091207-N-3038W-257 NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 7, 2009) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Warhawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Phillip Wagner ) US Navy 091207-N-3038W-257 An F-A-18C Hornet assigned to the Warhawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68)

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