JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 7 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: Whether it is due to its all-weather versatility and reliability, or its run with the renowned flight demonstration team, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the F/A-18 Hornet has been a combat-proven platform for the Navy and Marine Corps for many years. It's a historic aircraft with an extensive past - one that would certainly not be as long or successful without a service life extension process cal  more