USS Nimitz conducts Maritime Security Operations [Image 1 of 11]

ABOARD USS NIMITZ, AT SEA

11.30.1999

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet           

Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Sheryl Pruyne, assigned to the "Sunliners" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, checks the launch bar on an F/A-18C Hornet as part of the final check before launching off the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), May 8. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and embarked Carrier Air Wing 11 are deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet conducting Maritime Security Operations and supporting troops participating in Operation Enduring Freedom.

• Date Taken: 11.30.1999
• Date Posted: 05.10.2007 10:51
• Photo ID: 44146
• VIRIN: 070507-N-4420S-162
• Resolution: 2464x1632
• Size: 179.01 KB
• Location: ABOARD USS NIMITZ, AT SEA