Caption:
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 31, 2006) -- An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the
"Fighting Redcocks" of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Two (VFA-22)
launches from the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft
carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz is currently underway off the
coast of Southern California conducting sea trials after successfully
completing a six-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) period.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Roland
Franklin (RELEASED)
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