Airman Torez Griffie assigned to the Mighty Shrikes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94 washes the landing gear of an F/A-18C Hornet on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations, and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. ( Navy photo by Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Joseph Newman/Released) Operation Inherent Resolve 141205-N-VK790-028

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