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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Richard Hernandez, from El Paso, Texas, directs an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Eagles" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 onto a catapult for launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications off the coast of California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Josue L. Escobosa/Released)