110131-N-2953W-353 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 31, 2011) Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate Thomas Hengel, center, directs Sailors during the return to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) after a rigid-hull inflatable boat operation. 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 Adrian T. White/Released) US Navy 110131-N-2953W-353 Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate Thomas Hengel, center, directs Sailors during the re

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110131-N-2953W-353 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 31, 2011) Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate Thomas Hengel, center, directs Sailors during the return to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) after a rigid-hull inflatable boat operation. 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 Adrian T. White/Released) US Navy 110131-N-2953W-353 Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate Thomas Hengel, center, directs Sailors during the return to USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

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