090316-N-5758H-222 RED SEA (March 16, 2009) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Wildcats" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is underway for a scheduled deployment supporting the on-going rotation of forward-deployed forces to support maritime security operations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth R. Hendrix/Released) US Navy 090316-N-5758H-222 An F-A-18C Hornet assigned to the

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