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The aircraft carrier the USS John C. Stennis operates during sunset in the Arabian Sea in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Jan. 5, 2012 The Stennis is conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

SUNSET OPERATION

The aircraft carrier the USS John C. Stennis operates during sunset in the Arabian Sea in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Jan. 5, 2012 The Stennis is conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

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