THE TENSION: Combat Camera: Persian Gulf Dual-Carrier Exercise, 30 Mar. 2007

ARABIAN SEA (March 25, 2007) – American, French and British ships operating with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and Combined Task Force 473 steam together during a photo exercise. The strike group and task force have been operating in the Arabian Sea in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO help set the conditions for security and stability, as well as aid counter-terrorism and security efforts to the regional nations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ron Reeves (RELEASED)

PERSIAN GULF (March 29, 2007) - A plane handler signals a pilot from the "Pukin' Dogs" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 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 marked the first time the Stennis and Eisenhower strike groups have operated together in a joint exercise while deployed to 5th Fleet. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Rafael Figueroa Medina (RELEASED)

PERSIAN GULF (March 29, 2007) - A C-2A Greyhound, assigned to the "Rawhides" of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40, prepares to land on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Rafael Figueroa-Medina (RELEASED)

PERSIAN GULF (March 29, 2007) - An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the “Wildcats” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131, prepares to launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jon Dasbach (RELEASED)

PERSIAN GULF (March 29, 2007) - An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the “Rampagers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83, prepares to land on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jon Dasbach (RELEASED)

ARABIAN SEA (March 25, 2007) – American, French and British ships operating with John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and Combined Task Force 473 steam together during a photo exercise. The strike group and task force have been operating in the Arabian Sea in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO help set the conditions for security and stability, as well as aid counter-terrorism and security efforts to the regional nations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ron Reeves (RELEASED)

PERSIAN GULF (March 28, 2007) - An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146, launches from the flight deck as an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Black Knights" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, prepares for launch from catapult two aboard 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. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Kyle Steckler (RELEASED)

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Combat Camera: Persian Gulf Dual-Carrier Exercise, 27 Mar. 2007 Part 1
Combat Camera: Persian Gulf Dual-Carrier Exercise, 27 Mar. 2007 Part 2
Combat Camera: Persian Gulf Dual-Carrier Exercise, 28 Mar. 2007
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