ARABIAN GULF (July 21, 2014) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Tomcatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Bush (CVN 77). George Bush is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

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