Keywords: US Navy 070706-N-0684R-056 Flight deck personnel prepare to launch an F-A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C.jpg en PERSIAN GULF July 6 2007 - Flight deck personnel prepare to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron VFA 154 from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C Stennis CVN 74 The John C Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime operations and the global war on terrorism 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 2nd Class Ron Reeves RELEASED 2007-07-06 070706-N-0684R-056 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 48106 U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ron Reeves PD-USGov-Military-Navy Aboard USS John C Stennis CVN-74 Strike Fighter Squadron 154 United States Navy |