Nimitz (CVN 68) - Naval Cruise Book

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SM3 C. Wilson SMSN T. Mears SMSN D. Michael SMSN W. Steele SMSN Fi. Smith SMSA E. Baca SMSA C. Boreson SMSA FLH. Rivera

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