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An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 25 is positioned on catapult No. 4 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the Arabian Sea on April 30, 2011 . The Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are conducting maritime security operations and close-air support missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

An F/A-18C Hornet is positioned on catapult No. 4 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson.

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 25 is positioned on catapult No. 4 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the Arabian Sea on April 30, 2011 . The Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are conducting maritime security operations and close-air support missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

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