PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 22, 2014) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) Airman David Parker, right and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) Airman Eric Paukune refuel a F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz, along with Canadian, Japanese and other ships are underway conducting a task group exercise (TGEX) to train units that will deploy independently. TGEX improves cooperation, readiness and the capability to respond quickly in various situations in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 22, 2014) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) Airman David Parker, right and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) Airman Eric Paukune refuel a F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz, along with Canadian, Japanese and other ships are underway conducting a task group exercise (TGEX) to train units that will deploy independently. TGEX improves cooperation, readiness and the capability to respond quickly in various situations in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Holly L. Herline/Released) by USS NIMITZ (CVN 68)

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