160913-N-CZ759-006 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 13, 2016) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Derrick Hawkins, from Bedford, Texas, cleans the canopy of an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Sidewinders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike and its Carrier Strike Group are deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th Fleet area of operations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Theodore Quintana)

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