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An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the "Sunliners" of Strike Fighter Squadron 81 launches from the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz, Oct. 13, 2006. Nimitz is underway conducting Tailored Ships Training Availability off the coast of southern California.

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An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the "Sunliners" of Strike Fighter Squadron 81 launches from the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz, Oct. 13, 2006. Nimitz is underway conducting Tailored Ships Training Availability off the coast of southern California.

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