GULF (Sept. 15, 2014) Sailors prepare to launch an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Valions of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15 from 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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