After the September 11 attacks , the squadron deployed with CVW-9 , in support of Operation Enduring Freedom combat missions over Afghanistan . In early 2002 , the squadron directly supported the three-week-long battle Operation Anaconda , flying 1250 combat sorties , logging 4200 combat hours and dropped 100 , 000 lbs of ordnance and was awarded the VADM " Sweetpea " Allen Precision Strike Award for 2002 . On their return home to the US , they transitioned to Carrier Air Wing One aboard
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
VFA-211 (U.S. Navy)