Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing 17 conduct the final flight operations in direct support of Operation Inherent Resolve aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. USS Carl Vinson is the third U.S. Navy Nimitz class supercarrier. The ship was launched in 1980, undertook its maiden voyage in 1983, and underwent Refueling and Overhaul between 2005 and 2009. Carl Vinson's callsign is "Gold Eagle". (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Carl_Vinson) The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the area supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, conducting maritime security operations, strike operations as directed, and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Menah/Specialist 3rd Class James Bleyle/Released) AiirSource℠ covers military events and missions from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard. http://youtube.com/AiirSource Like & share this video to show your support for the troops! Subscribe to stay updated on all the top stories: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=AiirSource Stay connected with us here: Google+ http://google.com/+AiirSource Facebook http://facebook.com/AiirSource Twitter @AiirSource http://twitter.com/AiirSource