An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the "Tophatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron 14, launches from the flight of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a routine deployment to the region. Operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations are focused on reassuring regional partners of the United States' commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity.