PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 26, 2016) Sailors assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, signal to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the catapult of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently underway conducting Tailored Ship's Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP), which evaluates the crew on their performance during training drills and real-world scenarios. Once Nimitz completes TSTA/FEP they will begin Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) and Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for an upcoming 2017 deplo


PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 26, 2016) Sailors assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, signal to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the catapult of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently underway conducting Tailored Ship's Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP), which evaluates the crew on their performance during training drills and real-world scenarios. Once Nimitz completes TSTA/FEP they will begin Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) and Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for an upcoming 2017 deployment.


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