NORTH ARABIAN SEA (July 19, 2013)—An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the “Wallbangers” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 prepares to take off from the flight deck 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 Aiyana Paschal/Released) 19 July Batch 4 of 5 by USS NIMITZ (CVN 68)

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