Flight deck crewmen prepare to launch an F/A-18C Hornet from the USS Nimitz Flight deck crewmen prepare to launch an F/A-18C Hornet from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) on April 6, 2013. Nimitz is underway for a sustainment training exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. The Hornet is assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.07 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 826855-O-HHR74-413.jpg Photo Gallery