RED SEA (March 18, 2013) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Ryan D. McLearnon/Released) 130318-N-GC639-188 Join the conversation http://navy

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RED SEA (March 18, 2013) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Ryan D. McLearnon/Released) 130318-N-GC639-188 Join the conversation USS Dwight D. Eisenhower conducts flight operations. (8575407208)

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