PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 26, 2016) Petty Officer 2nd Class Luis Silva, left, and Petty Officer 1st Class Robert Benson, both assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 signal to launch an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently underway conducting Tailored Ship's Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP), which evaluates the crew on their performance during training drills and real-world scenarios. Once Nimitz completes TSTA/FEP they will begin Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) and Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for an upcoming 2017 deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Siobhana R. McEwen/Released)
Date Taken: | 11.26.2016 |
Date Posted: | 11.30.2016 00:24 |
Photo ID: | 3020245 |
VIRIN: | 161126-N-MX772-057 |
Resolution: | 4905x3535 |
Size: | 1.86 MB |
Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
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