090222-N-6256B-161 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2009) An F/A-18C Hornet from the "Wildcats" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA)-131 catapults off the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during carrier qualifications. The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is supporting the on-going rotation of forward-deployed forces to support maritime security operations and operate in international waters across the globe. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Seaman Apprentice Tony Bloom/Released) US Navy 090222-N-6256B-161 An F-A-18C Hornet catapults off the flight deck o

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090222-N-6256B-161 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2009) An F/A-18C Hornet from the "Wildcats" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA)-131 catapults off the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during carrier qualifications. The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is supporting the on-going rotation of forward-deployed forces to support maritime security operations and operate in international waters across the globe. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Seaman Apprentice Tony Bloom/Released) US Navy 090222-N-6256B-161 An F-A-18C Hornet catapults off the flight deck of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)

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