140915-N-CZ979-049 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 15, 2014) Sailors prepare to launch an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Valions of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15 from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS "George H.W. Bush" (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Card/Released)