 That gleeful young pilot you've seen running around the squadron spaces, so full of hope and optimism? Why, that's none other than Sven, who has been granted a commission in VFA-41 at the rank of Ensign (ENS)! He will be embarking on his Basic Training & Qualification adventure, which customarily begins with a bucket, sponge, and some paste wax expertly applied to the XO's car. Welcome aboard!
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Iranian warships docked at the southern port of Bandar Abbas we seen burning following a daylight attack from planes launched from a US Navy aircraft carrier stationed to protect the Strait of Hormuz. A Pentagon spokesman confirmed the attack, while also acknowleding the loss of three multi-million dollar F/A-18 'Hornet' fighter jets in circumstances only described as "not from enemy action." Further details and images were made public 
Flying over the eastern Mediterranean Sea, a commercial airliner operated by KLM Airlines was intercepted by Chinese fighter jets presumed operating from a Syrian airfield. The Chinese jets attempted to divert the 747 reportedly to take custody of a political dissident believed to be aboard. US Navy F/A-18 Hornets already on routine patrol in support of Operation Enduring Resolve were immediately ordered to locate the airliner to intervene and escort it to safety. The Chinese aircraft quickly disengaged and departed the area while airliner landed safely under escort without further incident. Pentagon sources published further information 
