Caption:
PERSIAN GULF (March 28, 2007) -- An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to
the "Black Knights" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, launches from
the flight deck of 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 3rd Class Paul J. Perkins (RELEASED)
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