120618-N-RC246-549 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 18, 2012) Aviation boatswainÕs mates direct an F/A-18F Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 into launching position aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz recently got underway to participation in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) training exercise, the worldÕs largest international maritime exercise. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ryan J. Mayes/Released) - Official Navy Imagery - Sailors direct a jet on the flight deck.

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