On board the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). A US Navy F-14 Tomcat launches from the number one catapult, a US Marine Corps F/A-18C in foreground. The NIMITZ and Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) continue to support UN sanctions against Iraq during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. Tensions in the gulf have recently increased following Saddam Hussein's public announcement that he will suspend cooperation with UN weapons inspection teams, if sanctions are not lifted, 19 January 1998. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68)

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