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U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Fernando Marquez, from El Paso, Texas, assigned to USS Nimitz (CVN 68) removes a chock from a tow tractor prior to performing a daily maintenance check aboard USS Nimitz Dec. 09, 2017, in the Pacific Ocean. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is returning from a regularly scheduled deployment from the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and Arabian Gulf which supported Operation Inherent Resolve and numerous multi-national exercises promoting peace and security.U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ignacio D. Perez (Released). This image is part of a photo story 3 of 9.
“Even though the job was difficult, I kind of started to enjoy it,” said Fernando. “And once I was awarded my yellow shirt things started to get easier, I mean kind of easier.” Before an ABH can ever direct an aircraft they must pass multiple tests and oral boards to earn a “yellow shirt”. Until then they are known as “blue shirts” and must follow the orders of “Yellow Shirts”.
| Date Taken: | 12.09.2017 |
| Date Posted: | 12.20.2017 13:29 |
| Photo ID: | 4042442 |
| VIRIN: | 171209-N-TC437-0139 |
| Resolution: | 4618x3079 |
| Size: | 1.95 MB |
| Location: | US |
| Web Views: | 52 |
| Downloads: | 4 |
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