Hornet Hand Signals An F/A-18C Hornet taxis onto the catapult on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Arabian Gulf, July 31, 2016. The Eisenhower is supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class J. Alexander Delgado SHARE: Download: Full Size (1.67 MB) Credit: Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. Alexander Delgado VIRIN: 160731-N-OR652-368A.JPG Photo Gallery