181003-N-EA818-0066 NORTH SEA (Oct. 3, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Kodie Rippee signals an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 ready for launch on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Currently operating in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, Harry S. Truman will continue to foster cooperation with regional allies and partners, strengthen regional stability, and remain vigilant, agile and dynamic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Thomas Gooley/Released)