Keywords: US Navy 070328-N-2659P-182 An F-A-18C Hornet, assigned to the.jpg en PERSIAN GULF March 28 2007 - An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Death Rattlers of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron VMFA 323 launches from Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C Stennis CVN 74 John C Stennis Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing CVW 9 are conducting a dual-carrier exercise with Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing CVW 7 This marks the first time the Stennis and Eisenhower strike groups have operated together in a joint exercise while deployed to 5th Fleet This exercise demonstrates the importance of the ability for both strike groups to plan and conduct dual task force operations as part of the Navy s commitment to maintaining maritime security and stability in the region U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul J Perkins RELEASED 2007-03-28 070328-N-2659P-182 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 44506 U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul J Perkins PD-USGov-Military-Navy Aboard USS John C Stennis CVN-74 F/A-18C Hornet in flight F/A-18 Hornet aircraft carrier launches |