Pacific Ocean (Aug. 1, 2003) -- Flight deck and fire fighting teams
stand by while an S-3B Viking launches from one of four steam powered
catapults on the flight deck aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).
Stennis is conducting carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern
California in preparation for a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy
photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Mark J. Rebilas. (RELEASED)
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