F/A-18E Super Hornet

140924-N-EH855-056 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 24, 2014) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 prepares to launch from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Bryan Mai/Released)

USS Harry S. Truman & USS George H.W. Bush

ATLANTIC OCEAN (February 17, 2011) The aircraft carriers USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), front, and USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) conduct an ordnance transfer. George H.W. Bush is conducting a joint task force exercise and Harry S. Truman has spent the last three weeks supporting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications for Naval Aviation Training Command and suitability testing for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew D. Williams/Released)

US Navy Aircraft Carrier