Hornet Taking Flight

January 17, 2013 8:22AM

An F/A-18 Hornet launches Thursday from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman. The Truman is under way conducting composite training unit exercise in preparation for its upcoming deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Christopher A. Morrison

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Midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2016 conduct early morning physical training and obstacle course maneuvers on the shore of the Severn River as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Sea Trials. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Todd Frantom

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