USS John C. Stennis Returns to OEF Missions

PERSIAN GULF (March 28, 2007) - A U.S. Navy flight deck director from the air department's aircraft handling division directs an EA-6B Prowler aircraft assigned to the "Yellowjackets" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 138 onto a steam-powered catapult aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jon Hyde (RELEASED)

USS John C. Stennis and Carrier Air Wing 9 Return to OEF Missions
From USS John C. Stennis Public Affairs
April 5, 2007
USS JOHN C. STENNIS, At Sea -– The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) with embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 returned to the North Arabian Sea April 4, following its first port visit in the Middle East.

CVW 9 returned to conducting missions for Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and will provide close air power support and reconnaissance to International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) troops on the ground in Afghanistan participating in OEF. ISAF is comprised of more than 35,000 troops, with contributions from 37 nations.

As a Combined Forces Air Component Command (CFACC) asset, CVW 9 integrates closely with multi-national coalition forces to prevent and counter Taliban attacks. Carrier aircraft provide close air power support and deliver ordnance on enemy positions designated by ground forces. Read it.

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