060831-N-8158F-517 Pacific Ocean (Aug. 31, 2006) - An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the ÒFighting RedcocksÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Two (VFA-22) launches from the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz is currently underway off the coast of Southern California conducting sea trials after successfully completing a six-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) period. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Roland Franklin (RELEASED) US Navy 060831-N-8158F-517 An F-A-18 Hornet assigned to the Fighting Redcocks of Strike F


060831-N-8158F-517 Pacific Ocean (Aug. 31, 2006) - An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the ÒFighting RedcocksÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Two (VFA-22) launches from the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz is currently underway off the coast of Southern California conducting sea trials after successfully completing a six-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) period. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Roland Franklin (RELEASED) US Navy 060831-N-8158F-517 An F-A-18 Hornet assigned to the Fighting Redcocks of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Two (VFA-22) launches from the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68)


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