THE TENSION: Combat Camera: Aboard USS Nimitz, Sept. 24, 2009

(Sept. 24, 2009) Airman Robert Johnson, assigned to the "Indians" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 6, stands next to a SH-60F Seahawk helicopter during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a routine deployment to the region. Operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations are focused on reassuring regional partners of the United States' commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity. (Photo by Seaman John Wagner, Navy Visual News Service.)

(Sept. 24, 2009) Seaman Brandon Hartman operates the Integrated Launch and Recovery Television Surveillance camera during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz. (Photo by Seaman John Wagner, Navy Visual News Service.)

(Sept. 24, 2009) Members of the ship's Flying Squad take part in a Rescue and Assistance team drill on the port boat davit aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz. (Photo by Seaman John Wagner, Navy Visual News Service.)

(Sept. 24, 2009) Airman Angelo Graham, assigned to the "Sidewinders" of Strike Fighter Squadron 86, performs maintenance on the brake system of a F/A 18C Hornet on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz. (Photo by Seaman John Wagner, Navy Visual News Service.)

(Sept. 24, 2009) Sailors assigned to the "Warhawks" of Strike Fighter Squadron 97 conduct a cavity cleaning of an F/A-18C Hornet before re-inserting the engine in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz. (Photo by Seaman John Wagner, Navy Visual News Service.)

(Sept. 24, 2009) Airman Andres Garcia, left, instructs Airman Tony Gallegos on how to maneuver a AS3-32A "Spotting Dolly" properly in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz. (Photo by Seaman John Wagner, Navy Visual News Service.)

(Sept. 20, 2009) Maj. Gen. Stephen Mueller, director of Air Component Coordination Element, Air Force Central Command in Kabul, Afghanistan, arrives through rainbow sideboys for a visit to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz. (Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Eduardo Zaragoza, Navy Visual News Service.)

(Sept. 21, 2009) Seaman Derek Bush, aviation structural mechanic, assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 6 greases the tail disconnection unit of an HS-60F Sea Hawk helicopter in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz. (Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Peter Merrill, Navy Visual News Service.)

(Sept. 17, 2009) A C-2A Greyhound aircraft assigned to the Providers of Carrier Logistics Support Squadron 30 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz. (Photo by Seaman John Wagner, Navy Visual News Service.)

(Sept. 17, 2009) Air department Sailors prepare to launch a C-2A Greyhound aircraft assigned to the Providers of Carrier Logistics Support Squadron 30 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz. (Photo by Seaman John Wagner, Navy Visual News Service.)