PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2012) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Austin McGuire wipes down the canopy of an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Carrier Strike Group 11 is underway participating in the ship's joint task force exercise. The Navy is reliable, flexible, and ready to respond worldwide on, above, and below the sea. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

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