ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 20, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rampagers
of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 prepares to launch during a launch
cycle aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
(CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of
responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater
security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation
Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd
Class Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)