THE TENSION: Combat Camera: Persian Gulf Dual-Carrier Exercise, 28 Mar. 2007

PERSIAN GULF (March 28, 2007) - An F/A-18C Hornet from the "Argonauts" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 launches from the flight deck of 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 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.

PERSIAN GULF (March 28, 2007) - An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Black Knights" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul J. Perkins (RELEASED)

PERSIAN GULF (March 28, 2007) - An EA-6B Prowler from the "Yellowjackets" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 138 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). U.S. Navy photo.

PERSIAN GULF (March 28, 2007) - An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146, and an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Black Knights" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul J. Perkins (RELEASED)

PERSIAN GULF (March 28, 2007) - An S-3B Viking, assigned to the "Topcats" of Sea Control Squadron (VS) 31, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jon Hyde (RELEASED)

PERSIAN GULF (March 28, 2007) - An S-3B Viking, assigned to the "Topcats" of Sea Control Squadron (VS) 31, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). U.S. Navy photo.

PERSIAN GULF (March 28, 2007) - An EA-6B Prowler, assigned to the "Yellowjackets" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 138, is guided onto the catapult by a flight deck director from air department's aircraft handling division in preparation for launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). U.S. Navy photo.

PERSIAN GULF (March 28, 2007) - An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike fighter Squadron (VFA) 146, is directed onto the steam-powered catapult by a flight deck director from air department's aircraft handling division in preparation for launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). U.S. Navy photo.

PERSIAN GULF (March 28, 2007) - An HH-60H Seahawk from the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 8, approaches for landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman David Townsend

ALSO SEE
Stennis Now Operating in Persian Gulf
Combat Camera: Persian Gulf Dual-Carrier Exercise, 27 Mar. 2007 Part 1
Combat Camera: Persian Gulf Dual-Carrier Exercise, 27 Mar. 2007 Part 2