091218-N-8421M-072 NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 18, 2009) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 is secured on the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) at sunset. Operations in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility are focused on reassuring regional partners of the commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David Mercil/Released) US Navy 091218-N-8421M-072 An F-A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 is secured on

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091218-N-8421M-072 NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 18, 2009) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 is secured on the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) at sunset. Operations in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility are focused on reassuring regional partners of the commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David Mercil/Released) US Navy 091218-N-8421M-072 An F-A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 is secured on the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68)

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