USS Nimitz (Carrier Strike Group 11) departing San Diego on deployment to the Western Pacific

This is a rare opportunity to watch an aircraft carrier in San Diego Bay with a full flight deck. A truly awesome sight! Deployed on the carrier are the “Fighting Redcocks” of Strike Fighter Squadron 22, the “Mighty Shrikes” of Strike Fighter Squadron 94, the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron 137, the “Death Rattlers” of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron 323, the “Cougars” of Electronic Attack Squadron 139, the “Sun Kings” of Airborne Command and Control Squadron 116, the “Indians” of Helicopter Sea Comb