130715-N-RX668-885 GULF OF OMAN (July 15, 2013) - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Laura Quintero, a native of Chicago, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), prepares an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the “Wallbangers” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 for launch on Nimitz’ flight deck. Nimitz Strike Group is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class

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130715-N-RX668-885 GULF OF OMAN (July 15, 2013) - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Laura Quintero, a native of Chicago, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), prepares an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the “Wallbangers” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 for launch on Nimitz’ flight deck. Nimitz Strike Group is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jess Lewis/Released) 16 July Batch 9 of 16 by USS NIMITZ (CVN 68)

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