070328-N-2659P-182 PERSIAN GULF (March 28, 2007) - An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Death Rattlers" of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 323, launches from Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are conducting a dual-carrier exercise with Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7. This marks the first time the Stennis and Eisenhower strike groups have operated together in a joint exercise while deployed to 5th Fleet. This exercise demonstrates the importance of the ability for both
070328-N-2659P-182 PERSIAN GULF (March 28, 2007) - An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Death Rattlers" of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 323, launches from Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are conducting a dual-carrier exercise with Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7. This marks the first time the Stennis and Eisenhower strike groups have operated together in a joint exercise while deployed to 5th Fleet. This exercise demonstrates the importance of the ability for both strike groups to plan and conduct dual task force operations as part of the Navy’s commitment to maintaining maritime security and stability in the region. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul J. Perkins (RELEASED) US Navy 070328-N-2659P-182 An F-A-18C Hornet, assigned to the
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