VFA-97 has flown the final flights on their F/A-18E and the squadron will now prepare to transition to the F-35C.
160211-N-GZ947-004 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 10, 2016) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Warhawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 flies a mission. Providing a combat-ready force to protect collective maritime interests, USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Rodriguez Santiago / Released)
The squadron is stationed at NAS Lemoore and the flight took place on Feb. 27.
