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As the type commander for naval aviation, Commander, Naval Air Forces (COMNAVAIRFOR)’s mission is to “Man, Train and Equip deployable, combat-ready Naval Aviation forces that win in combat.”

COMNAVAIRFOR is also dual-hatted as Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

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An F-35C Lightning II, attached to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, refuels on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN) 73 while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 17, 2024. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy’s timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson)

Nov 19 2024

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Petty Officer 3rd Class August Clawson

An F-35C Lightning II, attached to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, refuels on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN) 73 while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 17, 2024. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy’s timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson)

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 241116-N-KA812-1050 NORTH SEA (Nov. 16, 2024) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the "Dragonslayers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11, takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Nov. 16. USS Harry S. Truman, the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations supporting U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Logan Nystrand)

Nov 19 2024

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Petty Officer 3rd Class Logan Nystrand

241116-N-KA812-1050 NORTH SEA (Nov. 16, 2024) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the "Dragonslayers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11, takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Nov. 16. USS Harry S. Truman, the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations supporting U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Logan Nystrand)

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 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 8, 2024) An MV-22 Osprey, attached to the “Titans” of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30, takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Oct. 8, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 9, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations – from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Richard Tinker)

Nov 19 2024

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Petty Officer 3rd Class Richard Tinker

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 8, 2024) An MV-22 Osprey, attached to the “Titans” of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30, takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Oct. 8, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 9, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations – from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Richard Tinker)

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 An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, launches off the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during Freedom Edge 24-2 in the East China Sea, Nov. 13, 2024. Freedom Edge demonstrates a new era of trilateral cooperation to ensure peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula and the Indo-Pacific. George Washington is 7th Fleet’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside Allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson)

Nov 19 2024

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Petty Officer 3rd Class August Clawson

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, launches off the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during Freedom Edge 24-2 in the East China Sea, Nov. 13, 2024. Freedom Edge demonstrates a new era of trilateral cooperation to ensure peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula and the Indo-Pacific. George Washington is 7th Fleet’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside Allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson)

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 The world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford steams in the Atlantic Ocean, Nov. 12, 2024. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is underway in the Atlantic Ocean completing Group Sail. Group Sail is the first at-sea integrated phase training event during a routine deployment training cycle. It is designed to challenge the Gerald R. Ford CSG’s ability to use the capabilities of the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, and embarked Information Warfare team as a cohesive Strike Group to meet Navy and Joint Warfighting requirements that increases warfighting capability and tactical proficiency across all domains. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Mattingly)

Nov 19 2024

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Jacob Mattingly

The world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford steams in the Atlantic Ocean, Nov. 12, 2024. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is underway in the Atlantic Ocean completing Group Sail. Group Sail is the first at-sea integrated phase training event during a routine deployment training cycle. It is designed to challenge the Gerald R. Ford CSG’s ability to use the capabilities of the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, and embarked Information Warfare team as a cohesive Strike Group to meet Navy and Joint Warfighting requirements that increases warfighting capability and tactical proficiency across all domains. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Mattingly)

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 A U.S. Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft assigned to the VAW-121 Bluetails prepares to receive fuel from an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during a fixed-wing air-to-air refueling training mission conducted by the 39th Rescue Squadron over the coast of Florida, Oct. 22, 2024. FWAAR enables aircraft to refuel at higher altitudes, extending mission range and endurance during critical operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir)

Nov 19 2024

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Tech. Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir

A U.S. Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft assigned to the VAW-121 Bluetails prepares to receive fuel from an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during a fixed-wing air-to-air refueling training mission conducted by the 39th Rescue Squadron over the coast of Florida, Oct. 22, 2024. FWAAR enables aircraft to refuel at higher altitudes, extending mission range and endurance during critical operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir)

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 NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Jul. 2, 2024) An MQ-4C Triton assigned to Unmanned Patrol Squadron (VUP) 19 prepares to land at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Italy, Jul. 2, 2024. VUP-19 is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet Area of Operations conducting missions in support of Naval Forces Europe and Africa. (US Navy photo by LT Alex Delgado/released)

Nov 19 2024

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LT Alex Delgado

NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Jul. 2, 2024) An MQ-4C Triton assigned to Unmanned Patrol Squadron (VUP) 19 prepares to land at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Italy, Jul. 2, 2024. VUP-19 is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet Area of Operations conducting missions in support of Naval Forces Europe and Africa. (US Navy photo by LT Alex Delgado/released)

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 Aviation Machinist Mate 3rd Class Alexander Schrama (left), a Sailor assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 46, the ‘Grey Knights,’ directs a P-8A Poseidon to a parking spot while Logistics Specialist Chief Joseph Aceron observes for safety at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, Aug. 9, 2024. The aircraft was returning from a flight conducting intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacquelin Frost.)

