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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 15, 2008) The flight deck director motions an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the "Wallbangers" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 onto a catapult before launching from the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is operating as part of the U.S. 7th Fleet in the western Pacific and Indian oceans. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman John Wagner (Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 15, 2008) Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 prepare to launch from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is operating as part of the U.S. 7th Fleet in the western Pacific and Indian oceans. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman John Wagner (Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 15, 2008) Sailors perform a final inspection on an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA ) 41 before launching from the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is operating as part of the U.S. 7th Fleet in the western Pacific and Indian oceans. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman John Wagner (Released)
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 16, 2008) The amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4), the amphibious transport dock ship USS Nashville (LPD 13) and the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) steam in formation during a transit through the Mediterranean Sea during Phoenix Express (PE 08). PE-08 is the third annual exercise in a long-term effort to improve regional cooperation and maritime security. The principal aim is to increase interoperability by developing individual and collective maritime proficiencies of participating nations as well as promoting friendship, mutual understanding and cooperation. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class James C. Davis (Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 16, 2008) Sailors aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) position an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 onto an aircraft elevator during flight operations. Nimitz is operating as part of the U.S. 7th Fleet in the western Pacific and Indian oceans. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David Mercil (Released)
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 15, 2008) Landing Craft Utility (LCU-1661) launches from the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) during a training evolution designed to simulate a visit, board, search, and seizure operation utilizing skills and techniques developed during the two week exercise Phoenix Express 2008 (PE 08). US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David R. Quillen (Released)
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 16, 2008) The amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) transits the Mediterranean Sea during Phoenix Express (PE 08). PE-08 is the third annual exercise in a long-term effort to improve regional cooperation and maritime security. The principal aim is to increase interoperability by developing individual and collective maritime proficiencies of participating nations as well as promoting friendship, mutual understanding and cooperation. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class James C. Davis (Released)
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 16, 2008) The amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) transits the Mediterranean Sea during Phoenix Express (PE 08). PE-08 is the third annual exercise in a long-term effort to improve regional cooperation and maritime security. The principal aim is to increase interoperability by developing individual and collective maritime proficiencies of participating nations as well as promoting friendship, mutual understanding and cooperation. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class James C. Davis (Released)


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