Photo: US Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jared M. King
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 27, 2011) A shooter under instruction mirrors his trainer as they launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 from catapult three aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jared M. King/Released)
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