An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Tophatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron 14 launches from the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is conducting operations in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of Maritime Strategy.

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