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The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis operates in the Pacific Ocean during an exercise with Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force and other naval vessels operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area, Feb. 12, 2009.

PACIFIC EXERCISE

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis operates in the Pacific Ocean during an exercise with Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force and other naval vessels operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area, Feb. 12, 2009.

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