110201-N-8040H-328 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 1, 2011) Sailors assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 handle an AIM-9X Sidewinder air-to-air missile aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher K. Hwang/Released) US Navy 110201-N-8040H-328 Sailors assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 handle an AIM-9X Sidewinder air-to-air m

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110201-N-8040H-328 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 1, 2011) Sailors assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 handle an AIM-9X Sidewinder air-to-air missile aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher K. Hwang/Released) US Navy 110201-N-8040H-328 Sailors assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 handle an AIM-9X Sidewinder air-to-air missile aboard the Nimitz-cl

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