Sailors assigned to the "Wallbangers" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 117 prepare an E-2C Hawkeye for launch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz. Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a routine deployment to the region. Operations in the 5th Fleet area of operations are focused on reassuring regional partners of the United States' commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class James Mitchell/ Released) Flight operations continue aboard USS Nimitz 240155

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