GULF OF OMAN (July 12, 2013) -- An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the "Wallbangers" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 gets ready to launch from 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 Chris Bartlett/Released) 13 July Batch 1 of 34 by USS NIMITZ (CVN 68)

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