PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 19, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Terrance Rayford watches an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Flying Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122 perform a touch-and-go landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The ship is underway conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications.

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