061115-N-7732W-113 Pacific Ocean (Nov. 15, 2006) - A pilot of an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Six (VFA-146) exits his cockpit after conducting flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Serving as the flagship for Commander, Carrier Strike Group Three (CSG-3), Stennis is currently participating in Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX). JTFEX is the third at-sea phase of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike GroupÕs (JCSSG) pre-deployment training cycle. Navy photo by Mass Communication Speciali
061115-N-7732W-113 Pacific Ocean (Nov. 15, 2006) - A pilot of an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Six (VFA-146) exits his cockpit after conducting flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Serving as the flagship for Commander, Carrier Strike Group Three (CSG-3), Stennis is currently participating in Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX). JTFEX is the third at-sea phase of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike GroupÕs (JCSSG) pre-deployment training cycle. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Charles Whetstine (RELEASED) US Navy 061115-N-7732W-113 A pilot of an F-A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Six (VFA-146) exits his cockpit after conducting flight operations
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