THE TENSION: Combat Camera: Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group On Deployment

SUEZ CANAL (May 4, 2007) - Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) travels under the Mubarak Peace Bridge while making her way through the Suez Canal following six months of operations in the 5th Fleet area of operations. Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing (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 Jon Dasbach (RELEASED)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 6, 2007) - An F/A-18C Hornet, from the “Rampagers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83, prepares to land on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 are on deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jon Dasbach (RELEASED)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 6, 2007) - An F/A-18C Hornet, from the “Wildcats” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131, prepares to launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 are on deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jon Dasbach (RELEASED)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 6, 2007) - A plane director signals to the pilot of an F/A-18C Hornet, from the "Wildcats" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131, aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 are on deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew D. Leistikow (RELEASED)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 5, 2007) - Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) conducts a fueling at sea with Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 are on deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jon Dasbach (RELEASED)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 5, 2007) - Aviation Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Brian Sweeting watches a fueling at sea (FAS) with Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 are on a scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Laura Thuman (RELEASED)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 4, 2007) - Sailors paint a Battle "E" and Ramage award emblem on the hangar bay doors of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing (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 Jon Dasbach (RELEASED)

RED SEA (May 2, 2007) - A weight board operator displays the weight of an F/A-18C Hornet from the "Wildcats" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 are on a scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman David Danals (RELEASED)

RED SEA (May 1, 2007) - A shooter directs center deck operators on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing (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 Jon Dasbach (RELEASED)

RED SEA (May 1, 2007) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman Andrew Vanwinkle prepares an E2-C Hawkeye, from the “Tigertails” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125, for launch aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 are on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Laura Thuman (RELEASED)

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