Hornet prepaes to take off from Nimitz [Image 89 of 166]

PACIFIC OCEAN

11.26.2016

Photo by David J Claypool 

U.S. Navy           

161126-N-XU691-149
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 26, 2016) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, from the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, prepares to be launched from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The ship 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 Seaman David Claypool/Released)

• Date Taken: 11.26.2016
• Date Posted: 11.30.2016 00:17
• Photo ID: 3020137
• VIRIN: 161126-N-XU691-149
• Resolution: 4256x2832
• Size: 1.18 MB
• Location: PACIFIC OCEAN