PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 2, 2013) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Black Knights” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is transiting the 3rd Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) after spending eight months deployed to the 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet AORs. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Siobhana R. McEwen/ Released)

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