Dec 2017  - CVW-5 CAG 200 of VFA-27 taxiing at NAF Atsugi in perhaps a transitional scheme after wearing the full 50th Anniversary colors. This scheme was not on the jet for very long.(Image Source - Unknown)

 Dec 13, 2017  - CVW-5 CAG 200 of VFA-27 shown climbing out of NAF Atsugi is painted in perhaps a transitional scheme after wearing the full 50th Anniversary colors. This scheme was not on the jet for very long.(Image Source - Chofu Spotter Aria)

 2018  - VFA-27 F/A-18E Mace tails on the flight line. (Image Source - Unknown)

 Feb 15, 2018  - VFA-27 Royal Maces 212 climbs out of NAF Atsugi. (Image Source - Manabu)

 May 17, 2018  - An F/A-18E Super Hornet of VFA-27 approaches the runway at MCAS Iwakuni. (Image SOurce - Andrei Shmatko)

 May 30, 2018  - WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN - An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, lands on the flight deck during carrier qualifications with the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), and Carrier Air Wing 5. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tyra Watson)

 May 31, 2018  - WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN - Sailors perform a final check on an FA-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, providing a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class MacAdam Kane Weissman/Released)

 May 31, 2018  - WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN - Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Briauna Macari signals an FA-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, providing a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class MacAdam Kane Weissman/Released)

 Jun 15, 2018  - PHILIPPINE SEA - An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, lands on the flight deck of the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate)

 Jun 19, 2018  - PHILIPPINE SEA - An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, launches off the flight deck of the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate)

 Jun 19, 2018  - PHILIPPINE SEA - An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, launches off the flight deck of the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate)

 Jun 19, 2018  - PHILIPPINE SEA (June 19, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Gabriel Arreaga, from Midland, Texas, clears the launching area on the flight deck after hooking up an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 aboard the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate)

 Jun 20, 2018  - PHILIPPINE SEA – An F/A-18E/F Super Hornet assigned to the “Royal Maces” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 launches from the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Darren M. Moore/Released)

 Jun 25, 2018  - PHILIPPINE SEA - Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 1st Class Clayton Hudson, from Fairfield, California, signals for the launch of an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, on the flight deck of the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate)

 Jul 13, 2018  - PHILIPPINE SEA - Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Akiyah Jordan, from Pensacola, Florida, directs an F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 on the flight deck of the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate)

 Jul 20, 2018  - PHILIPPINE SEA - An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, lands on the flight deck of the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate)

 Aug 25, 2018  - PHILIPPINE SEA - Capt. Patrick Hannifin, prospective commanding officer of the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), takes off in a F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, from the flight deck. Hannifin is the perspective commanding officer of the Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class MacAdam Kane Weissman)

 Aug 25, 2018  - PHILIPPINE SEA - Capt. Patrick Hannifin, prospective commanding officer of the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), prepares to launch in a F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, from the flight deck. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class MacAdam Kane Weissman)

 Sep 19, 2018  - A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet from the VFA-27 Royal Maces Squadron based in Atsugi, Japan, returns from a mission in support of exercise Valiant Shield 18 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Valiant Shield 18 is a biennial, U.S.-only, field training exercise with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces in relation to current operational plans. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Roger Parsons)

 Sep 19, 2018  - A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet from the VFA-27 Royal Maces Squadron based in Atsugi, Japan, returns from a mission in support of exercise Valiant Shield 18 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Valiant Shield 18 is a biennial, U.S.-only, field training exercise with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces in relation to current operational plans. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Roger Parsons)

 Sep 26, 2018  - Two "yellow shirts" direct an F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 on the flight deck of the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (Image Source - US Navy)

 Oct 30, 2018  -  PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 30, 2018) An F/A-18 Super Hornet, assigned to the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, taxis the flight deck of the forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during Keen Sword 19. Keen Sword 19 is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability of the Japan-U.S. alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Codie L. Soule)

 Nov 2, 2018  - PHILIPPINE SEA - An F/A-18 Super Hornet of VFA-27 Royal Maces lands on the flight deck of the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during Keen Sword 2019. Keen Sword 2019 is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability of the Japan-U.S. alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyleigh Williams)

 Nov 15, 2018  - PHILIPPINE SEA - A VFA-195 F/A-18 Super Hornet takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 ready for launch on Cat 1 during dual-carrier operation with USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Ronald Reagan and John C. Stennis are underway and conducting operations, in international waters as part of a dual carrier strike force operations. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional security, stability, and prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jason N. Tarleton)

 Jan 24, 2019  - Two VFA-27 Mace Super Hornets break over NAF Atsugi. (Image Source - Unknown)

 Feb 23, 2019  - VFA-27 F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight line at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan.(Image Source - Faram Khambatta)

 Feb 23, 2019  - Two VFA-27 F/A-18E Super Hornets are parked on the flight line representing Boeing at the AeroIndia-2019 show held at Bengaluru, India. (Image Source - Boeing)

 Feb 23, 2019  - A VFA-27 F/A-18E Super Hornet tanker takes off from MCAS Iwakuni. (Image Source - Unknown)

 Apr 15, 2019  - VFA-27 Royal Mace F/A-18E Hornet on approach to MCAS Iwakuni. (Image Source - Sagara)

 Apr 21, 2019  - VFA-27 Royal Mace F/A-18E Super Hornet #203 on the takeoff roll in afterburner at Yokota Air Base. (Image Source - Tatsunao)

