Keywords: US Navy 070703-N-8157C-050 An F-A-18C Hornet, from the.jpg en PERSIAN GULF July 3 2007 - An F/A-18C Hornet from the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron VFA 147 launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C Stennis CVN 74 Stennis and Carrier Air Wing 9 are on a scheduled deployment in support of the global war on terrorism and maritime operations Maritime operations help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment as well as complement counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Denny Cantrell RELEASED 2007-07-03 070703-N-8157C-050 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 48004 U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Denny Cantrell PD-USGov-Military-Navy F/A-18C Hornet on flight decks Aboard USS John C Stennis CVN-74 F/A-18 Hornet aircraft carrier launches Strike Fighter Squadron 147 United States Navy |