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Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Justin Bryan ducks as an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 launches from the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. The U.S. Navy is reliable, flexible, and ready to respond worldwide on, above, and below the sea. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate (Released) 121021-N-OY799-184