070607-N-0890S-001 PERSIAN GULF (June 7, 2007) - Lt. Matthew Sklerov watches from the pilothouse as an E-2C Hawkeye, assigned to the "Wallbangers" of Carrier Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117, performs a touch-and-go aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and embarked Carrier Air Wing 11 are deployed in 5th Fleet conducting maritime operations and supporting troops participating in the global war on terrorism. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice David L. Smart (RELEASED) US Navy 070607-N-0890S-001 Lt. Matthew Skler


070607-N-0890S-001 PERSIAN GULF (June 7, 2007) - Lt. Matthew Sklerov watches from the pilothouse as an E-2C Hawkeye, assigned to the "Wallbangers" of Carrier Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117, performs a touch-and-go aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and embarked Carrier Air Wing 11 are deployed in 5th Fleet conducting maritime operations and supporting troops participating in the global war on terrorism. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice David L. Smart (RELEASED) US Navy 070607-N-0890S-001 Lt. Matthew Sklerov watches from the pilothouse as an E-2C Hawkeye, assigned to the Wallbangers of Carrier Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117, performs a touch-and-go aboard nuclear-powered aircraft car


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