A plane captain for the "Golden Hawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron One One Two (VAW-112) signals the plane's crew to start the engine in preparation for early morning flight operations, Jan. 1, 2002. Stennis and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) are deployed supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. ( Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class (AW) Jayme Pastoric) (not released) 020102-N-9769P-160 by navalsafetycenter

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