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    USS Nimitz (CVN 68) transits the Pacific Ocean [Image 11 of 19]

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    A large nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is underway at sea under overcast, stormy skies. The flight deck is populated with numerous aircraft in a parked configuration, and the island superstructure with radar and communications arrays is visible on the starboard side. The vessel appears to be traveling at moderate speed, evidenced by the wake visible at the stern.

    UNITED STATES

    05.14.2020

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Langholf 

    Carrier Strike Group 11

    200514-N-FA490-2085 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 14, 2020) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) transits the Pacific Ocean during a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) as part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG). COMPTUEX is an intensive exercise designed to fully integrate units of the CSG, while testing its ability as a whole to carry out sustained combat operations from the sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf/RELEASED)

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    Date Taken: 05.14.2020
    Date Posted: 05.18.2020 17:34
    Photo ID: 6213882
    VIRIN: 200514-N-FA490-2085
    Resolution: 3342x2228
    Size: 1.35 MB
    Location: US
    Hometown: BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, US
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