081008-N-1635S-004 GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 8, 2008) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Fist of the Fleet" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The F/A-18C Hornet is an all-weather, attack aircraft that can also be used as a fighter. Ronald Reagan is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Scott (Released) US Navy 081008-N-1635S-004 An F-A-18C Hornet assigned to the

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