1012099693M-009 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 9, 2010) Two F/A-18E Super Hornets assigned to the Knighthawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136 prepare for a catapult assisted launch as an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike (VFA) 11 taxis toward the aft of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group is participating in a Joint Task Force exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. ( Navy

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