Caption:
Pacific Ocean (Nov. 15, 2006) -- An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the
"Death Rattlers" of Fighter Attack Squadron Three Two Three (VMFA-323)
launches from the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Serving as the flagship for Commander,
Carrier Strike Group Three (CSG-3), Stennis is currently participating
in Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX). JTFEX is the third at-sea phase
of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group's (JCSSG) pre-deployment
training cycle. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman
Charles Whetstine (RELEASED)
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