Sailors prepare an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 for launch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility condu

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Sailors prepare an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 for launch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). 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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