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An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 launches from catapult three on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) while another F/A-18E Super Hornet waits its turn to launch during flight operations, Dec. 10, 2007. Reagan is currently underway conducting tailored ship's training assessment.

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An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 launches from catapult three on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) while another F/A-18E Super Hornet waits its turn to launch during flight operations, Dec. 10, 2007. Reagan is currently underway conducting tailored ship's training assessment.

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