200613-N-FQ453-1107 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 13, 2020) An F/A-18C Hornet, from the "Death Rattlers" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, prepares to launch off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz, the flag ship of Carrier Strike Group 11, is deployed conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dalton Reidhead/Released)