Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the first flight of the F/A-18 E1 Super Hornet from Lambert Field in St. Louis, Missouri, and the 30 years of service of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet to the United States Navy and to allies of the United States.

Summary

Recognizes and records the history, technical features, deployments, operational milestones, cultural references, and museum dedication of the F/A‑18 E/F Super Hornet. The text is purely descriptive: it lists dates, places, test flights, combat actions, training bases, international service, and museum transfer/reassembly, and contains no requirements, funding, or legal changes.

• The text documents first flight, manufacturing, configurations, and size/weight comparisons of the F/A‑18 E/F Super Hornet.
• It records test flights, fleet entry (1999) and initial operating capability (2001) milestones for U.S. Navy use.
• Operational events listed include strikes, an aerial engagement in 2017, multinational operations, and major carrier-based strikes through Feb 2025.
• Mentions international operators and events, including Royal Australian Air Force capability (2012) and Kuwait-related deliveries and training.
• Describes cultural and public-history items: Blue Angels transition (2021), Top Gun: Maverick recognition, and dedication of an F/A‑18 E1 to a national museum (2024).
• Lists principal basing and training sites: NAS Lemoore, NAS Oceana, NAS Fallon, and related training centers.
• The text is purely descriptive and ceremonial: it contains no funding, directives, amendments to law, or program authorizations.