040921-N-7732W-151 Indian Ocean (Sept. 21, 2004) - Sparks fly from the tailhook of an F/A-18C Hornet from the "Fist of the Fleet" of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Five (VFA-25) as full power is applied during flight operations aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis and embarked Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are currently participating in a scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Charlie Whetstine (RELEASED) Tail hook missed

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