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At sea aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Jan. 18, 2003 -- An F/A-18C assigned to the "Mighty Shrikes" of Strike Fighter Squadron Nine Four (VFA-94) prepares to land on the ship's flight deck.  Nimitz is currently undergoing a Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of San Diego, Calif.  A COMPTUEX is an exercise designed to forge a battle group into a cohesive fighting force.  When successfully completed, the COMPTUEX qualifies the carrier battle group for open ocean operations.  U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Shannon Renfroe.  (RELEASED)

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US Navy
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F/A-18
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