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An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 flies over the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, Sep. 28, 2024. Nimitz is underway in the Pacific Ocean to further develop core unit capabilities during its integrate phase of the optimized fleet plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Timothy Meyer)