John Stennis (CVN 74) - Naval Cruise Book

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CDR PETER SH E RMAN The Air Department is the interface between the USS John C. Srennis and Air Wing Nine lepartment. with almost 600 highly trained ?rofessionals in five divisions, it is responsible for Bensuring this floating airport stays open for business B around the clock. y-l Division handles all operations on the flight i ck, including the handling and safe movement of all aircraft. V-2 Division maintains and operates the launch and recovery equipment and works with the • Shooters to get aircraft safely airborne. V-3 Division is responsible for the movement of aircraft between the flight deck and the hangar bay and oversees all activity within the three hangar bays. V-4 Division handles all the fuel and lube oil on the ship and provides for refueling the aircraft. V-5 Division is the administrative arm of the Air Department and oversees all air operations from the air traffic control tower. 62 USSJOHXC. STEN ' NTS(C ' N74)