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    The aircraft carrier John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 host an air power demonstration [Image 17 of 19]

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    Two military jet aircraft are captured mid-flight against a clear blue sky, connected by an aerial refueling hose and drogue basket. The upper aircraft appears to be acting as the tanker, extending a refueling line down to the receiving aircraft below. Both aircraft appear to be F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet variants based on their visible silhouettes.

    ATLANTIC OCEAN

    05.15.2019

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class GrantG Grady 

    USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)

    Two EA-18G Growlers, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, perform an aerial fueling alongside the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during an air power demonstration in the Atlantic Ocean, May 14, 2019. The John C. Stennis has over 1000 family members and friends embarked on a tiger cruise following a deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. The John C. Stennis is operating in the U.S. 2nd Fleet in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in the Atlantic and Arctic in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Grant G. Grady)

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    Date Taken: 05.15.2019
    Date Posted: 05.15.2019 15:51
    Photo ID: 5365922
    VIRIN: 190514-N-OM854-0356
    Resolution: 4176x2784
    Size: 985.34 KB
    Location: ATLANTIC OCEAN
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