A U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility Aug. 17, 2013. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group conducted maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.
MCSA Kelly M. Agee
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