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Caption:
PERSIAN GULF (March 28, 2007) -- An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the
"Death Rattlers" of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 323, launches
from Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John
C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are
conducting a dual-carrier exercise with Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group
and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7. This marks the first time the Stennis and
Eisenhower strike groups have operated together in a joint exercise
while deployed to 5th Fleet. This exercise demonstrates the importance
of the ability for both strike groups to plan and conduct dual task
force operations as part of the Navy's commitment to maintaining
maritime security and stability in the region. U.S. Navy photo by Mass
Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul J. Perkins (RELEASED)
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