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171021-N-JH929-039
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 21, 2017) U.S. Navy Sailors await the launch of an F/A-18F Super Hornet, from the “Black Knights” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Oct. 21, 2017, in the Arabian Gulf. Nimitz is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. While in this region, the ship and strike group are conducting maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, preserve freedom of navigation, and maintain the free flow of commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cole Schroeder)
171021-N-JH929-039
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 21, 2017) U.S. Navy Sailors await the launch of an F/A-18F Super Hornet, from the “Black Knights” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Oct. 21, 2017, in the Arabian Gulf. Nimitz is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. While in this region, the ship and strike group are conducting maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, preserve freedom of navigation, and maintain the free flow of commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cole Schroeder)