Waist Cats launch off of USS Enterprise CVN-65. 2012

Doing what we do on the ships final voyage. Launching F-18 Hornets from Marine Fighter Squadron VMFA-251 Thunderbolts. 7 1/2 month deployment out in the Arabian Gulf where temperatures meet in 100-120 degree heat. No easy day for us but we do this to keep our country safe & make our families proud. Please enjoy this.