140716-N-BJ752-132 CORONADO, Calif. (July 16, 2014) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Chris R. Bessette, of Palmdale, Calif., mans a .50 caliber machine gun on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) as the ship prepares to depart Naval Air Station North Island. Nimitz is currently underway conducting carrier qualifications. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Linda S. Swearingen/Released) by USS NIMITZ (CVN 68)

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