THE TENSION: Combat Camera: USS Eisenhower on Patrol

Indian Ocean (Jan. 12, 2007) - An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Jolly Rogers" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Three (VFA-103) launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7) are on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman David Danals (RELEASED)

Indian Ocean (Jan. 12, 2007) - The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) comes alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) for a Fueling at Sea (FAS). Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7) are on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment, as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Miguel Angel Contreras (RELEASED)

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Area of Responsibility (Jan. 10, 2007) - An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Pukin' Dogs” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA-143) launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during flight operations. Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7) are on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment, as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. These operations deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Shanika L. Futrell (RELEASED)

Indian Ocean (Jan. 12, 2007) - Sailors conduct maintenance on an SH-60F Seahawk assigned to the "Nightdippers" of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Five (HS-5) aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7) are on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Recruit Jon Dasbach (RELEASED)

(Jan. 12, 2007) - Sailors prepare for flight operations on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7) are on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment, as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Adrian J. Escobar (RELEASED)

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Area of Responsibility (Jan. 8, 2007) - The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) steams behind the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) as an SH-60F Seahawk from the “Nightdippers” of Helicopter Anti–submarine Squadron Five (HS-5) prepares to land on Eisenhower's flight deck. Anzio, Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7) are on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment, as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. These operations deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Miguel Angel Contreras (RELEASED)

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Area of Responsibility (Jan. 6, 2007) – An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Pukin’ Dogs” of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Three (VFA-143) launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7) are on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment, as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. These operations deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Clarence McCloud (RELEASED)

Indian Ocean (Jan. 6, 2007) - The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) sails alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during a fueling at sea (FAS). Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7) are on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Rafael Figueroa Medina (RELEASED)