2012年11月14日，美日“利剑-2013”联合军演中，美国海军 VFA-195“Dambusters/水坝破坏者”战斗攻击机中队一架 F/A-18E 战斗机飞越东中国海，美日“利剑”演习从1986年开始每两年举行一次，是美日间大规模双边演习之一。（A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 flies over the East China Sea Nov. 14, 2012, during exercise Keen Sword 2013. Keen Sword is a joint/bilateral field exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self Defense Forces (JSDF) personnel. Keen Sword is held every other year and alternates years with the Keen Edge command post exercise. VFA-195 was under way as part of the George Washington Carrier Strike Group conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.）

2007年11月12日，日本海横须贺海岸，美日“利剑-2008”联合军演中，美国海军 VFA-192“金龙”战斗攻击机中队的 F/A-18C 战斗机降落到小鹰号航空母舰上。（An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192, lands on the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). The Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group is participating in ANNUALEX 19G, the maritime component of the U.S.-Japan exercise Keen Sword 2008. The exercise is designed to increase the working relationship between the U.S. military and Japanese Self-Defense Forces and increase their ability to effectively and mutually respond to a regional crisis situation.）

2007年11月10日，日本海，美日“利剑-2008”联合军演中，美国海军 VFA-192“金龙”战斗攻击机中队的 F/A-18C 战斗机从小鹰号航空母舰上弹射升空。（An F/A-18C Hornet from the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192, launches from the deck of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during routine flight operations Nov. 10. Kitty Hawk is participating in ANNUALEX 19G, the maritime component of the U.S.-Japan exercise Keen Sword 2008. The exercise is designed to increase the working relationship between the U.S. and Japan Self-Defense Forces and increase their ability to effectively and mutually respond to a regional crisis situation. Kitty Hawk operates from Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. The air wing operates from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan.）

美国佛罗里达州肯威斯特海军航空站博卡奇卡场，美国海军 VFA-37“愤怒公牛”战斗攻击机中队的 F/A-18C 战斗机准备出动进行模拟对抗训练。(An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Ragin' Bulls of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37 launches from Boca Chica Field. Naval Air Station Key West is a state-of-the-art facility for air-to-air combat fighter aircraft of all military services and provides world-class pierside support to U.S. and foreign naval vessels.)

美国佛罗里达州肯威斯特海军航空站博卡奇卡场，美国海军 VFC-12 Fighting Omars 混编战斗机中队一架 F/A-18C 战斗机准备出动，该机按照俄罗斯海军战机样式涂装，在对抗训练中模拟 Su-33 等战斗机。(An F/A-18C assigned to the Fighting Omars of Fighter Squadron Composite (VFC) 12 launches from Boca Chica Field. Naval Air Station Key West is a state-of-the-art facility for air-to-air combat fighter aircraft of all military services and provides world-class pierside support to U.S. and foreign naval vessels.)

太平洋，美国海军 VFC-12 Fighting Omars 混编战斗机中队一架 F/A-18D 战斗机降落到进行人员复训的里根号航空母舰上。VFC-12是美国海军首屈一指的假想敌中队，为海军飞行员提供高度对抗性的战术训练环境。(Pacific Ocean (Aug. 11, 2005) - An F/A-18D Hornet, assigned to the “Fighting Omars” of Fighter Composite Squadron Twelve (VFC-12), prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). VFC-12 is the Naval Reserve’s premier adversary squadron providing threat tactics training to all Navy fighter and strike fighter squadrons. Reagan is currently underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting carrier qualifications for the West Coast Fleet Replacement Squadrons.)

美国华盛顿州惠德贝岛海军航空站，美国海军 VAQ-129“维京人”电子战训练中队的 EA-18G“咆哮者”正在降落，时值珍珠港幸存老兵参观惠德贝岛期间。（An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 lands on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island's Ault Field. VAQ-129 is the United States Navy's Fleet Replenishment Squadron for EA-6B Prowlers and EA-18G Growlers. Serving the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps and United States Air Force, the Vikings of VAQ-129 train freshly pinned Naval Aviators and Naval Flight Officers.）

美国华盛顿州惠德贝岛海军航空站，美国海军 VAQ-129“维京人”电子战训练中队的 EA-18G“咆哮者”正在降落，时值珍珠港幸存老兵参观惠德贝岛期间。（An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 lands on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island's Ault Field. VAQ-129 is the United States Navy's Fleet Replenishment Squadron for EA-6B Prowlers and EA-18G Growlers. Serving the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps and United States Air Force, the Vikings of VAQ-129 train freshly pinned Naval Aviators and Naval Flight Officers.）

美国加利福尼亚州埃尔森特罗海军陆战队航空站，美国海军 VAQ-129“维京人”电子战训练中队的 EA-18G“咆哮者”起飞训练，VAQ-129属于舰队战备训练中队，时值该中队从 EA-6B 换装新一代 EA-18G 电子战飞机。（An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the "Vikings" of Electronic Attack Squadron 129, takes off at Naval Air Facility El Centro during a training exercise. VAQ-129 began transitioning and training pilot instructors to fly the Growler to replace the fleet's current carrier-based EA-6B Prowler.）

阿拉伯湾，美国海军 VAQ-139“美洲狮”电子攻击中队二架 EA-18G“咆哮者”电子战机编队飞越卡尔文森号航空母舰。(Two EA-18G Growlers from the Cougars of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139 fly in formation before landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as the ship conducts flight operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is currently deployed to the area supporting maritime security operations, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th Fleet AOR.)