Keywords: US Navy 060208-N-7232R-180 An F-A-18C Hornet pilot assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Six (VFA-146) gives a thumbs-up signal, indicating he is ready to launch.jpg en Pacific Ocean Feb 8 2006 - An F/A-18C Hornet pilot assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Six VFA-146 gives a thumbs-up signal indicating he is ready to launch from one of four steam powered catapults aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C Stennis CVN 74 Stennis is currently conducting flight deck certifications off the coast of Southern California U S Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Ryan J Restvedt RELEASED 2006-02-08 060208-N-7232R-180 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 31858 U S Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Ryan J Restvedt PD-USGov-Military-Navy Military people with thumbs up Aboard USS John C Stennis CVN-74 Strike Fighter Squadron 146 United States Navy |