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An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 147 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) after completing a composite training unit exercise on Nov. 14, 2010. The Ronald Reagan is underway preparing for an upcoming deployment.

An F/A-18E Super Hornet launches from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan.

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 147 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) after completing a composite training unit exercise on Nov. 14, 2010. The Ronald Reagan is underway preparing for an upcoming deployment.

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