061201-N-8158F-147 Pacific Ocean (Dec. 1, 2006) - Aviation BoatswainÕs Mate Handler Airman Sherard Bell directs an F/A-18 Hornet to catapult one prior to launch cycles on the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Roland Franklin (RELEASED) US Navy 061201-N-8158F-147 viation Boatswain%%5Ersquo,s Mate Handler Airman Sherard Bell directs an F-A-18 Hornet to catapult one prior to l

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061201-N-8158F-147 Pacific Ocean (Dec. 1, 2006) - Aviation BoatswainÕs Mate Handler Airman Sherard Bell directs an F/A-18 Hornet to catapult one prior to launch cycles on the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Roland Franklin (RELEASED) US Navy 061201-N-8158F-147 viation Boatswain%%5Ersquo,s Mate Handler Airman Sherard Bell directs an F-A-18 Hornet to catapult one prior to launch cycles on the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CV

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