PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2013) An F/A-18C Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd George M. Bell/Released) 130216-N-ZI635-001 Join the conversation An F-A-18C launches from USS Carl Vinson. (8497232733)

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