RED SEA (Sept. 7, 2013) - An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the “Wallbangers” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 prepares for flight operations on the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Strike Group is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Eric M. Butler/Released) 7 Sept Batch 9 of 10 by USS NIMITZ (CVN 68)

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