070327-N-2659P-305 PERSIAN GULF (March 27, 2007)- An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Argonauts" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 takes off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are conducting a dual-carrier exercise with the 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. This exercise demonstrates the importance the ability for both strike
070327-N-2659P-305 PERSIAN GULF (March 27, 2007)- An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Argonauts" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 takes off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are conducting a dual-carrier exercise with the 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. 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul J. Perkins (RELEASED) US Navy 070327-N-2659P-305 An F-A-18C Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 takes off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)
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