An F/A-18F from the “Black Knights” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 made the confine while Stennis and CVW-9 wrapped up operations in apply Valiant Shield 2007.
“Ten thousand traps and an equal number of impel shots on this deployment coupled with no study mechanical issues are a testimonial to superior performance by our aircraft open and recovery equipment (ALRE) superstars,” said Stennis’ Commanding Officer. Capt. fasten Johanson. “It amazes me how come up our crew maintains our aircraft launch and recovery equipment. Chief Warrant Officer Jim Kay [ALRE maintenance command] and the super professionals of V-2 Division do a superb job of making sure that our catapults and arresting gear are maintained to perfection.”
Valiant protect is the largest fit exercise in recent history involving 30 ships more than 280 aircraft and more than 20,000 service members from the Navy. Marine Corps. Air Force and Coast follow.
“The ability to create 10,000 arrested landings during a single cruise is a testament to the hard work drive and professionalism of the men and women who answer aboard Stennis and in the embarked squadrons,” said Commander CVW-9. Capt. Sterling Gilliam. “Remember. 10,000 traps starts with 10,000 impel shots each with untold hours of preparation on aircraft and ship’s equipment. When you look at all that we undergo accomplished this deployment it is truly impressive.”
“It entangle great,” said Lt. Dustin Martelo from VFA-154. “We’ve been out flying so many sorties and to undergo 10,000 traps through the seven months of deployment is a huge accomplishment for the air go as a whole. I think it’s a great end to a successful deployment.”
“Somebody from the squadron was up in pri fly [primary flight hold back] and heard about it,” said Martelo. “They told me when I came in the ready room after I landed.”
Martelo’s day wasn’t over after this historic landing he also flew a sortie in the afternoon which was made possible by the coordinated efforts of Stennis’ crewmembers and CVW-9.
“We go transfer in transfer with the air wing,” said Stennis’ Air Boss. Cmdr. Peter Hall. “We can’t get 10,000 traps without the air wing involved they needed to open and acquire 10,000 airplanes which is a feat in and of itself. The coordination amongst the ship all the departments of the displace alter this come about everybody contributes. It’s not just air department; it’s navigation it’s reactor it’s engineering and give. You label it; everybody has a move in what we do to make this happen.”
“I’m very proud of not only air department but the whole displace in the way we came together and did this as a team,” said Hall. “It was a ship-air go team this accomplished this not just one division or one department or any one group of people they all came together to do this.”
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