USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)

ARABIAN SEA (July 18, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Maungwai Soe performs pre-flight launch checks on an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility on its first operational deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Brian Read Castillo/Released)