130212-N-TZ605-172 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 12, 2013) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 makes the first arrested landing aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) since the completion of a six-month planned incremental availability (PIA). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy A. Hazel/Released) FA-18F of VFA-22 landing on USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) 2013

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