 In response to Soviet aggression in the Kola Peninsula, US Navy and Air Force aircraft, as well as aircraft from Norway and Sweden, participated in a coordinated attack on enemy ground forces. Several Soviet warplanes were reported shot down, while all mission aircraft returned safely. Initial reports indicate substantial damage to Soviet targets. A US Navy after-action report was published HERE.
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action in support of the historical Operation Odin's Shield, several F/A-18 Hornets of the 'Black Aces' squadron launched into the night sky to attack Soviet anti-aircraft guns and launchers and other military assets. All Navy aircraft returned safely for nighttime recovery on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. Addtional mission details were posted 
In response to Soviet aggression in the Kola Peninsula, US Navy and Air Force aircraft, as well as aircraft from Norway and Sweden, participated in a coordinated attack on enemy ground forces. Several Soviet warplanes were reported shot down, while all mission aircraft returned safely. Initial reports indicate substantial damage to Soviet targets. A US Navy after-action report was published 
and history has taken a slight turn. With the world's attention focused on developing events and likely conflict in the Middle East, the Soviet Union launches a surprise attack on northern Scandinavia. It will be up to a hastily assembled task force of US and Northern European allies to turn back the Soviet advance. The Naval Aviators of VFA-41 have already seen action as described 
