070703-N-3729H-069 PERSIAN GULF (July 3, 2007) - An S-3B Viking, attached the "Top Cats" of Sea Control Squadron (VS) 31, lands on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are on a scheduled deployment in support of the global war on terrorism and maritime operations. Maritime operations help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment, as well as complement counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jon Hyde (RELE

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070703-N-3729H-069 PERSIAN GULF (July 3, 2007) - An S-3B Viking, attached the "Top Cats" of Sea Control Squadron (VS) 31, lands on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are on a scheduled deployment in support of the global war on terrorism and maritime operations. Maritime operations help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment, as well as complement counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jon Hyde (RELEASED) US Navy 070703-N-3729H-069 An S-3B Viking, attached the

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