Thumbs Up Marines prepare to launch an F/A-18C from the flight deck of the USS Nimitz in the South China Sea, Nov. 6, 2017. The aircraft carrier is supporting security efforts in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cole Schroeder SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.74 MB) Credit: Petty Officedr 3rd Class Cole Schroeder VIRIN: 171106-N-JH929-067C.JPG Photo Gallery