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U.S. Navy Airman Ryan Carpenter prepares an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter for takeoff on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 24, 2015. The Stennis is conducting an operational training mission.

NIGHT TAKEOFF

U.S. Navy Airman Ryan Carpenter prepares an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter for takeoff on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 24, 2015. The Stennis is conducting an operational training mission.

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