Keywords: US Navy 070407-N-0490C-005 An F-A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).jpg en PERSIAN GULF April 7 2007 - An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Pukin' Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron VFA 143 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D Eisenhower CVN 69 Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing CVW 7 are on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations MSO MSO help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations These operations deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel weapons or other material U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Angel Contreras RELEASED 2007-04-07 070407-N-0490C-005 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 44858 U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Angel Contreras PD-USGov-Military-Navy Flight deck of USS Dwight D Eisenhower CVN-69 Strike Fighter Squadron 143 United States Navy |