A U.S. Sailor gives a thumbs-up in preparation for the launch of an F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Aug. 15, 2013, in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group was deployed to the region conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
MCSA Kelly M. Agee
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