An Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George Bush (CVN 77) in the Persian Gulf Sept. 16, 2014. The George Bush was underway in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Card/Released) USS George Bush flight operations 140916-N-CZ979-265

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