090418-N-6538W-300 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 18, 2009) Flight deck personnel launch an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Death Rattlers" of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 323 from the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are on a scheduled six-month deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Walter M. Wayman/Released) US Navy 090418-N-6538W-300 Flight deck personnel launch an F-A-18C Hornet

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