040920-N-6213R-031 Indian Ocean (Sept. 20, 2004) - Executive Officer of the "Stingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Three (VFA-113), Cmdr. George Slook, launches an AIM-9M Sidewinder air-to-air missile from an F/A-18C Hornet during a missile exercise. The missile tracked and destroyed its target, an air launched LUU-2B/B illumination flare. Missile exercises are held periodically to train pilots in the latest tactics and weapons. USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and embarked Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are currently participating in a scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific Ocea
040920-N-6213R-031 Indian Ocean (Sept. 20, 2004) - Executive Officer of the "Stingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Three (VFA-113), Cmdr. George Slook, launches an AIM-9M Sidewinder air-to-air missile from an F/A-18C Hornet during a missile exercise. The missile tracked and destroyed its target, an air launched LUU-2B/B illumination flare. Missile exercises are held periodically to train pilots in the latest tactics and weapons. USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and embarked Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are currently participating in a scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Mark J. Rebilas (RELEASED) US Navy 040920-N-6213R-031 Cmdr. George Slook, launches an AIM-9M Sidewinder air-to-air missile from an F-A-18C Hornet during a missile exercise
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