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An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Mighty Shrikes” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94 flies toward the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, March 27, 2025. Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations, highlighting the ship’s historic 50-year legacy of forward presence and operational excellence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hannah Kantner)