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Sailors watch as an F/A-18F Super Hornet launches from the flight deck of the USS John C. Stennis during an air power demonstration in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 7, 2016. The Stennis provides a combat-ready force to protect collective maritime interests. The Hornet is assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 41, Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jake Greenberg

Hornet Launch

Sailors watch as an F/A-18F Super Hornet launches from the flight deck of the USS John C. Stennis during an air power demonstration in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 7, 2016. The Stennis provides a combat-ready force to protect collective maritime interests. The Hornet is assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 41, Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jake Greenberg

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