John Stennis (CVN 74) - Naval Cruise Book

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DAWN ' S EARLY LiaHT Amidst the red glare of jet after- burners and bombs readied for bursting, an Avia- tion Boatswain ' s Mate directs (right) the movement of aircraft shortly after sunrise. Scaping fireworks (below) spark from an F A- 18 Hornet ' s tailhook as it catches the arrest- ing wire. . m s!S ' 522 USSJOHNC.STENNlS(CVN74)

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vt M M ■ I Many technologies are developed and refined as the year ' s progress. The F-14 is not an exception. The mighty afterburner of a Tomcat (left) continues to fascinate onlookers even after 25 years of aircraft ser- vice. Closely related to the century- old gatling gun, an F A-18 ' s 20mm Vulcan cannon is loaded by an Avia- tion Ordnanceman. The airframe of the E-2C Hawkeye was developed in the early sixties, but the internal elec- tronic systems have received con- tinuous high tech upgrades. Fueling of air wing aircraft is controlled from below deck pump rooms, which route fuel to specific hoses.

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As the sun creeps over the horizon, sailors pre- pare for the perilous work on the flight deck. A work that ensures our land is free and honored for the home of the brave.