5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 8, 2013) Sailors observe as an F/A-18C Hornet from the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 launches from the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released) 130208-N-OY799-173 Join the conversation

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5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 8, 2013) Sailors observe as an F/A-18C Hornet from the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 launches from the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released) 130208-N-OY799-173 Join the conversation USS John C. Stennis conducts flight operations. (8464481115)

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