211030-N-IW069-1013 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 30, 2021) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192, prepares to recover on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Oct. 30, 2021. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Isaiah Williams)

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