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At sea aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Jan. 17, 2003 -- An F/A-18E assigned to the "Top Hatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four (VFA-14) 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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Copyright Status
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Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 F/A-18
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