130625-N-TW634-092 GULF OF OMAN (June 25, 2013) An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the “Wallbangers” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 approaches 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 Seaman Derek A. Harkins/Released) 002_25 June Batch 7 of 8

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