Keywords: F-18C of VFA-146 is launched from USS Nimitz (CVN-68) in 2013.JPG en A U S Navy McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron VFA 146 Blue Diamonds launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz CVN-68 in the Indian Ocean VFA-146 was assigned to Carrier Air Wing 11 CVW-11 aboard the Nimitz for a deployment to the Western Pacific and the Indian Ocean starting 30 March 2013 Note the unusual squadron code NH-357 2013-08-15 130815-N-KE148-380 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 157406 U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Bartlett PD-USGov-Military-Navy F/A-18 Hornet aircraft carrier launches F/A-18C Hornet on flight decks Strike Fighter Squadron 146 United States Navy USS Nimitz CVN-68 flight deck |