An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 flies over the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz

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An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 flies over the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

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