LT Chris Schnoebel from receives assistance with harnesses and seat restraints prior to take off from Plane Captain AMN Zarina Ahmadzai aboard USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) prior to take off. Both are assigned to squadron Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Six (VFA-146). Nimitz and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW9)are operating in the Persian Gulf to enforce UN sanctions against Iraq, by patrolling the no-fly zone under operation Southern Watch. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68)

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