070627-N-9928E-088 PERSIAN GULF (June 27, 2007) - An F/A-18F from the "Black Knights" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9, is on a scheduled deployment in support of the global war on terrorism and maritime operations. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Josue L. Escobosa (RELEASED) US Navy 070627-N-9928E-088 An F-A-18F from the

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