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An F/A-18F Super Hornet launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz.

Deck Launch

An F/A-18F Super Hornet launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz during night flight operations in the Arabian Gulf, Oct. 5, 2017. The Nimitz is in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ian Kinkead

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