Caption:
PERSIAN GULF (March 27, 2007) -- An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to
the "Black Knights" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, breaks away
from formation as it prepares to land aboard Nimitz-class aircraft
carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis Carrier Strike
Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are conducting a dual-carrier
exercise with 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, while maintaining maritime security and stability in the region.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Josue Lepoldo
Escobosa (RELEASED)
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