Caption:
Pacific Ocean (Jan. 23, 2007) -- An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the
"Argonauts" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Seven (VFA-147)
launches off the flight deck aboard 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 Jon Hyde (RELEASED)
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