100216-N-3038W-333 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 16, 2010) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Sidewinders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is conducting operations in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Philip Wagner ) US Navy 100216-N-3038W-333 An F-A-18C Hornet assigned to the Sidewinders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68)

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