110326-N-DR144-004 ARABIAN GULF (March 26, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Brandon Everson gives a thumbs up while preparing the bow catapults to launch aircraft aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released) - Official Navy Imagery - Sailor gives a thumbs up while preparing bow catapults to l

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110326-N-DR144-004 ARABIAN GULF (March 26, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Brandon Everson gives a thumbs up while preparing the bow catapults to launch aircraft aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released) - Official Navy Imagery - Sailor gives a thumbs up while preparing bow catapults to launch aircraft.

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