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Caption:
PERSIAN GULF (March 27, 2007) -- An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to
the "Pukin Dogs" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, launches from
the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D.
Eisenhower (CVN 69). The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and Carrier
Air Wing (CVW) 7 are conducting a dual-carrier exercise with John C.
Stennis Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9. 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 Seaman Travis Alston (RELEASED)
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