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🇺🇲 A U.S Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Air Test & Evaluation Squadron (VX) 9 taxis to the runway at MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, and takes off to participate in a combined SINKEX as part of Exercise RIMPAC 26, July 17, 2026. Note the AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship... show more

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