Sam Zimmer

UPDATE: We are sad to report that both aviators have been declared deceased. Their families are in our prayers. Per policy, we will withhold notification pending NOK notification. – at Chula Vista, CA

An F/A-18F Super Hornet from VFA-213 crashed on approach to Boca @NASKeyWest this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. Rescue crews recovered both aviators from the water; they were taken by ambulance to Lower Keys Medical Center. The jet was on a training flight; cause under investigation.

How's this for a #TBThursday ? On January 18, 1911, pilot Eugene Ely became the first to land on a ship when he touched down on the armored cruiser USS Pennsylvania in San Francisco Bay! He then flew back to Tanforan Field in San Francisco. #wehavebeendoingthisawhile

3rd Fleet VADM John Alexander: “The Dow just went over 25,000. It’s a reflection of the prosperity of our nation. 90% of our trade & commerce flows across the ocean. This CSG provides maritime security that helps guarantee the prosperity of the US & our friends in the region.”