After the September 11 attacks , the squadron participated in Operation Noble Eagle , flying combat patrols over Los Angeles from . The squadron deployed aboard USS '' John C. Stennis '' in support of Operation Enduring Freedom , conducting numerous strikes into Afghanistan against Taliban and Al-Qaeda forces . During these missions , VFA-147 also helped refine the employment of the Joint Direct Attack Munition
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
VFA-147