Dozens of F/A-18 Super Hornets Launch at Full Throttle from Aircraft Carrier Near Houthi-Controlled Region
U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility – March 23, 2025 — In a powerful display of air superiority and readiness, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1, assigned to the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), launched dozens of F/A-18 Super Hornets at full speed during intense flight operations in the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility.
Operating from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group conducted high-tempo sorties as part of ongoing security and deterrence missions near the volatile Houthi-controlled regions. The coordinated air operations demonstrated the U.S. Navy’s capability to rapidly project air power and respond to emerging threats in one of the world’s most strategically sensitive maritime zones.
Pilots and deck crews worked around the clock to launch and recover aircraft in a tightly choreographed routine. Each takeoff echoed across the deck with the roar of twin engines and the precise timing of steam catapults launching fighter jets into the sky.
These Super Hornets are multipurpose strike fighters, capable of conducting a wide range of missions including air-to-air combat, ground attack, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare. Their deployment reinforces the U.S. Navy’s commitment to maintaining regional stability and securing vital shipping lanes against potential disruptions.
As tensions remain high near the Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula, the presence of Carrier Air Wing 1 offers a strong signal of support to U.S. allies and a clear message of deterrence to adversaries. The operations underscore the versatility and global reach of the U.S. Navy, ready to respond whenever and wherever needed.
