110208-N-2055M-344 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 8, 2011) A plane captain performs a pre-flight inspection on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25, aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Travis K. Mendoza/Released) - Official Navy Imagery - A plane captain performs a pre-flight inspection aboard USS Carl Vinson.

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