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An F/A-18F Super Hornet launches from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Persian Gulf, Oct. 8, 2016. The aircraft carrier 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 Nathan. T Beard

Hornet Liftoff

An F/A-18F Super Hornet launches from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Persian Gulf, Oct. 8, 2016. The aircraft carrier 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 Nathan. T Beard

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