<p>ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 5, 2016) A pilot awaits in an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 taxis across the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The ship and its Carrier Strike Group are deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Nathan T. Beard/Released)160905-N-QI061-177
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