An F/A-18E Super Hornet, top, assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 prepares to launch off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) as an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (

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An F/A-18E Super Hornet, top, assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 prepares to launch off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) as an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 waits. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

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