070121-N-6364G-126 Pacific Ocean (Jan. 21, 2007) - An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Six (VFA-146) is launched from a steam-propelled catapult aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting carrier qualifications (CQ) off the coast of Southern California prior to heading west to bolster security in Central Command area of operations. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd class Heidi Giacalone (RELEASED) US Navy 070121-N-6364G-126 An F-A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Diamonds of S


070121-N-6364G-126 Pacific Ocean (Jan. 21, 2007) - An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Six (VFA-146) is launched from a steam-propelled catapult aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting carrier qualifications (CQ) off the coast of Southern California prior to heading west to bolster security in Central Command area of operations. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd class Heidi Giacalone (RELEASED) US Navy 070121-N-6364G-126 An F-A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Six (VFA-146) is launched from a steam-propelled catapult aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (


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