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U.S. Navy Airman Elaine Ketola (left) signals for the start up of an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 192 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Arabian Sea on Jan. 9, 2012. The Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to conduct maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Airman Elaine Ketola signals for the start up of an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft.

U.S. Navy Airman Elaine Ketola (left) signals for the start up of an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 192 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Arabian Sea on Jan. 9, 2012. The Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to conduct maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

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