5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 22, 2013) - Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Manolito Recto, from Vallejo, Calif., signals for the launch of an aircraft onboard aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released) 130122-N-OY799-451 Join the conversation http

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5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 22, 2013) - Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Manolito Recto, from Vallejo, Calif., signals for the launch of an aircraft onboard aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released) 130122-N-OY799-451 Join the conversation Sailors signal to launch an aircraft at sea. (8427151266)

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