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Caption:
PERSIAN GULF (March 27, 2007) -- An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the
"Argonauts" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 takes off from the
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C.
Stennis Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are
conducting a dual-carrier exercise with the 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 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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