PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2017) Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert Tomlinson, commanding officer of the “Death Rattlers” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, cuts a cake on the mess decks of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a celebration of the Marine Corps' 242nd birthday. Nimitz and its carrier strike group are on a regularly scheduled deployment in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Marcus L. Stanley/Rele
171111-N-MJ645-0014 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2017) Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert Tomlinson, commanding officer of the “Death Rattlers” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, cuts a cake on the mess decks of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a celebration of the Marine Corps' 242nd birthday. Nimitz and its carrier strike group are on a regularly scheduled deployment in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Marcus L. Stanley/Released)
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