020326-N-9769P-187 At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), Mar. 26, 2002 -- An F/A-18 "Hornet" launches off the flight deck of Stennis just prior to sunset. Stennis and Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) are conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jayme Pastoric. (RELEASED) US Navy 020326-N-9769P-187 F-A-18 Launches off the Deck

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