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Two U.S. F/A-18s fly with two Malaysian Su-30s. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 15, 2012) Two F/A-18Es from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 fly in formation with two Sukhoi Su-30s from the Royal Malaysian air force over the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. The U.S. Navy has a 237-year heritage of defending freedom and projecting and protecting U.S. interests around the globe. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Justin Halligan/Released) 121015-N-ZZ999-056 Join the conversation www.facebook.com/USNavy www.twitter.com/USNavy navylive.dodlive.mil

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F/A-18F takes off from USS George Washington. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 25, 2013) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 takes off from the flight deck of 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 interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ramon G. Go/Released) 130925-N-GC965-368 Join the conversation www.facebook.com/USNavy www.twitter.com/USNavy navylive.dodlive.mil

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A CIWS fires aboard USS Harry S. Truman. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2013) A close-in weapons system (CIWS) fires from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during live-fire drills. Harry S. Truman is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise in preparation for its upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lorenzo J. Burleson/Released) 130123-N-PL185-230 Join the conversation www.facebook.com/USNavy www.twitter.com/USNavy navylive.dodlive.mil

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USS Bremerton moors in Subic Bay. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines (Dec. 29, 2012) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Bremerton (SSN 698) prepares to moor alongside the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39). Bremerton is on a deployment tot he western Pacific and emory S. Land is undergoing repairs in the Philippines while conducting coordinated tending moorings and afloat maintenance in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jared Aldape/Released) 121229-N-IN807-018 Join the conversation www.facebook.com/USNavy www.twitter.com/USNavy navylive.dodlive.mil

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An F/A-18 prepares to dogfight with an F-22. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 2, 2012) Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Salmon assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131, prepares to engage in dissimilar air combat training with an Air Force F-22 Raptor. VFA 103 is embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), which is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Greg Linderman/Released) 121102-N-DO751-004 Join the conversation www.facebook.com/USNavy www.twitter.com/USNavy navylive.dodlive.mil

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USS John C. Stennis conducts flight operations. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 28, 2013) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 launches from 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, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released) 130228-N-OY799-128 Join the conversation www.facebook.com/USNavy www.twitter.com/USNavy navylive.dodlive.mil

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A Sailor directs an AV-8B aboard USS Boxer. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: PACIFIC OCEAN (March 25, 2013) A landing signal enlisted guides AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214 during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is underway conducting training off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Robert R. Sanchez/Released) 130325-N-OQ305-120 Join the conversation www.facebook.com/USNavy www.twitter.com/USNavy navylive.dodlive.mil

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An F/A-18F Super Hornet launches. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 10, 2014) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class 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 3rd Class Chris Cavagnaro/Released) 141110-N-IP531-250 Join the conversation: www.navy.mil/viewGallery.asp www.facebook.com/USNavy www.twitter.com/USNavy navylive.dodlive.mil pinterest.com plus.google.com