Caption:
Pacific Ocean (May 18, 2005) -- An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to
the "Flying Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Two Two (VFA-122),
launches from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) as another is readied for launch. VFA-122 is
the Pacific Fleet Replacement Squadron for the NavyÕs newest
strike fighter, the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. Reagan is currently
underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting carrier qualifications for
west coast Fleet Replacement Squadrons. U.S. Navy photo by
Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Aaron Burden (RELEASED)
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