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Lightning Launch

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alston Adams signals to an F-35B Lightning II as it takes off from the flight deck of the USS Makin Island in the Indian Ocean, Jan. 12, 2021.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Kristopher S. Haley VIRIN: 210112-N-NY430-1036C.JPG
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