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A military aircraft launches from the flight deck of a Navy ship.

Blast Off

A Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft launches from the flight deck of the USS George H.W. Bush in the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 14, 2023.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Avis VIRIN: 230214-N-EL850-2157Y.JPG
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