An F/A-18E Super Hornet launches from the flight deck of USS Nimitz.

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Gulf of Oman, June 13, 2013 - An F/A-18E Super Hornet launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) to support Operation Enduring Freedom.

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