070128-N-3729H-049 Pacific Ocean (Jan. 28, 2007) - Aviation BoatswainÕs Mate (Fuel) Airman Jessica Smith fuels an aircraft prior to launch aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis, after finishing carrier qualifications (CQ) off the coast of Southern California, will transit west to help bolster security in Central Command area of responsibility. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jon Hyde (RELEASED) US Navy 070128-N-3729H-049 Aviation Boatswain%%5Ersquo,s Mate (Fuel) Airman Jessica Smith fuels an aircraft prior to launch aboard Ni

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070128-N-3729H-049 Pacific Ocean (Jan. 28, 2007) - Aviation BoatswainÕs Mate (Fuel) Airman Jessica Smith fuels an aircraft prior to launch aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis, after finishing carrier qualifications (CQ) off the coast of Southern California, will transit west to help bolster security in Central Command area of responsibility. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jon Hyde (RELEASED) US Navy 070128-N-3729H-049 Aviation Boatswain%%5Ersquo,s Mate (Fuel) Airman Jessica Smith fuels an aircraft prior to launch aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)

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