101215-N-7981E-603 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 15, 2010)- An F/A-18C Hornet is readied for launch after sunset on the flight deck of USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are currently on a three-week composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) followed by a western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans / RELEASED)