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    Preparing for takeoff

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    06.18.2012

    Photo by Jonathan Colon 

    U.S. Navy           

    Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) direct Capt. Greg Harris, commander of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11, and Capt. Jeff Ruth, commanding officer of Nimitz, as they prepare to takeoff in an F/A 18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, from the flight deck. Harris completed his 1000th carrier landing aboard USS Nimitz. Nimitz recently got underway to participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), the world's largest maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan A. Colon)

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    Date Taken: 06.18.2012
    Date Posted: 06.25.2012 23:55
    Photo ID: 612079
    VIRIN: 120618-N-FR671-079
    Resolution: 2100x1500
    Size: 797.63 KB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN

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