Sailors stand by as an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the "Fighting Black Lions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Bush (CVN 77). George Bush is returning to homeport in Norfolk, Va., after completing a deployment to the 6th and 5th Fleet Area of Operations (AOO) in support of national security interests. The deployment is part of a regular rotation of forces to support maritime security operations and theater security efforts. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian Stephens/R
Sailors stand by as an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the "Fighting Black Lions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Bush (CVN 77). George Bush is returning to homeport in Norfolk, Va., after completing a deployment to the 6th and 5th Fleet Area of Operations (AOO) in support of national security interests. The deployment is part of a regular rotation of forces to support maritime security operations and theater security efforts. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian Stephens/Released) George Bush is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the US 5th Fleet area of responsibility 141114-N-MW819-048
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