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An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington in the Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 14, 2016. The aircraft is assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 101. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Alex L. Smedegard

Launch Leaning

An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington in the Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 14, 2016. The aircraft is assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 101. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Alex L. Smedegard

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