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NAS NORFOLK, (May 11, 2026) - A detachment from Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 “Rawhides” returned to Naval Station Norfolk, 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. Embarked, CVW- 8 logged more than 5,760 flight hours and 12,200 flight launches. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robert S. Price)
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ARABAIN SEA, (May 4, 2026): A naval officer aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7) oversees flight operations from the control tower as the amphibious assault ship sails in the Arabian Sea. U.S. warships and aircraft deployed to the Middle East are enforcing the naval blockade against Iran while executing Project Freedom to support the free flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz.
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ARABIAN SEA, (May 5, 2026): A U.S. Sailor standing watch aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) observes flight operations in the Arabian Sea as 🇺🇸 American forces enforce the naval blockade. As of today, 51 vessels have been directed to turn around or return to port in order to stop commercial ships from entering or leaving Iran.
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A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, lands after a flight demonstration during Friendship Day 26 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan, May 3, 2026. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held an air show designed to foster positive relationships and offer an exciting experience that displays the communal support between the U.S. and Japan. The air show encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static display aircraft, aerial performances, food and entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)
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OCONUS, (May 1, 2026): Undisclosed Location A flight of U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopters, armed with rockets and Hellfire missiles, taxi out to conduct a scheduled flight in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. In addition to rockets and missiles, the Apache is additionally armed with a 30mm chain gun. (U.S. Army photo)