Marines assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) push ordnance into place to arm an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Attack Squadron 251 while underway in the Arabian Sea on March 26, 2011. The Enterprise and Carrier Air Wing 1 are conducting maritime security operations and close-air support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

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