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Pacific Ocean (Oct. 28, 2003) -- Flight deck personnel perform final safety inspections prior to launching an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Stingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Three (VFA-113) on the flight deck aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).  The nuclear powered aircraft carrier Stennis and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are at sea conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for an upcoming deployment.  U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Charles D. Whetstine.  (RELEASED)

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Service Branch
US Navy
Primary Equipment
F/A-18
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