An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Stingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron 113 launches from one of four steam-powered catapults aboard the USS John C. Stennis, March 25, 2004. Stennis and Carrier Air Wing 14 are conducting carrier qualifications in the Pacific Ocean in preparation for a joint task force exercise. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Mark J. Rebilas
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Fist of the Fleet" of Strike Fighter Squadron 25 goes to full afterburner as it performs a touch-and-go landing aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis while under way in the Pacific Ocean, May 23, 2004. Stennis and her embarked Carrier Air Wing 14 are currently at sea conducting training exercises. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Mark J. Rebilas