ARABIAN GULF (June 17, 2014) An F/A18C Hornet, attached to the Tomcatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 launches off 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 Harry Andrew D. Gordon/Released)