020102-N-9769P-160 At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), Jan. 2, 2002 - 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. Stennis and Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) are deployed supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class (AW) Jayme Pastoric. (RELEASED) 010102-N-9769P-160 Plane Captain directs E-2

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