5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Aug. 15, 2013) An aviation boatswain’s mate (equipment) checks the catapult as an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Black Knights” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 prepares to launch off of the flight deck on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Strike Group is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kelly M. Agee/ Relea

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5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Aug. 15, 2013) An aviation boatswain’s mate (equipment) checks the catapult as an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Black Knights” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 prepares to launch off of the flight deck on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Strike Group is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kelly M. Agee/ Released) 15 August Batch 3 of 6 by USS NIMITZ (CVN 68)

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