Caption:
An U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet launches from the flight deck of the USS
John C. Stennis (CVN 74) on a scheduled mission of exercise Rim of the
Pacific '04 in the Pacific Ocean, on July 18, 2004. Exercise Rim
of the Pacific '04 is an international maritime exercise designed to
enhance the tactical proficiency of participating Pacific Rim nations
including participants from Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South
Korea, the United Kingdom, and the U.S. The Hornet is assigned to
the "Stingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron 113. DoD photo by Petty
Officer 3rd class Mark J. Rebilas, U.S. Navy. (Released)
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