030923-N-9411J-003 Western Pacific Ocean (Sept. 23, 2003) -- Ensign Brian Walker from San Diego, Calif., fires a round down range during a 9mm handgun qualification aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Due to the heightened security and force protection policies more personnel are required to obtain weapons qualifications. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eleven (CVW-11) are deployed to the Western Pacific, and will remain there during the maintenance period of the forward deployed USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). policy is to maintain at least one operational carrier in the
030923-N-9411J-003 Western Pacific Ocean (Sept. 23, 2003) -- Ensign Brian Walker from San Diego, Calif., fires a round down range during a 9mm handgun qualification aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Due to the heightened security and force protection policies more personnel are required to obtain weapons qualifications. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eleven (CVW-11) are deployed to the Western Pacific, and will remain there during the maintenance period of the forward deployed USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). policy is to maintain at least one operational carrier in the region to ensure a responsive defensive posture. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 2nd Class Christopher L Jordan. (RELEASED) US Navy 030923-N-9411J-003 Ensign Brian Walker from San Diego, Calif., fires a round down range
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