140923-N-MT637-071 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 23, 2014) An F/A-18C Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87, prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Bush (CVN 77) to conduct strike missions against ISIL targets. George Bush is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert Burck/Released) Night launch of an F-18 from USS GHW Bush (CVN-77) in September 2014

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