Global War on Terrorism Support Operations

ABOARD USS JOHN C. STENNIS, AT SEA

05.29.2007

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Paul Perkins 

U.S. Navy           

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Joseph Mikes from air department's launch and recovery division charges an arresting gear engine to recover aircraft aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Arresting gear engines are charged with specific pressures to recover multiple types of aircraft during flight operations. John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is conducting operations in support of the Global War on Terrorism and is participating in an Expeditionary Strike Force exercise consisting of three Strike Groups: John C. Stennis Strike Group, Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, and Bonhomme Richard's Expeditionary Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul J. Perkins)

• Date Taken: 05.29.2007
• Date Posted: 06.15.2007 10:19
• Photo ID: 47295
• VIRIN: 070529-N-2659P-066
• Resolution: 3872x2592
• Size: 1.37 MB
• Location: ABOARD USS JOHN C. STENNIS, AT SEA