A brief look at the 24-hour cycle of U.S. Navy aviation, transitioning from high-visibility day launches to the demanding environment of night refueling. This footage follows the rhythm of the flight deck and the airspace above, featuring F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and F-35C Lightning IIs as they cycle through their sorties. The sequence captures the transition into twilight and total darkness, where the only guides are the glowing formation lights of the strike fighters/tanker and the "meatball" on the carrier's deck. Super Hornets moving into position behind KC-135 Stratotankers highlight a critical phase for extending the reach of the Carrier Air Wing during long-range missions. Between the catapult shots and the arrested landings, the MH-60S/R Seahawk, and the personnel that keep the deck moving, the work never stops just because the sun goes down. ⚓️⛽️ #aircraftcarrier #operationepicfury #f18 #kc135stratotanker #navy