Military PICTURE OF THE DAY

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2012) -- Gunner's mates aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) test fire the ship's saluting cannons in preparation for a change of command ceremony. Nimitz is currently in route to San Diego to embark Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 as it prepares for a composite training unit exercise. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan J. Mayes