Standing on the platform at the back end of USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), a pilot, holding a toughened phone to his right ear for radio communication, watches as an EA-18G Growler approaches the flight deck. Assigned to VAQ-129, the EA-18G Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS), the pilot's white vest identifies him as a Landing Signals Officer (LSO). As any aircraft approaches the flight deck, the LSO's job out on the platform, is to focus complete attention on the pilot flying the approach to ensure a safe landing.
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