Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Matthew

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Matthew Fulks clears the launching area as an F/A-18C Hornet from the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 prepares to launch from flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Marco Villasana / Released)