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170326-N-XL056-060 by U.S. Pacific Fleet Via Flickr: PACIFIC OCEAN (March 26, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) fires a Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) during a live-fire exercise. Nimitz is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Nimitz Carrier Strike in preparation for an upcoming deployment. COMPTUEX tests a carrier strike group's mission-readiness and ability to perform as an integrated unit through simulated real-world scenarios. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Leon Wong/Released)

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161202-N-MX772-259 by U.S. Pacific Fleet Via Flickr: PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 2, 2016) An E/A-18G Growler, from the Gray Wolves of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142, flies past the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently underway conducting Tailored Ship's Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP), which evaluates the crew on their performance during training drills and real-world scenarios. Once Nimitz completes TSTA/FEP they will begin Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) and Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for an upcoming 2017 deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Siobhana R. McEwen/Released)

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Two MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters fly over USS Nimitz. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 27, 2016) Two MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters, from the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8, fly over the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). HSC 8 is currently underway with the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), while the ship conducts Tailored Ship's Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP), which evaluates the crew on their performance during training drills and real-world scenarios. Once Nimitz completes TSTA/FEP they will begin Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) and Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for an upcoming 2017 deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Lauren Jennings/Released)161127-N-EX237-230 Join the conversation: www.navy.mil/viewGallery.asp www.facebook.com/USNavy www.twitter.com/USNavy navylive.dodlive.mil pinterest.com plus.google.com