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Caption:
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Jul. 24, 2002 -- An
F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron
One One Five (VFA-115) piloted by Lt. Corey L. Pritchard, makes the
first carrier arrested landing of the Super Hornet signifying the
start of its maiden combat deployment. VFA-115 is assigned to
Carrier Air Wing One Four (CVW-14). The F/A18-E Super Hornet is an
evolutionary upgrade of the combat-proven F/A18-C and D models, and is
fully capable to conduct both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat
missions. This includes air superiority, day and night strike with
precision-guided weapons, fighter-escort, and close air support,
suppression of enemy air defenses, reconnaissance, forward air control
and refueling. The Super Hornet has greater range and endurance, can
carry a heavier payload, has enhanced survivability, and a built-in
potential to incorporate future systems and technologies. The
Abraham Lincoln battle group deployed on July 20, 2002, and will be
conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and
Southern Watch. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Third
Class Kittie VandenBosch. (RELEASED)
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