 During the 1988 cruise, CVW-11 saw action in the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Praying Mantis, flying off USS "Enterprise", conducted strikes against Iranian naval vessels and oil platforms.These attacks were carried out by A-6 Intruders of the Green Lizards, VA-95.CVW-11 repelled a Boghammer fast attack boat raid on the Mubarak Oil Platform and severely damaged the frigate , While the was sunk and F-14s scared away a section of Iranian F-4 Phantoms.