111216-N-BT887-266 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 16, 2011) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Ashawn Robertson clears a launching area after an F/A-18C Hornet from the Warhawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 takes off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Crossley/Released) - Official Navy Imagery


111216-N-BT887-266 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 16, 2011) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Ashawn Robertson clears a launching area after an F/A-18C Hornet from the Warhawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 takes off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Crossley/Released) - Official Navy Imagery - A Sailor clears a launching area after launch.


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