Caption:
Pacific Ocean (Jan. 23, 2007) -- An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to
the "Black Knights" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Five Four (VFA-154)
launches from the flight deck as a pilot from the "Blue Diamonds" of
Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Six (VFA-146) gets in line for launch
from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).
Stennis is conducting carrier qualifications with embarked Carrier Air
Wing Nine (CVW-9) off the coast of Southern California prior to
transiting west to bolster security in U.S. Central Command area of
operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class
Ron Reeves (RELEASED)
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