130626-N-LP801-068 GULF OF OMAN (June 26, 2013) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 launches from the flight deck aboard 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 Raul Moreno ) 26 June Batch 5 of 6 by USS NIMITZ (CVN 68)

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