CG677-097 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2017) Aviation
170127-N-CG677-097 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Vincent Sanchez, from Redding, California, directs the crew of an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the “Bounty Hunters” o... More
170117-N-BL637-205 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2017) An
170117-N-BL637-205 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 “Black Knights” prepares to take off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) fli... More
170116-N-BL637-170 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2017) An
170116-N-BL637-170 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2017) An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34, prepares to launch from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is on a depl... More
170117-N-BL637-093 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2017) Sailors
170117-N-BL637-093 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2017) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) participate in a burial-at-sea ceremony for 25 U.S. military veterans and one military spouse.... More
Medal of Honor recipient visits Naval Air Station Oceana
Lt. Conor O'Neil, a pilot attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34, explains the F/A-18 Hornet to retired Capt. Thomas J. Hudner, a Medal of Honor recipient, at Naval Air Station Oceana. Hudner, a naval avi... More
170222-N-BL637-040 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017)
170222-N-BL637-040 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2017) Two F/A-18E Super Hornets from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 fly over the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its ca... More
150318-N-YB753-061 KEY WEST, Fla. (March 18, 2015)
150318-N-YB753-061 KEY WEST, Fla. (March 18, 2015) Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Gerald Rouse sets up a target tow-banner for the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34, which is training at Naval A... More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron 34 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during the first day of flight operations supporting Operation Enduring Freed... More
150318-N-YB753-086 KEY WEST, Fla. (March 18, 2015)
150318-N-YB753-086 KEY WEST, Fla. (March 18, 2015) Aviation ordnancemen run clear after attaching a target tow-banner to an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 at Na... More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 approaches the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway cond... More
170415-N-HD638-294 INDIAN OCEAN (April 15, 2017) The
170415-N-HD638-294 INDIAN OCEAN (April 15, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Indian Ocean. The Carl Vinson Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment as ... More
Airman Billy Fox, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron
Airman Billy Fox, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 34, conducts a release and control check on the wing of an F/A-18C Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln is underway cond... More
Airman Ashley Parrotte, assigned to Strike Fighter
Airman Ashley Parrotte, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 34, performs maintenance on the wing of an F/A-18C Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting a co... More
170125-N-BL637-173 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2017) Sailors
170125-N-BL637-173 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2017) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conduct flight operations. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a western Pacific deploy... More
170127-N-CG677-090 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2017) Aviation
170127-N-CG677-090 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Vincent Sanchez, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet from ... More
170127-N-CG677-043 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2017) Sailors
170127-N-CG677-043 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2017) Sailors conduct flight operations on the flight deck the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly schedu... More
180915-N-DN355-0032 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 15,2018)
180915-N-DN355-0032 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 15,2018) An F/A-18C Hornet from the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 returns to Naval Air Station Oceana Sept. 15, following their sortie due to H... More
190201-N-DN355- 0094 Virginia Beach, VA (February 1,
190201-N-DN355- 0094 Virginia Beach, VA (February 1, 2019) Lt. Frank McGurk of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 prepares to take off in the F/A-18 Hornet down for the final time. The F/A-18 Hornet entered opera... More
190201-N-DN355- 0262 Virginia Beach, VA (February 1,
190201-N-DN355- 0262 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... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Don Paguyo, assigned to Strike
Petty Officer 3rd Class Don Paguyo, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 34, performs maintenance on the wing of an F/A-18C Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln is underway con... More
Aircraft directors guide an F/A-18C Hornet assigned
Aircraft directors guide an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducti... More
An aircraft director guides an F/A-18C Hornet assigned
An aircraft director guides an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway condu... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Ralph Thomas installs a gun
Petty Officer 3rd Class Ralph Thomas installs a gun rail on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron 34 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Li... More
170125-N-BL637-164 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2017) Sailors
170125-N-BL637-164 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2017) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conduct flight operations. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a western Pacific deploy... More
170116-N-BL637-162 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2017) Sailors
170116-N-BL637-162 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2017) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) make the final checks on an F/A-18C Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 “Blue Blasters... More
170117-N-BL637-077 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2017) Sailors
170117-N-BL637-077 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2017) Sailors participate in a burial at sea ceremony for the remains of 25 U.S. military veterans and one military spouse, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson... More