091211-N-2367S-105 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Mehmet Kavlak, from Ankara, Turkey, watches an arresting gear sheave damper to ensure the arresting gear wires do not retract during a maintenance check aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is conducting carrier qualifications for fleet replacement squadron pilots off the coast of Southern California. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mikelle D. Smith/Released) US Navy 091211-N-2367S-105 Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) A

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091211-N-2367S-105 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Mehmet Kavlak, from Ankara, Turkey, watches an arresting gear sheave damper to ensure the arresting gear wires do not retract during a maintenance check aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is conducting carrier qualifications for fleet replacement squadron pilots off the coast of Southern California. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mikelle D. Smith/Released) US Navy 091211-N-2367S-105 Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Mehmet Kavlak, from Ankara, Turkey, watches an arresting gear sheave damper

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