U.S. F/A-18 First Strike – Somali Mountain BLOWN to Bits in Seconds
On February 1, 2025, the U.S. Navy launched a high-stakes airstrike from the USS Harry S. Truman that eliminated an entrenched extremist leader hiding deep in the Golis Mountains of Somalia. But this wasn’t just another mission, it was a precision operation that showcased the full spectrum of American naval airpower in motion.
Twelve F/A-18 Super Hornets roared into the skies armed with BLU-109 bunker busters, modular D-704 “Buddy Store” refueling pods, and advanced targeting systems that allowed real-time strike confirmation from 15,000 feet. Backed by flawless carrier operations like the FOD walkdown and rapid rearming cycles, this mission unfolded in four deadly phases, ending with the complete destruction of a hardened cave network and 46 enemy combatants, including 13 foreign fighters.
This video breaks down every system used, every decision made, and every second that mattered. From midair refueling under pressure to laser-guided final strikes, you’ll see why this mission may go down as one of the most tactically precise and politically impactful operations of Trump’s second presidency.
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