NORFOLK, Va. – The “Fighting Blacklions” of Strike Fighter Squadron 213 (VFA-213) returned to their home base of Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach on January 15, 2024 following an eight-month deployment with Carrier Strike Group 12 (CSG-12) to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. Following completion of a four-week Composite Unit Training exercise, VFA-213 deployed on May 2, 2023 with Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8), embarked...
ATLANTIC OCEAN - Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRF CSG) units are currently underway conducting surface warfare advanced tactical training (SWATT).
SWATT provides units with an at-sea training environment designed to increase warfighting capability and tactical proficiency across all domains under the guidance of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC).
“After months of preparation and individual training, each element of the strike group has arrived competent, proficient, and ready to deploy forward,” said Rear Adm. Thomas P. Moninger, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12. “This integrated phase is about taking individual excellence and combining it to build readiness and capability...
Virginia Beach, Va. (August 6, 2024) Capt. David Dartez salutes Rear Adm. Thomas P. Moninger, Commander, Carrier Strike Group Twelve, as he assumes command as Commander, Carrier Air Wing 8 from Capt. Dan Catlin during a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Oceana, August 6, 2024. Capt. David Dartez relieves Capt. Dan Catlin as Commander of Carrier Air Wing 8 during a change of command ceremony. CVW 8 is assigned to CSG 12. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Maxwell Orlosky)
