F/A-18 Hornet
The F/A-18 Hornet and its larger sibling, the F/A-18 Super Hornet, form the backbone of America’s carrier-based strike force. In this photo, U.S. Marine Corps Captain Kevin Reece, Marine Aviator for Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 212 (VMFA-212), pilots his F/A-18 Hornet over the South China Sea.