McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18F Super Hornet

120116-N-YB753-113 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2012) A shooter signals the launch of an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility as part of a deployment to the western Pacific and Indian Oceans to support coalition efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian Morales/Released)

McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18F Super Horner

120126-N-TZ605-406 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 26, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). 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 3rd Class Timothy A. Hazel/Released)

Sikorsky MH-50S Sea Hawk

120124-N-OY799-218 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 24, 2012) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 picks up cargo nets on the flight deck during a replenishment at sea aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility while on a seven month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

Grumman EA-6B Prowler

120114-N-BT887-763 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 14, 2012) A Sailor directs an EA-6B Prowler from the Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Crossley/Released)

Bell-Boeing MV-22 Osprey

Navy Aircrew Assists in At-Sea Rescue

Navy Aircrew Assists in At-Sea Rescue

McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18C Hornet

120114-N-TZ605-400 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 14, 2011) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 launches off the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). 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 3rd Class Timothy A. Hazel/Released)

McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18C Hornet

120115-N-OY799-389 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 15, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet from the Warhawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 launches off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)