Caption:
Pacific Ocean (Jan. 22, 2007) - An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Death
Rattlers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron Three Two Three (VMFA-323)
launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS
John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting carrier qualifications
with embarked Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) off the coast of Southern
California prior to transiting west to bolster security in U.S. Central
Command area of operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication
Specialist 3rd Class Ron Reeves (RELEASED)
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