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With smoke created by a F18 fighter jet taking off crewmen prepare the next one aboard the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) off the disputed South China Sea Friday, March 3, 2017. The U.S. military took journalists Friday to the carrier on routine patrol off the disputed South China Sea, sending a signal to China and American allies of its resolve to ensure freedom of navigation and overflight in one of the world's security hotspots. (Photo by Bullit Marquez/AP Photo)

With smoke created by a F18 fighter jet taking off crewmen prepare the next one aboard the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) off the disputed South China Sea Friday, March 3, 2017. The U.S. military took journalists Friday to the carrier on routine patrol off the disputed South China Sea, sending a signal to China and American allies of its resolve to ensure freedom of navigation and overflight in one of the world's security hotspots. (Photo by Bullit Marquez/AP Photo)



A U.S. Navy F18 fighter jet takes off from aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during a FONOPS (Freedom of Navigation Operation Patrol) in South China Sea, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)

A U.S. Navy F18 fighter jet takes off from aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during a FONOPS (Freedom of Navigation Operation Patrol) in South China Sea, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)



A U.S. Navy F18 fighter jet from the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) for a patrol off the disputed South China Sea Friday, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Bullit Marquez/AP Photo)

A U.S. Navy F18 fighter jet from the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) for a patrol off the disputed South China Sea Friday, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Bullit Marquez/AP Photo)



A U.S. Navy F18 fighter jet lands on the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) following a routine patrol off the disputed South China Sea Friday, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Bullit Marquez/AP Photo)

A U.S. Navy F18 fighter jet lands on the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) following a routine patrol off the disputed South China Sea Friday, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Bullit Marquez/AP Photo)



A U.S. Navy crewman prepares a F18 fighter jet on the deck of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) prior to a patrol off the disputed South China Sea Friday, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Bullit Marquez/AP Photo)

A U.S. Navy crewman prepares a F18 fighter jet on the deck of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) prior to a patrol off the disputed South China Sea Friday, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Bullit Marquez/AP Photo)



A row of F18 fighter jets on the deck of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is prepared for patrols off the disputed South China Sea Friday, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Bullit Marquez/AP Photo)

A row of F18 fighter jets on the deck of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is prepared for patrols off the disputed South China Sea Friday, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Bullit Marquez/AP Photo)



A U.S. Navy F18 fighter jet lands on the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) following a routine patrol off the disputed South China Sea Friday, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Bullit Marquez/AP Photo)

A U.S. Navy F18 fighter jet lands on the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) following a routine patrol off the disputed South China Sea Friday, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Bullit Marquez/AP Photo)



A commercial ship sails across the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) which is on patrol off the disputed South China Sea Friday, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Bullit Marquez/AP Photo)

A commercial ship sails across the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) which is on patrol off the disputed South China Sea Friday, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Bullit Marquez/AP Photo)



Fighter jets on board the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) are prepared for patrols off the disputed South China Sea Friday, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Bullit Marquez/AP Photo)

Fighter jets on board the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) are prepared for patrols off the disputed South China Sea Friday, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Bullit Marquez/AP Photo)



A U.S. Navy Sea Hawk helicopter from the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) takes off for a routine patrol off the disputed South China Sea Friday, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Bullit Marquez/AP Photo)

A U.S. Navy Sea Hawk helicopter from the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) takes off for a routine patrol off the disputed South China Sea Friday, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Bullit Marquez/AP Photo)



A flight deck crew gives a hand signal to the pilot of a U.S. Navy F18 fighter jet on aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during a FONOPS (Freedom of Navigation Operation Patrol) in South China Sea, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)

A flight deck crew gives a hand signal to the pilot of a U.S. Navy F18 fighter jet on aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during a FONOPS (Freedom of Navigation Operation Patrol) in South China Sea, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)



U.S. Navy personnel prepare to launch an F18 fighter jet on the deck of USS Carl Vinson during a FONOPS (Freedom of Navigation Operation Patrol) in South China Sea, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)

U.S. Navy personnel prepare to launch an F18 fighter jet on the deck of USS Carl Vinson during a FONOPS (Freedom of Navigation Operation Patrol) in South China Sea, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)



U.S. Navy personnel carry a missile on aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during a FONOPS (Freedom of Navigation Operation Patrol) in South China Sea, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)

U.S. Navy personnel carry a missile on aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during a FONOPS (Freedom of Navigation Operation Patrol) in South China Sea, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)



U.S. Navy ground personnel watch as a F18 fighter jet takes off on aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during a FONOPS (Freedom of Navigation Operation Patrol) in South China Sea, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)

U.S. Navy ground personnel watch as a F18 fighter jet takes off on aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during a FONOPS (Freedom of Navigation Operation Patrol) in South China Sea, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)



U.S. navy pilots are pictured inside the cockpit of F18 fighter jet moments before flying over the South China Sea, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)

U.S. navy pilots are pictured inside the cockpit of F18 fighter jet moments before flying over the South China Sea, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)



A U.S. Navy F18 fighter jet lands with the aid of a tail hook on aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during a FONOPS (Freedom of Navigation Operation Patrol) in South China Sea, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)

A U.S. Navy F18 fighter jet lands with the aid of a tail hook on aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during a FONOPS (Freedom of Navigation Operation Patrol) in South China Sea, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)



A U.S. Navy E-2C Hawkeye surveillance aircraft lands on the deck of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during a FONOPS (Freedom of Navigation Operation Patrol) in South China Sea, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)

A U.S. Navy E-2C Hawkeye surveillance aircraft lands on the deck of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during a FONOPS (Freedom of Navigation Operation Patrol) in South China Sea, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)



Flight deck crew watch as a U.S. Navy E2C Hawkeye lands on the deck of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during a FONOPS (Freedom of Navigation Operation Patrol) in South China Sea, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)

Flight deck crew watch as a U.S. Navy E2C Hawkeye lands on the deck of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during a FONOPS (Freedom of Navigation Operation Patrol) in South China Sea, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)



A U.S. Navy F18 fighter flies over the South China Sea as it prepares to land on the deck of USS Carl Vinson during a FONOPS (Freedom of Navigation Operation Patrol) in South China Sea, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)

A U.S. Navy F18 fighter flies over the South China Sea as it prepares to land on the deck of USS Carl Vinson during a FONOPS (Freedom of Navigation Operation Patrol) in South China Sea, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)



A civilian cargo ship passes the USS Carl Vinson during a FONOPS (Freedom of Navigation Operation Patrol) in South China Sea, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)

A civilian cargo ship passes the USS Carl Vinson during a FONOPS (Freedom of Navigation Operation Patrol) in South China Sea, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)



A pilot for a U.S. Navy F18 fighter jet gives hand signals to ground crew before taking off on aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during a FONOPS (Freedom of Navigation Operation Patrol) in South China Sea, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)

A pilot for a U.S. Navy F18 fighter jet gives hand signals to ground crew before taking off on aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during a FONOPS (Freedom of Navigation Operation Patrol) in South China Sea, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)



U.S. Navy personnel watch an F18 fighter jet lands on the deck of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during a FONOPS (Freedom of Navigation Operation Patrol) in South China Sea, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)

U.S. Navy personnel watch an F18 fighter jet lands on the deck of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during a FONOPS (Freedom of Navigation Operation Patrol) in South China Sea, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)



A U.S. Navy F18 fighter jet lands on the deck of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during a FONOPS (Freedom of Navigation Operation Patrol) in South China Sea, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)

A U.S. Navy F18 fighter jet lands on the deck of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during a FONOPS (Freedom of Navigation Operation Patrol) in South China Sea, March 3, 2017. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)
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