030303-N-6688F-002 Naval Air Station North Island, Calif. (Mar. 3, 2003) -- Rear Adm. Samuel Jones Locklear, Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group Five, speaks with the local and national media about the upcoming deployment of USS Nimitz's (CVN 68). Nimitz, her battle group, Cruiser Destroyer Group Five, and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Eleven (CVW-11) are deploying in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Kevin S. Farmer. (RELEASED) US Navy 030303-N-6688F-002 Radm. Locklear meets with media before deployment with USS Nimtiz battle group

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