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090919-N-6538W-454 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2009) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Eagles of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 prepares to launch from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is underway conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Walter M. Wayman/Released)
090807-N-8655E-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 07, 2009) An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, hovers over the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during flight operations. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is supporting Maritime Security Operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelvin Edwards/Released)