C-2A Greyhound Launched off Flight Deck

A C-2A Greyhound, assigned to the "Providers" of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30, launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). 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 Petty Officer 3rd Class Peter Merrill