 Apr 21, 2019  - VFA-27 Royal Mace F/A-18E Super Hornet taxiing at Yokota Air Base. (Image Source - Tatsunao)

 May 23, 2019  - PHILLIPINE SEA - Sailors observe flight operations as an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, lands on the flight deck aboard the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during flight operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyra M. Campbell)

 May 23, 2019  - Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Killian Rush, from Zion, Illinois, signals the launch of an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, on the flight deck aboard the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during flight operations in the Phillipine Sea, May 23, 2019. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyra M. Campbell)

 Jun 5, 2019  - PHILIPPINE SEA - An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Royal Maces” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 launches from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rufus Hucks /Released)

 Jun 5, 2019  - PHILIPPINE SEA - A Sailor signals for the launch of an F/A-18E Super Hornet of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 aboard the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during flight operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Janweb B. Lagazo/Released)

 Jun 5, 2019  - PHILIPPINE SEA - A Sailor verifies that the aircraft catapult is seated onto an F/A-18E Super Hornet of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 aboard the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during flight operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Janweb B. Lagazo/Released)

 Jun 5, 2019  - PHILIPPINE SEA - An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Royal Maces” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 and an F/A 18-E Super Hornet from the “Eagles” of VFA-115, embarked on the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), fly in formation with two USAF F-15s of the 44th Fighter Squadron. Ronald Reagan is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Janweb Lagazo/Released)

 Jun 5, 2019  - SOUTH CHINA SEA - An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (Image Source - US Navy)

 Jun 6, 2019  - PHILIPPINE SEA - Aviation Ordnancemen from the “Royal Maces” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 load a missile onto an F/A-18E Super Hornet aboard the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during flight operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Janweb B. Lagazo/Released)

 Jun 6, 2019  - PHILIPPINE SEA - A Sailor runs toward the ready aircraft an F/A-18E Super Hornet of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 to ensure it is properly prepared to launch aboard the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during flight operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Janweb B. Lagazo/Released)

 Jun 20, 2019  - SOUTH CHINA SEA - An FA-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 prepares to launch from the flight deck aboard the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during flight operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Janweb B. Lagazo)

 Jun 21, 2019  - SOUTH CHINA SEA - An FA-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 launches from the flight deck of the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during flight operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erica Bechard)

 Jun 22, 2019  - SOUTH CHINA SEA - An FA-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 lands on the flight deck aboard the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during flight operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jason Tarleton)

 Jul 7, 2019  - BRISBANE, Australia - With a VFA-27 Super Hornet in the background, Arthur B. Culvahouse Jr., U.S. ambassador to Australia, passes through sideboys while arriving for the exercise Talisman Sabre 2019 opening ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Talisman Sabre is an annual exercise in its 18th iteration since 2001, developing Australian and United States interoperability at the campaign, operational and tactical levels while strengthening security for a free and open Indo-Pacific. The exercise will include over 34,000 personnel operating from the air, land and sea from July 11th through July 24th. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Whitney C. Houston)

 Jul 11, 2019  - TASMAN SEA – Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) sails with the Los Angeles-class submarine attack USS Key West (SSN 722) during Talisman Sabre 2019. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is currently participating in Talisman Sabre 2019 off the coast of Northern Australia. A bilateral, biennial event, Talisman Sabre is designed to improve U.S. and Australian combat training, readiness and interoperability through realistic, relevant training necessary to maintain regional security, peace and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda)

 Jul 14, 2019  - CORAL SEA - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Justin Wood, from Mesquite, Texas, signals the launch of an F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 on the flight deck aboard the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is participating in Talisman Sabre 2019, which illustrates the closeness of the Australian and U.S. alliance and the strength of the military-to-military relationship. It is the eighth iteration of this exercise. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Janweb B. Lagazo)

 Jul 14, 2019  - CORAL SEA - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Kiara Webb, from Houston, signals the launch of an F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 on the flight deck aboard the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is participating in Talisman Sabre 2019, which illustrates the closeness of the Australian and U.S. alliance and the strength of the military-to-military relationship. It is the eighth iteration of this exercise. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Janweb B. Lagazo)

 Jul 14, 2019  - CORAL SEA - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Steffon Brown-Johnson, from Jackson, Michigan, talks to the below-decks catapult operators during the launch of an F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 on the flight deck aboard the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is participating in Talisman Sabre 2019, which illustrates the closeness of the Australian and U.S. alliance and the strength of the military-to-military relationship. It is the eighth iteration of this exercise. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Janweb B. Lagazo)

 Jul 16, 2019  - CORAL SEA - Lt. Adam Hernandez, left, from Pensacola, Florida, and Lt. Joseph Johannes, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, signals to launch an F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 on the flight deck aboard the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is participating in Talisman Sabre 2019, which illustrates the closeness of the Australian and U.S. alliance and the strength of the military-to-military relationship. It is the eighth iteration of this exercise. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Janweb B. Lagazo)

 Jul 16, 2019  - CORAL SEA - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Airman Carlos Gamble, from Atlanta, directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 to launch position on the flight deck aboard the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is participating in Talisman Sabre 2019, which illustrates the closeness of the Australian and U.S. alliance and the strength of the military-to-military relationship. It is the eighth iteration of this exercise. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Janweb B. Lagazo)