OCEAN (MAY 20, 2009) Sailors, assigned to the Warhawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97, prepare to lift a drop tank in the hangar bay aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California in preparation of a scheduled Western Pacific Deployment. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Levite/Released) USS Nimitz Composite Training Unit Exercise 090520-N-LA668-075

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