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Caption:
Persian Gulf (Aug. 16, 2005) -- Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Ray
Deanda assigned to the "Mighty Shrikes" of Strike Fighter Squadron Nine
Four (VFA-94) performs maintenance on the vertical stabilizer of an
F/A-18E Super Hornet in the hangar bay aboard the nuclear-powered
aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Strike Group is
currently on a regularly scheduled deployment and is participating in
Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO set the conditions for security
and stability in the maritime environment as well as complement the
counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. MSO deny
international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for
attack or to transport personnel, weapons, or other material. U.S. Navy
photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Jason M. Graham (RELEASED)
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