PACIFIC OCEAN (May 8, 2012) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) direct an F-18/E Super Hornet assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation (VX) 23 squadron into launching position. Nimitz is conducting carrier qualifications off the coast of southern California. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ryan J. Mayes/Released) 120508-N-RC246-091 Join the conversation - Official Navy Imagery - Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 6

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 8, 2012) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) direct an F-18/E Super Hornet assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation (VX) 23 squadron into launching position. Nimitz is conducting carrier qualifications off the coast of southern California. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ryan J. Mayes/Released) 120508-N-RC246-091 Join the conversation - Official Navy Imagery - Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) direct an F-18-E Super Hornet.

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