Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Combat Camera: Persian Gulf Dual-Carrier Exercise, 27 Mar. 2007

PERSIAN GULF (March 27, 2007) - An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 takes off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are conducting a dual-carrier exercise with the 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 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)PERSIAN GULF (March 27, 2007) - An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Argonauts" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 takes off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are conducting a dual-carrier exercise with the 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 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)

PERSIAN GULF (March 27, 2007) – An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the Pukin Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 are conducting a dual-carrier exercise with John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9. 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 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 Seaman Travis Alston (RELEASED)PERSIAN GULF (March 27, 2007) – An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the "Pukin Dogs" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 are conducting a dual-carrier exercise with John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Travis Alston (RELEASED)

PERSIAN GULF (March 27, 2007) – An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the Pukin Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 are conducting a dual-carrier exercise with John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9. 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 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 Seaman Travis Alston (RELEASED)PERSIAN GULF (March 27, 2007) – An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the "Pukin Dogs" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Travis Alston (RELEASED)

PERSIAN GULF (March 27, 2007) – An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 are conducting a dual-carrier exercise with John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9. 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 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 Seaman Travis Alston (RELEASED) PERSIAN GULF (March 27, 2007) – An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Jolly Rogers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Travis Alston (RELEASED)

PERSIAN GULF (March 27, 2007) – An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 are conducting a dual-carrier exercise with John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9. 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 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 Seaman Travis Alston (RELEASED) PERSIAN GULF (March 27, 2007) – An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Jolly Rogers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Travis Alston (RELEASED)

PERSIAN GULF (March 27, 2007) – A plane director moves an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, into launch position aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 are conducting a dual-carrier exercise with John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9. 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 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 Seaman Travis Alston (RELEASED)PERSIAN GULF (March 27, 2007) – A plane director moves an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Jolly Rogers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, into launch position aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Travis Alston (RELEASED)

PERSIAN GULF (March 27, 2007) – A plane director moves an E-2C Hawkeye, assigned to the Tigertails of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125, after landing on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 are conducting a dual-carrier exercise with John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9. 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 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 Seaman Travis Alston (RELEASED)PERSIAN GULF (March 27, 2007) – A plane director moves an E-2C Hawkeye, assigned to the "Tigertails" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125, after landing on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Travis Alston (RELEASED)

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