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Caption:
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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