A U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 into position for launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) June 13, 2013, while operating in the Gulf of Oman in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group was deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.
MC2 Devin Wray
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