PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2016)- An F/A-18C from the Death Rattlers of the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 takes off from the flight deck of USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway to complete flight deck certification and carrier qualifications for an upcoming 2017 deployment. ( Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Holly L. Herline/Released) 161015-N-KR702-225 by USS NIMITZ (CVN 68)

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