020411-N-1334T-005 At sea with USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Apr. 11, 2002 -- An F/A-18 "Hornet" from the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Six (VFA-146), loaded with a 500-pound GBU-12 laser-guided bomb, AIM-7 "Sea Sparrow," and AIM-9M "Sidewinder" missiles, patriotically flies through the blue skies. The ÒBlue DiamondsÓ are embarked with Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) aboard USS John C. Stennis. Stennis and (CVW-9) are conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Navy photo by Lt. Kyle "Chet" Turco. (RELEASED) FA-18-NAVY-Blue-Diamond

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