MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 13, 2012) Sailors assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 remove an AIM-9x missile from an F/A-18F Super Hornet on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is deployed to the 6th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman/Released) 121013-N-FI736-025 Join the conversation - Offic

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 13, 2012) Sailors assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 remove an AIM-9x missile from an F/A-18F Super Hornet on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is deployed to the 6th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman/Released) 121013-N-FI736-025 Join the conversation - Official Navy Imagery - Sailors remove a missile from an F-A-18F.

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