Nov 19 2024

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Jacqueli

Aviation Machinist Mate 3rd Class Alexander Schrama (left), a Sailor assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 46, the ‘Grey Knights,’ directs a P-8A Poseidon to a parking spot while Logistics Specialist Chief Joseph Aceron observes for safety at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, Aug. 9, 2024. The aircraft was returning from a flight conducting intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacquelin Frost.)

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 241024-N-JR318-2786 NORTH SEA (Oct. 24, 2024) Carrier Air Wing 1 F/A-18 Super Hornets, an E/A-18G Growler, and Royal Navy F-35B Joint Strike Fighter participate in the NATO-led maritime vigilance activity Neptune Strike 24-2, Oct. 24, highlighting the strike group’s commitment to supporting NATO operations and collective defense of the Alliance. USS Harry S. Truman, the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations supporting U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hunter Day)

Nov 19 2024

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Hunter Day

241024-N-JR318-2786 NORTH SEA (Oct. 24, 2024) Carrier Air Wing 1 F/A-18 Super Hornets, an E/A-18G Growler, and Royal Navy F-35B Joint Strike Fighter participate in the NATO-led maritime vigilance activity Neptune Strike 24-2, Oct. 24, highlighting the strike group’s commitment to supporting NATO operations and collective defense of the Alliance. USS Harry S. Truman, the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations supporting U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hunter Day)

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An F-35C Lightning II, attached to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, refuels on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN) 73 while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 17, 2024. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy’s timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) 241116-N-KA812-1050 NORTH SEA (Nov. 16, 2024) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the "Dragonslayers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11, takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Nov. 16. USS Harry S. Truman, the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations supporting U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Logan Nystrand) PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 8, 2024) An MV-22 Osprey, attached to the “Titans” of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30, takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Oct. 8, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 9, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations – from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Richard Tinker) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, launches off the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during Freedom Edge 24-2 in the East China Sea, Nov. 13, 2024. Freedom Edge demonstrates a new era of trilateral cooperation to ensure peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula and the Indo-Pacific. George Washington is 7th Fleet’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside Allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) The world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford steams in the Atlantic Ocean, Nov. 12, 2024. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is underway in the Atlantic Ocean completing Group Sail. Group Sail is the first at-sea integrated phase training event during a routine deployment training cycle. It is designed to challenge the Gerald R. Ford CSG’s ability to use the capabilities of the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, and embarked Information Warfare team as a cohesive Strike Group to meet Navy and Joint Warfighting requirements that increases warfighting capability and tactical proficiency across all domains. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Mattingly) A U.S. Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft assigned to the VAW-121 Bluetails prepares to receive fuel from an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during a fixed-wing air-to-air refueling training mission conducted by the 39th Rescue Squadron over the coast of Florida, Oct. 22, 2024. FWAAR enables aircraft to refuel at higher altitudes, extending mission range and endurance during critical operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir) NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Jul. 2, 2024) An MQ-4C Triton assigned to Unmanned Patrol Squadron (VUP) 19 prepares to land at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Italy, Jul. 2, 2024. VUP-19 is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet Area of Operations conducting missions in support of Naval Forces Europe and Africa. (US Navy photo by LT Alex Delgado/released) Aviation Machinist Mate 3rd Class Alexander Schrama (left), a Sailor assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 46, the ‘Grey Knights,’ directs a P-8A Poseidon to a parking spot while Logistics Specialist Chief Joseph Aceron observes for safety at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, Aug. 9, 2024. The aircraft was returning from a flight conducting intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacquelin Frost.) 241024-N-JR318-2786 NORTH SEA (Oct. 24, 2024) Carrier Air Wing 1 F/A-18 Super Hornets, an E/A-18G Growler, and Royal Navy F-35B Joint Strike Fighter participate in the NATO-led maritime vigilance activity Neptune Strike 24-2, Oct. 24, highlighting the strike group’s commitment to supporting NATO operations and collective defense of the Alliance. USS Harry S. Truman, the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations supporting U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hunter Day)

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