John Stennis (CVN 74) - Naval Cruise Book

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IJSS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN lA)

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The tragic date of September 11th 2001 was a day that had a profound affect around the world. As the international community mourned, our nation prepared for war. For the mighty sailors and marines of USS John C. Stennis and Carrier Airwing Nine, it meant leaving home a full two months ahead of schedule, and heading into the eye of a storm. Early on the morning of November i2th, piuua and determined, the men and women of the Shogun Courage Team pulled away from Pier Lima, Naval Air Station North Island; each trying to appear strong for their loved ones as friends and family emotionally waved goodbye from shore. Everyone knew where JCS was headed... but not when it would return. For many, this deployment would experience away from home. For ' J ' another in a string of many. For ail it me hard hours, of work and months avv;jy from hofne, fighting the good fight. The objective oit ' •— -:.v ..... .v n known, however, no one real ' v - the coming months. One thi ' would be a cmise to remenibci. , , :ENpi5RfNcrFi Ei30

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