Wagner Introduces Resolution Honoring 30 Years of the F/A-18 Super Hornets

January 9, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), released the following statement after she introduced a resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the first flight of the F/A–18 E1 Super Hornet from Lambert Field in St. Louis and the 30 years of distinguished service of the F/A–18E/F Super Hornet: “History was made thirty years ago when the F/A-18 E1 Super Hornet first departed Lambert Field in St. Louis.  In the following three decades, the Super Hornets have played a critical role in keeping the United States the most powerful country in the world by saving lives and protecting freedoms worldwide.  The Super Hornets were made by your neighbors right here in St. Louis, fostering a robust local economy powered by groundbreaking defense companies like Boeing and McDonnell Douglas and maintaining our region’s critical role in supporting our national security.  I am proud of the dedicated Missourians who build these fighter jets and help ensure we maintain naval supremacy and freedom of the seas.  You do incredible work for our country and for that we thank you.” Click here to read the full resolution.