A USS Nimitz aviation boatswain's mate directs an F/A-18C Hornet from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 to get into position for a catapult assisted launch off the coast of San Diego, Nov. 4, 2014. The Hornet is on board Nimitz as part of The F-35 Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force currently conducting initial F-35 at-sea trials aboard Nimitz. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brett Cote / RELEASED)