An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to The Wallbangers, of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 117 prepares to launch from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz during flight deck certification. Nimitz is currently conducting carrier qualifications off the southern coast of California. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Milner) Nimitz flight deck certification concludes 120510-N-RU624-095

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