130704-N-LP801-179 ARABIAN GULF (July 4, 2013) Cmdr. James Christie, commanding officer of the “Black Knights” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, in top aircraft, is relieved by Cmdr. John Depree during a mid-flight change of command ceremony over the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). 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 Raul Moreno

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130704-N-LP801-179 ARABIAN GULF (July 4, 2013) Cmdr. James Christie, commanding officer of the “Black Knights” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, in top aircraft, is relieved by Cmdr. John Depree during a mid-flight change of command ceremony over the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). 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 Raul Moreno ) 4 July Batch 7 of 8 by USS NIMITZ (CVN 68)

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