An aviation boatswain's mate (equipment) checks the catapult as an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 prepares to launch.

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Aug. 15, 2013) An aviation boatswain's mate (equipment) checks the catapult as an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 prepares to launch off of the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kelly M. Agee) File# 130815-N-AZ866-157

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An aviation boatswain's mate (equipment) checks the catapult as an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 prepares to launch.

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