GULF OF OMAN (Aug. 1, 2013) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Black Knights” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, near, and an F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the “Death Rattlers” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 prepare to take off from the flight deck of 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 3rd Class Nathan R. McDona

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GULF OF OMAN (Aug. 1, 2013) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Black Knights” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, near, and an F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the “Death Rattlers” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 prepare to take off from the flight deck of 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 3rd Class Nathan R. McDonald/Released) 1 Aug Batch 5 of 6 by USS NIMITZ (CVN 68)

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