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U.S. Navy sailors prepare aircraft to launch from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz in the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 5, 2013. The Nimitz is deployed to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

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U.S. Navy sailors prepare aircraft to launch from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz in the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 5, 2013. The Nimitz is deployed to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

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