050805-N-2143T-042 Persian Gulf (Aug. 5, 2005) - Airman Andrew Clarke of San Diego, Calif., assigned to the ÒWallbangersÓ of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron One One Seven (VAW-117), signals a pilot to start the engines on an E-2C Hawkeye on the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Strike Group is currently on a regularly scheduled deployment and is participating in Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security ef
050805-N-2143T-042 Persian Gulf (Aug. 5, 2005) - Airman Andrew Clarke of San Diego, Calif., assigned to the ÒWallbangersÓ of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron One One Seven (VAW-117), signals a pilot to start the engines on an E-2C Hawkeye on the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Strike Group is currently on a regularly scheduled deployment and is participating in Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 3rd Class Maebel Ysog Tinoko (RELEASED) US Navy 050805-N-2143T-042 Airman Andrew Clarke of San Diego, Calif. signals a pilot to start the engines on an E-2C Hawkeye
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