A troubleshooter gives a thumbs-up in preparation for the launch of an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is depl

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A troubleshooter gives a thumbs-up in preparation for the launch of an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier 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.

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