130615-N-AZ866-044 GULF OF OMAN (June 15, 2013) – An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the "Wallbangers" of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 prepares to launch off of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Strike Group is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kelly M. Agee/ Released) 15 June Batch 1 of 8 by USS NIMITZ (CVN 68)

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