070511-N-4420S-223 INDIAN OCEAN (May 11, 2007) Ð Chief Aviation BoatswainÕs Mate Equipment Andre Walton checks to make sure the launch bar is securely fastened on the catapult before signaling to launch the F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Sunliners" of Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 81 aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are deployed in the 5th Fleet, conducting Maritime Security Operations and supporting troops participation in Operation Enduring Freedom. Navy photo by Mass Communicati
070511-N-4420S-223 INDIAN OCEAN (May 11, 2007) Ð Chief Aviation BoatswainÕs Mate Equipment Andre Walton checks to make sure the launch bar is securely fastened on the catapult before signaling to launch the F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Sunliners" of Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 81 aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are deployed in the 5th Fleet, conducting Maritime Security Operations and supporting troops participation in Operation Enduring Freedom. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice John Scorza (RELEASED) US Navy 070511-N-4420S-223 Chief Aviation Boatswain%%5Ersquo,s Mate Equipment Andre Walton checks to make sure the launch bar is securely fastened on the catapult before signaling to launch the F-A-18C Hornet
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