Keywords: US Navy 070531-N-3038W-036 Catapult safety observer, Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 1st Class Daniel Brandau, signals that an F-A-18C Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 is ready for lau.jpg en PERSIAN GULF May 31 2007 - Catapult safety observer Aviation Boatswain's Mate Equipment 1st Class Daniel Brandau signals that an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron VFA 147 is ready for launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C Stennis CVN 74 Catapult safety observers are responsible for the safety of all personnel involved in launching aircraft from the carrier's four catapults 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 Richards Expeditionary Strike Group U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman John Wagner RELEASED 2007-05-31 070531-N-3038W-036 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 46805 U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman John Wagner PD-USGov-Military-Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mates Equipment Aboard USS John C Stennis CVN-74 F/A-18C Hornet on flight decks Strike Fighter Squadron 147 United States Navy |