Vinson Flight Deck After Dark

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2014, during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford Jr./Released)

ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 22, 2012) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Blas Manzanares, assigned to the Air Department aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), shows his hands are clear of the control panel as he launches an F/A-18C Hornet while operating the waist catapults. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans)

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