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Two sailors give hand signals to help launch a plane from the flight deck

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Navy Lts. Sarah Huston, left, and Brett Manche launch an F/A-18E from the flight deck of the USS George H.W. Bush in the Adriatic Sea, March 17, 2023.

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Tags: nato, partnerships, European Command, Navy, ukraine response
Credit: Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Avis VIRIN: 230317-N-EL850-2044.JPG

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