PACIFIC OCEAN (April 3, 2017) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Joseph San Nicolas, a native of Agat, Guam, assigned to the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8, prepares for flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment. COMPTUEX tests a carrier strike group's mission-readiness and ability to perform as an integrated unit through simulated real-world scenarios. ( Navy photo by Mass
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 3, 2017) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Joseph San Nicolas, a native of Agat, Guam, assigned to the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8, prepares for flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment. COMPTUEX tests a carrier strike group's mission-readiness and ability to perform as an integrated unit through simulated real-world scenarios. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ian Kinkead/Released) 170403-N-NI812-002 by Naval Base Kitsap (NBK)
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