澳大利亚北领地汀德尔空军基地，南部边疆-2012 美澳双边演习中，美国海军陆战队 VMFA-232“红魔”战斗攻击机中队的 F/A-18C“大黄蜂”战斗机准备起飞。（Capt. Timothy J. Farag, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 logistics officer and F/A-18 pilot, approaches the runway before conducting flight training here July 16 as part of Southern Frontier 2012. SF12 is an annual, unilateral training exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force allowing Marine Aircraft Group 12 F/A-18 squadrons the opportunity to focus on Offensive Air Support training in order to improve squadron readiness.）

美国海军 VFA-94“流浪汉”战斗攻击机中队的 F/A-18C“大黄蜂”战斗机降落关岛安德森空军基地，准备集结后前往澳大利亚参加“南部边疆-2008”演习。（A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet touches ground on Andersen Air Force Base, July 9 from the Strike Fighter Squadron 94 Naval Air Station Lemoore, California. The F/A-18 is a single seat aircraft characterized by its high maneuverability, ability to operate in either the fighter or attack role with the push of a button, and comparatively low- maintenance requirements.）

美国海军 VFA-94“流浪汉”战斗攻击机中队的 F/A-18C“大黄蜂”战斗机降落关岛安德森空军基地，准备集结后前往澳大利亚参加“南部边疆-2008”演习。（A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet touches ground on Andersen Air Force Base, July 9 from the Strike Fighter Squadron 94 Naval Air Station Lemoore, California. The F/A-18 is a Strike Fighter aircraft flown by the Navy and Marine Corps. The aircraft is flown in significantly larger numbers than any other navel aircraft.）

美国海军 VFA-94“流浪汉”战斗攻击机中队的 F/A-18C“大黄蜂”战斗机抵达关岛安德森空军基地，准备集结后前往澳大利亚参加“南部边疆-2008”演习。（A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet is directed into place on Andersen Air Force Base, July 9. The F/A-18 is a Strike Fighter aircraft flown by Unit VFA-94. The twelve F/A-18's are laying over until July 11 where they will leave for Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal.）

关岛安德森空军基地，美国海军 VFA-94“流浪汉”战斗攻击机中队的 F/A-18C“大黄蜂”战斗机准备出动前往澳大利亚参加“南部边疆-2008”演习。（A U.S. Navy F/A-18 rests on Andersen July 10 before its departure Saturday afternoon. The fighters used Andersen waypoint on their way to Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal where they will participate in an exercise with the Australians.）

美国内华达州内利斯空军基地，西部绿旗 14-7 联合空地攻击演习中，美国海军 VFA-131“野猫”战斗攻击机中队（弗吉尼亚州欧希安纳海军航空站）一架 F/A-18C 战斗机起飞执演。（A U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron 131, takes off during Green Flag 14-7 May 21, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Green Flag exercises provide simulated air-to-ground warfare training for U.S. and allied air and ground crews.）

美国内华达州内利斯空军基地，西部绿旗 14-7 联合空地攻击演习中，美国海军 VFA-131“野猫”战斗攻击机中队（弗吉尼亚州欧希安纳海军航空站）一架 F/A-18C 战斗机滑向跑道。（A U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 131, Naval Air Station Oceana, Va. taxis to the runway during Green Flag 14-07, May 21, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. A typical Green Flag exercise involves two multi-role fighter and bomber squadrons, unmanned aircraft, electronic warfare aircraft, and aerial refueling aircraft. Green Flag is an opportunity for air and ground crews to practice preparing for and fighting in various air-to-ground combat scenarios that they may face in future real-world situations.）

澳大利亚北领地汀德尔空军基地，黒视-2012 演习中，美国海军陆战队 VMFA-232“红魔”战斗攻击机中队二架 F/A-18C 战斗机编队起飞。该演习是澳大利亚空军两年一度国际空中作战演习，本届演习在北领地的达尔文空军基地和汀德尔空军基地双向进行，演习科目有：攻势防空（OCA ）和进攻性空中支援（OAS），参演国包括印度尼西亚，新加坡，泰国，新西兰和美国，参演人数为2200人，飞机94架。（Capt. Benjamin G. Schmidt and Capt. Daniel J. LaChasse, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 F/A-18 pilots, takeoff to conduct flight training in support of Pitch Black 2012 Aug. 7. The Australian Defence Force, Royal Thai Armed Forces, Singapore Armed Forces, New Zealand Defence Force, Malaysian Armed Forces, French Armed Forces, British Armed Forces, Indonesian National Armed Forces and a component operating under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, joined the Marine Corps in flight training operations during PB12.）

澳大利亚北领地，黒视-2012 演习中，美国海军陆战队 VMFA-232“红魔”战斗攻击机中队六架 F/A-18C 战斗机编队飞行。该演习是澳大利亚空军两年一度国际空中作战演习，本届演习在北领地的达尔文空军基地和汀德尔空军基地双向进行，演习科目有：攻势防空（OCA ）和进攻性空中支援（OAS），参演国包括印度尼西亚，新加坡，泰国，新西兰和美国，参演人数为2200人，飞机94架。（Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 prepare to refuel from a KC130J tanker here Aug. 15 during one of the last flight operations as part of Pitch Black 2012. PB12 is a multinational exercise in the country of Australia designed to facilitate large force training and coalition interoperability out of RAAF Base Darwin.）

澳大利亚北领地，黒视-2012 演习中，美国海军陆战队 VMFA-232“红魔”战斗攻击机中队四架 F/A-18C 战斗机编队飞行。该演习是澳大利亚空军两年一度国际空中作战演习，本届演习在北领地的达尔文空军基地和汀德尔空军基地双向进行，演习科目有：攻势防空（OCA ）和进攻性空中支援（OAS），参演国包括印度尼西亚，新加坡，泰国，新西兰和美国，参演人数为2200人，飞机94架。（Four jets from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 wait to refuel during flight training here in support of Pitch Black 2012 Aug. 15. This is conducted to enhance flight operations and maintain proficiency as well as maintain interoperability between allies and partner nations. A coordinated multilateral response to regional challenges is the best way to increase peace, stability and prosperity in the region.）