5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 16, 2013) A catapult and arresting gear officer signals for the launch of an F/A-18C Hornet from the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 from the flight deck of 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) 130116-N-OY799-148 Join the conversation ht

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5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 16, 2013) A catapult and arresting gear officer signals for the launch of an F/A-18C Hornet from the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 from the flight deck of 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) 130116-N-OY799-148 Join the conversation An officer launches an F-A-18C at sea. (8408578098)

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