170403-N-YL257-016 ARABIAN GULF (April 3, 2017) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Austin McNeilan, right, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Douglas Mignone perform a composite repair on the tail section of an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Tomcatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Bush (CVN 77) (GHWB). GHWB is deployed in the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region

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170403-N-YL257-016 ARABIAN GULF (April 3, 2017) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Austin McNeilan, right, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Douglas Mignone perform a composite repair on the tail section of an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Tomcatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Bush (CVN 77) (GHWB). GHWB is deployed in the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Gaines/Released)

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