July 23 1999.
CVW-8 Aboard CVN-71 is transiting to the Persian Gulf after a successful combat deployment in the Mediterranean. However, Iran has restarted its seizure of civilian shipping, with the HANDY WIND being boarded earlier this morning. VFA-87 and VF-41 are authorized to engage Iranian surface vessels conducting these seizures. Additionally, there are believed to be two active silkworm sites guarding the strait, one of which has been identified and damaged by USN surface vessels.
CVW-8 Is tasked with destroying static SAM threats guarding the straight of Hormuz, and destroying IRIN vessels in the Strait of Hormuz targeting friendly and neutral shipping.
Airframes Available: F-14A, F/A-18C
